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Story, modes, system requirements and feature claims come from Steam or Hound13 announcements whenever possible.
Independent wiki · launch guide
DragonSword: Awakening Field Guide
Fast, spoiler-conscious answers for tag-team combat, the 19-hero roster, campaign activities and open-world exploration.
Quick lookup
Find the answer, then return to Orbis
Each section is now its own focused page, with a stable table of contents and links back to the wider guide.
01 / Start here
Beginner Guide
First hours, party structure and the Signal combat loop.
Open guide → 02 / RosterCharacters
Confirmed heroes, official features and verification status.
Open directory → 03 / ProgressStages
Campaign chapters, quests, dungeons, hunts and raids.
Plan route → 04 / ImproveTips
Combat discipline, resources, exploration and PC advice.
Read tips → 05 / AnswersFAQ
Gacha, offline play, co-op, price and requirements.
View FAQ →19heroes obtainable through gameplay
3heroes in an active party
8main story chapters announced for full release
59Steam achievements at launch
Core mechanic
Combat is a conversation between three heroes
DragonSword is built around Status Ailments, Active Skills and Signal Skills. The party order matters because one hero can create the exact condition another hero needs to enter with a payoff attack.
- ApplyBuild a Status Ailment with attacks and Active Skills.
- AnswerWatch for a compatible Signal Skill prompt.
- SwitchBring in the next hero and keep the chain moving.
The world
A radiant continent with paths above and below ground
Official Steam material confirms meadows, watchtower cellars, treasure-filled deep seas, hidden caves and dungeons. Cooking, resident requests and collectible Familiars all feed the exploration loop.
Explore activity types
Editorial policy
New game, careful claims
Launch-week information changes quickly. This guide separates confirmed facts from community observations instead of filling gaps with invented data.
Useful, clearly labeled
Reddit and player reports can inform practical advice, but unverified numbers, tier lists and stage names are not treated as facts.