Absolum is the right mix of a beat-em-up and a roguelike game. Players will fight hordes of enemies as they progress through each part of the map and unlock upgrades for their character. When they die, they will lose access to their upgrades and have to start the run from the very beginning. However, if they want to mix things up, they can switch characters.
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At first, players will only have access to two characters in Absolum, but eventually, they'll unlock another two characters to try out. This guide will show players how they can get all characters in Absolum and provide details on their unique arcanas.
How to Unlock All Characters in Absolum
Players will unlock four characters as they progress through Absolum. Each character has its own strengths and arcanas. Once gamers unlock a new character, they should give them a try on their next run, as it might be more suited for their playstyle. Overall, each character is fun to play in its own way, so they're all worth trying at least once.
Below, we've listed at which point in the game players will unlock a certain character. We've also mentioned the Arcanas that they will have access to. Players can unlock up to seven arcanas per character by speaking to Ederig the Stalwart before starting a run. We will update the list below as we increase our Radiance Level and gain access to more arcanas.
|
Character |
Name |
How to Unlock |
Arcanas |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Galandra |
Starting character. |
Necrotic Wave - Generate an advancing wave Phantom Impale - Charge forward, piercing all enemies in your path Revenge Claw - Execute a claw attack that absorbs and rebounds all incoming attacks for its duration Burial Smash - After a Run Attack, press X to extend it into a grab and slam |
|
Karl |
Starting character. |
Grenade Bullet - Launch an explosive grenade in an arc Firestorm Bullet - Launch a rain of explosive debris Rifle Bullet - Fire multiple fast bullets |
|
Cider |
Defeat the first boss in Absolum to encounter Cider. Restore the bridge. Start another run, go into the forest past the bridge to encounter Cider again, and have them join the team. |
Spider Mine - Drop a mine that takes a moment to set up and explodes when an enemy steps on it Tinker Blade - Shoot blades in a wide arc |
|
Brome |
Defeat The Underking in Grandery and then travel to Jaroba. Survive past the two areas and visit the campsite. After this, go on to the next area (the one with a frog marker) to find Brome and have them join the team. |
Doom Orb - Conjure an expanding orb of exploding energy Sigil of Hate - Place a sigil on the ground that summons a magic torrent after a brief interval Wall of Contempt - Summon a magic wall that protects you from attacks and lets you bounce enemies against it |
Absolum
WHERE TO PLAY
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- PC Release Date
- October 9, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- October 9, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Roguelite, Beat 'Em Up
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Local Co-Op Support
- Yes
