Unlocking All Characters in Castle Crashers: A Guide

Author : Henry Apr 12,2025

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.

Screenshot by The Escapist

Screenshot by The Escapist

Below is a detailed list of all characters in *Castle Crashers* and the steps 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)

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.