Quick Answer
Section titled “Quick Answer”BRIGANDINE ABYSS has 76 official named profiles: 72 Mission Mode nation leaders (24 nations × 3) plus 4 Abyssloa antagonist profiles. There is no verified official “10 hidden characters” list. Characters that feel “hidden” in Story Mode are usually other Mission Mode nation leaders or antagonist profiles. Strongholds can recruit Leaders and Monsters (official), but per-character unlock conditions and rates are not published in verified evidence — check in-game Organization Phase and stronghold recruitment screens, and use the Characters hub for the full roster.
[IMAGE: Organization Phase / stronghold recruitment screen]
What “hidden characters” means here
Section titled “What “hidden characters” means here”“Hidden” is often a player-framing term rather than an official category. In BRIGANDINE ABYSS it usually means:
- Story Mode campaign focus: your Story run spotlights one faction’s starting cast (commonly the campaign’s first three). Many of the 72 Mission Mode leaders will not appear among those Story starters and can feel hidden.
- Mission Mode breadth: Mission Mode contains 24 nations with three leaders apiece; those leaders are documented in the official index even if they do not show up in every Story run.
- Recruitable content: Strongholds can recruit or hire additional Leaders and Monsters per the official System documentation — but verified evidence does not publish per-character recruitment conditions, locations, or rates.
- Abyssloa antagonist profiles: four antagonist profiles exist in the official index; their antagonist status is confirmed, not any hidden-playable unlock status.
For the complete named roster, open the Characters hub.
Official roster scope
Section titled “Official roster scope”| Count | What it means |
|---|---|
| 72 | 24 Mission Mode nations × 3 leaders each |
| 76 | 72 + 4 Abyssloa antagonist profiles in the official index |
| 6 | Story Mode faction campaigns |
| 24 | Selectable Mission Mode nations |
The 72 and 76 counts are not contradictory. This page does not treat competitor “10 hidden characters” lists as facts.
How to Recruit Characters
Section titled “How to Recruit Characters”Verified recruitment loop (organize → recruit → train → equip):
- Organization Phase — open recruitment options and stronghold status: Organization Phase.
- Stronghold recruitment & upgrades — strongholds can hire additional Leaders and Monsters when those options appear; materials and upgrades support availability and bonuses: Stronghold Upgrades.
- Exploration & Quests — send idle Leaders on Exploration for resources, money, and experience; use quests that support materials and progression: Quests & Training.
- Hire when available — recruit from stronghold screens when the game presents options. Exact per-character triggers are not published in verified evidence.
- Drill Training catch-up — newly recruited Leaders may be underleveled; use Drill Training as catch-up, not unlimited power-leveling: Quests & Training.
- Class Change / Equipment — adjust classes and gear after recruitment: Class Change, Equipment.
Exploration / Quest relationship
Section titled “Exploration / Quest relationship”Exploration and idle Leader assignments are officially supported for resources, money, and experience. Those resources feed stronghold upgrades and support recruitment readiness. Exact drop rates or quest-to-recruit mappings for specific characters are not published in verified evidence.
Hidden Character Directory
Section titled “Hidden Character Directory”The directory below lists Mission Mode–primary leaders and Abyssloa antagonist profiles from the official index. It is not a competitor-style “10 hidden characters” list. The full filterable 76-row directory stays on Characters.
Abyssloa antagonist profiles (official index)
Section titled “Abyssloa antagonist profiles (official index)”| Character | Faction | Starting class | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaossolus | Abyssloa | Abyss Emperor | Antagonist profiles — not a playable Mission Mode nation |
| Heinbart | Abyssloa | Blade General | Antagonist profiles — not a playable Mission Mode nation |
| Lunadea | Abyssloa | Hollow Moon | Antagonist profiles — not a playable Mission Mode nation |
| Tathis | Abyssloa | Thaumaturge | Antagonist profiles — not a playable Mission Mode nation |
Story / Mission availability
Section titled “Story / Mission availability”- Story Mode: each campaign highlights a faction’s opening leaders; many Mission Mode leaders will not be in that Story starting cast.
- Mission Mode: select from 24 nations with nation-specific objectives and short stories featuring that nation’s characters — see Mission Mode and Factions.
