Identity V is a high stakes game of supernatural survival where mystery meets strategy. In this gothic horror setting, you step into a dark manor to participate in matches where one powerful Hunter pursues four resourceful Survivors. The core objective is simple yet intense: Survivors must decode five cipher machines to unlock the exit gates, while the Hunter aims to eliminate at least three of them. Every match is a unique puzzle that requires a deep understanding of the diverse cast of characters available. And, that’s where our Identity V character guide will help you out!

How to Unlock Characters in Identity V?

Building your collection of characters is one of the most rewarding parts of the game. When you first start your journey, the game is generous enough to give you a basic team to learn the ropes. For survivors, you will immediately have access to the Doctor, Lawyer, Thief, Gardener, and the versatile Lucky Guy. On the hunter side, you begin with the vengeful Leo Beck, known as Hell Ember. Beyond these starters, you have several ways to expand your horizons.

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  • Clues and the Logic Path: As you play matches and complete daily tasks, you earn clues. These are the primary free currency in the game. You can spend clues in the Illusion Hall to buy almost any character you desire. The Logic Path is another great source for clues as you roll dice to move across the board.
  • Echoes: If you want to skip the grind, you can use echoes, which is the premium currency. This allows you to instantly unlock the newest meta characters as soon as they hit the shop.
  • Seasonal Essences: Every season, the developers introduce two or three brand new characters. You can often unlock these early by being lucky enough to pull their Limited S-Tier Costume from a seasonal essence. Once you get that special outfit, the character is yours to keep even before they officially go on sale for clues.
  • Character Trials: Keep an eye out for events that give you trial cards. These allow you to test a character for a few days so you can see if their playstyle fits your hands before you commit your hard earned currency.

Who are Survivors in Identity V?

With 49 playable survivors, there is a role for every type of player. Survivors win by decoding five ciphers and opening the exit gates. To do this efficiently, the team usually balances four distinct archetypes: Decoders, Kiters, Rescuers, and Assist characters.

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Decoders: These characters are the heart of the team’s progress. Tracy the Mechanic is a top tier choice because she can control a robot to decode even while she is incapacitated or being chased. Luca the Prisoner can link two cipher machines together, allowing progress to transfer between them and preventing the Hunter from guarding them easily.

Kiters: The goal of a kiter is to grab the attention of the Hunter and waste their time. Vera the Perfumer uses her Euphoria spray to record her current health state, allowing her to teleport back and heal instantly after taking a hit. Characters like Mike the Acrobat use explosive balls to vault over obstacles or slow the Hunter down, making them incredibly difficult to catch in tight areas.

Rescuers: These are the brave souls who save teammates from rocket chairs. Naib the Mercenary is the gold standard for this role because his delayed damage mechanic allows him to take a hit and still complete a rescue safely. Martha the Coordinator carries a flare gun that can stun a Hunter, providing a crucial window for an escape.

Assistants: Support characters like Eli the Seer use an owl to provide shields for teammates. Fiona the Priestess creates portals that allow the team to teleport through walls, which can completely reset a chase if used correctly.

All Survivor Characters in Identity V

Survivor Name Key Ability Playstyle
Emily Dyer (Doctor) Medkit Fast self-healing and support.
Freddy Riley (Lawyer) Map Tracker who cannot be terror shocked.
Emma Woods (Gardener) Tool Box Destroys chairs to protect teammates.
Naib Subedar (Mercenary) Elbow Pads High mobility and delayed damage.
Martha Behamfil (Coordinator) Flare Gun Strong hunter stun and rescue power.
Fiona Gilman (Priestess) Holy Key Creates portals through walls and obstacles.
Eli Clark (Seer) Owl Blocks incoming damage for anyone on the team.
Vera Nair (Perfumer) Euphoria Reverses damage by returning to a memory.
Norton Campbell (Prospector) Magnets Uses magnetism to stun or repel the hunter.
Luca Balsa (Prisoner) Electricity Links ciphers to boost decoding speed.
Melly Plinius (Entomologist) Swarm Controls bees to hinder hunter movement.
Mike Morton (Acrobat) Bombs Vaults and slows hunters with circus tricks.
Victor Grantz (Postman) Letters Sends buffs to teammates across the map.
Ganji Gupta (Batter) Cricket Ball Hits the hunter to provide knockback.

