Warhammer Survivors has over 40 playable champions across two universes, according to the official store. Each has starting stats and weapons; a complete secret-unlock route cannot be inferred from that headline number.
Start with a weapon you understand
| Champion | Documented attack or role |
|---|---|
| Malum Caedo | Chainsword; horizontal melee swings |
| Brother Luca | Boltgun; evolves into Heavy Bolter |
| Trooper Kozlowski | Lasgun; upgrades add troopers |
| Neave Blacktalon | Axe attacks; later recipe names Tempest Axes as the base |
| Sharynn Azurwrath | Grandblade; wide circular attack as upgraded |
| Gotrek Gurnisson | Zangrom-Thaz and the Fyrestorm Greataxe evolution context |
| Morvenn Vahl | Fidelis, miracle firing-rate effect and missile evolution |
| Lyssa Revenya | Rope & Grapnel, enemy dragging and Ghost of Rhea |
These are sourced profiles, not an exhaustive roster or tier list. The early reveal's Neave/Gotrek weapon names differ from later item entries; follow the current displayed recipe when evolving.
A follower is a different choice
Selecting a weapon your champion cannot wield can bring its owner into the squad. Followers cannot take damage or collect items. That means a champion's weapon can matter even when you do not choose that champion as your controllable character.
Unlocks depend on the actual condition
Rescue encounters, objectives and buying a champion are not interchangeable. Check unlock guidance and the installed entry rather than assuming every champion is unlocked by survival time. The Catachan hotfix also explains a rescued character using the wrong weapon on earlier builds.
Sources & version notes
Official announcements and dated community references are distinguished below. Exact unpublished values are not inferred.
- Steam store — Warhammer Survivors (3669620) (checked 2026-11-12)
- Auroch Digital — First Survivors Revealed (2025-11-19)
- Auroch Digital — Feature Focus: Squad System (2026-10-21)
- Auroch Digital designer — Morvenn Vahl and Lyssa Revenya (2026-10-06)
- Auroch Digital — Hotfix v2.1.6 (2026-11-11)
Compiled from public sources. We have not personally played or tested these procedures. Check your installed build and its tooltips when details differ.