Useful traits / roles
Section titled “Useful traits / roles”Leaders and Monsters fill roles described in official materials at a high level. For class and role detail, use Classes and the Characters hub. Do not rely on third-party “hidden role” tier lists.
Common Mistakes
Section titled “Common Mistakes”- Treating “hidden” as a fixed subset (for example, exactly 10 hidden characters) — that count is not verified.
- Assuming Abyssloa antagonist profiles are confirmed recruitable secret units — antagonist listing is official; recruitable status is not confirmed in verified evidence.
- Looking for per-character maps, IDs, or drop rates that are not published in verified material.
How many official characters are there?
Section titled “How many official characters are there?”The official index lists 76 named profiles: 72 Mission Mode leaders plus 4 Abyssloa antagonist profiles.
Is there an official list of 10 hidden characters?
Section titled “Is there an official list of 10 hidden characters?”No. There is no verified official “10 hidden characters” list. That number appears on some competitor pages but is not supported by verified evidence.
Can Abyssloa antagonist profiles be recruited?
Section titled “Can Abyssloa antagonist profiles be recruited?”The four Abyssloa entries are listed as antagonist profiles. Playable/recruitable status is not confirmed by verified evidence in this project.
How do I recruit leaders and monsters?
Section titled “How do I recruit leaders and monsters?”Official System documentation says strongholds can recruit/hire additional Leaders and Monsters. Use Organization Phase and stronghold recruitment menus to check availability.
Where is the full roster?
Section titled “Where is the full roster?”The full 76-row filterable directory is on the Characters hub.
What Happens Next
Section titled “What Happens Next”- Full roster filters: Characters
- Season assignments: Organization Phase
- Materials and catch-up: Quests & Training
- Faction choice: Factions
Sources: NIS America — Character index; NIS America — System; NIS America — Introduction.
Official-index slice: 58 profiles (Mission Mode–primary leaders + Abyssloa antagonists). Not a competitor “10 hidden” list.
Showing 58 of 58 characters
| Character | Nation / Faction | Starting Class | Story / Mission | Role / Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiha | Elgannacht | Sister | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A kind young woman serving as the Saintess of Elgannacht. She rushes from place to place to offer aid to the wounded and ill, whether it … |
| Valmion | Elgannacht | Healer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young priest handling the Nacht Church's affairs. With Meiha, the symbol of the church, dashing off left and right, his days are spent … |
| Ix | Elgannacht | Healer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Meiha's brother, who must lead the church should anything befall her. Try as he may to rein in the Saintess' recklessness, she is unrepen… |
| Grahm | Ragnallritter | Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Commander of the Ragnallritters, he worships Saintess Meiha with zealous fervor bordering on insanity. His exploits subjugating the Nacht… |
| Ravelie | Ragnallritter | Lancer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Also called the 'Sun of the Ragnallritters,' she and Ywitte are held up as twin paragons of knighthood. Energetic and optimistic, her str… |
| Ywitte | Ragnallritter | Lancer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Also called the 'Moon of the Ragnallritters,' she and Ravelie are held up as twin paragons of knighthood. Anxious and pessimistic, in bat… |
| Velkk | Rashanna | Enchanter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young mage leading the survivors of Rashanna, who live in a secluded village. His ancestors' grudges burn in his veins as he seeks reve… |
| Lettoria | Rashanna | Sister | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A skilled diviner-in-training and Velkk's childhood friend. The advice and emotional support she provides Velkk are indispensable. A swee… |
| Sheazlika | Rashanna | Kunoichi | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A knife-wielding girl who has spent her short life honing the art of the kill. Her appearance and agility are rather rabbit-like, but her… |
| Radáfnir | Thauzencane | Unlisted in official index | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | |
| Darkhollow | Thauzencane | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The boss of Thauzencane's criminal underworld. From murder to illegal trade, it is no exaggeration to say he deals in every vice imaginab… |
| Petika | Thauzencane | Sister | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A penniless orphan pickpocket in Thauzencane's slums, a chance altercation led to her being stabbed. In response to this threat to her li… |
| Rindo | Shugen Clan | Kunoichi | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Head of the Shugen clan and a strategist with snake-like cunning. Her dearest wish is to unite Mihashira and bring everlasting peace to t… |
