Unlocking every character and stage in Ball x Pit transforms the chaotic pit into a playground of possibilities. Each new hero you unlock reshapes the game’s mechanics—from basic ball ricochets to full-blown automation—and mastering them all is the key to conquering New Ballbylon. This guide covers how to unlock all 16 characters, how stages unlock, and what makes each one worth using.
How Character Unlocking Works
Character progression in Ball x Pit revolves around blueprints—special construction plans dropped by stage bosses. Each time you complete a level, you might receive one of these blueprints. Once collected, return to your base and build the character’s corresponding house under the “Housing” tab.
During construction, you’ll need to send your workers (or yourself during harvest mode) to bounce into the structure until it’s complete. Once built, that character becomes permanently playable.
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Tip: Completing stages with different characters increases your blueprint drop rate. Even failed runs count if you finish at least one level.
All Ball x Pit Characters and Unlock Requirements
There are 16 total playable characters (plus one PC-exclusive), each with unique traits and starting balls that alter gameplay dramatically.
| Character | Blueprint / Unlock | Starting Ball | Special Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warrior | Available from start | Bleed | Basic character; no unique traits. |
| The Itchy Finger | Sheriff’s Office (Bone x Yard) | Burn | Shoots twice as fast with scattered aim; moves freely while firing. |
| The Repentant | Haunted House (Snowy x Shores) | Freeze | Balls gain 5% damage per bounce and return to player after hitting the back wall. |
| The Embedded | Veteran’s Hut (Snowy x Shores) | Poison | Balls pierce all enemies until they hit a wall. |
| The Cohabitants | Cozy Home (Bone x Yard) | Brood Mother | Each shot fires a mirrored copy that deals half damage. |
| The Cogitator | Villa (Snowy x Shores) | Laser (Vertical) | Automatically selects upgrades for you. |
| The Shieldbearer | Iron Fortress (Fungal x Forest) | Iron | Holds a large shield; each bounce off it doubles damage. |
| The Spendthrift | Mansion (Fungal x Forest) | Vampire | Fires all balls at once in a wide arc; strong crowd control. |
| The Flagellant | Monastery (Gory x Grasslands) | Egg Sac | Balls bounce off the bottom of the screen instead of passing through. |
| The Juggler | Theater (Gory x Grasslands) | Lightning | Lobs projectiles that only start bouncing after ground contact. |
| The Tactician | Captain’s Quarters (Smoldering x Depths) | Iron | Converts combat into turn-based mode for strategy play. |
| The Radical | Campground (Heavenly x Gates) | Wind | Plays the game automatically; full automation. |
| The Physicist | Laboratory (Fungal x Forest) | Light | Balls are affected by gravity, curving toward the back wall. |
| The Empty Nester | Single Family Home (Snowy x Shores) | Ghost | Fires multiple special balls at once; no baby balls. |
| The Shade | Mausoleum (Liminal x Desert) | Dark | Fires from behind enemies; 10% base critical chance. |
| The Makeshift Sisyphus | Rocky Hill (post-Heavenly x Gates) | Earthquake | Deals only AoE and status effect damage; no direct hits. |
Bonus Character (PC Exclusive)
- The False Messiah: Available only on PC. Lets Twitch chat participate by voting on upgrades and gameplay decisions.
How to Unlock All Stages
The pit expands through elevator upgrades, each powered by gears earned from completing stages with new characters. You’ll earn one gear per new character that finishes a level for the first time.
After unlocking dual-character mode via the Matchmaker Blueprint, you can bring two characters into a run—earning two gears per clear if both are new to that stage.
| Stage | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| The Bone x Yard | Unlocked by default. |
| The Snowy x Shores | Complete The Bone x Yard with different characters to earn 2 Gears. |
| The Liminal x Desert | Complete The Snowy x Shores with multiple characters to earn 2 Gears. |
| The Fungal x Forest | Earn 2 more Gears from Liminal x Desert clears. |
| The Gory x Grasslands | Earn 3 Gears from Fungal x Forest clears. |
| The Smoldering x Depths | Earn 4 Gears from Gory x Grasslands clears. |
| The Heavenly x Gates | Earn 4 Gears from Smoldering x Depths clears. |
| The Vast x Void | Earn 5 Gears from Heavenly x Gates clears. Final stage. |
Pro Tip: Use The Radical or The Cogitator to automate late-game gear farming—they handle most of the grind efficiently.
Character Synergies and Dual Runs
Once dual-character mode is unlocked, experimentation becomes the key to dominance.
Here are a few combinations worth trying:
- The Cohabitants + The Spendthrift: Massive projectile coverage and lifesteal synergy.
- The Repentant + The Embedded: Bouncing and piercing mechanics stack for sustained crowd damage.
- The Cogitator + The Radical: Full automation; perfect for passive gear farming.
- The Shieldbearer + The Warrior: Defensive scaling plus stability for tough late-game bosses.
Recommended Unlock Order
If you want a smooth difficulty curve while still experiencing new mechanics, follow this path:
- The Itchy Finger – Fast-paced and great for early resource farming.
- The Repentant – Introduces bounce mechanics for better control.
- The Cohabitants – Adds area coverage to your arsenal.
- The Shieldbearer – For defense-based scaling.
- The Cogitator – Unlocks automation for easier farming.
- The Radical – Full automation for grinding the final stages.
Tips for Building New Ballbylon
Your base layout impacts how efficiently you progress.
- Keep resource buildings (wheat, wood, stone) near the center for quick harvesting.
- Place housing and research structures around the edge to prevent workers from getting trapped.
- Upgrade frequently-used buildings first (Sheriff’s Office, Haunted House) to unlock mid-game heroes faster.
Unlocking every character and stage in Ball x Pit isn’t just about completion—it’s about discovering new ways to play. Each hero alters your rhythm, strategy, and even the game’s genre at times. Whether you’re grinding with The Warrior or letting The Radical take over, every new unlock deepens the chaos in the best possible way.
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Master every stage, experiment with builds, and New Ballbylon will reward you with some of the most creatively designed mechanics in any modern roguelike. Play Now!
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