The Seven Heroes

01The seven heroes

Knight · RowanSword and shield, the toughest starter hero Available from the start Sorcerer · RuneRanged caster of fire, ice and lightning Available from the start Ranger · WrenFast archer, physical damage plus poison Clear Stage 1, Shady Forest Necromancer · VesperRaises skeletons to fight for you Clear Stage 2, Deep Cavern Barbarian · GrimmAxe warrior with the most HP and tons of stuns Clear Stage 3, Frozen Plains Assassin · SableThe fastest hero: martial arts, traps and shadows Clear Stage 4, Forgotten Ruins Paladin · LumenHoly power that counters undead and dragons Clear Stage 5, Burning Crypt

02Hero comparison

HP, move speed and attack multiplier are the heroes' own stats. Difficulty is our recommendation: more stars means easier to pick up.

03How to unlock heroes

The Knight and the Sorcerer are available from the start. The other five join your town once you clear their stage on Normal for the first time. The first time you play that stage solo, you go through that chapter of the main story, and the hero fights at your side.

For how each chapter plays out, see the main story walkthrough. Once a hero has joined, go to the Campfire in town and open the hero screen to switch.

04Male or female?

All seven heroes have a male and a female look. You choose for the Knight and the Sorcerer when you pick your hero in the prologue. Heroes who join through the story start out as they appear in it (Wren, Vesper and Sable are women; Grimm and Lumen are men). You can switch between Male and Female at any time on the hero screen at the Campfire. It only changes the look: HP, skills and talents stay exactly the same.

05How heroes get stronger

In Endless Curse, a hero gets stronger in three ways, and all of them count only for that hero:

• Talents: every hero earns hero experience at the end of a run, and each hero level gives 1 talent point, 30 in total. You learn them from the Mentor in town and can reset them for free.
• Gear and legendaries: every hero has a dozen or more legendaries of their own, which only drop while you play that hero. See legendary gear.
• Ultimate: when your Fury is full, press R or Space. Every hero has a different ultimate.

06FAQ

How many heroes are in Endless Curse?

Seven: Knight, Sorcerer, Ranger, Necromancer, Barbarian, Assassin and Paladin. Each has 12 skills, an ultimate and a talent tree of their own.

Which heroes can I pick at the start?

The Knight and the Sorcerer. The prologue lets you set out with one of them; the other is waiting in town, and you can switch at the Campfire any time.

How do I unlock the other heroes?

Clear the five stages in order on Normal. Each stage you clear brings a hero to town: Stage 1 the Ranger, Stage 2 the Necromancer, Stage 3 the Barbarian, Stage 4 the Assassin, Stage 5 the Paladin.

Can I play as a man or a woman?

Yes, with all seven heroes. Switch between Male and Female on the hero screen at the Campfire in town. It only changes the look; abilities are identical.

Which hero should a beginner play first?

The Knight. High HP, lots of stuns, and physical damage that works on almost every enemy. Try the Sorcerer later if you want to play at range.

Do I have to start over when I switch heroes?

Each hero has their own hero level and talent points to build up, but stage progress is shared, so you don't replay anything.