*Castle Crashers* is a delightfully entertaining online co-op game that boasts a roster of over 30 unique characters for players to master. If you're eager to assemble the complete collection, here's your ultimate guide on how to unlock every character in *Castle Crashers*.
All Characters in Castle Crashers (How to Unlock)
*Castle Crashers* offers a total of 32 distinct characters, each unlockable through various methods, including gameplay challenges and optional DLCs. Leveraging the game's co-op feature to play with friends is the most effective way to unlock as many characters as possible.
It's important to note that in a co-op lobby, each player must select a different character for each playthrough. For instance, multiple players cannot choose the Green Knight simultaneously. Characters cannot be shared across multiple profiles or between players in a lobby; each player must unlock characters individually, though this can be done in a co-op environment.
Below, you'll find a detailed list of all characters in *Castle Crashers* along with the methods 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) |
That wraps up our guide on how to unlock all characters in *Castle Crashers*. For more tips, guides, and the latest news, be sure to visit The Escapist, where you can also learn about whether *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play.
