All Character Unlocks

A written guide on unlocking all heroes with a short description of their general play-styles.

Character map icons [?]

The 4 character icons in Act 1 start quests to go somewhere and win a certain fight to unlock that character. Accept their quests and head to the [?] in the corresponding portal.
Character icons on the map after Act 1 may require an item from an earlier event to be given to them to unlock.

Magnus

Magnus is a versatile mercenary with high speed, capable of inspiring his team while finding weaknesses in the enemies.[/i]

Magnus is one of the 4 starting heroes.

Heiner

Heiner is a slow but reliable sentinel, built to last with strong defense and powerful counter-attack lasers.

• Unlock: [Accept] their quest from the Crumbling Tower in Act 1.
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Red Portal.
  
• [Enter] the gates of The Black Forge and beat the enemies inside.

If you take the middle path, you must Combat the goblins at the Goblin Caves node or you can not go up to the quest location.

Grukli

Grukli is an offensive berserker that gains fury while bleeding both the enemies and himself.

• Unlock: Get a Big Fish item from the Small Lake in Act 1.
  (You can bring Thuls or Gustav to avoid an RNG check)
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Green Portal.
  
• Reach Grukli at the Waterfall Ledge and [Give] him the fish.

Bree

Bree is a tactical Warden with a focus on Skills and Thorns

• Unlock:Cross the Blue Portal when clearing either Act 1 or 2.
  
• Take the top path and [Accept] the quest from her at the Grove.
  
• Continue through the acts and defeat The Twins combat in Act 4.
  
• Take the top path to the Garden and [Dig] to plant Ylmer's Seed.

Magnus' unique option here also works to gain the quest.

Andrin

Andrin is a skilled ranger with both ranged and melee strengths. He is the fastest hero, able to mark his enemies for death.

Andrin is one of the 4 starting heroes.

Thuls

Thuls is a deadly assassin that focuses on Poison and Stealth to eliminate his foes.

• Unlock: [Accept] his quest from the Water Mill node in Act 1.
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Green Portal.
  
• Head down to the Spider Lair and beat the boss at the end.

Sylvie

Sylvie is an Elven Archer with keen sight for weaknesses in her enemies.

• Unlock: Take the bottom path to the Forest Glade node in Act 1.
  
• Gain the Moonstone either through the [Combat] or [Steal] options.
  
• Clear the Act and cross the Blue Portal.
  
• Go to Sylvie at the Owl Guardian node and [Give] her the Moonstone.

Using the [Ambush] or Bree's unique option when fighting Ylmer does not consume the Moonstone or ruin the quest.

Gustav

Gustav is a rock minstrel that can support allies or cut through enemies with sharp Song Spells and hidden weapons.

• Unlock: Clear Act 1 and cross the Green Portal.
  
• Buy a boat to The Lonely Rock node and [Accept] his quest.
  
• Finish that Act then head to the Blue Portal.
  
• Use the middle paths to the Mansion and [Continue] to the Left Wing option.

Make sure you have 800g across your party to buy the boat or use one of the ways to get it for free, such as helping the Crocomen Leader at the Battlefield.

The Sailor's Story blue event also creates a path to start the quest.

Thuls' unique option also works when accepting the quest.

Do not enter the Sewers in the Blue Portal as that comes out after the Mansion.

Evelyn

Evelyn is a versatile elementalist that can use any element to her advantage and enchant her allies.

Evelyn is one of the 4 starting heroes.

Cornelius

Cornelius is a powerful pyromancer, setting everyone ablaze with many burn and raw fire damage options.

• Unlock: [Accept] his quest from the River Bridges node in Act 1.
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Red Portal.
  
• Reach the Cult Temple node on the bottom path and fight.

Wilbur

Wilbur is a gnome loremaster that uses his knowledge of electricity to energize his team.

• Unlock: [Accept] his quest at the Rest Area in the Red Portal.
  
• Continue until Act 4, then take the Top Path to reach the Library.
  
• Choose the bottom option [Continue] to take the book about ancient technology.

If you take the middle path in Red Portal, you must [Combat] the goblins at the Goblin Caves node or you can not go up to the quest location.

Zek

Zek is an outcast Warlock, specializing in Shadow magic and Curses.

• Unlock: Go to the Main Road node in Act 1.
  
• Select the [Profane] option to gain the Jeweled Key.
  
• Clear the Act and cross the Blue Portal.
  
• Head to Zek at the Sewer Outlet and [Give] him his key.

The blue event "The Lost Sheep" can appear on this node, stopping you from getting the required event in Act 1.

Any option after giving Zek the key still unlocks the hero.

Reginald

Reginald is a blessed healer with high raw healing output and increased holy damage.

Reginald is one of the 4 starting heroes.

Ottis

Ottis is an indirect healer that can shield allies to prevent damage and apply sanctify on enemies that heals allies when hit.

• Unlock:[Accept] his quest from the Isolated Chapel node in Act 1.
  
• Head up to the Bandit Camp at the top of Act 1 and [Fight] Yogger.

Malukah

Malukah is a voodoo witch, experienced in dark magic, curses and regenerative powers.

• Unlock: [Enter] the Suspicious Hatch in Act 1.
  
• Clear the mini-dungeon and [Fight] Belphyor, the boss at the end.
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Green Portal.
  
