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DragonSword: Awakening Wiki

Your Complete Guide to the Continent of Orbis

Master tag-team combat, recruit all 19 heroes without gacha, and explore the anime open world — demo-tested guides and tools for every player.

DragonSword: Awakening is Hound13's buy-to-play open-world action RPG rebuilt from the original live-service Dragon Sword. Launching on Steam July 22, 2026, the game features 19 heroes unlocked through story and exploration, Status Ailment tag-team combat, Familiar aerial traversal, and co-op Raids for up to three players.

This wiki covers everything from keyboard controls and team builds to honest Codes & Rewards information — because this is not a gacha mobile game. Whether you finished the Steam demo or are waiting for launch, start here and follow our internal links to deep-dive pages.

Guides & Tutorials

Video-backed how-to guides with lazy-loaded YouTube embeds from official and community sources.

All DragonSword: Awakening Guides

Complete tutorial index covering combat, demo, and hero guides.

 Tag-Team Combat Guide

Learn Status Ailments, Signal Skills, and Switching Signals.

 Demo Walkthrough Guide

Step-by-step coverage of the free Steam demo.

 Developer Boss & Co-op Guide

Field Giant Bosses, Raids, and Sudden Missions from JYJ's stream.

Characters & Combat

Hero roster, tier rankings, controls reference, and team composition strategies.

All 19 Launch Heroes

Status Ailments, roles, and demo availability for every character.

 DragonSword: Awakening Tier List

Community-informed demo and launch roster rankings.

 Controls & Keybindings

Keyboard, mouse, and controller reference with ailment mechanics.

 Team Build Guides

Bleed, Airborne, and Stun party compositions.

 Theresia Character Guide

Bleed inquisitor breakdown for boss fights.

World & Progression

Story walkthrough, map exploration, items, and Familiar companions.

Story Walkthrough Hub

Demo Chapter 1 guide and Six Heroes lore overview.

 Continent of Orbis Map

Regions, Eona's Legacy mills, and fast travel.

 Items & Equipment Guide

Gear progression, cooking, and currencies without gacha.

 Familiars & Mount Guide

Aerial traversal and the full Familiar roster.

Updates & Tools

Roadmap, promotions, and interactive planning utilities.

Official Roadmap & DLC Plans

Launch timeline, free H2 2026 heroes, and editions.

 Codes & Rewards Explained

Why there are no gacha codes plus legitimate Steam promotions.

 Interactive Team Builder

Plan three-hero Status Ailment coverage in your browser.

 Combo Damage Calculator

Estimate relative Signal chain output.

Latest Updates

  • July 22, 2026 — Official Steam launch with 19 heroes and Tower of Trials.
  • June 2026 — Steam Next Fest demo with 9 playable characters and partial Orbis exploration.
  • H2 2026 — Free post-launch heroes Ryza, Jerome, Veronica, and Logan confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DragonSword: Awakening pay-to-win?
No. The Steam release is buy-to-play at $29.99 with all 19 launch heroes obtainable through story and gameplay. Only cosmetic costume and Familiar DLC exist without gameplay advantage.
Does the demo progress carry over?
No. Demo save data does not transfer to the full game releasing July 22, 2026.
How many languages does the game support?
Eleven interface languages on Steam including English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Thai, and Brazilian Portuguese. Voice acting is Korean with subtitles in all supported languages.
Where should new players start on this wiki?
Read the Tag-Team Combat guide, try the Team Builder tool, then explore Controls and the Demo Walkthrough if you played the Steam trial.