Lost Sword Beginner Guide
Written by Alec Blackwood
The best way to succeed in Lost Sword is to build a balanced formation, focus on smart upgrades, and use all available game modes for farming. This Lost Sword beginner guide covers everything you need to know, from team setup to gacha tips, gear, and long-term growth systems and tips.
Team Building Basics
You can use five characters per team, each placed in one of three rows.
Front Row (20% Defense Bonus)
Place tanks and defensive units here. These characters will take most of the damage, so choose ones with high HP and defense.
Middle Row (20% Attack Bonus)
Use ranged attackers or AoE-focused units in this row. Wizards, archers, or support DPS are ideal.
Back Row (20% Attack Bonus)
Save this row for your top damage dealers and healers. It’s the safest position and should be used for fragile but important units.
Formation bonus applies to every character, so putting them in the correct row increases performance. Every character also has a unique formation bonus that further boosts stats when placed properly.
Best Ways to Use the Gacha System
Lost Sword has two main banner types: character and pet banners. Each has a 3% rate for 5-star units and a hard pity at 120 pulls.
You’ll want to reroll for strong starting units. Aim for a balanced team with at least one 5-star tank, one DPS, and one healer.
Focus on character rate-up banners first, since early access to top-tier heroes will carry you through the hardest content.
Priority Game Modes
These game modes are essential for farming and growth:
Adventure Mode
Main story missions unlock content and give rewards like gems and gear.
Stonehenge Domain
Best gear farming mode. Use Stonehenge Boss Tickets for rare loot.
Tower of Oberon
Climb floors to earn permanent rewards and account EXP.
Raids and Dungeons
Weekly and daily bosses drop upgrade mats and relic gear.
Colosseum (PvP)
Gives ranking rewards. Fight smarter, not harder, by picking easier teams.
Leveling and Skill Upgrades
Characters gain stats by leveling up and using skill pages.
Each hero has four skills: one ultimate, one active, and two passive. Focus on upgrading skills for your top units only.
Never waste EXP books or skill pages on low-rarity characters.
Gear and Equipment Tips
Equip four gear types: weapon, armor, accessory, and rune.
Higher rarity gear (Heroic, Legendary) has percentage-based sub-stats and scales better.
Upgrade early gear to +5, then save resources for strong pieces. Dismantle unwanted gear to farm Chaos Cubes and Fairy Powder.
Transcendence and Resonance
Getting duplicate characters gives two options:
Transcend: Raises level cap and stats, boosts skill level at T3 and T5.
Resonance: Converts duplicates into cards that boost stats and can be equipped on any unit.
Transcend main carries only. Resonance is better for long-term team-wide buffs.
Pets and Why They Matter
You can equip three pets per team, but only the front pet’s skill activates.
All pets add stat boosts. Aim for 5-star pets with attack skills. Use duplicates to transcend and increase power.
Summon pets from the pet banner and focus on building one strong pet early.
Holy Relics
Three relics upgrade overall stats:
Grail = general stats (start here)
Lance = attack stats
Scabbard = defense stats
Upgrade these evenly after boosting the Grail. Use Fairy Powder and gold to level them up. Dismantling gear gives more powder.
Chaos Cubes
These give flat stat bonuses to your entire team.
You get them by dismantling gear. Farm Stonehenge Domain to gather materials.
Start with Rare Cubes, then move to Heroic and Legendary.
Growth Points
Earn Growth Points by leveling up your account.
You can spend them in four ways:
Protection = Defense
Indomitable = HP
Valor = Attack
Chaos = Boss damage
Max Protection and Indomitable early. Save Chaos for later stages.
Character Grades and Limits
Rarity matters:
3-star = Max level 80
4-star = Max level 120
5-star = Max level 200
You’ll need 5-star characters for late-game content. The Round Table system unlocks higher level caps at Swordbringer level 60.
Training, Specialties, and Cards
At level 20, you unlock Specialties. These are stat bonuses rolled with Mystic Stones. Lock in high rolls and use the Transfer Trait to move good stats.
Training starts at level 100 and gives character-specific stat boosts. Cards (from Resonance) give passive buffs that can be moved between units.
Weekly and Daily Checklist
Daily:
Colosseum
Boss Raids
Gold, EXP, and Elemental Dungeons
Stonehenge
Missions and Events
Guild check-in
Weekly:
Labyrinth
Cow Queen Dungeon
Avalon
Star Reincarnation
Follow this to maximize progress.
Final Blurb
Lost Sword looks like a simple idle game, but under the surface, it’s full of strategic depth. A strong formation, smart upgrade plan, and consistent farming will carry you through every challenge. Use this guide to avoid early mistakes and scale fast. Then keep up with events, guild content, and relic upgrades to stay competitive.
FAQ
What’s the best team setup for beginners?
Use one tank in front, two DPS in the middle, and one healer plus a flex unit in the back.
Is rerolling worth it in Lost Sword?
Yes. A strong early pull saves time and boosts progress. Reroll until you get 2–3 good 5-star units.
Which gear should I upgrade first?
Focus on Legendary or Heroic gear for your main DPS and tank. Upgrade to +5 only unless it’s gear you’ll use long-term.
How do I get more Chaos Cubes and Fairy Powder?
Dismantle extra gear from Stonehenge. Stick to farming Stage 3 or higher for better drops.
What pets should I use first?
Get a 5-star pet with an attack skill and place it in the front row. Transcend it using dupes to make it stronger.
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