DragonSword: Awakening Jerome — Upcoming Hero Preview
Last updated: August 2026
Jerome — Knockdown Greatsword Specialist. Free H2 2026 update. Status Ailments: Knockdown, Break.
Jerome Overview
Small-statured fighter wielding a massive greatsword with three-stage Grab chains after Super Armor break.
Hound13 confirmed Jerome as part of the four free heroes arriving in the second half of 2026. Each takes roughly six months to develop — advance production enables sequential releases without gacha or expansion paywalls. Read the full Post-Launch Heroes roadmap for release order and combat specialties.
Expected Combat Role
As Knockdown Greatsword Specialist, Jerome will contribute Knockdown and Break to team compositions. Plan future teams with our Team Builder once retail ailment data confirms exact Signal interactions. Pair with Stun teams or Break specialists.
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