If the massive Endless Ragnarok expansion has you ready to jump back into the skies, you are probably focused on how to unlock characters like the sword-wielding Beatrix or the summoner Maglielle. The expansion is packed with new faces, systems, and challenging endgame content, but getting started and recruiting everyone requires a clear roadmap. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to unlock characters in Endless Ragnarok, master the Conflux, and prepare your new party for the Chaos difficulty ahead.
Getting Started: Accessing Endless Ragnarok
Before you can recruit a single new crew member, you need to actually access the new story. The portal to Endless Ragnarok isn’t immediately visible on a fresh save file.
Your journey begins by clearing the base game’s final main story quest, “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” (the Proto Bahamut fight). Once you finish that battle, fast travel to Seed Hollow. An NPC standing on the main pathway will ask you to investigate a mysterious portal that has appeared. Activating this portal is your first step into the expansion.
If you are a returning player, your existing save file is fully compatible. The expansion requires the base game, though specialized upgrade kits exist for those who want to jump into the action faster. Endless Ragnarok also introduces full crossplay support, uniting the matchmaking pool across all platforms, including the brand new Switch 2 version. This makes farming together much easier.
How to Unlock Characters in Endless Ragnarok
The main draw for many is the six new playable characters. To unlock characters effectively, you need to understand the three distinct methods Cygames has implemented.
| Character | Unlock Method | Quick Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrix | Trade Crewmate Cards at Knicknack Shack | Can be recruited immediately if you have cards saved from the base game. |
| Eustace | Trade Crewmate Cards at Knicknack Shack | Same as Beatrix. A highly mobile ranged fighter. |
| Gallanza | Progress through Hard Quests (Chapter Ø) | Obtain a unique Crewmate Card from a specific cutscene. |
| Maglielle | Progress through Hard Quests (Chapter Ø) | Earned the same way as Gallanza. The expansion’s true summoner. |
| Fraux | Progress through Endless Ragnarok Story | Joins your roster naturally during the campaign. |
| Fediel | Progress through Endless Ragnarok Story | Unlocked through main scenario progression. |
Farming Crewmate Cards For players who want to bypass the story requirements for Beatrix and Eustace, the Crewmate Card is the key. According to player experience shared in community discussions, these cards can be found in several ways:
- Lia’s Journal: Check this menu regularly as you play. It is packed with free materials and Crewmate Cards.
- Conflux Runs: The new roguelite mode drops significant quantities of cards, especially in deeper cycles.
- Chaos Quests: High-level endgame hunts are a reliable source for farming these cards once you finish the story.
The Conflux: The Best Way to Prepare Your New Characters
Once you unlock characters, they will need to be leveled and geared. The base game was notorious for the time it took to build multiple units. Endless Ragnarok solves this with the Conflux, a single-player roguelite mode that acts as the ultimate farming tool.
| Cycle | Unlock Requirement | Primary Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Side Quest in Chapter 6 | Weapon Forging Materials |
| Cycle 2 | Progress through Hard Quests | Sigil Upgrade Materials |
| Cycle 3 | Progress through Maniac Quests | Weapon Uncap/Awakening Materials, Rare Sigils |
| Deeper Cycles | Endless Ragnarok Story | Endgame materials, Master Trays items |
Conflux Room Types Mastering the Conflux is about knowing which rooms to prioritize for efficiency.
| Room Type (Color) | Objective | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Strife (Red) | Standard combat / waves of enemies | Great for earning points and farming Chaos Auras. |
| Dexterity (Yellow) | Puzzles, item collection, chasing slimes | Almost always worth taking. Very fast. Treasure rooms provide massive bonuses. |
| Limbo (Green) | Spend points on Auras | The core of your build. Stack Damage Cap, Attack, or status effects. |
| Boss (Purple) | Defeat a powerful boss | Appears every 4 rooms. High risk, high reward. Best source for rare auras. |
Auras and Permanent Progression Auras are the buffs you collect during a run. Chaos Auras provide unique effects like triggering paralysis when your SBA gauge fills. Challenge Auras give a strong buff but apply a significant debuff for a few rooms. If you complete the objective, the debuff is removed and the buff becomes permanent. If you fail, you are stuck with the downside. After every boss encounter, a gray exit portal appears, allowing you to leave early with partial rewards if a run isn’t going well.
