Hero survivors

## Aaron

**Aaron** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Teamwork**. He also has Ruthless (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Marksman (unlock at 5 stars).

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After unlocking, Aaron says "The more afraid people get, the more stupid they get. Fear shrinks the brain."

You play as Aaron in:

* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 1 (*Sanctuary Siege*).

## Abraham Ford

**Abraham Ford** is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Bitch Nuts**. He also has Iron Skin (2nd trait), Marksman (unlock at 3 stars), Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

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After unlocking, Abraham says "I don't give a monkey's left nut!"

## Alpha

**Alpha** is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific "Hero" tokens. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Cold-Blooded**. She also has traits of Ruthless (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Marksman (4th trait), and Critical Aim (unlock at 5 stars).

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## Carl Grimes

**Carl Grimes** is unlocked through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Second Chance**. He also has Marksman (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Sure Shot (4th trait), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

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After unlocking, Carl says "Everybody can't be bad."

You play as Carl in:

* **Highlights** (training) missions for episode 2 (*Going, Going, Gone*), and episode 4 (*First Impressions*).

## Carol Peletier

Carol Peletier is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

She is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Aim For The Head**. She also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Bullet Dodge (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Strong (unlock at 5 stars).

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 Total critical chance cannot exceed 90%.

After being unlocked, Carol says "The only thing that keeps you from being a monster is killing."

You play as Carol in:

* **Season 7** (training) missions for episode 2 (*Graveyard Shift*), and episode 16 (*To the Rescue*).
* **Highlights** (training) missions for episode 2 (*Going, Going, Gone*).
* **Season 8** (training) missions for episode 4 (*Defending the Crown*).

## Carol Peletier (Guardian Carol)

Guardian Carol (GC) is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific "Hero" tokens. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock. (she was added in November 2021)

She is of the hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Coup de Grace. Her default traits are Revenge (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), [Sure Shot (4th trait), and Critical Aim (unlock at 5 stars).

In addition, whenever she inflicts a status effect, you have a **15%** chance to gain a charge point.
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After being unlocked, Guardian Carol says "Took you long enough."
quote source: https://twitter.com/EarthFurst/status/1526512267935698945

Starting info about Guardian Carol at https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/48850/4-7-starlight-update-notes
(GC details subject to change. A fix for GC added in version 5.0, but reverted)

## Daryl Dixon

**Daryl Dixon** is the first storyline survivor you encounter. He acts as the tutorial guide for learning the game's systems and setting up your encampment. Several storyline missions allow you to gain tokens to level him up in addition to the normal Radio Call chances.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Silent Shot**. He also has Marksman (unlock at 2 stars), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

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 Total critical chance cannot exceed 90%.

You play as Daryl in:

* **Season 7** (training) missions for episode 3 (*Daryl's Nightmare*) {which is a solo mission}, episode 8 (*Field Repairs*), and episode 15 (*Deep-sea Creatures*).
* **Highlights** (training) missions for episode 3 (*Solving the Formula*), episode 5 (*Extraction*), episode 6 (*Brotherhood Among Men*), and episode 7 (*Surprise Party*), and episode 9 (*Confrontation and Chaos*) {the one with the tank}.
* **Season 8** (training) missions for episode 2 (*Room Service*), and episode 8 (*Coming to Alexandria*).
* after you unlocked daryl Dixon “I ain’t nobody’s bitch”

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## Daryl (Huntsman Daryl)

Huntsman Daryl is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Prowl**. He also has Iron Skin (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Retaliate (4th trait), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

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(Huntsman Daryl was added to the game probably in 2018 December)

## Dwight

**Dwight** is unlocked only through acquiring 60 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Desperation**. He also has Lucky (2nd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 3 stars), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Dwight in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 11 (*Bad Neighborhood*).

At unlock Dwight says “You feel you gotta kneel, that's fair enough. We don't.”

## Eugene Porter

**Eugene Porter** is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Mullet Time!**. He also has Strong (2nd trait), Power Strike (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

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 Total stun resistance cannot exceed 75%.

You play as Eugene in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 11 (*Bad Neighborhood*).

At unlock Eugene says "Knowing what I know about this infection, you cannot say it isn't what killed off the dinosaurs."

## Ezekiel

**Ezekiel** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens (first way acquire Ezekiel tokens is by playing through the 2nd half of Season 7 missions (episodes 9 to 16). He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Leader trait of **Regal Authority**. He also has traits of Dodge (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Strong (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Ezekiel in the

* Season 7 (training) missions for episode 13 (*Death Wish*), and episode 16 (*To the Rescue*).
* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 4 (*Defending the Crown*).

