Highland Roguelite Database & Compendium
William Wallace
Playable Heroes

William Wallace

A proud Scottish leader, born to lead from the front.

Playable from Start
Brienne Ironleg
Playable Heroes

Brienne Ironleg

A sturdy warrior who excels at quick attacks, quick steps and flurries.

Unlocked through Play
Ruadh Stonecrusher
Playable Heroes

Ruadh Stonecrusher

A warrior with a strong constitution who can absorb many hits. Slow to strike but brutal in force.

Unlocked through Play
Dr. Corvinus
Playable Heroes

Dr. Corvinus

A master of remedies and potions who understands the line between cure and poison.

Not in current build
Mr. Wolf
Playable Heroes

Mr. Wolf

A quest for vengeance left this madman with nothing but the cold certainty of the kill.

Not in current build
Spear Warrior
Playable Heroes

Spear Warrior

Hailing from a country far away, this hero is adept at moving from enemy to enemy with great technique.

Not in current build
Fiona, Buckteeth
Troops

Fiona, Buckteeth

Melee

1250 · Act 1
Wilkin, The Cook
Troops

Wilkin, The Cook

Ranged

1500 · Act 1
Randel, The Pawn
Troops

Randel, The Pawn

Melee

1500 · Act 1
Luthan Burgess
Troops

Luthan Burgess

Melee

3000 · Act 1
The Norsemen
Troops

The Norsemen

Melee

1375 · Act 2
Flint, The Dreadshot
Troops

Flint, The Dreadshot

Ranged

3000 · Act 2
Aldric, Earthbreaker
Troops

Aldric, Earthbreaker

Polearm

3500 · Act 2
Luthan Burgess
Troops

Luthan Burgess

Melee

4500 · Act 2
Sir Osric, The Black Shield
Troops

Sir Osric, The Black Shield

Melee

3700 · Act 3
Wulfnoth, The Crimson Lance
Troops

Wulfnoth, The Crimson Lance

Polearm

4500 · Act 3
Luthan Burgess
Troops

Luthan Burgess

Melee

6000 · Act 3
Infantry
Troops

Infantry

Melee

15 · Act 1
Man-at-Arms
Troops

Man-at-Arms

Melee

15 · Act 1
Archer
Troops

Archer

Ranged

25 · Act 1
Greatshield Knight
Troops

Greatshield Knight

Melee

50 · Act 1
Medic
Troops

Medic

Melee

100 · Act 1
Archer Captain
Troops

Archer Captain

Ranged

125 · Act 1
Infantry Captain
Troops

Infantry Captain

Melee

180 · Act 1
Knight Captain
Troops

Knight Captain

Melee

225 · Act 1
Pikeman Captain
Troops

Pikeman Captain

Polearm

250 · Act 1
Giant
Troops

Giant

Polearm

650 · Act 1
Infantry II
Troops

Infantry II

Melee

40 · Act 2
Man-at-Arms II
Troops

Man-at-Arms II

Melee

40 · Act 2
Archer II
Troops

Archer II

Ranged

65 · Act 2
Pikeman
Troops

Pikeman

Polearm

75 · Act 2
Bomber
Troops

Bomber

Melee

95 · Act 2
Bulwark Knight
Troops

Bulwark Knight

Melee

190 · Act 2
Arbalestier Captain
Troops

Arbalestier Captain

Ranged

275 · Act 2
Archer Captain II
Troops

Archer Captain II

Ranged

275 · Act 2
Infantry Captain II
Troops

Infantry Captain II

Melee

620 · Act 2
Knight Captain II
Troops

Knight Captain II

Melee

680 · Act 2
Pikeman Captain II
Troops

Pikeman Captain II

Polearm

735 · Act 2
Greatshield Knight II
Troops

Greatshield Knight II

Melee

735 · Act 2
War Drummer
Troops

War Drummer

Melee

875 · Act 2
Giant III
Troops

Giant III

Polearm

1365 · Act 2
Berserker
Troops

Berserker

Melee

30 · Act 3
