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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
List of All Characters and How to Unlock Them
There are 19 playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. See the full list of characters, the Sages, the antagonist, and how to unlock all playable characters here!
| Character Guides | |
|---|---|
| List of Characters | Character Tier List |
List of Contents
How to Unlock All Characters
All 19 Characters and Unlock Conditions
| Character | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
 Zelda
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Playable from Start
► To the Great Plateau Walkthrough |
 Rauru
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Playable from Chapter 1
► Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps Walkthrough |
 Mineru
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Playable from Chapter 1
► Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps Walkthrough |
 Calamo
|
Unlocked at end of Chapter 2
► The Howling Tempests Walkthrough |
 Mysterious Construct
|
Unlocked at end of Chapter 2
► The Howling Tempests Walkthrough |
 Typhan
|
Unlocked at end of Chapter 2
► The Howling Tempests Walkthrough |
 Raphica
|
Unlocked during Chapter 3: Shadows in the Snow
► Shadows in the Snow Walkthrough |
 Vence
|
Unlocked during Chapter 3: Shadows in the Snow
► Shadows in the Snow Walkthrough |
 Qia
|
Unlocked during Chapter 3: Lanayru Defiled
► Lanayru Defiled Walkthrough |
 Agraston
|
Unlocked during Chapter 3: Crisis on Death Mountain
► Crisis on Death Mountain Walkthrough |
 Ardi
|
Unlocked during Chapter 4: Terror of the Sands
► Terror of the Sands Walkthrough |
 Quino
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge For Hyrule, unlocked at the start of Chapter 3
► For Hyrule Walkthrough |
 Lago
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge A Veteran's Return unlocked midway through Chapter 3
► A Veteran's Return Walkthrough |
 Pinnec
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge The Unsung Spearman, unlocked at the start of Chapter 4
► The Unsung Spearman Walkthrough |
 Cadlan
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge The Strength to Protect unlocked midway through Chapter 4
► The Strength to Protect Walkthrough |
 Sholani
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge Standing on Principle unlocked midway through Chapter 4
► Standing on Principle Walkthrough |
 Ronza
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge In Search of Power unlocked midway through Chapter 4
► In Search of Power Walkthrough |
 Braton
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge The Gourmand Goron during Chapter 4
► The Gourmand Goron Walkthrough |
 Pastos
|
Clear the Scouting Challenge A Lone Wolf's Pride during Chapter 4
► A Lone Wolf's Pride Walkthrough |
There are a total of 19 playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. 11 of which are unlocked by natural story progression, while the remaining 8 are obtained by completing optional Scouting Challenges.
Characters Obtained from Scouting Challenges
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Quino
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Lago
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Pinnec
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Cadlan
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Sholani
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Ronza
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Braton
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Pastos
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Listed are the 8 characters that are obtained by completing Scouting Challenges. These challenges are scattered across the map and are indicated by an icon of a person next to a plus (+) symbol.
List of All Playable Characters
| Jump to a Character! | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelda |
Rauru |
Mineru |
Calamo |
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| Mysterious Construct |
Raphica |
 Agraston |
Qia |
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| Ardi |
Typhan |
Lago |
Vence |
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| Pinnec |
Quino |
Cadlan
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Sholani
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| Ronza |
Braton
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Pastos |
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Zelda
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Playable from Start |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Patricia Summersett |
| JP Voice Actor | Yu Shimamura |
Our favourite princess Zelda is the main protagonist of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Despite being a Hyrulean princess from a different era, she has come to aid King Rauru and the Kingdom of Hyrule at their darkest time.
Zelda Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Rauru
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Playable from Chapter 1 |
| Weapon Type | Spear |
| EN Voice Actor | Chris Hackney |
| JP Voice Actor | Riki Kagami |
Rauru was the first King of Hyrule and is the husband of Sonia. King Rauru bears the power of light thanks to the Secret Stone of Light that he owns.
Rauru Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Mineru
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Playable from Chapter 1 |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Heather Gonzalez |
Mineru is the older sister of King Rauru and wields the Secret Stone of Spirit that gives her the ability to separate her spirit from her body. She is also a known expert on Zonai culture and constructs.
Mineru Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Calamo
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked at end of Chapter 2 |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | SungWon Cho |
Calamo is a Korok that is simply searching for a place to put down its roots. He is boisterous and will fight back when needed.
Calamo Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Mysterious Construct
| Tier Rating |
One-Handed
Spear
Two-Handed |
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked at end of Chapter 2 |
| Weapon Type/s | ・One-Handed Weapon ・Two-Handed Weapon ・Spear |
The Mysterious Construct has the ability to change forms and even fly into the skies of Hyrule.
Who is the Mysterious Construct?
Raphica
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked during Chapter 3: Shadows in the Snow |
| Weapon Type | Bow |
| JP Voice Actor | Noboru Yamaguchi |
Raphica, the leader of Rito, bears the Secret Stone of Wind. He is also the Wind Sage that stood with Rauru, Zelda and the other sages during their fight with Ganondorf.