| Yajuro | Shugen Clan | Samurai | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A swordsman originally from the Samura, he goes where he pleases as a wanderer. He met Saya by chance during her journey and taught her a… |
| Ozunu | Shugen Clan | Enchanter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A portly Shugen clan sorcerer with a crass laugh and dubious countenance. His nefarious schemes make him incredibly difficult to manage, … |
| Mioran | Great Yuen Shen | Enchantress | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | An enigmatic geisha who has beguiled Shanzelman, the wealthy merchant who controls Great Yuen Shen, making her the one who truly pulls it… |
| Shanzelman | Great Yuen Shen | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The top-ranked member of Great Yuen Shen's merchant guild and the city's de facto leader. However, his obsession with the youthful beauty… |
| Xiao Hu | Great Yuen Shen | Samurai | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young martial artist employed as a guard by the top merchant of Great Yuen Shen, Shanzelman. However, he admires Mioran and now accompa… |
| Arcus | Capital of Commerce | Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Following the death of his father, Jugant, at the hands of the empire during the continental summit, he takes over as leader of the flyin… |
| Limnille | Capital of Commerce | Enchantress | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Saved from a Thauzencane black market by Jugant and his crew, she has been a member of the flying caravan's family ever since. She has ro… |
| Flurriae | Capital of Commerce | Hunter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A veteran of the caravan and long-time trusted aide of Jugant. Despite her own grief over Jugant's death, she does her best to lift the s… |
| Braendaster | Ebony Fang | Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The savage young leader of the Ebony Fang, an evil band of mercenaries. One day he wandered into a squalid crossroads town filled with ru… |
| Thorn | Ebony Fang | Enchanter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A mage who graduated with excellent marks from Graudi, the Academy of Sorcery. He now exercises his considerable ingenuity and acumen as … |
| Valgeroth | Ebony Fang | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A fanatical warrior with a brutish appearance. He is something of a veteran of the Ebony Fang, having joined before Chaossolus became Nov… |
| Rozelstine | Noblesse Exaltée | Vampire | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The dreaded king of vampires who rules over their nation of Noblesse Exaltée. A capricious, beautiful being of immense power who has live… |
| Ionis | Noblesse Exaltée | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A human butler of refined demeanor who serves Rozelstine. As humans are of extremely low status in Noblesse Exaltée, the amount of freedo… |
| Lilia | Noblesse Exaltée | Kunoichi | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A beauty who served as a Mysteine spy 70 years ago. She was captured after deciding to infiltrate Noblesse Exaltée at her own discretion.… |
| Setz | Gnomonossos | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young dollmaker of Gnomonossos. Good natured, laid back, and well known for his puppet shows, Gnomonossos' children affectionately call… |
| Paulatika | Gnomonossos | Sister | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young girl who is a natural medium, and often gets possessed by wandering spirits. She cares deeply for Setz, who is always there to ge… |
| Sanatomaru | Gnomonossos | Antiquella | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The leader of the Mihashira forces who fought against the old empire during the Imperial Crusade 200 years ago. Killed in battle, his spi… |
| Kyrika | Dhirgia | Lancer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A girl who inherited the Reapers' duty of 'culling overabundant souls.' When the Great Dullahans appeared as legend foretold and chose he… |
| Cuzaen | Dhirgia | Healer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Formerly an apothecary from Cermuin, he joined the Nacht Church to hone his healing skills. The rise of the Imperium and resultant surge … |
| Vargo | Dhirgia | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The original chief of Dhirgia. However, as he was not chosen as the 'Oracle' who receives the guidance of the Great Dullahans, he has tur… |
| Valmyrra | Cermuin | Hunter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The 'Queen of Beasts' who acts as leader to all who live in the Greatwood. She has a dignified and noble bearing, and is extremely self-d… |
| Joshua | Cermuin | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A self-proclaimed 'Great Detective' who made a name for himself in Solginat. Following his motto, 'Where goes mystery, there goes Joshua,… |