Infantry III
Troops

Infantry III

Melee

85 · Act 3
Bomber II
Troops

Bomber II

Melee

85 · Act 3
Man-at-Arms III
Troops

Man-at-Arms III

Melee

85 · Act 3
Jester
Troops

Jester

Melee

125 · Act 3
Pikeman II
Troops

Pikeman II

Polearm

140 · Act 3
Medic III
Troops

Medic III

Melee

165 · Act 3
Rogue
Troops

Rogue

Melee

210 · Act 3
Archer III
Troops

Archer III

Ranged

250 · Act 3
Trapper
Troops

Trapper

Melee

330 · Act 3
Arbalestier Captain II
Troops

Arbalestier Captain II

Ranged

500 · Act 3
Archer Captain III
Troops

Archer Captain III

Ranged

500 · Act 3
Knight Captain III
Troops

Knight Captain III

Melee

750 · Act 3
Infantry Captain III
Troops

Infantry Captain III

Melee

800 · Act 3
Combo Knight
Troops

Combo Knight

Melee

915 · Act 3
Greatshield Knight III
Troops

Greatshield Knight III

Melee

995 · Act 3
Pikeman Captain III
Troops

Pikeman Captain III

Polearm

1080 · Act 3
Combo Knight II
Troops

Combo Knight II

Melee

1245 · Act 3
Giant II
Troops

Giant II

Polearm

1660 · Act 3
Arbalestier
Troops

Arbalestier

Ranged

100 · Any
Arbalestier II
Troops

Arbalestier II

Ranged

400 · Any
Caolàn, The Wayward
Troops

Caolàn, The Wayward

Polearm

200 · Any
Clare, the Blackthorn
Troops

Clare, the Blackthorn

Ranged

200 · Any
Callista, The Hand
Troops

Callista, The Hand

Melee

200 · Any
Mariott, The Hammer
Troops

Mariott, The Hammer

Melee

200 · Any
Abbas, The Stargazer
Troops

Abbas, The Stargazer

Melee

200 · Any
Aodh, The Vigil
Troops

Aodh, The Vigil

Polearm

200 · Any
Archer I
Troops

Archer I

Ranged

50 ±10 · Any
Clansfolk I
Troops

Clansfolk I

Melee

75 ±15 · Any
Pikeman I
Troops

Pikeman I

Polearm

100 ±25 · Any
Archer II
Troops

Archer II

Ranged

100 ±10 · Any
Clansfolk II
Troops

Clansfolk II

Melee

150 ±15 · Any
Archer III
Troops

Archer III

Ranged

150 ±10 · Any
Pikeman II
Troops

Pikeman II

Polearm

200 ±25 · Any
Clansfolk III
Troops

Clansfolk III

Melee

225 ±15 · Any
Pikeman III
Troops

Pikeman III

Polearm

300 ±25 · Any
Gilles, The Hog
Bosses

Gilles, The Hog

Act 1 High Warlord & Fortress Destroyer

Physical / Concussive
Iseult, The Banshee
Bosses

Iseult, The Banshee

Act 2 Mistress of Highland Shadows & Spirits

Doomsayer Spectral / Sonic Frost
Harold, The Dragon
Bosses

Harold, The Dragon

General of the English Army & Ancient Dragon

Dragon Meteorite Fire / Mother Stone Plasma

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many playable characters are in Tears of Metal?

Tears of Metal features 6 hero commanders (3 playable in the current Early Access build), 74 battlefield troops and enemy units, and 3 campaign bosses.

What is the difference between heroes, troops, and bosses?

Heroes are the commanders you control, troops are the recruitable allies and enemy units you fight, and bosses are the three act-ending campaign encounters with unique phases and drops.

How do I unlock all characters?

Wallace starts unlocked. Other heroes unlock through campaign progress, troops join your army in specific acts, and bosses are encountered across Act 1-3.