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How to Unlock All Characters in Castle Crashers

Author : Adam Update : Mar 15,2025

Ready to assemble the ultimate team in the hilariously chaotic world of Castle Crashers? This guide reveals how to unlock all 32 unique characters, adding a dash of quirky charm to your co-op adventures. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a fresh recruit, mastering the art of character acquisition is key to maximizing your fun. The game's co-op mode is your best friend here, as each player needs to select a different character during each playthrough. So, gather your friends!

Castle Crashers Character Selection

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Remember, you can't share characters across profiles or among players within a single session. Everyone needs to unlock their own roster. But hey, that's just another excuse to play together!

Here's the complete breakdown of how to acquire every character in Castle Crashers:

Character Name	How to Unlock
Green Knight	Starting character
Red Knight	Starting character
Blue Knight	Starting character
Orange Knight	Starting character
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	Pink Knight Pack DLC
Blacksmith	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)

And there you have it! Every character in Castle Crashers, unlocked and ready for action. Check back with The Escapist for more guides and news on all things gaming!