• Buy a boat to her shop and give her Belphyor's Horn
  (Costs 1000g)

Nezglekt

Nezglekt is a healing Prophet, with mental powers and second sight.

• Unlock: Visit The Stargazer at Riverside Camp in Act 1.
  
• [Ask] or [Pay] for either divination.
  
• Clear Act 1 and cross the Red Portal.
  
• Take the middle path to the Campsite and agree to carry the item until Act 4.(replaces an accessory)
  
• In Act 4, follow the bottom path to the Airship

The Riverside Camp green event can appear, stopping you from starting the unlock in Act 1.

Multiple Unlocks Per Run

It is possible to unlock multiple characters in a run.
Some possible combinations are:
Grukli + Ottis + Nezglekt/Wilbur
Grukli + Heiner + Wilbur
Grukli + Cornelius
Malukah + Heiner + Wilbur
Thuls + Wilbur
Zek/Grukli + Gustav + Ottis
Sylvie + Grukli/Cornelius/Wilbur/Nezglekt
Bree + Everyone except Sylvie/Zek/Gustav

Optimal unlock paths:

Malukah + Heiner + Wilbur = Green+Red
Grukli + Ottis + Nezglekt = Green+Red
Gustav + Zek = Green Then Blue
Sylvie + Cornelius = Blue+Red
Bree + Thuls = Green+Blue

Yogger [Wolf Wars DLC]

Yogger is an offensive warrior that likes to play with his food.

• Unlock: Reach the Forest (Yogger's Diary) node in Act 1.
  
• [Continue] to transition to the DLC area.
  
• Any path through the area will complete the unlock once you transition back to the main map.

Yogger's Diary is marked with a Yogger Icon on the map.

Laia [Sands of Ulminin DLC]

Laia is a zealous Paladin, overflowing with healing potential and damage fuelled by a burning passion.

• Clear Act 1 and cross the Yellow Portal.
  
• Take the lower paths to the Side Pyramid and [Accept] the trial.
  
• Continue in any way and reach Act 4 Upper after The Twins.
  
• In Act 4 Upper, take the bottom path to the Battlefield.

You can do the yellow portal as Act 2 or 3.
Her quest node is next to The Great Pyramid, not inside it!

Navalea [Sands of Ulminin DLC]

Navalea is a fallen guardian, ready to pummel her foes with her magic gauntlets of hatred.

This path requires 300g when leaving the town in Yellow Portal
• Clear Act 1 and proceed through the Yellow Portal.
  
• Take the bottom fight out of the town, then up to the Tent.
  
• [Pay] 300g and ask about the sealed tomb in the north.
  
• Continue straight up to The Sealed Tomb and [Enter].
  
• [Accept] her quest at the Burial Chamber.
  
• Follow the top path to the Mural and [Continue] to advance the questline.
  
• Continue in any way and reach Act 4 Upper after The Twins.
  
• In Act 4 Upper, take the top path to the Cathedral of Light.

You can do the yellow portal as Act 2 or 3.

You can also enter the Tomb with any Warrior passing a Melee Attack check or an 8+ group check

[Speissane]

Sup', will you cover by any chance the new characters, Sigrid and Bernard as well ?

[Ricinquill]

I was trying to make a run for Malukah + Heiner + Wilbur however there are conflicting portals. How am I supposed to follow?

[Tirrikface]

No worries matey and cheers for updating it.

[Otaku Oblivion]

Sorry about that! I made sure to get the guide out ASAP, and I did not know about the information broker pathing at the time. When I learned about it I was busy and forgot to come back and update it haha.; Thanks for the comments, hopefully it is a bit more accurate to the easiest unlock now.

[Tirrikface]

This is a great guide in general, but please update it as soon as possible! As Ribby stated the path via the Information Brokers and then the Bridge is a way better path to take to get Navalea as you don't have to pass ridiculous tests and just need 300g to guarantee entrance to the North Tomb.

I wasted time and effort doing it the hard way with a weird build to make passing the checks more likely!

[Guthrak]

If Navalea is in your party you get another option for Laia's trial that does not seem to give you the quest to unlock Laia. Beware

[ribby]

There's another way to get Navalea without passing a check, all you need is 300g. If you take the bottom path and then go to the tent, the Information Brokers can sell you info on the North Tomb, including how to open it. If you do that and then go to the tomb, you can enter the tomb without needing to pass any checks

[Potion Seller]

Days after the DLC dropping you updated the guide, amazing.

[Dominus, Tanis]

For Heiner + Wilbur + Bree
Grab Heiner's quest in act one, proceed either through the blue or red portal.

Red: Go to the north to grab Wilbur and then complete the BlackStone Forge Boss, then hit the blue Portal
Blue: Go up through the north route and grab Bree's quest (Careful I got mobbed by ever breeding rabbits just after picking up her quest) . Then hit the Red Portal

At this point you are in the void. Go to the library that is once again located in the north. This will complete Wilbur. After you defeat the D&D Twins, and in the next section you will need to go, want to guess?, north once again to complete Bree's quest.

[Shiv]

The 1000 gold for the boat ride to Malukah can ignored if you have Yogger in your party. He'll ask them if they know who he is and they'll realize he's a friend, letting you use the boat for free