*Castle Crashers* is a delightfully engaging online co-op game that offers a diverse cast of over 30 unique characters for players to master. If you're eager to expand your roster and explore all the gameplay possibilities, here's your ultimate guide to unlocking every character in *Castle Crashers*.
All Characters in Castle Crashers (How to Unlock)
*Castle Crashers* boasts an impressive lineup of 32 distinct characters, each unlockable through various challenges and optional DLCs. Leveraging the game's co-op feature to play with friends is the most effective strategy to unlock as many characters as possible.
It's important to note that in a co-op lobby, each player must select a unique character for the session. For instance, multiple players can't choose the Green Knight simultaneously. Additionally, characters cannot be transferred between profiles or shared among players in a lobby. Each player must earn their characters, though this can be achieved collaboratively in co-op mode.
Below, you'll find a detailed list of all the characters available in *Castle Crashers* and the steps required to unlock them.
| 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) |
This comprehensive guide wraps up how to unlock all characters in *Castle Crashers*. For more tips, tricks, and the latest news, make sure to explore all the resources available at The Escapist, including information on whether *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play.
