How to Unlock Every Familiar in DragonSword: Awakening

Unlocking Familiars in DragonSword: Awakening improves your exploration by unlocking abilities like Air Dash, Underwater Dash, and Boost Jump. You can get them from story progression, quests, Mercenary Corps ranks, achievements, or the Familiar Codex, while some are DLC-exclusive. Try to get Bright Crowtit, Snowstorm Sky Wolf, Knightage Griffon, and Stormy Direwolf for the best value and reach hidden areas more easily. More details are provided below.

DragonSword: Awakening has an indepth Familiar system that makes exploring its vast open world faster and more rewarding. These companions do much more than act as mounts, as they unlock powerful abilities, which allow you to access hidden areas and claim valuable rewards. Since each Familiar has its own unlock requirement, knowing which ones to prioritize can save you a lot of time. So, to help you out, here’s a complete guide on Familiars and how to unlock them in DragonSword: Awakening.

How Do Familiars Work in DragonSword: Awakening?

You will unlock the Familiar system shortly after joining Johnny's Mercenaries early in the story. Once available, you can summon different Familiars to assist with exploration. There are currently 29 Familiars available in the game, divided into eight different categories. Below, we’ve listed all categories of familiars that are currently available in the game.

• Insect
• Squirrel
• Cat
• Bird
• Sky Wolf
• Direwolf
• Gryphon
• Dragon

Each category specializes in a different movement ability, such as Air Dash, Underwater Dash, Charged Jump, or Boost Jump. Most Familiars are earned by completing specific in-game objectives, while some require DLC ownership or the Deluxe Pack. Once the unlock requirement is met, you will have to claim the Familiar through the Familiar Codex to use it.

How Do You Unlock Every Familiar in DragonSword: Awakening?

There are 29 Familiars in DragonSword: Awakening, each with its unique traversal abilities. While some unlock through the main story, others require completing quests, reaching Mercenary ranks, defeating bosses, or purchasing the DLC. Below, we’ve listed all the Familiars that are currently in the game, along with how to unlock them.

Familiar	Type	Traversal Skill	How to Unlock
Frosty Sky Wolf	Sky Wolf	Underwater Dash	DLC Exclusive.
Red Ladybug	Insect	None	Complete 40 environmental puzzles.
Flame Spirit Fox	Direwolf	Boost Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Orchid Wing Cat	Cat	Swim Dash	DLC Exclusive.
Knightage Griffon	Gryphon	Charged Jump	Reach Elite Mercenary Corps rank.
Fierce Rhinoceros Beetle	Insect	None	Purchase for 100 Adventure's Emblems from the Familiar Codex.
Timid Hummingbird	Bird	Air Dash	DLC Exclusive.
Stormy Direwolf	Direwolf	Boost Jump	Reach Veteran Mercenary Corps rank.
Acorn Flying Squirrel	Squirrel	Climbing Jump	Defeat 100 squirrels.
Gale Sky Wolf	Sky Wolf	Underwater Dash	DLC Exclusive.
Shadow Wing Cat	Cat	Swim Dash	Open 300 Treasure Chests.
Guardian Gryphon	Gryphon	Charged Jump	Defeat World Bosses 30 times.
Cowardly Firefly	Insect	None	Mine resources 300 times.
Bright Crowtit	Bird	Air Dash	Reach Novice Mercenary Corps rank.
Marple Flying Squirrel	Squirrel	Climbing Jump	Reach Intermediate Mercenary Corps.
Brave Baby Dragon	Dragon	Air Free Dash	Deluxe Pack Exclusive.
Dawn Wing Cat	Cat	Swim Dash	Reach Advanced Mercenary Corps.
Snowstorm Sky Wolf	Sky Wolf	Underwater Dash	Complete The Captain's Scheme quest.
Cotton Flying Squirrel	Squirrel	Climbing Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Exploration Squad Griffon	Gryphon	Charged Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Robust Stag Beetle	Insect	None	Automatically unlocked during Chapter 1.
Diligent Sparrow	Bird	Air Dash	Collect 150 Bird Eggs.
War Direwolf	Direwolf	Boost Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Viola Flying Squirrel	Squirrel	Climbing Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Sandstorm Sky Wolf	Sky Wolf	Underwater Dash	Purchase for 300,000 Gold from the Familiar Codex.
Mist Wing Cat	Cat	Swim Dash	Craft 100 equipment pieces.
Holy Knightage Griffon	Gryphon	Charged Jump	DLC Exclusive.
Refreshing Canary	Bird	Air Dash	Complete 20 Mini-Games.
Abyssal Direwolf	Direwolf	Boost Jump	DLC Exclusive.

What Are Familiar Type Passive Effects in DragonSword: Reawakening?

As you unlock multiple Familiars belonging to the same category, you will unlock that category's passive ability for your account. Once activated, these traversal abilities can be shared across nearly all Familiars in your collection, allowing you to continue using your favorite mount without sacrificing mobility.

For example, unlocking 2 Sky Wolf Familiars enables the Underwater Dash passive that lets other eligible Familiars benefit from that ability as well. This progression system encourages collecting different variants instead of relying on a single Familiar throughout the game.

Which Familiars Should You Unlock First in DragonSword: Reawakening?

Although every Familiar contributes toward your collection, a few stand out because of their exploration benefits. Below, we’ve listed all the familiars that you must prioritise early on.

• Bright Crowtit should be your priority since it grants Air Dash, making exploration significantly faster early in the game.
• Refreshing Canary is another excellent choice for beginners. This Familiar also grants Air Dash, giving you another flying option that makes exploration much smoother.
• Marple Flying Squirrel is a great option for climbing. It grants Climbing Jump, making it easier to scale cliffs and explore hard-to-reach areas. 
• Stormy Direwolf has Boost Jump, helping you cross wider gaps while navigating difficult terrain.
• Mist Wing Cat is a solid early unlock. This familiar grants Swim Dash, which makes it easier to move through water and explore lakes and rivers more efficiently.

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