While Darkest Dungeon 2 comes with many unique characters, only four of them are available at the start of the game. These are Plague Doctor, Man-at-Arms, Highwayman, and Grave Robber. As the game difficulty rises, you will crave unlocking new characters and upgrading your roster. This guide will help you unlock all the available heroes in Darkest Dungeon 2.
How To Unlock Heroes In Darkest Dungeon 2
In order to unlock new characters in Darkest Dungeon 2, you need to visit the Altar of Hope and spend candles. Altar of Hope is the main intersection that is accessible at the beginning of each run. However, to unlock new characters you need to get access to the “Living City” first. This section becomes accessible after making a few runs.
Here’s how to unlock the character of your choice in Darkest Dungeon 2:
- Visit Altar of Hope.
- Go to The Living City sublocation.
- Once you have unlocked The Living City, you will find a portrait gallery showcasing all the game heroes.
- You can unlock a hero of your choice after spending 8 candles on their initial node.
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You can easily farm for candles by prioritizing the locations with Candle Icon on the game map. In addition to this, completing hero and region goals also rewards you with candles. Another breezy way of getting candles is by simply visiting any Inn. One indirect method of receiving candle bonuses is by purchasing Doom Candle from the Stagecoach.
