No traditional classes. Unlike most RPGs where you pick a class and can job-change, DragonSword uses 19 unique fixed heroes. Each has its own Hero Trait, weapon, status effect specialty and combat role. You can't change a hero's "class" — you build teams by combining heroes with complementary roles and status effects.
⚔️ vs Traditional Class Systems
| Traditional Class System | DragonSword: Awakening |
|---|---|
| Pick one class, can job-advance | 19 fixed heroes, no advancement |
| Same-class characters play similarly | Every hero has unique Trait and skills |
| Class determines gear and skills | Hero determines status effects and role |
| Tank/DPS/Healer trinity | Flexible — heroes can fill multiple roles |
| Class balance patches affect many | Balance patches target individual heroes |
🎯 By Primary Combat Role
DPS (Damage Dealers)
Melee DPS: Lute, Kalsion, Othello, Charlotte, Johnny, Theresia, Reina, Ornette
Ranged DPS: Aria, Kalien, Roxy, Astria, Sion
Support (Utility / Healing)
- Dana — Shield + Frost, summons Chako golem
- Lute — Healing + utility, versatile
- Tarte — Healing + Shock, apprentice priest
- Eileen — Team-wide buffs, 8th Order Apprentice
Tank (Defensive)
- Alex — Defensive stance + Knockdown
- Dana — Summon + shield (hybrid support/tank)
Control (Crowd Control)
- Castella — Airborne + Knockdown, Howling push
- Cerese — Ice + Freeze, 3rd Mage Commander
- Ornette — Shock + control, Saint
Connector / Bridge (Combo Enablers)
- Roxy — Combo bridge, Bleed ranged DPS
- Johnny — Ground combo extension, Poison melee
🗡️ By Attack Type
⚔️ Melee (11 Heroes)
Alex, Castella, Charlotte, Eileen, Johnny, Kalsion, Lute, Ornette, Othello, Reina, Theresia
🏹 Ranged (8 Heroes)
Aria, Astria, Cerese, Dana, Kalien, Roxy, Sion, Tarte
🔥 By Status Effect Specialty
| Status Effect | Heroes | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Stun | Lute, Theresia | Lock down enemies, set up combos |
| Fire / Burn | Aria, Kalien, Kalsion | DoT damage, elemental reactions |
| Ice / Frost | Cerese, Dana, Othello | Slow, freeze, crowd control |
| Poison | Charlotte, Johnny | Strong DoT, poison team comps |
| Air / Airborne | Eileen, Reina | Launch enemies, aerial combos |
| Shock | Ornette, Sion, Tarte | Stun chains, electric reactions |
| Bleed | Roxy | Bleed team core, high single-target |
| Down / Knockdown | Alex | Ground enemies, interrupt attacks |
| Super Armor | Astria, Castella | Anti-flinch, tank through attacks |
🏰 By Faction (5 Organizations)
1. Johnny Mercenaries (约翰尼佣兵团)
Lute, Castella, Aria, Johnny
2. Red Fox Mercenary Crew (红狐佣兵团)
Dana, Kalien, Roxy, Alex
3. Organa Order (奥尔加纳教团)
Theresia, Ornette, Sion, Tarte
4. Orbis Kingdom (奥尔比斯王国)
Kalsion, Cerese, Reina, Astria, Eileen
5. Lentus Rebellion (伦图斯反抗军)
Othello, Charlotte
📋 Complete Hero Classification Table
| Hero | Title / Class | Role | Attack | Status | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Member | Tank | Melee | Down | Red Fox |
| Aria | Member | Ranged DPS | Range | Fire | Johnny Merc. |
| Astria | Steelheart Garrison Captain | Ranged DPS | Range | Super Armor | Orbis Kingdom |
| Castella | Member | Control | Melee | Super Armor | Johnny Merc. |
| Cerese | 3rd Mage Commander | Control | Range | Ice | Orbis Kingdom |
| Charlotte | Informant | Melee DPS | Melee | Poison | Lentus Rebellion |
| Dana | Member | Support/Tank | Range | Ice | Red Fox |
| Eileen | 8th Order Apprentice | Support | Melee | Air | Orbis Kingdom |
| Johnny | Captain | Connector/DPS | Melee | Poison | Johnny Merc. |
| Kalien | Deputy Captain | Ranged DPS | Range | Fire | Red Fox |
| Kalsion | Current King | Melee DPS | Melee | Fire | Orbis Kingdom |
| Lute | Member | DPS/Support | Melee | Stun | Johnny Merc. |
| Ornette | Saint | Control/DPS | Melee | Shock | Organa Order |
| Othello | Chief | Melee DPS | Melee | Ice | Lentus Rebellion |
| Reina | 8th Order Commander | Melee DPS | Melee | Air | Orbis Kingdom |
| Roxy | Captain | Connector/DPS | Range | Bleed | Red Fox |
| Sion | Orzea's Representative | Ranged DPS | Range | Shock | Organa Order |
| Tarte | Apprentice Priest | Support | Range | Shock | Organa Order |
| Theresia | Inquisitor | Melee DPS | Melee | Stun | Organa Order |
🧩 How to Build Teams by Role
Pick Your Main DPS
Start with 1-2 strong DPS heroes (Theresia, Reina, Charlotte, Lute). This is your damage core.
Add a Connector
Roxy or Johnny extends combos and bridges between heroes, boosting overall team DPS.
Match Status Effects
Build around a status type: Bleed team (Roxy+Theresia+Lute), Poison team (Charlotte+Johnny), Air team (Reina+Castella).
Add Utility/Support
Dana for shields, Ornette for shock control, Castella for airborne. Flex based on content.
Want to see who's strongest?
Check our tier list and detailed hero guides for in-depth builds.