Hero survivors

Aaron

Aaron is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Teamwork. He also has Ruthless (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Marksman (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Teamwork trait
L2	When Aaron attacks a target that has been attacked by another of your survivors this turn, the attack deals +34% weapon damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (trait adjusted with 2018 August balance update)
L3	When Aaron attacks a target that has been attacked by another of your survivors this turn, the attack deals +38% weapon damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (trait adjusted with 2018 August balance update)
L4	When Aaron attacks a target that has been attacked by another of your survivors this turn, the attack deals +41% weapon damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (trait adjusted with 2018 August balance update).

After unlocking, Aaron says "The more afraid people get, the more stupid they get. Fear shrinks the brain."

You play as Aaron in:

• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 1 (Sanctuary Siege).

Abraham Ford

Abraham Ford is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Bitch Nuts. He also has Iron Skin (2nd trait), Marksman (unlock at 3 stars), Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Bitch Nuts trait
L1	Assault, Hunter, and Shooter Survivors have 5% more health, and their attacks deal 10% more damage.
L2	Assault, Hunter, and Shooter Survivors have 6% more health, and their attacks deal 11% more damage.
L3	Assault, Hunter, and Shooter Survivors have 7% more health, and their attacks deal 12% more damage.
L4	Abraham's total health is increased by 8%, and his total damage is increased by 13%. As a leader, Assaulters, Hunters, and Shooters gain this bonus. (confirmed 2019 March 7 with version 3.1.4.3)

After unlocking, Abraham says "I don't give a monkey's left nut!"

Alpha

Alpha is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific "Hero" tokens. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Cold-Blooded. She also has traits of Ruthless (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Marksman (4th trait), and Critical Aim (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Cold-Blooded trait
L3	Alpha's attacks are 16% less likely to result in Body Shots and are 16% more likely to be Critical Hits. If an attack results in a body shot, Alpha may move for half an action point after attacking. As a leader: Assaults, Hunters, and Shooters gain these bonuses. (new number confirmed 2022 August 12 with version 5.3.0.382)
L4	Alpha's attacks are 18% less likely to result in Body Shots and are 18% more likely to be Critical Hits. If an attack results in a body shot, Alpha may move for half an action point after attacking. As a leader: Assaults, Hunters, and Shooters gain these bonuses. (new number confirmed 2022 August 12 with version 5.3.0.382)

Carl Grimes

Carl Grimes is unlocked through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Second Chance. He also has Marksman (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Sure Shot (4th trait), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Second Chance trait
L3	Each of your Survivors has a 40% chance to survive the first lethal attack against them.
L4	Each of your Survivors has a 45% chance to survive the first lethal attack against them.

After unlocking, Carl says "Everybody can't be bad."

You play as Carl in:

• Highlights (training) missions for episode 2 (Going, Going, Gone), and episode 4 (First Impressions).

Carol Peletier

Carol Peletier is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

She is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of Aim For The Head. She also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Bullet Dodge (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Strong (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Aim For The Head trait
L2	Your survivors' attacks are 15% more likely to be critical hits. (re-confirmed with version 2.10.0.74 on 2018 Feb 26)
L3	Carol's attacks are 31% more likely to be critical hits. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 2.12.1.7 on 2018 October 18)
L4	Carol's attacks are 34% more likely to be critical hits. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 2.12.1.7 on 2018 October 18)
Total critical chance cannot exceed 90%.

After being unlocked, Carol says "The only thing that keeps you from being a monster is killing."

You play as Carol in:

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 2 (Graveyard Shift), and episode 16 (To the Rescue).
• Highlights (training) missions for episode 2 (Going, Going, Gone).
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 4 (Defending the Crown).

Carol Peletier (Guardian Carol)

Guardian Carol (GC) is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific "Hero" tokens. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock. (she was added in November 2021)

She is of the hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Coup de Grace. Her default traits are Revenge (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), [Sure Shot (4th trait), and Critical Aim (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Coup de Grace trait
L3	Every time Carol's main attack does not kill her main target, she has a 40% chance to deal an immediate follow-up attack for 55% of full damage. In addition, whenever she inflicts a status effect, you have a 15% chance to gain a charge point. (confirmed with version 5.0.1.340, checked 2022 June 28)
L4
If GCarol is mission leader, all team members gain this bonus.

