Multiplayer

Co-op Guide

DragonSword: Awakening supports limited co-op through Hunts (2 players) and Raids (3 players). No open-world or story co-op. Join via invite code — no matchmaking, no friend list required. Each player brings their own full 3-hero party.

⚡ Quick Answer

Only Hunts (2P) and Raids (3P) support co-op. No open world, no story, no Tower of Trials multiplayer. Every session requires creating a lobby and sharing an invite code. No matchmaking — only friends via code. Each player uses their own 3-hero party. No quick retry — must recreate lobby after each run. The game is primarily a single-player experience.

✅ Co-op Supported Content

Mode Max Players Description
Hunts (Subjugation) 2 players Closed-arena boss battles. Each player brings their own 3-hero party.
Raids 3 players High-difficulty instanced content. Can be played solo or with up to 2 friends.

❌ No Co-op Content

🎮 How to Play Co-op

  1. Host creates a lobby — Open the multiplayer menu and create a new session
  2. Select content & difficulty — Only the host can choose Hunt/Raid and difficulty level
  3. Generate invite code — The lobby produces a unique invite code
  4. Share the code — Send the invite code to your friend(s)
  5. Friends enter code — Friends input the invite code to join the lobby
  6. Start battle — Once everyone is ready, begin the encounter
  7. Lobby disbands after — Must recreate the entire lobby for another run

⚙️ Co-op Mechanics

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Invite Code System

Join via unique invite code. No Steam friend list required. No matchmaking — you can only play with people who have your code.

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Each Player = Full Party

Every player brings their own complete 3-hero party. In a 3-player raid, that's 9 heroes on the field simultaneously.

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Host Controls Everything

Only the lobby host selects content and difficulty. If settings are wrong, the entire lobby must be disbanded and recreated.

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No Quick Retry

After completing a Hunt or Raid, the lobby disbands automatically. You must go through the full lobby creation process again for another run.

👍 Advantages of Co-op

👎 Limitations & Issues

💡 Co-op Tips

1

Coordinate Parties

Talk with friends about team composition beforehand. Cover different elements and roles (DPS, support, breaker) for maximum efficiency.

2

Host Plans Ahead

As host, know exactly which Hunt/Raid and difficulty you want before creating the lobby. Wrong settings = full restart.

3

Bring Buff Food

Each player should eat their own Boiling buff stews before joining. 15-minute ATK/Crit buffs stack across the party.

4

Use for Endgame Only

Co-op is really only useful for high-difficulty Raids and Hunts. The story and open world are designed for solo play.

🔮 Future Co-op Updates

Based on the developer roadmap, future updates may add:

Note: Game released July 23, 2026. Co-op functionality will likely expand with future updates.

Ready to tackle co-op content?

Check our raid guide for rune farming and multiplayer strategies.

💎 Raid & Rune Guide 👥 Best Teams