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How many playable characters are in Age of Imprisonment?
Nintendo Life’s post-release guide lists 20 playable characters. Nintendo’s official pages describe characters in the story, but a character appearing in that story description does not by itself confirm that they are playable. The table follows Nintendo Life’s roster and unlock information; its challenge-level figures are recommendations, not stated requirements. Nintendo Life’s complete roster and unlock guide
Complete playable roster and unlock routes
For the eight characters with a named Scouting Challenge, complete the challenge shown below when it becomes available. The guide says the eight challenges update automatically as you advance across the world map and through the story. Other main fighters become available through narrative progression; the guide does not give a specific mission for each of them.
| Character | Role or fighting style | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Ardi | Gerudo Sage and compassionate leader among the Gerudo | Story progression |
| Argraston (Agraston on Nintendo UK’s page) | Goron Sage and Goron leader | Story progression |
| Braton | Young Goron warrior | Scouting Challenge: “The Gourmand Goron” (guide recommendation: around level 36) |
| Cadlan | Zora spear fighter | Scouting Challenge: “The Strength To Protect” (guide recommendation: level 33) |
| Calamo | Boisterous Korok | Story progression |
| Lago | Zora sword fighter | Scouting Challenge: “A Veteran’s Return” (guide recommendation: level 22) |
| Mineru | Sage of Spirit | Story progression |
| Mysterious Construct / Knight Construct | Transforming construct; Nintendo describes it as able to take to the skies | Story progression |
| Pastos | Older Goron warrior who uses a Cobble Crusher | Scouting Challenge: “A Lone Wolf’s Pride” (guide recommendation: level 38) |
| Pinnec | Spear fighter | Scouting Challenge: “The Unsung Spearman” (guide recommendation: level 28) |
| Princess Zelda | Hyrulean princess transported to this era from the future | Story progression |
| Qia | Zora Sage and queen; skilled fighter | Story progression |
| Queen Sonia | Founding queen of Hyrule | Story progression |
| Quino | Soldier’s Claymore user | Scouting Challenge: “For Hyrule” (guide recommendation: level 19) |
| Raphica | Rito Sage and leader | Story progression |
| Rauru | Sage of Light and first king of Hyrule | Story progression |
| Ronza | Gerudo claymore fighter | Scouting Challenge: “In Search Of Power” (guide recommendation: level 33) |
| Sholani | Gerudo scimitar fighter | Scouting Challenge: “Standing On Principle” (guide recommendation: level 33) |
| Typhan | Broadsword and shield fighter | Story progression |
| Vence | Feathered Edge sword fighter | Story progression |
How to unlock characters through Scouting Challenges
The guide’s eight named challenges are the specific unlock routes it identifies. As you advance through the story and world map, check the available Scouting Challenges for these names. The suggested levels below come from Nintendo Life’s guide and should be treated as preparation advice, not a level gate or a guarantee of difficulty.
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- Use save data from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to get additional weapons If you have save data from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game on your system when you play, you’ll receive a Eminent Guard’s Claymore. If you have save data from the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, you receive a Eminent Guard’s Sword. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempest mission.
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- “The Gourmand Goron” — Braton; around level 36 recommended.
- “The Strength To Protect” — Cadlan; level 33 recommended.
- “A Veteran’s Return” — Lago; level 22 recommended.
- “A Lone Wolf’s Pride” — Pastos; level 38 recommended.
- “The Unsung Spearman” — Pinnec; level 28 recommended.
- “For Hyrule” — Quino; level 19 recommended.
- “In Search Of Power” — Ronza; level 33 recommended.
- “Standing On Principle” — Sholani; level 33 recommended.
Are Ganondorf and Lenalia playable?
Neither is included in the 20-character playable roster listed by Nintendo Life. Nintendo’s official UK page names Ganondorf as part of the story, but that is not evidence that he is playable. Nintendo Life’s guide places Lenalia, Zelda’s handmaiden, in its non-playable section. Its author also qualifies the Ganondorf note by their progress, so these sources do not establish whether later updates or downloadable content changed the roster.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which game is this roster for?
This list is for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a Nintendo Switch 2 game about the Imprisoning War and Ganondorf’s invasion of ancient Hyrule. Nintendo UK lists its release date as 6 November 2025. Its official page names story characters including Zelda, Rauru, Sonia, Mineru, Ganondorf, Qia, Agraston, Raphica, Ardi, the Mysterious Construct and Calamo; that story-character list is distinct from the 20-character playable roster above. Nintendo UK’s game page
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