As you clear cycles, you earn Resonance Points. These can be spent at an NPC just outside the Conflux for permanent stat boosts. This ensures that even failed runs contribute to making you stronger, perfectly complementing the goal of helping you gear up your entire roster.
Mastering Your New Roster: Builds, Traits, and Summons
Endless Ragnarok introduces deep systems that directly impact how you play the characters once you unlock them.
Master Traits Unlocked after completing the Chaos Tier Rank-Up quest, this system uses Mastery Points to level individual trees. It fundamentally changes how characters function. For example, Percival—a community favorite—can unlock a trait that gives him a chance to instantly reset his skill cooldowns when using a charged attack, fixing his biggest weakness from the base game. Every character has multiple routes, offering incredible freedom in build crafting.
Top AI Companions for Endlessly Ragnarok If you are playing solo, a strong AI team is crucial for clearing the toughest content.
| Character | Role | Why They Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Eugen | Ranged DPS | Consistent damage and frequent Paralysis procs create huge damage windows. |
| Cagliostro | Support / Healer | The ultimate safety net with heals, buffs, and team revives. |
| Zeta | Melee DPS | The AI plays her efficiently, especially if set to auto-attack only. |
Summons Unlocked during the story, Summons are powerful new tools. You can equip up to four, gaining both passive stats and active abilities that deal massive damage. You can only use them in Chaos difficulty and above, making them a true endgame mechanic. A great early summon is the Storm Main Gatekeeper, which drops from the “In the Depths of Madness” quest.
Essential Endgame Tips for Your New Characters
Once you unlock characters and have them leveled, you need to optimize their builds. The sheer number of stats and sigils can be overwhelming, but Endless Ragnarok provides excellent tools to help.
The King of Stats: Damage Cap No matter how high your Attack stat is, if you are hitting the damage ceiling, you are wasting potential. Damage Cap raises this ceiling. It is the singular most important stat for endgame progression. The new training dummy feature allows you to switch to a Damage Cap percentage readout. You want this percentage as close to 100% as possible without going over.
Top Sigils to Watch For
| Sigil Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Supplementary Damage V+ | Adds an extra hit on every attack. Rare in base game, farmable in Chaos Quests now. |
| Alpha/Beta/Gamma | Raise Damage Cap and provide excellent set bonuses. |
| Fatebreaker | New Endless Ragnarok sigil that pushes Damage Cap even higher. |
| Celestial Sigils | The new baseline for best-in-slot builds. |
| Auto-Revive / Potion Hoarder | Essential survivability tools for Chaos-difficulty encounters. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Unlocking Characters
Q: Can I unlock characters in Endless Ragnarok without owning the base game? A: No. Endless Ragnarok is a full expansion that requires the base game to play.
Q: What is the fastest way to unlock the new characters? A: If you have Crewmate Cards saved from your base game save file, you can immediately unlock Beatrix and Eustace at the Knicknack Shack. The other four are unlocked through structured progression.
Q: How do I unlock Gallanza and Maglielle? A: You need to progress through the Hard difficulty quests in the “Chapter Ø” story arc. A specific cutscene will give you their unique Crewmate Cards to trade at the Knicknack Shack.
Q: Is it easier to build multiple characters in the expansion compared to the base game? A: Absolutely. The Conflux mode is specifically designed to solve the base game’s grind. It provides targeted rewards and a massive volume of upgrade materials, making it much faster to gear up your entire squad.
For the latest detailed patch notes and expansion news, check out the official Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok website. Whether you are tackling the Conflux for the first time or aiming to clear the toughest Chaos Quests, knowing exactly how to unlock characters and systems will save you hours of farming and get you straight into the action.