At unlock Ezekiel says “Drink from the well, replenish the well.”

**Damage**

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## Gabriel Stokes

(Father) **Gabriel** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Mysterious Ways**. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Iron Skin (3rd trait), Power Strike (unlock at 4 stars), and Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Gabriel in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 15 (*Deep-sea Creatures*).

## Glenn Rhee

**Glenn Rhee** is unlocked only through acquiring enough of his specific Hero tokens. He is a 1 star Hero at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Lucky Dumpster**. He also has Lucky (unlock at 2 stars), Dodge (unlock at 3 stars), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

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Gain supplies for 45% of experience (XP) from kills.

You also play as Glenn in the Highlights (training) missions for episode 1 (*A New Home*).

On unlock Glenn says “Good luck, dumbass”.

## Glenn Rhee (Riot Gear)

**Riot Gear Glenn** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is a 3 star Hero at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Ready For Action**. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Strong (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Punish (unlock at 5 stars).

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On unlock Riot gear Glenn says "You honor the dead by going on, even when you're scared. You live because they don't get to."

## Philip "Governor" Blake

**Philip "Governor" Blake** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific (Governor) tokens. He is a 3 star "hero" at unlock.

First way acquire Governor tokens is by playing through the (update 2.6) Highlights missions (episodes 1 to 9).

He is of the assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Only The Best**. He also has Marksman (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

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## Jerry

**Jerry** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens (mainly by doing Season8 missions, butin mid-December 2017 there was a few days of special radio call for Jerry). He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Bodyguard**. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Strong (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Jerry in the

* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 4 (*Defending the Crown*).

(He is Ezekiel's bodyguard in the television series)

On unlock Jerry says “I want to be there when we win. And I want you to be there too, man.”.

## Paul "Jesus" Rovia

**Paul "Jesus" Rovia** unlocked only through acquiring 60 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Hand-to-Hand**. He also has Power Strike (2nd trait), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Lucky (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Jesus in the

* Season 7 (training) missions for episode 8 (*Field Repairs*) and episode 9 (*Watch Your Step*).
* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 3 (*Saving the Saviours*).

On unlock Jesus says “Your world's about to get a whole lot bigger”.

## Maggie Rhee

**Maggie Rhee** is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Harvest Red**. She also has Vigilant (2nd trait), Marksman (unlock at 3 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Maggie in the

* Highlights (training) missions for episode 1 (*A New Home*), episode 3 (*Solving the Formula*), episode 5 (*Extraction*), and episode 6 (*Brotherhood Among Men*).
* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 1 (*Sanctuary Siege*).

On unlock Maggie says “I'm not planning to die today”.

## Maggie Rhee (Hilltop)

**Hilltop Maggie** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

She is of the shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Keeping the Peace**. She also has Revenge (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), defensive stance (unlock at 4 stars), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

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(Hilltop Maggie was added to the game probably in 2019 April)

## Mercer

**Mercer** is unlocked only through acquiring 500(?) of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Man-at-arms**. He also has Iron skin (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Dodge (4th trait), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Additionally, Mercer has a **30%** chance to resist any status effect. **As a leader, all team members gain these bonuses.**

After unlocking, Aaron says "Only one thing that gets my heart up. When I'm out there, battling the dead."

## Merle Dixon

**Merle** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Jackass**. He also has Dodge (2nd trait), Retaliate (3rd trait), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

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(New leader trait percentages probably changed with 2018 August balance update)

You play as Merle in the Highlights (training) missions for episode 6 (*Brotherhood Among Men*), and episode 7 (*Surprise Party*).

## Michonne

**Michonne** is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific Hero tokens to unlock her. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

She is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Thinning the Herd**. She also has Dodge (unlock at 2 stars), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Strong (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Michonne in the

* Season 7 (training) missions for episode 7 (*Last Man Standing*) {which is a solo mission}, episode 10 (*Jagged*), and episode 12 (*Bogeys*).
* Highlights (training) missions for episode 4 (*First Impressions*) and episode 9 (*Confrontation and Chaos*) {the one with the tank}.

## Morgan Jones

**Morgan Jones** is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens to unlock him. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Defensive Charge**. He also has Iron Skin (unlock at 2 stars), Defensive Stance (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Morgan in the

* Season 7 (training) missions for episode 2 (*Graveyard Shift*) and episode 13 (*Death Wish*).
* Highlights (training) missions for episode 8 (*Old Friends*).
* Season 8 (training) missions for episode 3 (*Saving the Saviours*).

