The official gallery supplies 13 roster profiles and weapon types for most of them. Steam demo build 23442858 adds five localized character records. Search a name or filter the roster by cast, weapon and partner status.
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Protagonist
Playable avatarThe customizable lead whose appearance, weapon, attributes and partner define the player's route through Aincrad.
- Weapon
- Player choice
- Route
- Created after the beta opening
- Evidence
- Official roster
Iori
Opening companionA solo-oriented beta veteran who teaches the protagonist the basics and anchors the opening quest route.
- Weapon
- Sword & Shield
- Route
- Prologue through The Violet Fencer II
- Evidence
- Official roster
Wyzeman
Official roster profileA careful SAO lore enthusiast whose knowledge helps the party navigate the death game.
- Weapon
- Mace & Shield
- Route
- Party member since the beta
- Evidence
- Official roster
Zash
Official roster profileA two-handed swordsman defined by loyalty to his allies and a connection to the raid group.
- Weapon
- Two-Handed Sword
- Route
- Met while recruiting for a raid
- Evidence
- Official roster
Argo
Information brokerA versatile information broker whose tips and paid leads connect several early quests.
- Weapon
- Dagger
- Route
- Within the Shadows and Violet Fencer leads
- Evidence
- Official roster
Stina
Official roster profileA quiet and polite Swedish exchange student who fights with a mace.
- Weapon
- Mace
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Official roster
Musoh
Official roster profileMusoh appears in the current official roster, but the linked profile does not yet provide enough detail to identify a weapon.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Official roster
Kirito
Partner unlock routeThe former beta tester known as a Beater, with a dedicated quest route that leads to partner access.
- Weapon
- Sword
- Route
- Swordsman quest chain
- Evidence
- Official roster
Asuna
Partner unlock routeA highly skilled rapier user whose partner route becomes relevant after Floor 2 opens.
- Weapon
- Rapier
- Route
- Floor 2 side-quest chain
- Evidence
- Official roster
Agil
Official roster profileA calm, reliable axeman introduced through the raid group, with a noted interest in cooking.
- Weapon
- Two-Handed Axe
- Route
- Met during the raid
- Evidence
- Official roster
Klein
Official roster profileA compassionate swordsman whose party entered SAO together before crossing paths with the protagonist.
- Weapon
- Sword
- Route
- Travels with his existing friend group
- Evidence
- Official roster
Lisbeth
Official roster profileA cheerful mace user who is deliberately saving her Col for a reason left unrevealed by the official profile.
- Weapon
- Mace
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Official roster
Silica
Official roster profileA kind but timid dagger user included among the familiar Aincrad characters.
- Weapon
- Dagger
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Official roster
Cal
Demo character recordOne of the beta's strongest players, helping newcomers while quietly advancing goals of his own.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- The Violet Fencer II
- Evidence
- Demo database
Diavel
Demo character recordAn early Aincrad raid leader present in the Demo character records. His weapon is not identified by the current English record.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Demo database
Foxglove
Demo character recordA fiercely devoted companion to Stella who is prepared to act without hesitation on her behalf.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- No verified route listed
- Evidence
- Demo database
Saayu
Demo character recordA cheerful recent graduate whose upbeat personality makes her the party's unofficial mascot.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- First to join the protagonist's party
- Evidence
- Demo database
Stella
Demo character recordA confident and controversial streamer with a large following and complete faith in her own strategy.
- Weapon
- Not resolved
- Route
- Appears in the opening beta route
- Evidence
- Demo database
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Characters by weapon class
Use this view when the character name matters less than the combat role. Every class opens a full weapon guide, while each name jumps back to the matching roster profile.
Your protagonist
Echoes of Aincrad places a customizable avatar at the center of the story. Appearance is created after the beta section, while combat identity comes from the weapon, attributes, equipment, Sword Skills, EX-Mods, and partner selected for each quest. Use the character creation guide to review the confirmed creator categories and save a visual direction.
Original cast at a glance
| Character | Weapon | Spoiler-light context |
|---|---|---|
| Iori | Sword & Shield | A solo-oriented beta veteran who teaches the protagonist the basics and anchors the opening quest route. |
| Wyzeman | Mace & Shield | A careful SAO lore enthusiast whose knowledge helps the party navigate the death game. |
| Zash | Two-Handed Sword | A two-handed swordsman defined by loyalty to his allies and a connection to the raid group. |
| Stina | Mace | A quiet and polite Swedish exchange student who fights with a mace. |
| Musoh | Not identified | Musoh appears in the current official roster, but the linked profile does not yet provide enough detail to identify a weapon. |
| Cal | Not identified | One of the beta's strongest players, helping newcomers while quietly advancing goals of his own. |
| Foxglove | Not identified | A fiercely devoted companion to Stella who is prepared to act without hesitation on her behalf. |
| Saayu | Not identified | A cheerful recent graduate whose upbeat personality makes her the party's unofficial mascot. |
| Stella | Not identified | A confident and controversial streamer with a large following and complete faith in her own strategy. |
Familiar Aincrad faces
Kirito, Asuna, Argo, Agil, Klein, Lisbeth, and Silica appear alongside the original cast. Their inclusion does not replace the custom protagonist: the player's build and chosen companion remain the mechanical center of each quest.
What changes when you choose a partner
- Weapon family and normal combat behavior.
- Support Skill, such as healing, buffs, or enemy debuffs.
- Sword Skills used by the companion.
- Combination Skill available to the pair.
- How useful Switch Mode and Free Mode feel in that quest.
There is no universal best partner. A healing or control-focused companion can be more valuable for an unfamiliar boss, while an offensive partner can shorten routine field fights.
How to test a new partner
Use a familiar quest so the enemy behavior does not change between comparisons. Watch how often the partner creates openings, whether the Support Skill solves a real weakness, and how safely you can trigger the Combination Skill. Then check the partner's weapon and equipped skills from your room at the Inn before judging the character's final value.
Character FAQ
Is Kirito in Echoes of Aincrad?
Yes. Kirito appears in Echoes of Aincrad, and the Swordsman quest chain leads to his partner route. Follow the Kirito unlock guide for the required steps.
Is Asuna in Echoes of Aincrad?
Yes. Asuna appears in Echoes of Aincrad, with a partner quest route that begins on Floor 2. The Asuna unlock guide separates the required story progress from optional preparation.
Can you create your own character?
Yes. The story centers on a customizable player avatar whose appearance is created after the beta section. The separate character creation guide lists the confirmed options.
Who voices the Echoes of Aincrad characters?
The current Bandai Namco character gallery does not publish a voice-actor field, and the localized Demo database does not provide a reliable cast table. This page therefore does not attach unverified actor names to the roster. The section will be updated when an official cast source is available.