After being unlocked, Guardian Carol says "Took you long enough." quote source: https://twitter.com/EarthFurst/status/1526512267935698945

Starting info about Guardian Carol at https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/48850/4-7-starlight-update-notes (GC details subject to change. A fix for GC added in version 5.0, but reverted)

Daryl Dixon

Daryl Dixon is the first storyline survivor you encounter. He acts as the tutorial guide for learning the game's systems and setting up your encampment. Several storyline missions allow you to gain tokens to level him up in addition to the normal Radio Call chances.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Silent Shot. He also has Marksman (unlock at 2 stars), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Silent Shot trait
L3	(in OLD version) Your team's ranged attacks have 14% chance of not creating threat and 7% better critical chance.
L4	Your team's ranged attacks have 28% chance of not creating threat and 28% better critical chance. (with version 2.9.0.42 on 2018 Jan 16)
L5	Your team's ranged attacks have 30% chance of not creating threat and 30% better critical chance.
Total critical chance cannot exceed 90%.

You play as Daryl in:

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 3 (Daryl's Nightmare) {which is a solo mission}, episode 8 (Field Repairs), and episode 15 (Deep-sea Creatures).
• Highlights (training) missions for episode 3 (Solving the Formula), episode 5 (Extraction), episode 6 (Brotherhood Among Men), and episode 7 (Surprise Party), and episode 9 (Confrontation and Chaos) {the one with the tank}.
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 2 (Room Service), and episode 8 (Coming to Alexandria).
• after you unlocked daryl Dixon “I ain’t nobody’s bitch”

Damage

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
*
**
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****																		698
*****

Health

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
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**
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****												401						792
*****												430

Daryl (Huntsman Daryl)

Huntsman Daryl is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of Prowl. He also has Iron Skin (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Retaliate (4th trait), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Prowl trait
L3	Daryl is not attacked by walkers when he moves past them, and will attack the first one he passes for 70% of normal damage. Daryl has a 50% chance to sneak up on human enemies when moving and not trigger their Overwatch attacks. As a leader, Scouts, Bruisers, and Warriors gain these bonuses.
L4	Daryl is not attacked by walkers when he moves past them, and will attack the first one he passes for 80% of normal damage. Daryl has a 50% chance to sneak up on human enemies when moving and not trigger their Overwatch attacks. As a leader, Scouts, Bruisers, and Warriors gain these bonuses. (re-confirmed with version 5.1.0.362 on 2022 July 15)
L5	Daryl is not attacked by walkers when he moves past them, and will attack the first one he passes for 90% of normal damage. Daryl has a 50% chance to sneak up on human enemies when moving and not trigger their Overwatch attacks. As a leader, Scouts, Bruisers, and Warriors gain these bonuses. (confirmed with version 5.1.0.362 on 2022 July 15)

(Huntsman Daryl was added to the game probably in 2018 December)

Dwight

Dwight is unlocked only through acquiring 60 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Desperation. He also has Lucky (2nd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 3 stars), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Desperation trait
L1	Survivors do 10% more damage against non-normal walkers and human enemies.
L2	Survivors do 12% more damage against non-normal walkers and human enemies.
L3	Dwight's attacks deal +28% weapon damage against non-normal walkers and human enemies. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (confirmed with version 2.12.1.7 on 2018 October 18)
L4	Dwight's attacks deal +30% weapon damage against non-normal walkers and human enemies. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (confirmed with version 2.12.1.7 on 2018 October 18)

You play as Dwight in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 11 (Bad Neighborhood).

At unlock Dwight says “You feel you gotta kneel, that's fair enough. We don't.”

Eugene Porter

Eugene Porter is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of Mullet Time!. He also has Strong (2nd trait), Power Strike (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Mullet Time! trait
L1	Your survivors have a 4% less chance of being critically hit, and a 4% less chance of being stunned.
L2	Your survivors have a 7% less chance of being critically hit, and a 7% less chance of being stunned.
L3	Eugene has a 13% less chance of being critically hit, and a 13% less chance of being stunned. If in leader position, each member of your team gains these bonuses. (updated for version 2.11.0.91 on 2018 July 24.)
L4	Eugene has a 15% less chance of being critically hit, and a 15% less chance of being stunned. If in leader position, each member of your team gains these bonuses. (updated for version 2.11.0.91 on 2018 July 24.)
L5	Your survivors have a 12% less chance of being critically hit, and a 12% less chance of being stunned.
Total stun resistance cannot exceed 75%.

