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How to unlock new characters in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
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All classes in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 it combines the best elements of action games and roguelikes to create a fun and addictive gameplay loop, and yes, that includes a selection of different character classes for players to choose from. All class classes are powerful in their own right, giving everyone the same opportunity to enjoy the game as they see fit.
However, similar to other games in the roguelike genre, Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 will make players work if they want to unlock all playable classes. The steps themselves aren't complicated, but if you're wondering where to find the locked ones, here's how to get them.

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How to unlock new characters in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
Quite simply, all you have to do is play and find each of the stranded characters as you adventure. There is no need to spend extra resources or face specific challenges like in some of the more difficult games. Reaching the later levels will require a lot of investment in character and city upgrades, so it may take a while before you can unlock all the characters.
There are three unlockable characters in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2. You can find them in the following maps:
- Rascal – Dark caves
- Sorcerer – Temple
- Sorcerer – Dark Citadel
Search every corner of these maps and you will eventually find NPCs who will unlock their respective classes for you. After interacting with them, return to town, press Esc and select Switch Character. From there you can create new characters using your newly unlocked classes without resetting your city's upgrade progress.
All classes in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
There are seven playable classes Heroes of Hammerwatchand they're pretty much the same as you'll find in most fantasy role-playing games. They have unique abilities, however, that make them distinct in terms of playstyle.
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Starting skills |
Warrior |
Tanky melee fighter with a penchant for chain kills. |
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Paladin |
Defense-oriented fighter with high healing powers and burst damage. |
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Ranger |
Archer who relies on fast and powerful bow attacks. |
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Wizard |
Magic user with balanced offensive and defensive abilities. |
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Rascal |
Melee DPS class with high attack speed and good AOE capabilities. |
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Sorcerer |
Physical damage caster specializing in close-range combat. |
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Sorcerer |
Elementalist who sacrifices defense for greater offensive power. |
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Each class can choose from one of three different specializations once they reach level 10. This gives them access to an additional ability based on their chosen specialization.