Let’s be real for a moment. You’re in a tough fight, you’ve got the enemy right where you want them, and suddenly they create a giant ice wall out of nowhere, blocking all your shots. Or you see them get a massive speed boost and healing aura just when you thought they were finished. That’s the power of a character’s ability. It can turn the tide of a battle instantly.

And if you’re new or just haven’t figured it out yet, you’re probably wondering, how do I get these characters? The good news is, it’s easier now than it has ever been before. A few years ago, most new and powerful characters required you to spend diamonds, the game’s premium currency.

But Garena changed the system, and it’s a huge win for everyone. Let me break down all the ways you can unlock that character you’ve been wanting.

The Main Method: Buying with Gold

This is now the number one way to unlock almost every character in the game. It’s simple. It’s direct. And it uses gold, the currency you earn for free just by playing matches, completing daily missions, and opening crates. A vast majority of characters, including some of the most powerful ones like Alok, K, and Skyler, can be bought directly from the in-game store for gold.

How do you do it? Just go to the “Store” section in the game, tap on the “Character” tab on the side, and you’ll see a long list of characters with a price in gold. It might seem like a lot of gold, but if you play regularly, you can save up enough to buy a new character every few weeks. This should be your go-to method.

The LINK System: The 100% Free Grind

This is the other fantastic, completely free method. If you don’t have enough gold saved up, you can use the LINK system. It’s designed to reward players who are active in the game. It takes more time, but it costs you nothing.

Here’s how it works. You go to your character section, and for any character you don’t own, you will see a “LINK” button. You can link yourself to one character at a time. After that, you just have to play the game. For every match you play, you earn LINK points. You can also complete daily missions to get more points. Once you accumulate enough points, the character is unlocked permanently, for free. It’s a slower but incredibly rewarding path for the dedicated free-to-play grinder who logs in every day. The dedication this takes is a good lesson in perseverance, a skill you can build in many areas of life, as often discussed on sites like Liittle Wonder.

Diamonds: The Fast Track for the Very Newest Characters

So, what about diamonds? Are they useless now for getting characters? Not entirely. While most characters are available for gold, the brand-new, just-released characters often appear as diamond-only for the first few weeks or months. This is how Garena creates excitement and a way for players who are willing to spend money to get instant access.

Think of it as an early access fee. If you absolutely must have the newest character on the day of their release, this will likely be your only option. You’ll need to top-up your diamonds to get them from the store. However, my advice is to be patient. After a while, these characters almost always become available to buy with gold or through the LINK system.

Special Events and Free Giveaways

Keep your eyes on the “Events” tab. Garena is very generous during major holidays like Diwali, their own anniversary celebrations, or big collaborations. During these times, they often have events where you can get a popular or even a brand-new character completely for free just by logging in or completing a few simple missions.

These are the best moments in the game, because everyone gets a chance to get something great. Major gaming news sources, such as those that might be featured on NDTV’s gaming section, will often highlight these large-scale events, so paying attention to the news can also give you a heads-up. Exploring new characters and strategies is a journey, much like any personal development journey, which you can learn more about at Liittle Wonder.

FAQs: Your Character Questions Answered

Which character should I unlock first?

This depends on your playstyle, but there are a few characters that are always recommended for beginners because they are so versatile. Alok, with his healing and speed aura, is fantastic for both aggressive and safe players. K is the master of EP and healing, making him amazing for surviving long fights. Skyler is perfect if you like to rush, as he can destroy enemy gloo walls.

Can I still get older characters that I don’t see in the store?

Yes. Almost every character that has ever been released is available in the game through either the store for gold or the LINK system. If you can’t find one, make sure to scroll through the entire character list in your inventory section to use the LINK option.

Do I need to own the character to use their ability?

No, not anymore. One of the best recent updates is the ability to equip ability slots. You can use the character you like the look of, but equip the ability of another character you own. This gives you complete freedom to mix and match. But you still need to unlock the character first to gain access to their unique ability.

Are new characters always more powerful?

Not necessarily. While new characters often have very interesting and unique abilities to create hype, some of the older characters like Alok and K remain consistently at the top of the list because their abilities are just so fundamentally useful in almost any situation.