You play as Eugene in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 11 (Bad Neighborhood).

At unlock Eugene says "Knowing what I know about this infection, you cannot say it isn't what killed off the dinosaurs."

Ezekiel

Ezekiel is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens (first way acquire Ezekiel tokens is by playing through the 2nd half of Season 7 missions (episodes 9 to 16). He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Leader trait of Regal Authority. He also has traits of Dodge (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Strong (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Regal Authority trait
L2	All of your survivors will retaliate when attacked, and these attacks deal 27% more damage.
L3	All of your survivors will retaliate when attacked, and these attacks deal 50% more damage.
L4	All of your survivors will retaliate when attacked, and these attacks deal 31% more damage.

You play as Ezekiel in the

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 13 (Death Wish), and episode 16 (To the Rescue).
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 4 (Defending the Crown).

At unlock Ezekiel says “Drink from the well, replenish the well.”

Damage

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***																		683
****
*****

Health

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***																		1026
****
*****

Gabriel Stokes

(Father) Gabriel is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of Mysterious Ways. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Iron Skin (3rd trait), Power Strike (unlock at 4 stars), and Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Mysterious Ways trait
L2	Gabriel has a 10% chance of dodging melee attacks, and a 15% greater chance of having his traits activate. As a leader, each member of your team gains these bonuses. (confirmed with version 3.3.0.55 on 2019 September 14)
L3	Gabriel has a 10% chance of dodging melee attacks, and a 16% greater chance of having his traits activate. As a leader, each member of your team gains these bonuses. (confirmed with version 3.3.0.55 on 2019 September 14)
L4	Your survivors have a 7% chance of dodging melee attacks, and a 12% greater chance of having their traits activated.

You play as Gabriel in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 15 (Deep-sea Creatures).

Glenn Rhee

Glenn Rhee is unlocked only through acquiring enough of his specific Hero tokens. He is a 1 star Hero at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of Lucky Dumpster. He also has Lucky (unlock at 2 stars), Dodge (unlock at 3 stars), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Lucky Dumpster trait
L3	After interacting with an object, Glenn is able to move and attack. Gain supplies for 40% of experienc
L4	After interacting with an object, Glenn is able to move and attack. Gain supplies for 45% of experience (XP) from kills.

You also play as Glenn in the Highlights (training) missions for episode 1 (A New Home).

On unlock Glenn says “Good luck, dumbass”.

Glenn Rhee (Riot Gear)

Riot Gear Glenn is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is a 3 star Hero at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of Ready For Action. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Strong (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Punish (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Ready For Action trait
L2	Glenn has a 40% chance to gain some or all charge points at the start of each mission. As a leader, all members of the team gain this bonus.
L3	Glenn has a 45% chance to gain some or all charge points at the start of each mission. As a leader, all members of the team gain this bonus. (re-confirmed with version 3.7.3.3 on 2020 April 21)
L4	Glenn has a 50% chance to gain some or all charge points at the start of each mission. As a leader, all members of the team gain this bonus. (re-confirmed with version 3.7.3.3 on 2020 April 14)

On unlock Riot gear Glenn says "You honor the dead by going on, even when you're scared. You live because they don't get to."

Philip "Governor" Blake

Philip "Governor" Blake is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific (Governor) tokens. He is a 3 star "hero" at unlock.

First way acquire Governor tokens is by playing through the (update 2.6) Highlights missions (episodes 1 to 9).

He is of the assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Only The Best. He also has Marksman (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait Level	Only The Best Trait
L2	When the Governor is the leader of your team, the amount of Supplies or XP, and the chance of receiving higher-level equipment from crates after a mission is increased by 12%. (confirmed 2020 February 10 with version 3.6.0.31)
L3	When the Governor is the leader of your team, the amount of Supplies or XP, and the chance of receiving higher-level equipment from crates after a mission is increased by 15%. (confirmed 2020 February 10 with version 3.6.0.31)

Jerry

Jerry is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens (mainly by doing Season8 missions, but in mid-December 2017 there was a few days of special radio call for Jerry). He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of Bodyguard. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Strong (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Bodyguard trait
L2	When Jerry is damaged, there is a 32% chance that the damage is reduced by 50%. As a a leader, each member of your team adjacent to Jerry gains this bonus.
L3	When Jerry is damaged, there is a 35% chance that the damage is reduced by 50%. As a a leader, each member of your team adjacent to Jerry gains this bonus.
L4	When Jerry is damaged, there is a 38% chance that the damage is reduced by 50%. As a a leader, each member of your team adjacent to Jerry gains this bonus.

