Unlock All Characters in Absolum: A Complete Guide

In the captivating world of Absolum, players can immerse themselves in the stories and abilities of four unique characters, each with their own play style and personality. At the game’s outset, you’ll begin with two available characters, while the remaining two require certain challenges to be unlocked and brought to the Sanctuary.

Guide to Unlocking Characters in Absolum

Here’s a breakdown of how to unlock every character in Absolum, enhancing your gameplay experience:

Character	Unlock Method	Character Art
Galandra	Unlocked from the beginning.
Karl	Unlocked from the beginning.
Cider	Available after defeating Gazog and helping Cider during a confrontation with Azra’s minions post-Goblin Village.
Brome	Requires defeating the Underking first, then rescuing him in Jordoa.

Unlocking Cider

Throughout your initial adventures, you’ll encounter Cider and engage in dialogue. To add Cider to your party, you must first defeat Gazog and then assist in combat against Azra’s minions, which occurs after meeting the Goblin Elder.

Cider during battle — Screenshot by Prima Games

Cider heads to Sanctuary — Screenshot by Prima Games

Unlocking Brome

To rescue Brome, you must first defeat the Underking. Once you reach the final node in Jordoa, you will have the opportunity to encounter Brome. After providing assistance during the battle, Brome will return to the Sanctuary, making him a playable character.

Brome on map — Screenshot by Prima Games

Once rescued, Brome will join your roster of playable characters, adding depth to the team.

Assisting Brome in battle — Screenshot by Prima Games

Brome rescued — Screenshot by Prima Games

Recommended Beginner Character

While all characters are suitable for new players, Galandra stands out as an exceptional choice due to her combination of high damage output, excellent mobility, and straightforward play style.

Galandra in action — Screenshot by Prima Games

As she is available right from the start, Galandra is likely to be your first choice. Although Karl also presents an enjoyable gaming option, many find Galandra to be user-friendly, allowing for a rewarding experience for beginners.

Cider and Brome possess unique mechanics that may appear more complex; however, their fundamental skill set remains similar to the others. Notably, all characters in Absolum are viable and balanced.

If sorcery appeals to your playstyle, consider switching to Brome once unlocked. His ranged abilities can be advantageous.
Cider excels in mobility, especially when engaging in aerial attacks, making him ideal for players who enjoy fast-paced combat and enemy control.

Shared Buffs and Bonuses Among Characters

In Absolum, all characters benefit equally from buffs provided by the Soul Tree. You only need to unlock their specific Arcana by interacting with Ederig the Stalwart.

Soul Tree in Absolum — Screenshot by Prima Games

Soul Tree bonuses — Screenshot by Prima Games

This design ensures that no character falls behind in terms of strength or utility. Your advancements and investment at the Soul Tree equally benefit all characters, allowing you the freedom to experiment with any character at the Sanctuary.

Ultimately, unlocking characters in Absolum hinges more on your progression through the game rather than meeting arbitrary requirements. This flexibility empowers players to shift between characters freely, all while receiving passive buffs and bonuses that enhance the gaming experience.

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