Echoes of Aincrad Characters - Argo Partner Guide
The Rat's info broker returns — dagger user with scouting value, route knowledge, and a sharp eye for Col.
Partner / DaggerProfile Facts
- Franchise-familiar SAO character; met during the beta test.
- Weapon type: Dagger, a fast short-range profile with thrown blade options.
- Expected value: scouting, route awareness, and fast pressure.
- Described as a versatile info broker with a sharp eye for money.
- Preview coverage also references scanning and intel-gathering abilities.
- Her information value is strongest on lower floors where failed-player reports can become survival data.
To Verify In-Game
- Combination Skill details.
- Quest-specific broker functions, support skills, and Col-related rewards.
Argo is the exploration partner. Her information-broker identity fits the field-obstacle, treasure-hunting, and route-planning loop that defines Aincrad routing.
When to bring Argo
- First-time route mapping and hidden chest runs.
- Subquest clue hunts (map icons point to investigation spots).
- Farming routes where knowing enemy positions saves supplies.
Story function
Argo turns other players' attempts into actionable route knowledge. On lower floors, that makes her more than a familiar face: she is the bridge between failed clears, survival planning, and safer party decisions.
Combat notes
Dagger partners excel at flanking while you hold the line. Use Free Mode to split targets during group clears; switch to coordinated focus for elite enemies. Pair with shield users who can absorb pressure while Argo scans ahead.
After launch checks
When you test Argo, focus on route utility over generic character trivia: map clue behavior, rewards tied to information gathering, Col-related choices, and whether her support skill helps reveal enemies, treasure, or objective hints. If those functions are limited to story scenes, treat her tactical value as dagger tempo and partner command timing.