Hyper Light Breaker Character Guide: Unlockable Breakers and Playstyles

Hyper Light Breaker offers a diverse roster of characters, each with unique playstyles. This guide covers all current characters and how to unlock them in the early access version.

How to Unlock New Characters

To unlock new characters, you'll need Abyss Stones, obtained by defeating Crowns (bosses). First, locate Prisms (represented by golden diamond icons on the map) to access boss arenas. After defeating a Crown, use the teleporter at the Cursed Outpost to select and unlock a new Breaker using your accumulated Abyss Stones. Currently, only two characters are unlockable via this method; the process for unlocking future characters may differ.

All Characters and Their SyComs

Each character starts with a SyCom, determining base stats and core perks, significantly impacting their playstyle.

Vermillion

• Default SyCom: Gunslinger: Favors ranged combat; critical hits guarantee a subsequent critical hit.
• Unlockable SyCom: Tank: Rewards perfect parries with increased armor; boasts superior defensive and melee stats.

Lapis

• Default SyCom: Lightweaver: Boosts Rail shot damage after collecting a Battery.
• Unlockable SyCom: Warrior: Increases core stats with each upgrade, making her exceptionally powerful late-game.

Goro

• Default SyCom: Astrologer: Speeds up Blade skill charge while shooting.
• Unlockable SyCom: Sniper: Significantly increases critical hit rate, making him a high-risk, high-reward ranged damage dealer.

This guide will be updated as more characters become available in Hyper Light Breaker.