You play as Jerry in the

• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 4 (Defending the Crown).

(He is Ezekiel's bodyguard in the television series)

On unlock Jerry says “I want to be there when we win. And I want you to be there too, man.”.

Paul "Jesus" Rovia

Paul "Jesus" Rovia unlocked only through acquiring 60 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of Hand-to-Hand. He also has Power Strike (2nd trait), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Lucky (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Hand-to-Hand trait
L2	Scout, Bruiser, and Warrior survivors have 6% more health, and their attacks deal 11% more damage.
L3	Scout, Bruiser, and Warrior survivors have 8% more health, and their attacks deal 16% more damage. (with version 2.10.0.74 on 2018 March 28)
L4	Jesus's total Health is increased by 9%, and his total damage is increased by 18%. As a leader, Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (with version 3.0.1.4 on 2019 January 24)
L5	Jesus's total Health is increased by 10%, and his total damage is increased by 20%. As a leader, Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (with version 3.0.1.4 on 2019 January 24)

You play as Jesus in the

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 8 (Field Repairs) and episode 9 (Watch Your Step).
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 3 (Saving the Saviours).

On unlock Jesus says “Your world's about to get a whole lot bigger”.

Maggie Rhee

Maggie Rhee is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Harvest Red. She also has Vigilant (2nd trait), Marksman (unlock at 3 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Harvest Red trait
L1	Get 20% more Experience (XP) from kills.
L2	Get 25% more Experience (XP) from kills.
L3	Get 30% more Experience (XP) from kills.
L4	Get 35% more Experience (XP) from kills.
L5	Maggie's kills are worth 40% more Experience (XP). As a leader, gain extra Experience for kills made by any member of your team.
L6	Maggie's kills are worth 45% more Experience (XP). As a leader, gain extra Experience for kills made by any member of your team.

You play as Maggie in the

• Highlights (training) missions for episode 1 (A New Home), episode 3 (Solving the Formula), episode 5 (Extraction), and episode 6 (Brotherhood Among Men).
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 1 (Sanctuary Siege).

On unlock Maggie says “I'm not planning to die today”.

Maggie Rhee (Hilltop)

Hilltop Maggie is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

She is of the shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Keeping the Peace. She also has Revenge (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), defensive stance (unlock at 4 stars), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Keeping the Peace trait
L2	Maggie has 18% chance of regaining an action point after attacking non-normal walkers and human enemies. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (re-confirmed with version 3.2.0.82 on 2019 June 5)
L3	Maggie has 21% chance of regaining an action point after attacking non-normal walkers and human enemies. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 3.2.0.82 on 2019 June 5)
L4	Maggie has 24% chance of regaining an action point after attacking non-normal walkers and human enemies. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 3.2.0.82 on 2019 Apr 19)

(Hilltop Maggie was added to the game probably in 2019 April)

Mercer

Mercer is unlocked only through acquiring 500(?) of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Man-at-arms. He also has Iron skin (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Dodge (4th trait), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Man-at-arms trait
L3	Mercer has a 50% chance to deal 10% of the enemy's current HP as extra damage (20% for melee survivors). Additionally, Mercer has a 30% chance to resist any status effect. As a leader, all team members gain these bonuses.

After unlocking, Aaron says "Only one thing that gets my heart up. When I'm out there, battling the dead."

Merle Dixon

Merle is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Jackass. He also has Dodge (2nd trait), Retaliate (3rd trait), Bullet Dodge (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Jackass trait
L2	Merle's attacks deal +29% weapon damage when attacking an enemy of higher level than any member of your team. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (checked with version 3.8.0.151 on 2020 May 8)
L3	Merle's attacks deal +31% weapon damage when attacking an enemy of higher level than any member of your team. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (checked with version 3.8.0.151 on 2020 May 8)
L4	Merle's attacks deal +34% weapon damage when attacking an enemy of higher level than any member of your team. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (checked with version 2.12.0.129 on 2018 October 8)

(New leader trait percentages probably changed with 2018 August balance update)

You play as Merle in the Highlights (training) missions for episode 6 (Brotherhood Among Men), and episode 7 (Surprise Party).

