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Echoes of Aincrad Wiki

Complete guide hub for the SAO action JRPG. Weapons, builds, bosses, EX-Mods — everything you need to clear the death game.

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Beginner

Beginner Guide: Survive the Death Game

New to Echoes of Aincrad? Learn combat basics, Cardinal Rank, Growth Points, weapon selection, and how to survive your first hours in Floor 1.

Updated: 2026-07-07

Weapons

All 6 Weapons Guide — Which One to Pick

Complete breakdown of Sword & Shield, Greatsword, Rapier, Dagger, Two-Handed Axe, and Mace. Best weapon for beginners, solo, and DPS.

Updated: 2026-07-07

Builds

Best Builds Guide — Dexterity, Strength & Hybrid

Meta build guide for Echoes of Aincrad. Dexterity Critical build, Heavy Strength build, stat priorities, and EX-Mod recommendations.

Updated: 2026-07-07

Crafting

EX-Mod Crafting Guide — How to Upgrade Weapons

Master the Smithy system. How to combine weapons, transfer EX-Mods, farm materials, and craft the best modifiers for your build.

Updated: 2026-07-07

Progression

Solo Leveling Guide — Fast XP & Farm Routes

Best farming spots, Dire Wolf grind route, Growth Point optimization, and how to avoid over-leveling traps in Echoes of Aincrad.

Updated: 2026-07-07

Bosses

Boss Guide — All Floor 1 & 2 Bosses

Complete boss strategies for every Floor 1 and 2 encounter. Attack patterns, recommended level, best weapons, and partner setups.

Updated: 2026-07-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echoes of Aincrad?
Echoes of Aincrad is a single-player action JRPG set in the Sword Art Online universe, developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. You create your own custom avatar and experience the SAO death game as an early beta tester, fighting through the first two floors of Aincrad. It launches July 10, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
How many weapon types are there?
Six weapon types, each functioning as a distinct class: Sword & Shield (balanced), Two-Handed Axe (AoE burst), Dagger (fast/crit), Rapier (reach/counter), Greatsword (heavy/charge), and Mace (stagger/break). There are no spellcasters — your weapon is your class.
Can I change my weapon?
Yes. You can swap weapons between quests at the Town of Beginnings. Each weapon gains its own Weapon Exp and unlocks unique Sword Skills. You can master all six weapons on a single character.
Is it multiplayer?
No. Echoes of Aincrad is a single-player game. You fight alongside AI partners who have their own fighting styles, Combination Skills, and Support Skills.
Does save data carry from the demo?
Yes. Save data from the free demo carries over to the full game on the same platform. The demo drops you into a beta release version of the VRMMORPG.
What is the Cardinal Rank system?
Cardinal Rank is a global proficiency indicator that increases as you complete main quests and discover towns. Higher ranks improve merchant inventories, partner abilities, and monster drops — but enemies also scale upward with your rank. Always spend Growth Points and upgrade gear after ranking up.