Are you looking for a list of all characters in Death Must Die including how they work and how to unlock them? Here’s what you must know.
There are seven characters in Death Must Die and each has a unique playstyle. To unlock the first five, simply complete runs with the previously unlocked character. As for the last two, you’ll need to complete the game to get the Reaper and get 100% map completion for the Valkyrie.
Let’s explain in further detail how each class works to help you decide which one to try next.
How to Unlock Characters in Death Must Die
To unlock the all characters in Death Must Die, you must complete a certain number of runs with the previously unlocked character, starting with the knight.
This way, you’ll unlock the Knight, Sorceress, Assassin, Barbarian, and Warrior. However, you’ll need a different method to unlock the last two classes: the Reaper and the Valkyrie.
Avoron the Knight
The Knight is the starting character and is a melee unit with an Arc attack. This character can only equip heavy armor and is an overall tank.
Merris the Sorceress
The Sorceress is your classic mage and the only ranged character in Death Must Die. She can only equip light armor and stands out since her ranged attack can be modded with various upgrades.
Nizi the Assassin
The Assassin’s is a melee unit whose attacks have long reach and hit multiple targets. He only uses Light armor and prioritizes mobility and evasion over defense.
Kront the Barbarian
The Barbarian is the AoE version of the knight. He is also a tanky character who can only equip Heavy Armor but is better at AoE damage overall.
Skadi the Warrior
The Warrior is an all-around character. He has a large melee arc attack and can only equip medium armor. Additionally, he has more useful passives compared to other units. However, since he can’t equip heavy armor, the Warrior is less durable compared to the Knight and the Barbarian.
How to Unlock Reaper and Valkyrie in Death Must Die
The Reaper is a mobile character that shines in close-quarters combat. He’s a melee unit that equips scythes. To unlock the Reaper, you must complete the game in any difficulty.
The Valkyrie is a mix between a tank and a spellcaster. With a shield as her weapon of choice, she has solid defensive stats.
Combined with the ability to cast spells, she’s a great character overall. To unlock the Valkyrie in Death Must Die, you must get 100% completion of all levels.
Now that you’ve unlocked all the characters, don’t forget to check out our guide on the best Death Must Die build to help you take down any enemy and boss.
Wrapping up
To summarize, these are all the characters in Death Must Die, their playstyle, and how to unlock them.
Each class plays differently, so make sure to try everything out before settling on your favorite one.
Which character do you prefer? What do you think of the character variety in this game? Feel free to share your favorite characters and builds in the comments below.
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