Michonne

Michonne is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of her specific Hero tokens to unlock her. She is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

She is of the Warrior class and has the Hero Leader trait of Thinning the Herd. She also has Dodge (unlock at 2 stars), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Strong (unlock at 4 stars), and Iron Skin (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Thinning the Herd trait
L3	When Michonne kills an enemy, she has a 20% chance of reducing threat and a 20% chance of regaining an action point. As a leader: Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 3.2.0.82 on 2019 April 9)
L4	When Michonne kills an enemy, she has a 40% chance of reducing threat and a 40% chance of regaining an action point. As a leader: Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (updated circa 2020-2022)(confirmed with version 5.7.0.461 on 2023 February 17)
L5	When Michonne kills an enemy, she has a 45% chance of reducing threat and a 45% chance of regaining an action point. As a leader: Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 5.7.0.461 on 2023 February 17)

You play as Michonne in the

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 7 (Last Man Standing) {which is a solo mission}, episode 10 (Jagged), and episode 12 (Bogeys).
• Highlights (training) missions for episode 4 (First Impressions) and episode 9 (Confrontation and Chaos) {the one with the tank}.

Morgan Jones

Morgan Jones is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of his specific Hero tokens to unlock him. He is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of Defensive Charge. He also has Iron Skin (unlock at 2 stars), Defensive Stance (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Defensive Charge trait
L1	(was) 10% chance to gain an extra Charge Point when damaged.
L2	44% chance to gain an extra Charge Point when damaged. (with version 2.9.0.42 on 2018 Jan 16)
L3	Morgan has a 48% chance to gain a Charge Point when hit by an attack. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus (with version 2.11.1.9 on 2018 July 15)
L4	Morgan has a 52% chance to gain a Charge Point when hit by an attack. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus (re-confirmed with version 5.8.0.409 on 2023 March 24)
L5	Morgan has a 60% chance to gain a Charge Point when hit by an attack. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus (with version 5.8.0.409 on 2023 March 24)

You play as Morgan in the

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 2 (Graveyard Shift) and episode 13 (Death Wish).
• Highlights (training) missions for episode 8 (Old Friends).
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 3 (Saving the Saviours).

Morgan Jones (Sniper)

Sniper Morgan (Jones) is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Perceptive. He also has Ruthless (2nd trait), Sure Shot (3rd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Revenge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Perceptive trait
L2	Morgan's attacks made during enemy turns deal +40% total damage. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (re-confirmed with version 3.7.3.3 on 2020 April 14)
L3	Morgan's attacks made during enemy turns deal +45% total damage. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 3.7.3.3 on 2020 April 14)
L4	Morgan's attacks made during enemy turns deal +50% total damage. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus.

At unlock sniper Morgan says “You save people, I watch them die. I have to, I'm supposed to.”

(Sniper Morgan added to game, probably in late 2018)

Negan

Negan was first available for unlock through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens by playing through the first 8 Season 7 missions. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of Survival Instinct. He also has Retaliate (2nd trait), Strong (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Power Strike (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Survival Instinct trait
L2	When low on health, your survivors deal 15% more damage and take 10% less damage. {updated for version 2.9.0.42 on 2018 January 28)
L3	When Negan is low on health, his attacks deal +54% weapon damage and he takes 13% less damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (re-confirmed with version 3.7.1.13 on 2020 March 21)
L4	When Negan is low on health, his attacks deal +59% weapon damage and he takes 16% less damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (confirmed with version 3.7.1.13 on 2020 March 21)

You play as Negan in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 1 (Breakdown), episode 4 (Mattress Madness), and episode 5 (Boombox).

At unlocking him, Negan says "You can breathe, you can blink, you can cry. Hell, they're all gonna be doing that."

Damage

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***
****
*****

Health

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***
****
*****												547

Princess

Princess is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Royal Rampage. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Iron Skin (3rd trait), Retaliate (4th trait), and Dodge (5th trait).

Trait level	Royal Rampage trait
L4	Princess's attacks against enemies inflicted by status effects (for example Stun or Burn) deal +18% total damage and have 28% chance to give an extra Charge Point. As a leader, each member of your team gains this trait. (confirmed with version 4.8.0.285 on 2022 January 11)
L5	Princess's attacks against enemies inflicted by status effects (for example Stun or Burn) deal +20% total damage and have 31% chance to give an extra Charge Point. As a leader, each member of your team gains this trait. (confirmed with version 4.8.0.285 on 2022 January 11)
L6	?