## Morgan Jones (Sniper)

Sniper Morgan (Jones) is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Perceptive**. He also has Ruthless (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Revenge (unlock at 5 stars).

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At unlock sniper Morgan says “You save people, I watch them die. I have to, I'm supposed to.”

(Sniper Morgan added to game, probably in late 2018)

## Negan

**Negan** was first available for unlock through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens by playing through the first 8 Season 7 missions. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Survival Instinct**. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Strong (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Power Strike (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Negan in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 1 (*Breakdown*), episode 4 (*Mattress Madness*), and episode 5 (*Boombox*).

At unlocking him, Negan says "You can breathe, you can blink, you can cry. Hell, they're all gonna be doing that."

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## Princess

Princess is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Royal Rampage**. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Iron Skin (3rd trait), Retaliate (4th trait), and Dodge (5th trait).

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## Rick Grimes

**Rick Grimes** is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens to unlock him. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Close Call**. He also has Vigilant (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Lucky (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

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(New percentages for leader trait probably changed with 2018 August balance update)

After unlocking, Rick says "Do you have any idea who you are talking to?" [1]

You play as Rick in the

* **Season 7** (training) missions for episode 1 (*Breakdown*), episode 10 (*Jagged*), episode 12 (*Bogeys*), and episode 15 (*Deep-sea Creatures*).
* **Highlights** (training) missions for episode 1 (*A New Home*), episode 2 (*Going, Going, Gone*), episode 4 (*First Impressions*), and episode 5 (*Extraction*), episode 7 (*Surprise Party*), episode 8 (*Old Friends*), and episode 9 (*Confrontation and Chaos*) {the one with the tank}.
* **Season 8** (training) missions for episode 1 (*Sanctuary Siege*), and episode 2 (*Room Service*).

**Damage**

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## Rick Grimes (Survivalist)

**Survivalist Rick Grimes** is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Lead by Example**. He also has Strong (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Power Strike (4th trait), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

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## Rosita Espinosa

**Rosita Espinosa** is unlocked only through acquiring 60 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Only Need One**. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

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(confirmed in version 3.0.1.4 on 2019 Jan 6)

You play as Rosita in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 14 (*Highway Robbery*).

At unlocking, she says "Dying is simple. It all just stops. You're dead. The people around you dying, that's the hard part.

## Rufus

Rufus is a free Hero survivor offered to anyone playing No Man's Land at the time of his release. He is a fan character created in collaboration with AMC and Talking Dead for the host Chris Hardwick. Mr. Hardwick said that Rufus is named and designed after his grandfather who fit the real 'hillbilly' stereotypes his character reflects.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Squirrel's Courage**. He also has Bullet Dodge (unlock at 2 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 3 stars), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

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## Sasha Williams

**Sasha Williams** is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of her specific Hero tokens to unlock her. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Good Out Of Bad**. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Sure Shot (unlock at 5 stars).

 **L5** | Sasha has a **32%** chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (version 4.9.2.321 on 2022 April 23)

You play as Sasha in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 9 (*Watch Your Step*) and episode 14 (*Highway Robbery*).

At unlock Sasha says “I don't believe in magic or luck. I do the math and I don't gamble.”

## Shane Walsh

**Shane Walsh** is unlocked through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Explosive Bullets**. He also has Sure Shot (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Revenge (unlock at 4 stars), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

If Shane is the leader of a mission, ranged characters (Assaults, Hunters and Shooters) on that mission gain the bonuses of Shane's leader trait.

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## Tara Chambler

**Tara Chambler** is unlocked through acquiring 60 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Healing Charge**. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 3 stars), Defensive Stance (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

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You play as Tara in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 6 (*Beach Life*) {which are solo missions}.

At unlock, she says "I know it sucks and it's scary, but it's time to be brave."

## Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas

**Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas** is unlocked through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Beat Em Up**.
His other (default) traits are Strong (2nd trait), Dodge (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

"Beat Em Up and Punish traits stack as two separate attacks."

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https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/43992/origins-update-notes-3-9

## Yumiko

**Yumiko** is unlocked through acquiring her specific Hero tokens. (She is automatically 4? stars at unlock???)

She is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of **Firing Squad**.
Her other (default) traits are Marksman (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Iron Skin (4 trait), and ??? (unlock at 5 stars).

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If Yumiko is mission leader, each member of her team gains her hero trait bonus (during that mission).