No matter who you decide to main, challenging the endgame in DragonSword: Awakening requires both well-thought-out builds and a team capable of capitalizing on them.
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But that’s easier said than done, right? To help you invest in the right heroes, here are the best builds and teams for all characters in DragonSword: Awakening.
Best builds and teams for all characters in DragonSword: Awakening
Before we start, it’s important to highlight that the builds below were made with the understanding that your characters have been fully awakened. This is vital, as their passives and enhanced kit effects play a massive role in our main stat priority and rune choices.
None of the builds account for maxed-out Karma or perfect runes, though. You should also aim for around 80%/150% Critical and try for matching Additional Power, ATK Power Up, and DEF Ignore substats to maximize your damage. The latter is also why a 3-piece Ruinsbreaker is a must-have for most.
| Hero | Build |
|---|---|
 | Johnny leads from the front through his ability to close in and swap between targets freely. To empower his potential as the game’s premier Venom DPS, we will invest heavily in CRIT DMG. Karma: Wandering Blade Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Venomfog Shade Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Critical Hit Chance Best Runes: Resolve Team: Charlotte + Reina / Eileen |
 | Lute is capable of enabling both Knockout and Stun teams while boosting the party’s ATK via his first Awaken node. As one of the game’s only healers (together with Tarte), he is a perfect joker pick. Karma: A Sword Summoned for a Friend Equipment: 2-piece Holy Arbiter + 3-piece Ruinsbreaker Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Critical Hit Chance Best Runes: Resolve / Amplification Team: Ornette + Sion / Othello + Cerese |
 | The game’s most straightforward hero, capable of dealing heavy damage following a Super Armor Break. To get the most out of her, we will be using Ruinsbreaker as our primary set. Karma: Noisy Duet Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Azure Gale Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Critical Hit Chance Best Runes: Resolve Team: Astria + Lute |
 | One of the game’s best when the subject is Burn and Airborne application, Aria can synergize well with both Gale and Blazeflame. The result? She is by far the best enabler for Reina + Kalsion. Karma: Explosion is Art Equipment: 3-piece Blazing Flame + 2-piece Azure Gale Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Critical Hit Chance Best Runes: Amplification / Resolve Team: Reina + Eileen / Reina + Kalsion / Kalsion + Kalien |
 | A good out-of-the-field damage dealer, Dana can apply good amounts of Frost while keeping enemies occupied. Her familiar can also block attacks when in a pinch and offers party-wide shields after a well-timed deflect. Karma: A Sparkling Tea Time Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Froststorm Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Amplification / Resolve Team: Othello + Cerese |
 | The queen of Blazeflame, Kalien excels in setting up waves of damage by managing both Sur and its army of clones. That allows her to easily stack up Burn and span Fox Grab and Finale for huge damage + stun. Karma: The Chosen One of the Crimson Flame Equipment: 3-piece Blazing Flame + 2-piece Ruinsbreaker (the contrary can also work) Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Amplification / Resolve Team: Kalsion + Aira |
 | The dream of any Bloodlust team, Roxy’s quick trigger allows you to let out stackable damage from all ranges while building up Bleed. Her need for Stun makes Theresia and Astria her best partners, with the former maximizing her damage. Karma: A noble Lady’s Wild Hobby Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Bloodstained Chase Main Stats: Critical Hit Chance, ATK Power Up, Critical DMG Best Runes: Amplification / Resolve Team: Theresia + Astria / Lute |
| Alex (Build Still in Testing) | TBA |
 | The game’s premier Amplitude hero, Theresia excels in making her opponents bleed while also applying massive amounts of Stun. Needless to say, a mixed set is needed to get the best out of her. Her main team is identical to Roxy’s, with the only difference lying in her role as your main on-field DPS. Karma: Merciful Death Sentence Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Holy Arbiter Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Roxy + Astria / Kailen / Lute |
 | Especially lethal when in Thunderbolt formations, Ornette is a powerhouse capable of fitting and leading most compositions. To bring out the best in her, however, a shock-focused team is a must. Karma: Sacred Lighting Baptism Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Thunderrush Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Sion + Tarte / Lute |
 | Sion is one of the strongest characters in the entire game, and more so in shock-focused teams. He can manipulate relics to do damage and apply shock effects on enemies. Karma: Fate Spoke to the Boy Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Infiltrator Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Ornette + Tarte/Lute (until you unlock Tarte) |
| Tarte (Build Still in Testing) | TBA |
 | A single-target specialist, capable of performing lengthy skill chains on Airborne enemies for massive damage. Her best build relies on increasing her already high Gale DMG. Karma: The Wind that Protects The Kingdom Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Azure Gale Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Eileen + Aria / Kalsion / Cerese |
 | The definition of a heavy hitter, capable of dealing enhanced damage and applying Burn while under the effects of Weapon Blaze. Demands both an Airborne and Burn enabler to consistently trigger his biggest weapons. Karma: The Sun Rises Again Equipment: 3-piece Blazing Flame + 2-piece Ruinsbreaker Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Critical Hit Chance Best Runes: Resolve Team: Kalien + Aira / Cenese / Reina |
 | Awakening‘s best when the subject is Frost application, multi-hit damage, and crowd control/grouping. Might struggle against large bosses due to her long animations and the effects of Ice Storm, although her damage makes up for it. Karma: Eternal Blizzard Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Froststorm Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve / Amplification Team: Othello + Dana |
 | Exchanging mobility for massive damage, Astria shines when paired with teammates capable of keeping enemies occupied as bolts rain to apply high amounts of Stun and Break. Stacking Critical Rate is a must. Karma: Windflowers Bloom Through the Wind Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Holy Arbiter Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Amplification / Resolve Team: Kaileen + Roxy / Castella / Theresia |
 | An offensive support, capable of offering boosts to movement speed and ATK while dealing a fair amount of crits herself. As you can expect, she shines as a quick swap. Karma: Between Chivalry and Bookmarks Equipment: 3-piece Azure Gale + 2-piece Ballad Of Life or Ruinsbreaker Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical DMG, Max HP Best Runes: Resolve / Amplification Team: Reina + Kalsion |
 | The game’s premier Frostbite DPS, Othello requires a focused team capable of applying Frost at high speed or triggering Knockdowns. His exclusive Karma can make up for his lack of Critical passives. Karma: The Spear That Fells the Sun Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Froststorm Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Cerese + Ornette / Dana |
 | A deception master, Charlotte is a hero who shines by luring enemies before dealing massive damage from the shadows. Demands a teammate capable of applying constant amounts of on-field Poison, aka Johnny. Karma: The Conviction Left in Darkness Equipment: 3-piece Ruinsbreaker + 2-piece Venomfog Shade Main Stats: ATK Power Up, Critical Hit Chance, Critical DMG Best Runes: Resolve Team: Johnny + Eileen / Lute / Reina |
With all characters taken care of, make sure to check out how to get and farm Fragments of Afterimage and Memory. After all, you will need both to get the Exclusive Karma above. If you’re still confused about which characters to unlock, you can check out our detailed tier list to help yourself.