Rick Grimes

Rick Grimes is unlocked only through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens to unlock him. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Close Call. He also has Vigilant (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Lucky (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Close Call trait
L2	Your survivors' attacks deal 30% more damage if the target is next to an ally. (version 2.10.0.74 on 2018 Mar 17)
L3	Rick's attacks deal +48% weapon damage if the target of the attack is next to one of your other Survivors. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus. (re-confirmed 2020 February 10 with version 3.6.0.31)
L4	Rick's attacks deal +52% weapon damage if the target of the attack is next to one of your other Survivors. As a leader, all team members gain this bonus (confirmed 2020 February 10 with version 3.6.0.31)

(New percentages for leader trait probably changed with 2018 August balance update)

After unlocking, Rick says "Do you have any idea who you are talking to?" [1]

You play as Rick in the

• Season 7 (training) missions for episode 1 (Breakdown), episode 10 (Jagged), episode 12 (Bogeys), and episode 15 (Deep-sea Creatures).
• Highlights (training) missions for episode 1 (A New Home), episode 2 (Going, Going, Gone), episode 4 (First Impressions), and episode 5 (Extraction), episode 7 (Surprise Party), episode 8 (Old Friends), and episode 9 (Confrontation and Chaos) {the one with the tank}.
• Season 8 (training) missions for episode 1 (Sanctuary Siege), and episode 2 (Room Service).

Damage

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***
****
*****

Health

	Level-1	L-2	L-3	L-4	L-5	L-6	L-7	L-8	L-9	L-10	L-11	L-12	L-13	L-14	L-15	L-16	L-17	L-18	L-19	L-20
***
****
*****												485

Rick Grimes (Survivalist)

Survivalist Rick Grimes is unlocked only through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 4 stars at unlock.

He is of the Scout class and has the Hero Leader trait of Lead by Example. He also has Strong (2nd trait), Lucky (3rd trait), Power Strike (4th trait), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Lead by Example trait
L3	Rick's charge attacks deal +45% total damage. When Rick uses a charge attack, a survivor gains a charge point. As a leader, all team members gain these bonuses. (re-confirmed with version 3.4.1.12 on 2019 October 13)
L4	Rick's charge attacks deal +50% total damage. When Rick uses a charge attack, a survivor gains a charge point. As a leader, all team members gain these bonuses. (re-confirmed with version 3.4.1.12 on 2019 October 13)

Rosita Espinosa

Rosita Espinosa is unlocked only through acquiring 60 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Only Need One. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Retaliate (unlock at 3 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 4 stars), and Bullet Dodge (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Only Need One trait
L1	Your survivors' attacks that only have one target deal 15% more damage.
L2	Your survivors' attacks that only have one target deal 17% more damage. (re-confirmed in version 2.10.0.74 on 2018 Mar 21)
L3	Rosita's attacks which have only one target deal +40% weapon damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (confirmed in version 3.0.1.4 on 2019 Jan 6)
L4	Rosita's attacks which have only one target deal +43% weapon damage. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (confirmed in version 3.0.1.4 on 2019 Jan 6)

You play as Rosita in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 14 (Highway Robbery).

At unlocking, she says "Dying is simple. It all just stops. You're dead. The people around you dying, that's the hard part.

Rufus

Rufus is a free Hero survivor offered to anyone playing No Man's Land at the time of his release. He is a fan character created in collaboration with AMC and Talking Dead for the host Chris Hardwick. Mr. Hardwick said that Rufus is named and designed after his grandfather who fit the real 'hillbilly' stereotypes his character reflects.

He is of the Assault class and has the Hero Leader trait of Squirrel's Courage. He also has Bullet Dodge (unlock at 2 stars), Sure Shot (unlock at 3 stars), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Defensive Stance (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Squirrel's Courage trait
L2	Your survivors have 11% more health, and gain a Charge Point when the Threat counter reaches zero.
L3	Your survivors have 22% more health, and gain a Charge Point when the Threat counter reaches zero.

