DragonSword: Awakening Familiars Guide: How to Unlock and Equip All Mounts

Unlock and manage all ~30 Familiars in DragonSword: Awakening. Learn how to get free gameplay mounts, claim Steam DLCs, and share mount skills.

Quick answer

  • 1DragonSword: Awakening features approximately 30 Familiars, functioning as both mounts and exploration companions.
  • 2About 20 Familiars are unlocked for free via gameplay, while around 10 are available as paid or promotional DLC.
  • 3Unlocking a Familiar variant grants a second skill that can be shared across your other unlocked mounts.
  • 4To get the Abyssal Direwolf for free, claim its launch promotional DLC on Steam before August 31, 2026.

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Watch this comprehensive beginner's guide to understand core exploration mechanics, including how mounts and Familiars impact your movement across the map.

In DragonSword: Awakening, companions known interchangeably as Familiars or mounts play a vital role in traversing the world. Currently, the game features approximately 30 Familiars designed for exploration and support. While roughly 20 of these companions are obtainable for free by progressing through the main game, the remaining 10 are distributed as paid or promotional DLC. These creatures are exclusive to the PC platform via Steam.

How to Unlock Gameplay Familiars

To expand your roster without spending real money, focus on completing main quests, raising your mercenary rank, and participating in world activities.

  • Bright Crow Tit: This helpful mount is unlocked once you reach the Novice Mercenary rank. To unlock its second variation and its associated second skill, you must complete 20 in-game mini-games.
  • Underwater Mount: Exploring deep waters is restricted early on, but you can unlock an underwater-capable mount early in the game simply by focusing on and progressing through the early chapters of the main story.

DLC and Promotional Familiars

Several unique Familiars are tied to special editions, purchases, or limited-time events on Steam:

  • Brave Baby Dragon: Included exclusively in the Deluxe Edition. It grants the ability to perform a free air dash in any direction while gliding. Note that while highly convenient, the Brave Baby Dragon is not required for game progression.
  • Abyssal Direwolf: A special launch promotional DLC. It is 100% discounted (entirely free) on Steam from July 23 through August 31, 2026. After this promotional window, it will return to its standard retail price. Note that this promotional mount is a separate offer and is not included in the Deluxe Edition.
  • Viola Flying Squirrel: A standalone DLC Familiar priced at $3.99 (also available as part of a 10-item bundle). It features distinct pale purple fur and a protective nature.

How to Claim and Equip DLC Familiars

If you have purchased or claimed a DLC Familiar on Steam, you must manually redeem it within the game before you can ride it.

1Purchase the DLC on Steam
2Launch or restart the game
3Open the in-game menu
4Select the Familiar codex
5Highlight the Familiar and click Obtain
6Equip it to your desired hero

Once claimed, you can access the Familiar menu at any time to assign the companion to your active party members.

Familiar Skills and Customization

Every Familiar in the game comes with primary movement abilities, but they also possess secondary skills that can enhance your exploration.

By unlocking a variation of a specific mount, you unlock its second skill. Once unlocked, this second skill is not restricted to that specific creature; you can apply it to other mounts in your collection, allowing you to customize your favorite Familiars with the best utility skills available.

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