DragonSword: Awakening Chapter 3 Walkthrough — Barduk and the Six Heroes Quest

Chapter 3 — Lord Ewald's Request

Chapter 3 opens on Lord Ewald's request to meet Lord Barduk, one of the Six Heroes who served as a mage. The party leaves Orbis to seek his aid before Arugal's lingering forces can move on the kingdom. Travel and combat encounters in this chapter reuse the same core trio the Altar puzzle trained — keep Lute, Castella, and Aria around level 20 when starting the chapter to avoid repeated deaths on field encounters.

Field Preparation

Before leaving Orbis, stock ingredients for buffs from cooking stations around the city. Mount your Familiar for aerial traversal between waypoints — the Barduk region spans multiple map tiles that reward aerial dash from activated Eona's Legacy mills. Pair this with the Chapter 2 walkthrough to confirm your party layout, and consult the Team Builder for ailment coverage before facing the chapter's scripted fights.

The Tragedy and What Follows

The journey to Barduk ends in an unforeseeable tragedy — Into Indie Games documents the storyline leading into a story-defining loss that propels Lute's role as the next-generation Dragon Sword. Without spoiling late-game specifics, expect a scripted defeat that reframes the Six Heroes legacy and unlocks the post-launch Hero Quest arc beginning with Othello (see Hero Quests & Rifts).

What Comes Next

Once Chapter 3 resolves, the main campaign transitions into optional content: Hero Quests, the Rift System, Hunts, Raids, and Tower of Trials. Read the Endgame Hunts & Raids guide for the post-chapter loop and the post-launch heroes roadmap for H2 2026 free additions.