Identity V: How To Get New Characters

Identity V is a popular 4v1 asymmetrical horror game that has captured the hearts of many gamers worldwide thanks to its unique art style and diverse cast of characters, much like Dead by Daylight. As you play the game, you'll come across various characters that possess distinct abilities; unlocking more of them is important to advancing in Identity V.

However, unlocking new characters in Identity V can be a challenging task, especially for beginners. In this blog, we'll explore some tips and tricks on how to get new characters in Identity V, helping you level up your game and add more excitement to your gameplay, whether you're a hunter or survivor main.

Whether you're new to the game or an experienced player, these tips will help you acquire new characters and make the most out of your Identity V experience.

How To Get New Characters In Identity V

Though you can purchase most characters using in-game currency, there are a few other methods to getting more playable hunters and survivors in Identity V, too. We'll show you how to get every single character in the game so not a single one is missing from your roster.

Complete The Tutorial

Just for completing the tutorial, you'll unlock five different survivors and one hunter. Here's a list of the characters you'll unlock for finishing it.

Hunter

• Hell Ember (Leo Beck)

Survivors

• The Doctor (Emily Dyer)
• The Lawyer (Freddy Riley)
• The Thief (Kreacher Pierson)
• The Gardener (Emma Woods)
• Deduction Substitute (Lucky Guy)

Completing the tutorial is also a great way to earn Clues fast in Identity V, since you'll get over 100 of them just for playing through it. If you're a new player, it's definitely worth the time you'll spend playing through it; plus, it's just a strong introduction to the game. You can always skip the tutorial if you really want to, though.

Buy Characters From The Illusion Hall

Once you've unlocked the six characters from the tutorial, all you can do is buy characters from the Illusion Hall one by one. Characters can get pretty pricy pretty fast, so it's a good idea to check out tier lists of survivors and hunters to decide which ones you want to purchase first.

Survivors cost a total of 688 Echoes or 3,568 Clues. Purchasing any Hunter will set you back 858 Echoes or 4,508 Clues.

Here's a look at every character you can purchase from the Illusion Hall:

Survivors

• Memory - The Little Girl
• Orpheus - The Detective
• Orpheus - The Novelist
• Ada Mesmer - The Psychologist
• Emil - The Patient
• Anne Lester - The Toy Merchant
• Servais Le Roy – Magician
• Kurt Frank – Explorer
• Naib Subedar – Mercenary
• Martha Behamfil – Coordinator
• Tracy Reznik – Mechanic
• William Ellis – Forward
• Helena Adams – The Mind’s Eye
• Vera Nair – Perfumer
• Kevin Ayuso - Cowboy
• Fiona Gilman - Priestess
• Margaretha Zelle - Dancer
• Eli Clark - Seer
• Aesop Carl – Embalmer
• Norton Campbell – Prospector
• Patricia Dorval – Enchantress
• Murro – Wildling
• Mike Morton - Acrobat
• Jose Baden - First Officer
• Demi Bourbon - Barmaid
• Victor Grantz – Postman
• Andrew Kreiss – Grave Keeper
• Luca Balsa - Prisoner
• Melly Plinius - Entomologist
• Edgar Valden - Painter
• Ganji Gupta - The Batter
• Luchino - Professor
• Frederick Kreiburg - The Composer
• Qi Shiyi - The Antiquarian

Hunters

• Orpheus - The Nightmare
• Phillippe - The Wax Artist
• Grace - The Naiad
• Joker - Smiley Face
• Jack - The Ripper
• Bane - Gamekeeper
• Violetta - Soul Weaver
• Hastur - The Feaster
• Michiko - Geisha
• White/Black Guard - Wu Chang
• Joseph - Photographer
• Burke - Mad Eyes
• Yidhra - Dream Witch
• Robbie - Axe Boy
• Luchino - Evil Reptilian
• Mary - Bloody Queen
• Bonbon - Guard 26
• Ann - Disciple
• Violinist - Violinist
• Galatea Claude - The Sculptor
• Percy - Undead
• Antonio - The Violonist
• The Will Brothers – The Breaking Wheel
• Alva Lorenz - The Hermit
• Keigan Nicholas Keogh - The Clerk

What Character Should I Buy In Identity V?

If you're looking at all the different ways to get characters in Identity V, you're probably wondering which ones you should get first. All in all, it really depends on your playstyle and your preferences. Once you play through the tutorial and work your way through a few matches, you should be able to get an idea of which characters you like and which ones you don't.

Survivor Character Suggestions In Identity V

If you like the Doctor, we'd recommend playing the Priestess or Psychologist; they are both healer characters and will suit you well if you like that playstyle. The Thief plays a lot like the Batter, Enchantress, and Prospector, given his ability to quickly make distance and avoid the hunter.

The Gardener works a lot like the Embalmer, who can make efforts throughout the match to support the whole team. Finally, the Lawyer functions much like the First Officer, Mercenary, and Seer, given his ability to keep track of the hunter and maneuver around nearby.

Hunter Character Suggestions In Identity V

Since you'll only get to try out one hunter in the tutorial, you won't get to try out multiple types of playstyles and get a feel for the one you like; however, despite being the tutorial character, Hell Ember really isn't a great choice for new players.

Instead, we'd recommend picking up The Ripper, who is only Difficulty 1 and boasts a strong but easily understandable power, much like The Wraith in Dead by Daylight.

As both survivor and hunter, it's a good idea to try out new characters often. The more you branch out and play new characters, the more unique and strong strategic plays you'll end up making.

Now you know how to get new characters in Identity V, as well as which characters are best to buy depending on your preferred playstyle. Good luck!

For more Identity V news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:

MAJOR NEWS & UPDATES -

Next Season Leaks | When Does The Current Season End | Identity V Codes | Is Identity V Worth Playing In 2023

TIER LISTS -

Best Hunters Tier List | Best Survivors Tier List | Best Persona Builds Tier List

GAME GUIDES -

The Best Tips For Beginners | How To Skip The Tutorial | How To Get Clues Fast | How To Get Fragments Fast | How To Get Echoes Fast | How To Decode A Cipher | How To Get New Characters | How To Play Identity V With Friends

TECHNICAL GUIDES -

Is Identity V On Steam | How To Play Identity V On PC & Specs