Here are some free Luminary recommendations and team setup tips to help you get started!
Top Beginner Luminaries
As you progress, you'll find that the free Luminaries are surprisingly effective. They cover all classes, allowing you to form a well-balanced team. Below is an overview of several free Luminaries, along with recommendations on whether they're worth developing.
▶ Oberonnie (Guardian)
How to Obtain: 7-Day Launch Event "Brave Journey" Reward
In this game, the Guardian (Tank) role is absolutely essential. Tanks don't just soak up damage, they also protect your backline from enemy assassins. The free Oberonnie is definitely one of the Luminaries worth developing.
Besides, if you care about aesthetics, she's one of the few female tanks in the game (other than the Mythical Athena), one more reason to level her up! For those building an Elemental Echo team early on, Oberonnie is a core member you can't skip. She can be raised to 7-Star through the 7-Day event, so you don't need to worry about pulls or promotion materials. From the very first day of testing to the end, Oberonnie proved to be a solid and reliable tank throughout the journey.
▶ Siegfried（Warrior）
How to Obtain: Unlocked gradually through the Main Story
As one of the game's main characters (with a princess backstory), Siegfried is a "SSR+" Warrior Luminary obtained through story progression. She's a practical and reliable Warrior, though in the early stages she'll only be available at SR tier. If you have a stronger Warrior early in the game, feel free to use that as a temporary replacement. Once Siegfried reaches SSR+, you can reset and reinvest your resources to focus on her development.
▶ Melina（Mage）
How to Obtain: From the Beginner's 20x Summon
Melina is the guaranteed Luminary from every new player's first 20 summons. In past test data, she ranked among the most frequently used characters, proving her value among the free Luminaries. However, whether she's worth developing depends on whether you have strong Mages available.
Unlike Siegfried or Oberonnie, Melina can't be advanced to 7-Star or "SSR+", so she's best replaced if you obtain a better Mage. But still, as an early-game Mage, she's a solid transitional choice for the start of your adventure.
▶ White Tiger（Assassin）
How to Obtain: Launch Event (Available on Day 3)
White Tiger is a "SSR+" Assassin that can be obtained for free through the launch event. Assassins specialize in fast repositioning and taking down enemy backlines.
Although White Tiger initially lacks Faction bonuses (since her team requires Wyrm Soul Shards to form), she becomes far more effective in the mid-game. Even without Faction synergy, her SSR+ rarity alone makes her worth investing in. For free-to-play players, she's a solid long-term Assassin to develop as part of your main team.
▶ Siren（Priest）
Priests are the backbone of any team's sustain, and a strong Priest can greatly enhance your entire squad's survivability.
If you manage to raise Siren to 7-Star, she can further enhance your Priest Class Level through Class Resonance later on. Though she's only an SR tier Luminary, she definitely earns a 3.5-star rating. Of course, players can always choose another Priest Luminary that better fits their preferred team composition or playstyle.
▌ Launch Team Composition Tips✨
At launch, it's best to prioritize building teams around the Elemental Echo and Arcane Wisdom factions. Below are some recommended team setups for each faction:
▶ Elemental Echo Team
Your starter Fire Whelp belongs to the Elemental Echo faction.
Best for: Free-to-play and low-spending players
Why it's recommended:
Simple team setup that's easy to build and optimize.
You can focus on your Dragon Soul resources on the Fire Whelp to strengthen the entire formation.
The free Luminaries are already enough to form a solid team. Summoning Flamefiend (Ifrit) from the limited pool will perfectly round it out.
The Priest Siren also fits neatly into this lineup, filing the healing role that Elemental Echo lacks. If you like this formation, you can confidently build your main team around it.
▶ Arcane Wisdom
Since Dragon Souls can only be obtained through Guild exchanges or Guild events, the Elemental Echo team will naturally form faster at launch. However, the Butterfly Whelp Shard in the Beginner Bundle allows players to unlock the Arcane Wisdom team right away.
Best for: Players with some spending willingness
Recommended Setup:
Summoning Six-Armed Serpent (Marylis) and Flamefiend (Ifrit) from the limited pool is enough to form a well-rounded Arcane Wisdom lineup.
The strength of this faction lies in its core units coming from the rare pool, making it less affected by bad luck or off-banner pulls. With a clear and focused development path, the Arcane Wisdom team is an excellent choice for mid-spending players looking to invest efficiently.
▶ Shared Luminaries for Both Teams
· If you buy Fenrir, she can take the Assassin slot in either team. Fenrir performs exceptionally well in both Elemental Echo and Arcane Wisdom teams.
· Siren can also be the healer for both teams. However, note that her second Faction attribute only unlocks after reaching 6-Star!
▌ Final Tips✨
You can always reallocate your Luminary resources through the Reset system, allowing you to adjust your formation freely as you progress. The Class Resonance system also lets Luminaries of the same class share levels, so you don't have to worry about over-investing.
And finally, good luck pushing through the stages on launch day!