Dive into the delightful chaos of *Castle Crashers*, an online co-op game that's as fun as it is challenging. With a roster boasting 32 unique characters, you're in for a treat as you learn how to unlock each one. Whether through gameplay challenges or snagging optional DLCs, there's a character waiting for every kind of player. And, if you're playing with friends, the co-op feature is your best bet for unlocking them all efficiently. Just remember, in a co-op lobby, everyone needs to pick a different character—no duplicates allowed. Characters aren't shareable across profiles or players, so everyone has to earn their own, but you can do it together in co-op. Ready to expand your team? Here's the ultimate guide on how to unlock all characters in *Castle Crashers*.

*Castle Crashers* boasts a diverse cast of 32 characters, each with their own unique unlock method. From battling bosses to completing arenas and even diving into DLC content, there's a way to unlock every character. Playing in co-op mode with friends is the most enjoyable way to tackle these challenges, ensuring you and your crew can collect all the characters. Remember, though, each player in a co-op session must choose a different character, and characters can't be shared across profiles or between players. Each player will need to unlock characters individually, but doing so in a co-op setting can make the journey more fun.
| 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 gaming tips, tricks, and the latest news, keep an eye on The Escapist. And if you're curious about whether *Castle Crashers* supports cross-platform play, we've got you covered there too.