Raphica Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Agraston
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked during Chapter 3: Crisis on Death Mountain |
| Weapon Type | Two-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Joe Hernandez |
| JP Voice Actor | Koji Takeda |
Agraston is the Fire Sage that leads the Gorons as their chief. With the power of the Secret Stone of Fire, he is ready to defend his companions and the entirety of Hyrule.
Agraston Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Qia
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked during Chapter 3: Lanayru Defiled |
| Weapon Type | Spear |
| JP Voice Actor | Mayu Isshiki |
Qia is the Zora Queen that uses her Secret Stone of Water to defeat her enemies. Thanks to her courage and valor, she inspires everyone around to fight against the forces of evil.
She is also one of the sages that fought alongside Rauru and Zelda.
Qia Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Ardi
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked during Chapter 4: Terror of the Sands |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Elizabeth Maxwell |
| JP Voice Actor | Rei Shimoda |
Ardi is one of the leaders in the Gerudo that serves Ganondorf. She is compassionate and a strong warrior that wields the power of lightning.
Ardi Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Typhan
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked at end of Chapter 2 |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
Typhan is a veteran soldier and a devoted protector of King Rauru and Queen Sonia's Hyrule. He is also in charge of training soldiers in the training grounds.
Typhan Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Lago
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge A Veteran's Return unlocked midway through Chapter 3 |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
Lago is a former bodyguard of the late king of the Zora. He had intended on retiring after his liege's passing, but had instead decided to return to the battlefield.
Lago Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Vence
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Unlocked during Chapter 3: Shadows in the Snow |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Nicholas Thurkettle |
Vence is a long-time trusted friend of Raphica. Although quick to joke around, he shows great concern over his friend's burdens of leadership.
Vence Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Pinnec
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge The Unsung Spearman, unlocked at the start of Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | Spear |
Pinnec is a Rito veteran who is one of Raphica's oldest and most loyal warriors. However, he had not always been supportive of the young elder, and the respect he has for Raphica was earned over time.
Pinnec Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Quino
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge For Hyrule, unlocked at the start of Chapter 3 |
| Weapon Type | Two-Handed Weapon |
| EN Voice Actor | Howard Wang |
Quino is a youthful soldier of Hyrule. He has a strong sense of justice, and a respectful attitude, but his youthful inexperience shines through at times.
Quino Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Cadlan
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge The Strength to Protect unlocked midway through Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | Spear |
Cadlan is a young Zora soldier with a great respect for Qia. He aims one day to become a part of her personal guard.
Cadlan Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Sholani
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge Standing on Principle unlocked midway through Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | One-Handed Weapon |
Sholani was born in the same tribe as Ardi and holds a great admiration for her. She willingly risked reaching to Rauru for aid without consulting her tribe.
Sholani Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Ronza
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge In Search of Power unlocked midway through Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | Two-Handed Weapon |
Ronza is the tribe leader of an independent faction of Gerudo. She wishes to restore the Gerudo's honor after Ganon became the Demon King.
Ronza Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Braton
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge The Gourmand Goron during Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | Spear |
Braton is a young Goron whose venture for leaving Death Mountain to defend Hyrule was largely motivated by his desire to sample rocks.
Braton Combat Guide and How to Unlock
Pastos
| Tier Rating |
|
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Clear the Scouting Challenge A Lone Wolf's Pride during Chapter 4 |
| Weapon Type | Two-Handed Weapon |
Pastos is the leader of an independent Goron faction that opposed the alliance with Hyrule. However, he has decided to set aside differences to face the looming threat of Demon King Ganon.
Pastos Combat Guide and How to Unlock
All Non-Playable Characters
| Jump to a Character! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Sonia |
 Ganondorf |
 Lenalia |
 Link? |
Sonia
| EN Voice Actor | Cherami Leigh |
|---|---|
| JP Voice Actor | Yuko Kaida |
Sonia is the first Queen of Hyrule and is the wife of Rauru. Other than her gentle wisdom, she also possesses the Secret Stone of Time that gives her the power to manipulate time. Sonia also has a blood connection to Zelda.
Queen Sonia Profile and Voice Actor
Ganondorf
| EN Voice Actor | Matthew Mercer |
|---|---|
| JP Voice Actor | Kosuke Takaguchi |
Ganondorf is the Demon King and is a known antagonist of the Zelda franchise. He was the only male born in the Gerudo after 100 years and was made cheiftain of the land due to their laws.
Ganondorf Profile and Voice Actors
Lenalia
| EN Voice Actor | Allegra Clark |
|---|
Lenalia is one of Rauru's most trusted attendants. She is easygoing but is also great at getting things done. She also has a strong curiosity for anything mystical and will often use her journal to note things down.
Is Link in Age of Imprisonment?
No, But the Mysterious Construct Seems to Fill That Role
Based on official trailers and marketing, Link doesn't appear to be playable in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
How Many Characters Are There?
19 Playable Characters
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has 19 playable characters, all of which have different combos, weapon types, Unique Skills, and more.
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