In Dragon Sword Awakening, skill progression becomes available at Level 20 through Hunts. Complete Hunts to earn Records of Battle, then open the hero upgrade or skill screen and inspect each skill’s requirement before confirming an upgrade. Master skills and grimoires are separate progression terms, so do not spend resources until the selected skill shows an active cost and unlock result.
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Reach Level 20 before checking skill progression
Dragon Sword Awakening ties the documented Hunt-based skill upgrade path to Level 20. Games.gg’s DragonSword: Awakening progression guide identifies Records of Battle as the required resource and states that skill upgrades from Hunts become available once the character reaches Level 20.
Before searching for a missing skill menu, check the character’s displayed level. If the character is below Level 20, the locked state may be a progression gate rather than a missing interface option. Continue the available early quests and activities until the level requirement is met.
Open the hero upgrade screen and select a skill
Dragon Sword Awakening skill progression is accessed from the hero or character upgrade interface after the Level 20 gate is satisfied. Select the hero you want to improve, open the skill-related upgrade entry, and click an available skill to display its requirement.
Menu wording can vary by build or platform, and the available evidence does not confirm a fixed button sequence. Use the screen’s own labels as the authority. A valid upgrade choice should show the selected skill, its current state, the required Records of Battle, and the confirmation control.
If no skill entry appears after Level 20, return to the main hero screen, select the active character again, and check whether a tutorial or Hunt-related unlock notification is waiting. Do not confirm an upgrade from a different hero or equipment screen.
Complete Hunts to earn Records of Battle
Dragon Sword Awakening Hunts are the documented repeatable source for Records of Battle used in skill upgrades. Games.gg identifies Hunts as the most consistent source and connects them with skill upgrades after Level 20.
- Open the available Hunt activity from the game’s current activity or progression interface.
- Check the reward preview for Records of Battle before launching the activity.
- Complete the Hunt and remain on the result screen long enough to confirm the reward.
- Return to the hero skill screen and verify that the resource total increased.
If the total does not change, do not repeat the activity indefinitely. First check the completion result, confirm that the correct character or account received the reward, and verify that the activity actually listed Records of Battle. Stop if the reward is absent from the result screen.
Compare the skill cost before spending resources
Dragon Sword Awakening progression resources are safest to spend only after the selected skill’s cost and result are visible. Compare the current level, the next-level effect, and the remaining Records of Battle before confirming.
Prioritize a skill that supports the way you already fight, such as a frequently used attack or a defensive effect that addresses your current weakness. Avoid purchasing an unfamiliar node simply because it is highlighted. If the game displays several branches, inspect each branch first and record which one improves your active combat setup.
After confirmation, verify two changes: the Records of Battle total decreased by the displayed amount, and the skill now shows its new level or unlocked state. If either change is missing, stop spending and relaunch only after checking the result screen or current character state.
Treat master skills and grimoires as a separate requirement
Master skills and grimoires should not be assumed to use the same requirement as ordinary skill upgrades. A gameplay guide specifically discusses unlocking master skills and grimoires, but the supplied evidence does not verify a current level, item count, or acquisition route.
When a master skill is locked, open its requirement panel and follow only the condition shown in your build. Do not convert Records of Battle into another item or farm an activity unless the game explicitly identifies that activity as the source. This prevents ordinary skill resources from being spent on an unconfirmed master-skill path.
Fix a skill that remains locked after Level 20
A Dragon Sword Awakening skill can remain locked after Level 20 if the required Hunt progression, resource total, hero selection, or separate skill condition has not been satisfied.
- Level is below 20: continue progression; the documented gate has not been reached.
- Level is 20 or higher but no cost appears: reopen the selected hero’s upgrade screen and check for a pending Hunt or tutorial unlock.
- Records of Battle are missing: complete a Hunt that explicitly lists the resource, then verify the post-activity reward.
- Only a master skill is locked: read its own requirement panel; ordinary skill rules may not apply.
- The resource was deducted but the skill did not change: stop further purchases and check the result screen or character state before trying again.
Frequently asked questions
What level unlocks skill upgrades in Dragon Sword Awakening?
The available progression evidence places Hunt-based skill upgrades at Level 20. If the skill screen remains locked below that level, continue normal progression rather than spending resources or searching for an alternate unlock route.
How do you get Records of Battle in Dragon Sword Awakening?
Complete Hunts that list Records of Battle in their reward preview. After finishing, check the result screen and then compare your resource total on the hero skill screen. If the reward is not shown, stop repeating that activity until its reward attribution is clear.
Are master skills and normal skills unlocked the same way?
Not necessarily. A gameplay guide mentions master skills and grimoires as a separate progression topic, while the stronger available evidence connects ordinary skill upgrades with Hunts and Records of Battle after Level 20. Follow the requirement panel for the specific master skill.
Why can’t I find the skill upgrade menu after reaching Level 20?
Select the intended hero again and reopen the hero or character upgrade interface. Check for a pending Hunt-related tutorial or unlock notice. If the skill still has no requirement or cost, do not spend resources; the menu label or progression condition may differ in your build.
