*Castle Crashers* is a delightfully entertaining online co-op game that boasts an array of unique characters for players to master. If you're eager to unlock every single one of them to bolster your roster, dive into this comprehensive guide on how to unlock all characters in *Castle Crashers*.
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With a total of 32 distinct characters up for grabs, Castle Crashers offers various methods for unlocking them, from tackling gameplay challenges to purchasing optional DLCs. The best strategy to maximize your unlocks is to leverage the game's co-op feature and play with friends.
When playing in a co-op lobby, remember that each player must select a different character for the session. For instance, you can't have multiple players as the Green Knight. Characters are not transferable across profiles or within the lobby; each player needs to unlock them individually, but this can be done in a co-op environment.
Here's a detailed rundown of all the characters in *Castle Crashers* and the steps 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, tricks, and the latest news, keep an eye on The Escapist, where you can also find out if the game supports cross-platform play.
