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Unlock All Characters in Castle Crashers: A Guide

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 25,2025

Embark on a thrilling adventure in *Castle Crashers*, the beloved online co-op game known for its humorous gameplay and diverse character roster. If you're eager to unlock all 32 unique characters and enhance your gaming experience, this guide will walk you through the steps to achieve that goal. Whether through gameplay challenges or optional DLCs, each character adds a new layer of fun and strategy to your playthrough. Playing in co-op mode with friends not only amplifies the fun but also maximizes your opportunities to unlock characters efficiently.

Remember, in co-op sessions, each player must select a different character. For instance, you can't have two players using the Green Knight simultaneously. Characters are not shareable across profiles or between players in a lobby; everyone needs to unlock them individually, though this can be done in a co-op setting.

Screenshot by The Escapist

Screenshot by The Escapist

Below is a detailed list of all characters in *Castle Crashers* and the methods to unlock them:

Character NameHow to Unlock
Green KnightDefault character; available from the start of the game
Red KnightDefault character; available from the start of the game
Blue KnightDefault character; available from the start of the game
Orange KnightDefault character; available from the start of the game
Gray KnightDefeat the Barbarian boss
BarbarianBeat King’s Arena
ThiefBeat Thieves’ Arena
ConeheadBeat Volcano Arena
PeasantBeat Peasant’s Arena
IceskimoBeat Ice Arena
AlienComplete Alien Ship
Royal GuardBeat the game with the Green Knight
SaracenBeat the game with the Royal Guard
SkeletonBeat the game with the Red Knight
BearBeat the game with the Skeleton
IndustrialistBeat the game with the Blue Knight
FencerBeat the game with the Industrialist
Fire DemonBeat the game with the Orange Knight
NinjaBeat the game with the Fire Demon
StovefaceBeat the game with the Gray Knight
BeekeeperBeat the game with the Barbarian
SnakeyBeat the game with the Thief
CivilianBeat the game with the Peasant
BruteBeat the game with the Iceskimo
Pink KnightDefault character (Remastered version); Pink Knight Pack DLC
BlacksmithDefault character (Remastered version); Legend of the Blacksmith Pack DLC
Open-Faced Gray KnightComplete Catfish on Insane Mode (Remastered version)
KingComplete Pipistrello’s Cave on Insane Mode (Remastered version)
NecromancerComplete Industrial Castle on Insane Mode (Remastered version)
Cult MinionComplete Ice Castle on Insane Mode (Remastered version)
Hatty HattingtonBuy in the Insane Store for 1200 gold
Paint JuniorPainter Boss Paradise DLC (to be released in 2025)

This guide covers all the ways to unlock the full roster of characters in *Castle Crashers*. For more tips, tricks, and the latest news, don't forget to visit The Escapist, where you can also find out if *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play.