Sasha Williams

Sasha Williams is unlocked only through acquiring 120 of her specific Hero tokens to unlock her. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Good Out Of Bad. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 3 stars), Vigilant (unlock at 4 stars), and Sure Shot (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Good Out Of Bad trait
L1	Your survivors have a 20% chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot.
L2	Your survivors have a 23% chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot.
L3	Sasha has a 26% chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (version 2.12.1.7 on 2018 Oct 31)
L4	Sasha has a 29% chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (version 4.9.2.321 on 2022 April 23)
L5	Sasha has a 32% chance to gain a Charge Point after making an attack that results in a Body Shot. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (version 4.9.2.321 on 2022 April 23)

You play as Sasha in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 9 (Watch Your Step) and episode 14 (Highway Robbery).

At unlock Sasha says “I don't believe in magic or luck. I do the math and I don't gamble.”

Shane Walsh

Shane Walsh is unlocked through acquiring 500 of his specific Hero tokens.

He is of the Hunter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Explosive Bullets. He also has Sure Shot (2nd trait), Marksman (3rd trait), Revenge (unlock at 4 stars), and Ruthless (unlock at 5 stars).

If Shane is the leader of a mission, ranged characters (Assaults, Hunters and Shooters) on that mission gain the bonuses of Shane's leader trait.

Trait level	Explosive Bullets trait
L3	If Shane kills an enemy with a ranged attack, the enemy explodes, dealing 40% of the exploding enemy's total Health as damage to adjacent enemies. The explosion has 18% chance to Stun adjacent enemies. (confirmed 2022 February 18 with version 4.9.0.309)
L4	If Shane kills an enemy with a ranged attack, the enemy explodes, dealing 50% of the exploding enemy's total Health as damage to adjacent enemies. The explosion has 21% chance to Stun adjacent enemies. (confirmed 2022 February 18 with version 4.9.0.309)

Tara Chambler

Tara Chambler is unlocked through acquiring 60 of her specific Hero tokens. She is automatically 2 stars at unlock.

She is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Healing Charge. She also has Marksman (2nd trait), Vigilant (unlock at 3 stars), Defensive Stance (unlock at 4 stars), and Lucky (unlock at 5 stars).

Level	Healing Charge trait
L1	Your survivors' Charge attacks heal the user for 20% Health.
L2	Your survivors' Charge attacks heal the user for 22% Health.
L3	Your survivors' Charge attacks heal the user for 24% Health. (re-confirmed with version 2.9.0.42)
L4	Tara's charge attacks heal her for 26% health. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (line updated on 2019 May 28 with version 3.2.0.82)
L5	Tara's charge attacks heal her for 28% health. As a leader, each member of your team gains this bonus. (line updated on 2019 May 28 with version 3.2.0.82)

You play as Tara in the Season 7 (training) missions for episode 6 (Beach Life) {which are solo missions}.

At unlock, she says "I know it sucks and it's scary, but it's time to be brave."

Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas

Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas is unlocked through acquiring 250 of his specific Hero tokens. He is automatically 3 stars at unlock.

He is of the Bruiser class and has the Hero Leader trait of Beat Em Up. His other (default) traits are Strong (2nd trait), Dodge (3rd trait), Iron Skin (unlock at 4 stars), and Retaliate (unlock at 5 stars).

"Beat Em Up and Punish traits stack as two separate attacks."

Trait level	Beat Em Up trait
L2	At the end of the enemy turn, T-Dog attacks a random adjacent enemy for 60% of total damage. As a leader, Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 4.8.0.285 on 2022 January 13)
L3	At the end of the enemy turn, T-Dog attacks a random adjacent enemy for 65% of total damage. As a leader, Bruisers, Scouts, and Warriors gain this bonus. (confirmed with version 4.8.0.285 on 2022 January 13)
L4	?

https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/43992/origins-update-notes-3-9

Yumiko

Yumiko is unlocked through acquiring her specific Hero tokens. (She is automatically 4? stars at unlock???)

She is of the Shooter class and has the Hero Leader trait of Firing Squad. Her other (default) traits are Marksman (2nd trait), Ruthless (3rd trait), Iron Skin (4 trait), and ??? (unlock at 5 stars).

Trait level	Firing Squad trait
L3	When Yumiko attacks an enemy on her turn, all ranged Survivors with enough range will attack the target for 35% damage. (confirmed with version 5.0.1.340 on 2022 June 14)
L4	When Yumiko attacks an enemy on her turn, all ranged Survivors with enough range will attack the target for 50% damage. (confirmed with version 5.0.1.340 on 2022 June 14)

If Yumiko is mission leader, each member of her team gains her hero trait bonus (during that mission).