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Hyper Light Breaker offers a diverse roster of playable characters, each with unique fighting styles, to tackle the Abyss King. These Breakers add depth and replayability to the game.
Unlocking new characters is relatively straightforward, though the game doesn't explicitly explain the process. This guide covers all current characters and their acquisition. Note that this guide reflects the early access version; more Breakers may be added later.
How to Get New Characters in Hyper Light Breaker
To unlock new Breakers, you'll need Abyss Stones, which drop exclusively from Crowns (bosses). Before facing Crowns, you must obtain Prisms—keys to the boss arenas—indicated by golden diamond icons on the map.
After defeating a Crown, return to the Cursed Outpost's teleporter. Choose the Breaker you wish to unlock and spend your Abyss Stones to add them to your roster. While nine characters exist, currently only two are unlockable via Abyss Stones. The unlocking method for future characters remains unconfirmed.
All Characters in Hyper Light Breaker
Each Breaker starts with a SyCom, a key item defining their base stats and core perk, shaping their playstyle. Here's a breakdown of each character:
Vermillion
Vermillion, the starting character, defaults to the Gunslinger SyCom, favoring ranged combat. Crits with Rail shots guarantee the next shot also crits. Alternatively, unlock the Tank SyCom for melee focus, rewarding perfect parries with increased armor and offering superior defense and melee stats.
Lapis
Lapis begins with the Lightweaver SyCom, boosting Rail shot damage after Battery (ammo) pickups. Her unlockable Warrior SyCom increases core stats with each upgrade, making her potentially the strongest Breaker in the long run due to her scaling power.
Goro
Goro is another ranged character. His Astrologer SyCom accelerates Blade skill charging while shooting, while the Sniper SyCom boosts critical hit rate. Goro's high damage potential comes at the cost of fragility; mastering his playstyle is crucial for success.
