All DragonSword: Awakening Characters — 19 Heroes Listed
Every DragonSword: Awakening character in one list: all 19 heroes, who joins via Fate's Invitation or story, and the status effects each brings to combat.
DragonSword: Awakening has 19 playable heroes, and every one of them is earned in-game — no gacha and no paid unlocks. This list covers all 19 characters, who joins through the Exchange or the main story, and the status effects and combat roles that define each one.
All 19 Heroes at a Glance
The full roster: Lute, Castella, Aria, Johnny, Dana, Kalien, Roxy, Alex, Theresia, Ornette, Sion, Tarte, Kalsion, Cerese, Reina, Astria, Eileen, Othello and Charlotte. You meet the story group first, while the Exchange heroes join as you earn Fate’s Invitation tickets. Since the character unlock guide explains each source, this page focuses on who each hero is in combat.
Main Story Heroes
Eight heroes join by progressing the campaign and its Hero Quests: Lute, Castella, Aria, Johnny, Ornette, Kalsion, Cerese and Othello. Lute is the protagonist and a stun-support tank. Cerese is an ice-control mage, Othello an ice combo finisher, and Kalsion builds burn combos. Ornette, the scythe-wielding saintess, chains shock combos, while Castella anchors the front line and Aria burns from range.
Exchange Heroes
The other 11 — Eileen, Reina, Astria, Roxy, Alex, Kalien, Dana, Theresia, Tarte, Sion and Charlotte — are recruited from the Exchange shop with Fate’s Invitation, one ticket each. Charlotte is the community’s most-recommended pick thanks to versatile combos that apply poison, airborne and knockdown. Roxy is a bleed-based ranged DPS, Dana a battlefield-control ice mage, and Eileen a crit support. See the tier list for how the community ranks them all.
Status Effects and What They Do
Combat in DragonSword: Awakening revolves around eight status effects: Bleed, Stun, Knockdown, Airborne, Burn, Frost, Poison and Shock. Each hero leans on one or two of them — for example Theresia’s dual flails apply Bleed and Stun, while Kalien’s fire fox Sur drives burn pressure. Heroes like Reina and Charlotte specialize in the Airborne combos that make juggling the core of high-level play. If you are new, our combat tips explain how to chain these effects together.
| Hero | Signature Status Effects | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Theresia | Bleed, Stun | Bleed combo damage dealer |
| Charlotte | Poison, Airborne, Knockdown | Versatile all-rounder |
| Reina | Airborne | Air combo specialist |
| Roxy | Bleed | Ranged DPS |
| Cerese | Frost | Ice control mage |
| Kalien | Burn | Fire mage |
| Ornette | Shock | Melee combo fighter |
| Dana | Frost | Battlefield control / ice mage |
Story Behind the Roster
All 19 heroes live on the continent of Orbis, where 60 years ago six legendary heroes defeated the dragon. The protagonist Lute joins a mercenary company and is destined to become the Dragon Sword hero. Dana is the youngest alchemist of the Red Fox Mercenaries and summons the ice golem Chako, while Kalien drives the fire fox Sur. For the full background, see the story guide.
How to Use This Roster
Start with the free story heroes and save your first Fate’s Invitation until you have read the roster. A balanced early team is Lute, Theresia and Ornette, all unlockable early; newer players also favor the Cerese, Othello and Dana freeze team. Whichever heroes you pick, the beginner guide shows the order to unlock systems and grow your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters are in DragonSword: Awakening?
There are 19 playable heroes, and every one unlocks in-game through the story or the Exchange shop — no gacha and no microtransactions.
Which characters unlock first?
Lute, Castella, Aria, Johnny, Ornette, Kalsion, Cerese and Othello join through the main story and Hero Quests, so they are usually your first roster.
Do any characters cost real money?
No. The 11 Exchange heroes are recruited with Fate's Invitation tickets earned from main story and Hero Quests; the only paid content is cosmetic DLC.