Dive into the whimsical world of *Castle Crashers*, a delightfully entertaining online co-op game that boasts an impressive lineup of 32 unique characters. Unlocking all of them can significantly enhance your gaming experience, and we've got the ultimate guide to help you do just that. Whether you're tackling gameplay challenges or exploring optional DLCs, using the game's co-op feature with friends is the key to unlocking as many characters as possible.
Remember, in a co-op lobby, each player must select a different character for each playthrough. For instance, if one player chooses the Green Knight, no one else can use that character during the same session. Characters are not shareable across profiles or between players in a lobby; each player needs to unlock them individually, though this can be done in a co-op setting.
Below is a detailed list of all 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 comprehensive 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.
