Dive into the vibrant world of *Castle Crashers*, where fun and chaos meet in a delightful co-op experience. With a roster of 32 unique characters, this game offers a thrilling challenge for players eager to collect them all. Whether you're battling through arenas or tackling tough bosses, here's your ultimate guide to unlocking every character in *Castle Crashers*.
In *Castle Crashers*, characters can be unlocked through various in-game challenges and optional DLCs. Leveraging the game's co-op feature with friends can make the process more enjoyable and efficient. Remember, in a co-op lobby, each player must select a unique character; for instance, only one player can be the Green Knight at a time. Characters are not shareable across profiles or between players in a lobby, so each player needs to unlock them individually, even in co-op.
All Characters in Castle Crashers (How to Unlock)
| Character Name | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Green Knight | Default character; available from the start of the game |
| Red Knight | Default character; available from the start of the game |
| Blue Knight | Default character; available from the start of the game |
| Orange Knight | Default character; available from the start of the game |
| Gray Knight | Defeat the Barbarian boss |
| Barbarian | Beat King’s Arena |
| Thief | Beat Thieves’ Arena |
| Conehead | Beat Volcano Arena |
| Peasant | Beat Peasant’s Arena |
| Iceskimo | Beat Ice Arena |
| Alien | Complete Alien Ship |
| Royal Guard | Beat the game with the Green Knight |
| Saracen | Beat the game with the Royal Guard |
| Skeleton | Beat the game with the Red Knight |
| Bear | Beat the game with the Skeleton |
| Industrialist | Beat the game with the Blue Knight |
| Fencer | Beat the game with the Industrialist |
| Fire Demon | Beat the game with the Orange Knight |
| Ninja | Beat the game with the Fire Demon |
| Stoveface | Beat the game with the Gray Knight |
| Beekeeper | Beat the game with the Barbarian |
| Snakey | Beat the game with the Thief |
| Civilian | Beat the game with the Peasant |
| Brute | Beat the game with the Iceskimo |
| Pink Knight | Default character (Remastered version); Pink Knight Pack DLC |
| Blacksmith | Default character (Remastered version); Legend of the Blacksmith Pack DLC |
| Open-Faced Gray Knight | Complete Catfish on Insane Mode (Remastered version) |
| King | Complete Pipistrello’s Cave on Insane Mode (Remastered version) |
| Necromancer | Complete Industrial Castle on Insane Mode (Remastered version) |
| Cult Minion | Complete Ice Castle on Insane Mode (Remastered version) |
| Hatty Hattington | Buy in the Insane Store for 1200 gold |
| Paint Junior | Painter Boss Paradise DLC (to be released in 2025) |
That wraps up your guide to unlocking all characters in *Castle Crashers*. For more tips, tricks, and the latest news, keep an eye on The Escapist, where you can also find out if *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play.
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