Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment has a variety of playable characters that you will be able to get your hands on as you make your way through the narrative. However, you will not have access to them from the get-go, and to be able to switch them in during battle, you will be required to unlock them first.
While some characters are unlocked automatically as a reward for progressing through the main narrative, others are hidden behind certain side quests, which you will first need to complete in order to get them.
So if you are looking to get your hands on every single character in this Zelda game, then the guide below will help you out.
How to unlock every character in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment
Here ios a list of all the unlockable characters in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment along with their unlock requirements:
| Character | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
Zelda![]() | Unlocked by default. |
Rauru![]() | You will be able to unlock Rauru after completing “The Art of the Blade” mission in Chapter 1. |
Mineru![]() | You will be able to unlock Mineru after completing the “Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps” mission in Chapter 1. |
Calamo![]() | You will be able to unlock Calamo after completing the “The Howling Tempests” mission in Chapter 2. |
Mysterious Construct![]() | You will be able to unlock Mysterious Construct after completing the “The Howling Tempests” mission in Chapter 2. |
Typhan![]() | You will be able to unlock Typhan after completing the “The Howling Tempests” mission in Chapter 2. |
Quino![]() | Quino is unlocked after you have completed the “For Hyrule” side quest. |
Qia![]() | You will be able to unlock Qia after completing the “Lanayru Defiled” mission in Chapter 3. |
Cadlan![]() | Cadlan is unlocked after you have completed “The Strength to Protect” side quest. |
Lago![]() | Loga is made accessible after you have completed the “A Veteran’s Return” side quest. |
Agraston![]() | You will be able to unlock Agraston after completing the “Crisis on Death Mountain” mission in Chapter 3. |
Pastos![]() | Pastos is unlocked after you have completed the “A Lone Wolf’s Pride” side quest. |
Braton![]() | Braton is made accessible after you have completed “The Gourmand Goron” side quest. |
Raphica![]() | You will be able to unlock Raphica after completing the “Shadows in the Snow” mission in Chapter 3. |
Vence![]() | – |
Pinnec![]() | Pinnec is unlocked after you have completed “The Unsung Spearman” side quest. |
Ardi![]() | You will be able to unlock Ardi after completing the “Terror of the Sands” mission in Chapter 4. |
Sholani![]() | You will be able to unlock Sholani after completing the “Standing on Principle” side quest. |
Ronza![]() | Ronza is unlocked after completing the “Standing on Principle” side quest. |



















