Dive into the whimsical world of *Castle Crashers*, where laughter and chaos reign supreme! This online co-op game boasts a vibrant cast of over 30 unique characters waiting to join your roster. Eager to assemble the full team? Follow this comprehensive guide to unlock every character in *Castle Crashers*.
All Characters in Castle Crashers (How to Unlock)
With a total of 32 characters to discover, *Castle Crashers* offers a variety of unlock methods, ranging from gameplay challenges to optional DLCs. The game's co-op feature is your best ally in this quest, allowing you to team up with friends to unlock as many characters as possible.
Remember, in a co-op lobby, each player must select a unique character for the playthrough—no duplicates allowed, like choosing the Green Knight. Characters are not transferable across profiles or between players in a lobby; each player needs to unlock them individually, though this can be done in co-op mode.
Here's a detailed rundown of all characters in *Castle Crashers* and the steps to unlock each one:
| 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) |
With this guide, you're now equipped to unlock every character in *Castle Crashers*. For more tips, tricks, and the latest news, keep checking back with The Escapist, where you can also find out if *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play.