Who are Hunters in Identity V?

There are currently 32 hunters available to haunt the manor, and each one plays like a boss fight. As a hunter, your power grows through the Presence system. By attacking survivors, you unlock new levels of your abilities, becoming more dangerous as the match reaches its climax.

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Some hunters focus on map control, like Burke the Mad Eyes, who can raise walls from a distance to block exits. Others prefer a more direct approach, like Jack the Ripper, who uses foggy blades to strike from invisibility. The complexity varies from the simple rocket dash of Smiley Face to the intricate multi-follower management of the Dream Witch.

All Hunter Characters in Identity V

Title Name Rumor or Description Season
Hell Ember Leo Beck Resurrected from the ashes, he is searching for something lost. Default
Smiley Face Joker A clown who grew tired of his sad role and gave himself a permanent smile. Season 1
Gamekeeper Bane Perez A once kind forest guard who now shows no mercy to any trespassers. Season 1
The Ripper Jack A humming gentleman who has his own dark standards for his guests. Season 1
Soul Weaver Violetta A performer who uses mechanical prostheses to spin deadly webs. Season 1
Geisha Michiko A beautiful dancer whose red kimono looks like flapping butterfly wings. Season 1
The Feaster Hastur A soul from the depths of the lake with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Season 1
Wu Chang Xie Bi’an and Fan Wujiu Two souls bound together forever within a single black and white umbrella. Season 2
Photographer Joseph Desaulniers A man who believes that every single photograph is a mark in time. Season 2
Mad Eyes Burke Lapadura An inventor who turned the manor into a site for his deadly experiments. Season 3
Dream Witch Yidhra A being that grants eternal life to followers, but always for a price. Season 4
Axe Boy Robbie A boy who lost his head and uses an axe to do what he does best. Season 5
Evil Reptilian Luchino Diruse A researcher who explored forbidden areas and ended up covered in scales. Season 6
Bloody Queen Mary A queen who finds it ironic that the queen is the easiest piece to take. Season 7
Guard 26 Bonbon A robot created by Burke that carries a large number of time bombs. Season 8
Disciple Ann A woman who found redemption in non-human eyes at the brink of death. Season 9
Violinist Antonio A man who lets the melody move the world while something else controls him. Season 11
Sculptor Galatea Claude A genius who sculpts her own destiny after a sick joke played by fate. Season 12
Undead Percy A monster created during an experiment and then recreated by someone else. Season 13
The Breaking Wheel The Will Brothers Performance artists who twist their bodies into strange and peculiar shapes. Season 15
Naiad Grace A woman who took up her harpoon after learning that the unheard are doomed. Season 16
Wax Artist Philippe An artist with unique criteria for models who always listens to his sister. Season 18
Nightmare Orpheus A terrifying nightmare born from the deep memories of the novelist. Season 18
Clerk Keigan Nicholas Keogh A woman who realized that only the voices of the powerful are ever heard. Season 20
Hermit Alva Lorenz A man who believes only his savior can predict the nature of humanity. Season 22
Night Watch Ithaqua A blizzard walker who has forgotten exactly who he was watching over. Season 25
Opera Singer Sangria A performer who found success at a terrible price through the touch of red. Season 27
Fools Gold Norton Campbell A man from the dark mines who sees the manor as a new opportunity. Season 29
The Shadow Ivy A woman who received gifts from the Yithian that took her to distant places. Season 31
Goatman Jeffrey Bonavita A man convinced that humans are simply just another type of animal. Season 33
Hullabaloo Mike Morton A tattered vestige of a massacre who is trying to fill his mental void. Season 34
Peddler Valentina Yaga Vasilieva An old woman who disappeared when her happy home crumbled into ruin. Season 36
Cueist Marcus Thorne A champion determined to reclaim his dominance in a deadly billiard game. Season 38
Queen Bee Melly Plinius A woman who learned that the final metamorphosis of nature is betrayal. Season 40
Dentist Finsen A clinical hunter who brings a new type of terror to the manor trials. Season 42

Players can enjoy playing Identity V on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop via BlueStacks along with your keyboard and mouse.