In *BlazBlue Entropy Effect*, unlocking new characters is a unique experience that involves collecting items known as Prototype Analyzers. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining these crucial items and introduce you to the full roster of playable characters available as of March 2025.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect: How To Unlock Characters
Your journey to unlock characters starts right after completing the tutorial, where you receive your first Prototype Analyzer. This initial analyzer comes with a gentle nudge towards its use. Simply exit the Acer Program room through the passage to your right, and 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 characters, you'll need additional Prototype Analyzers. You'll revisit the same room and interact with the platform to unlock new characters. Note that DLC characters, such as Rachel and Hazama, are unlocked differently; these become available automatically upon purchasing and installing their respective character packs.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect: How To Get More Prototype Analyzers
*Entropy Effect* offers several ways to acquire more Prototype Analyzers, though patience is key.
Progress the Story: As you advance through the game's narrative and complete training missions, you'll unlock gray skills. Reaching specific milestones in unlocking these skills grants you Prototype Analyzers:
- Unlocking 10 gray skills
- Unlocking 20 gray skills
- Unlocking 40 gray skills
Additionally, you'll earn one automatically after a significant event later in the story. Note that unlocking green skills via Potential does not reward Prototype Analyzers. As of now, without additional developer updates, you can obtain a total of three Prototype Analyzers through story progression.
Complete Mind Challenges and Spend AP: Another method involves the Mind Challenge mode. After accumulating Action Points (AP), you can visit the janitor to exchange 5,000 AP for a Prototype Analyzer. Keep in mind, this is not a frequent opportunity within the game.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect: All Characters
As of March 2025, *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* features 12 characters, with 10 included in the base game and 2 available through paid DLC. Here's a rundown of each character and their unique abilities:
Ragna the Bloodedge
Ragna is a melee fighter with a unique twist. He thrives in close combat and gains power as his HP decreases. His signature move involves sacrificing health to enhance his attacks, then recovering some of it by draining his opponents.
Jin Kisaragi
Another melee specialist, Jin excels with his swordplay and ice-based skills. He can freeze enemies and, when timed correctly, his combos can boost his strength and increase his speed, confusing foes with rapid movements.
Noel Vermillion
Noel stands out with her ranged combat abilities. She can unleash missiles in various directions and has a special ability to reduce her skill cooldown times. Moreover, she can continue casting skills even after her MP depletes, thanks to Over-Exhaust.
Taokaka
While Taokaka might struggle against heavily armored foes, her versatility shines through. Her Spinny Spinny attack can hit enemies multiple times and apply various status effects, making her adaptable to numerous build strategies.
Hakumen
Hakumen embodies the tank archetype with his slow but powerful attacks. He excels at blocking and can counter with skills at a reduced MP cost. Additionally, he can be equipped for midair attacks to tackle any enemy type effectively.
Lambda-11
Lambda-11 is adept at both close and long-range combat, making her a versatile fighter. She can learn skills that continue to damage enemies even when not directly attacking, enabling her to handle any combat situation with ease.
Kokonoe
Kokonoe might be considered weaker due to her reliance on managing lasers and crowd control, but with the right damage-over-time build, she can be highly effective.
Hibiki Kohaku
Hibiki excels at evasion and crowd control, keeping enemies at bay. While not the most powerful, his ability to avoid damage makes him a valuable asset.
Es
Es is incredibly powerful even without unlocking potentials. She can counter after dodging, perform mid-air combos, and control crowds, making her a well-rounded fighter.
Mai Natsume
Mai has a high skill ceiling and can be challenging until her combos are mastered. Her Heavy Attack is notable, but she's designed for stringing together combos for maximum damage and mobility.
Rachel Alucard
Rachel is exceptionally overpowered, with fast movements and the ability to reset her dodges. Her wide-ranging abilities can stun enemies, making her a formidable choice on the battlefield.
Hazama
Hazama requires strategic play due to his input-heavy moves. Mastering his skills leads to one of the game's strongest characters, despite the initial steep learning curve.
This comprehensive guide covers all the characters in *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* and details how to unlock them using Prototype Analyzers. *BlazBlue Entropy Effect* is available now on PC, offering an engaging experience for fans of the series.