| Carloffe | Cermuin | Centaur | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Chief of the centaurs, who live with and support the Woodfolk. In accordance with his belief that 'all living things should live close to… |
| Iuste | Santrea | Healer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The 'Priest of Waters' who leads the land of water, Santrea. His concern about a potential clash with the Imperium led him to a bold idea… |
| Pescar | Santrea | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A temple knight sworn to serve the family of Iuste, Priest of Waters, and the followers of the temple's faith. An honest, hardworking man… |
| Tienne | Santrea | Sister | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The daughter of a mermaid chief from the deep sea near Santrea. After meeting Pescar when he was tossed into the ocean, she fell in love … |
| Corallion | Lionhearts | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A middle-aged pirate who hails from the bloodline of the priests of Santrea. He could not stand the dull, quiet life of the priesthood an… |
| Pearl | Lionhearts | Kunoichi | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Corallion's energetic daughter, who lives on his pirate ship with him. Though she has no official duties yet, as the successor to the Lio… |
| Nelysse | Lionhearts | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Corallion's closest companion who has been with him ever since he left Santrea and formed the Lionhearts. Despite appearing to be a simpl… |
| Dandarius | Graudi | Enchanter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Headmaster of Graudi, an academy of sorcery located in a corner of the desert. An amiable, good-natured old man, he is a powerful mage wh… |
| Natalica | Graudi | Enchantress | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A noble girl studying abroad. Daughter of the Solginat general, Heinbart. Furious at those who took over her country, as well as at her f… |
| Majestro | Graudi | Enchanter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A prodigy and president of Graudi's student council. His familiar is a mermaid. He is actually a cheerful young man with an unmatched lov… |
| Savaar | Archacia | Healer | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Ruler of the desert kingdom Archacia, he is known as the 'Great King of the Desert.' He carries out the duty of his people to protect the… |
| Cleorosa | Archacia | Enchantress | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The 'Ever-Mother,' a mythic figure said to have existed since before Archacia's founding. Savaar is one of her remote descendants. Her ap… |
| Jambiya | Archacia | Scout | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A notorious bandit once feared as the 'Sand Viper.' He is an odd individual who was forced to work for the Archacian royal house (largely… |
| Garroy | Talentisse | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The foremost armorer of Talentisse, whole-heartedly devoted to his trade. Awed by the craftsmanship of the Novus Imperator's Brigandine a… |
| Linsser | Talentisse | Lacertian | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A still-inexperienced warrior and the son of Arrmolg, the Lacertians' chief. He worries that Talentisse will be hated by the people of th… |
| Arrmolg | Talentisse | Lacertian | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The Lacertians' chief and a close friend of Garroy's. His martial prowess is famed not only in his clan but also among the continent's wa… |
| Shizu | Brigande | Enchantress | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | The head of the Gelucia clan, the 'People of the Snow.' Her beauty earned her the name 'Ice Princess,' but she is also Meltitea's stronge… |
| Sekka | Brigande | Hunter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | A young archer who procured supplies and served as an emissary for the Gelucia. Lacking the magic her clan is known for but athletically … |
| Wardoh | Brigande | Axe Fighter | Mission Mode primarilyPlayable in Mission Mode | Sent by the Novus Imperium to oversee Mt. Brigande's occupation, he has been given a position far above his actual capabilities. As a for… |
| Chaossolus | Abyssloa | Abyss Emperor | Antagonist profilesNot a playable Mission Mode nation | The self-named 'Novus Imperator' who slew his liege, the king of Solginat, and declared the revival of the Abyssloa Empire. Though he had… |
| Heinbart | Abyssloa | Blade General | Antagonist profilesNot a playable Mission Mode nation | Former general of Solginat, now one of the Dark Triumvirate. Though known as the Kingsblade, he joined Chaossolus' insurrection and betra… |
| Lunadea | Abyssloa | Hollow Moon | Antagonist profilesNot a playable Mission Mode nation | One of the Novus Imperium's Dark Triumvirate, this mage is the very image of the Founding Queen who saved Meltitea long ago. As she never… |
| Tathis | Abyssloa | Thaumaturge | Antagonist profilesNot a playable Mission Mode nation | An enigmatic mage who helped enable Chaossolus' coup by sharing innovations such as the Brigandine of Cataclysm. He serves as one of the … |