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There are 20 playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, although only one of them is available right away. The rest will need to be unlocked by playing through the main story and completing special side quests known as Scouting Challenges.
Every Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment character controls a little differently, and some are able to deal elemental damage with their specials, so it’s well worth unlocking them all. This guide explains how to do so, with information about when and how each one can be unlocked.
How to Unlock All Playable Characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Character List)
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Character |
Unlock Method |
|---|---|
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Zelda |
Zelda is unlocked by default. |
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Rauru |
Players can unlock Rauru by completing the “The Art of the Blade” Main Story Mission in Chapter 1. |
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Mineru |
Players can unlock Mineru by completing the “Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps” Main Story Mission in Chapter 1. |
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Agraston |
Players can unlock Agraston by completing the “Crisis on Death Mountain” Main Story Mission near the end of Chapter 3. |
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Qia |
Players can unlock Qia by completing the “Lanayru Defiled” Main Story Mission at the start of Chapter 3. |
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Raphica |
Players can unlock Raphica by completing the “Shadows in the Snow” Main Story Mission at the start of Chapter 3. |
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Ardi |
Players can unlock Ardi by completing the “The Terror of the Sands” Main Story Mission at the start of Chapter 4. |
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Mysterious Construct |
Players can unlock the Mysterious Construct by completing the “The Howling Tempests” Main Story Mission at the end of Chapter 1. |
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Calamo |
Players can unlock Calamo by completing the “The Howling Tempests” Main Story Mission at the end of Chapter 1. |
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Typhan |
Players can unlock Typhan by completing the “The Howling Tempests” Main Story Mission at the end of Chapter 1. |
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Quino |
Players can unlock Quino by completing the “For Hyrule” Scouting Challenge at the start of Chapter 3. |
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Cadlan |
Players can unlock Cadlan by completing the “The Strength to Protect” Scouting Challenge at the start of Chapter 4. |
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Lago |
Players can unlock Lago by completing the “A Veteran’s Return” Scouting Challenge during Chapter 3. |
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Vence |
Players can unlock Vence by completing the “Shadows in the Snow” Main Story Mission at the start of Chapter 3. |
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Pinnec |
Players can unlock Pinnec by completing the “The Unsung Spearman” Scouting Challenge at the end of Chapter 3. |
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Sholani |
Players can unlock Sholani by completing the “Standing on Principle” Scouting Challenge at the start of Chapter 4. |
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Ronza |
Players can unlock Ronza by completing the “In Search of Power” Scouting Challenge at the start of Chapter 4. |
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Pastos |
Players can unlock Pastos by completing the “A Lone Wolf’s Pride” Scouting Challenge. |
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Braton |
Players can unlock Braton by completing the “The Gourmand Goron” Scouting Challenge. |
