Echoes of Aincrad Guide | How to Recruit Kirito

Here's a guide on how to recruit Kirito in Echoes of Aincrad.

Game Guide by Rubaiyat Shihab on Jul 15, 2026

Kirito stands out as one of the strongest party members you can recruit in Echoes of Aincrad, bringing high damage and strong synergy in combat. This guide covers what it takes to unlock him and add him to your party.

Echoes of Aincrad Guide How to Recruit Kirito

Why Kirito Is Worth Recruiting

Because of his damage output and how well he works alongside other party members, Kirito holds his own in both boss fights and general exploration. He's not a situational pick; he performs well across pretty much any part of the game.

Completing the Swordsman Quest

Before you can start working toward recruiting him, you need to finish the Swordsman main story quest. This is a required step, so there's no way to begin his recruitment line before reaching this point in the story.

Echoes of Aincrad Guide Completing Quest to Recruit Kirito

Triggering His Quest Chain

Once you've completed that quest, look for a specific collectible tied to it. Picking this up is what starts his side quest chain, so make sure you grab it while you're still in that part of the story.

Finishing His Recruitment

From there, all you need to do is complete his full quest chain from start to finish. Once every quest in the chain is done, Kirito will join your party as a permanent companion. Just make sure you've pushed far enough into the main story first, since none of this becomes available otherwise.

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