Who are the hidden characters in Darkest Dungeons 2?
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One of the greatest appeals of Darkest Dungeons 2 is the variety of character classes the game allows you to choose from. However, Darkest Dungeons 2 also has five hidden character classes you can unlock as you progress through your playthrough. As each character class practices a different skill set, you can pick your hero based on the type of run you want to complete or lean towards a particular skill set you enjoy.
The five hidden characters you can unlock as you progress through Darkest Dungeon 2 are The Hellion, The Runaway, The Jester, The Leper, and The Occultist. You start off the game with 4 hero classes, and as you progress through the levels, you unlock more characters that randomly get added to your party at the Altar of Hope if you lose a hero during your expedition.
Your characters can move up the levels in Darkest Dungeon 2 by collecting Candles of Hope. Candles of Hope are earned through completing runs efficiently, and you’ll gain more Hope depending on your performance and the difficulty of the level.
That said, let’s look at what all the hidden heroes in Darkest Dungeon 2 have to offer:
The Hellion (Level 3)
As for the character’s attributes, the Hellion is the ideal frontliner, and they can hold back the initial wave of attack through their Barbaric YAWP at the expense of some damage and dodge. However, you can quickly recover through Adrenaline Rush and inflict prolonged damage through If It Bleeds alongside Wicked Hack.
The Runaway (Level 6)
The Runaway is a master of the element of fire. She can deliver attacks that afflict burning Damage Over Time on enemy monsters, and most of her strikes rely on inflicting low damage but assured burns. As you level her up, she provides added utility to the team aside from being a reliable second.
The Jester(Level 9)
The Jester is a jack of all trades that you can slot in pretty much anywhere on your team, as he can comfortably handle the frontlines while also offering support from the back. His sharp blade gives him ample melee skills, and he can lift up his comrade’s spirits and health bars through his merry songs.
The Leper (Level 12)
The Leperis best described as a tank. His armored frame can absorb the toughest of hits while your support characters damage the enemy through their ranged attacks. His own combat capabilities are also nothing to joke about, as he can comfortably push back monsters through his Purge and Bash abilities.
The Occultist (Level 15)
Finally, The Occultist is a bit of a puppet master, for lack of a better term. His ideal position is in the third or fourth rank as he’s the ideal support character. While some of his abilities do buff his own team’s attributes, his best use is in disorienting and debuffing the enemy through hexes and curses, as well as swapping their ranks to completely destroy their strategic lineup.
