DragonSword: Awakening Aria Guide

Last updated: June 2026

Aria — AoE Bomber. Uses bombs to apply Fire and Airborne effects across multiple enemies. Status Ailments: Fire, Airborne.

Aria Overview

Uses bombs to apply Fire and Airborne effects across multiple enemies.

As AoE Bomber, Aria contributes Fire and Airborne to team compositions. Unlock method: Main story — Johnny Mercenary.

Combat Role

Integrate Aria into teams by identifying which Signal Skills activate from their ailments. Compare synergy in our Team Builds hub and test combinations using the Team Builder tool. Practice in the demo sandbox after story completion.

Related Heroes

Characters sharing ailment types create natural pairs — browse the full roster and tier list for meta context. See Airborne team builds.

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Ornette

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Reina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aria available in the demo?

Yes. Aria is playable in the Steam demo sandbox after Chapter 1.

What ailments does Aria apply?

Aria focuses on Fire and Airborne for Signal Skill setups.

How do I unlock Aria?

Main story — Johnny Mercenary