Don't Starve Together Characters and Traits: Full List
As of March 2022, Don't Starve Together (DST) has 24 playable characters, from Wilson and Wagstaff (unlocked first) to Wanda, and each has at least one unique perk.
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AI summaryAs of March 2022, Don't Starve, its DLCs and Don't Starve Together (DST) have a total of twenty-four playable characters, each with at least one character-specific perk.
In DST, Wilson and Wagstaff are the first accessible characters; most others unlock through experience, on death or when escaping to a new world, and six unlock through game features.
DST perks include Wilson's magnificent beard, Willow's immunity to fire damage, Wolfgang's strength with a full belly and Wes, the only silent mime character.
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There are currently a total of twenty-four playable characters in Don't Starve, its DLCs and Don't Starve Together (DST). Each character has at least one character-specific perk in addition to various bonuses and penalties to their stats, and they usually play differently. Each character is "voiced" by a different instrument and speaks differently when examining objects. The only exception is Wes, the silent mime, who uses pantomime instead of sounds or quotes.
What are the Don't Starve Together characters and their traits? Let's find out!
How Do You Unlock Characters in Don't Starve Together? 2022
The first accessible characters are Wilson and Wagstaff, who are considered the main characters and focus of the game's story. Most of the other characters can be unlocked by earning enough experience, upon death, or when escaping to a new world. There are currently six characters that are unlocked through game features rather than through experience. If the player hasn't unlocked a character, they will appear as their silhouettes. When a silhouette is selected, the poster on the left will be a coffin closed with chains and a lock, and the description will simply say "Unknown".
Don't Starve Together Characters and Traits 2022
Wilson
Sprouts a magnificent beard.
Willow
Immune to fire damage. Emits light when agitated.
Wolfgang
Fears monsters and darkness. Stronger with a full belly.
Wendy
Doesn't hit very hard. Comfortable in the dark.
WX-78
Not picky about food; eats anything he finds. Charges with lightning, but is hurt by water. Upgradeable with gears.
Wickerbottom
Knows a lot of things. Self-publishes books. Can't sleep, hates spoiled food.
Woodie
Has a nice axe. Has a terrible secret. Thankful for a bountiful harvest.
Wes
Can't speak. Struggles to survive. Practices balloonomancy.
Maxwell
Dapper but fragile. Can split his mind into pieces.
Wagstaff
A great inventor. Near-sighted. Has a sensitive stomach.
Wigfrid
Superior in battle. Absorbs the strength of fallen foes. Only eats meat.
Webber
Is a monster. Can befriend spiders. Leaves silky smooth beard.
Walani
Loves to surf. Dries quickly. A pretty chill girl.
Warly
Has a refined palate. Master of specialty cookware. Brings a fancy chef pouch.
Wilbur
Can't talk. As slow as a biped, as fast as a quadruped. Monkey.
Woodlegs
Can smell treasure. Captain of the "Sea Legs". Pirate.
Wilba
A pig. Carries her father's legacy. Afraid of the dark.
Wormwood
One with plants. Food fills his stomach, not his heart.
Wheeler
Equipped with a cool horn. Good at finding things. Travels lighter than most.
Winona
A skilled builder. Gets a free hit from darkness. Invents her own gadgets.
Wortox
An imp. Can hop through time and space. Feeds less on physical food.
Wurt
Her home is the swamp. Has big plans for the Merm kind. A vegetarian.
Walter
Fears nothing except harm. Good with a slingshot. Has a four-legged friend. Allergic to bees. No interest in fashion.
Wanda
Has excellent time management skills. Only as old as she feels. In a constant race against time.
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How Do You Unlock Characters in Don't Starve Together? 2022
The first accessible characters are Wilson and Wagstaff, who are considered the main characters and focus of the game's story. Most of the other characters can be unlocked by earning enough experience, upon death, or when escaping to a new world. There are currently six characters that are unlocked through game features rather than through experience. If the player hasn't unlocked a character, they will appear as their silhouettes. When a silhouette is selected, the poster on the left will be a coffin closed with chains and a lock, and the description will simply say "Unknown".
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