Unlocking characters in *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* is an intriguing process that involves collecting items known as Prototype Analyzers. These are essential for unlocking every new character, except for the DLC characters, which are available for purchase. Our comprehensive *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* character unlock guide not only details how to acquire these Prototype Analyzers but also provides a complete list of all playable characters.
Your journey to unlocking characters begins right after completing the tutorial, where you receive your first Prototype Analyzer. Follow the prompt and exit the Acer Program room through the passage on your right. You'll find yourself in a room with a glowing platform. Interact with this platform to access the character selection menu and choose the character you wish to unlock.
For subsequent unlocks, you'll need additional Prototype Analyzers. Return to the same room and interact with the platform again to select and unlock another character. Note that DLC characters, such as Rachel and Hazama as of March 2025, are unlocked automatically upon purchasing and installing their respective character packs.
*Entropy Effect* offers multiple ways to earn Prototype Analyzers, though patience is key:
As you advance through the game's story and complete training missions, you'll unlock gray skills. Reaching certain milestones—specifically unlocking 10, 20, and 40 gray skills—will reward you with a Prototype Analyzer. Additionally, completing a pivotal event later in the story grants you one automatically. Keep in mind that unlocking green skills via Potential won't provide Prototype Analyzers. Unless developer 91Act introduces more skills or other methods, you can only obtain three through story progression.
Another way to acquire Prototype Analyzers is by participating in the Mind Challenge mode. After earning points, you can speak with the janitor and exchange 5,000 AP for a single Prototype Analyzer. Be aware that this method isn't a frequent opportunity within *Entropy Effect*.
As of March 2025, *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* boasts 12 characters—10 available in the base game and two additional ones as paid DLC. Here's how you can unlock the base game characters using Prototype Analyzers:
Ragna is your quintessential melee fighter with a unique twist. He excels in close-range combat but gains power as his HP diminishes. His special ability allows him to sacrifice health for buffs, which he can then partially regain by siphoning from his opponents.
Jin is another melee specialist, known for his sophisticated swordplay and ice-based abilities. He can freeze enemies and, with well-timed combos, significantly boost his strength and confound foes with increased speed.
Noel shines in ranged combat, capable of launching missiles in any direction. Her unique skill shortens cooldown timers, and she can continue using abilities even when her MP is depleted through Over-Exhaust.
While Taokaka may struggle against heavily armored foes, her versatility in build options is a significant advantage. Her Spinny Spinny attack allows her to hit multiple times and apply various status effects, making her adaptable to different playstyles.
Hakumen embodies the tank archetype, with his slow but powerful attacks and high durability. He can counter incoming attacks at a reduced MP cost and can be equipped with a midair attack to tackle any enemy type.
Lambda-11 is versatile, excelling in both close and long-range combat. Her skills continue to damage enemies even when she's not directly attacking, making her a formidable opponent in any situation.
Kokonoe may be considered one of the weaker characters due to her reliance on managing lasers and crowd control effects. However, with the right damage-over-time build, she can be quite effective.
Hibiki excels at evasion and crowd control, making him a valuable asset despite not being the most powerful. His ability to avoid enemy attacks makes him a challenging target.
Es is incredibly powerful even without unlocking potentials. She can counter after dodging, execute mid-air combos, and has crowd-control abilities, making her a well-rounded character.
Mai has a high skill ceiling and can be challenging to master. Her effectiveness lies in stringing together combos for maximum damage and mobility, with her Heavy Attack being a key component.
Rachel is exceptionally powerful, with fast movement and the ability to reset her dodge moves. Her wide-ranging abilities, including one that's nearly impossible to evade and stuns enemies, make her a top choice.
Hazama requires strategic play due to his complex moveset. Mastering his skills involves a steep learning curve, but once achieved, he becomes one of the game's strongest characters.
That concludes our guide on all the characters in *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* and how to unlock them. Dive into the game and start collecting those Prototype Analyzers to expand your roster!
*BlazBlue Entropy Effect is available now on PC.*