DragonSword: Awakening Veronica — Upcoming Hero Preview
Last updated: July 2026
Veronica — Stun Martial Artist. Free H2 2026 update. Status Ailments: Stun, Break.
Veronica Overview
Hybrid fighter switching between bare-handed martial arts and firearms to apply Stun at range and in melee.
Hound13 confirmed Veronica as part of the four free heroes arriving in the second half of 2026. Each takes roughly six months to develop — advance production enables sequential releases without gacha or expansion paywalls. Read the full Post-Launch Heroes roadmap for release order and combat specialties.
Expected Combat Role
As Stun Martial Artist, Veronica will contribute Stun and Break to team compositions. Plan future teams with our Team Builder once retail ailment data confirms exact Signal interactions. See Stun team builds for current meta frameworks.
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Video Tutorial
Launch Trailer — DragonSword: Awakening Gameplay
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