Annihilated characters: the four partner heroes explained
Quick answer
Annihilated has four partner characters: the Hero, the Mage, the Warrior, and the Priest. Each is a member of the hero's party that was annihilated in a cursed dungeon, and you play as the last survivor of the rescue party sent after them. You can only carry one of them out, so choosing your partner is choosing your route. The list below is based on the developer's own descriptions on the official Steam page.
| Partner characters | Four: the Hero, the Mage, the Warrior, and the PriestAnnihilated on Steam |
|---|---|
| Full release | November 10, 2026, $16.99 USDAnnihilated on Steam |
| Demo availability | All four partners playable through the first boss, The OutcastAnnihilated on Steam |
Meet all four Annihilated characters you can rescue — Hero, Mage, Warrior, Priest — what each lost in the dungeon, and how each partner fights beside you.
Table of Contents
Annihilated has four partner characters: the Hero, the Mage, the Warrior, and the Priest. Each is a member of the hero's party that was annihilated in a cursed dungeon, and you play as the last survivor of the rescue party sent after them. You can only carry one of them out, so choosing your partner is choosing your route. The list below is based on the developer's own descriptions on the official Steam page.
The four Annihilated characters
| Partner | What they lost | How they fight beside you |
|---|---|---|
| The Hero | The ability to speak — only two words remain, "Yes" and "No" | Shrugs off death; still has the will to save the world |
| The Mage | The gift of magic, but not her knowledge | A magic user who wonders what she is worth without her power |
| The Warrior | His mighty body — his soul now lives in an adorable doll | Delighted about the change: "Am I not super cute?!" |
| The Priest | ██ (redacted by the developer) | Heals like no one else; recently converted to "the Great One," sanity zero |
Each partner leads a complete route of their own, with a story of roughly 6 hours and multiple endings that depend on your choices and how the relationship between you develops.
How to try each partner before buying
Download the free demo on Steam
The demo lets you play with all four partner characters from the full game.Play through to the first boss
The demo runs to the first boss fight against The Outcast, with game balance, UI, and music refined ahead of the full release.Save before finishing
If you save your game when you clear the demo, your progress carries over to the full release.
How each choice shapes the run
- Survivability: the Priest heals like no one else, and the Hero shrugs off death — so those two partners lean toward safer runs.
- Story tone: each route is a completely different story about that character's secret and what actually happened to the party. Whether trust, doubt, or dependence grows depends on your conversation choices.
- Route length: every route has multiple endings and takes about 6 hours to complete.
Next steps
- If you pick the Hero, the dedicated priest and hero route pages cover what their individual stories involve once the game is out.
- The Annihilated endings page will matter after your first run, because each partner's route reaches a different conclusion depending on your actions.
FAQ
Who are the Annihilated characters you can play with?
The four partner characters are the Hero, the Mage, the Warrior, and the Priest. Each is a broken survivor of the hero's annihilated party, and you must choose exactly one to carry out of the dungeon.
Can you play all four partners before release?
Yes. The demo on the official Steam page lets you play all four partner characters all the way through the first boss, The Outcast, and demo progress carries over to the full release.
Which Annihilated character is best for a first run?
The developer's descriptions point to the Priest (unmatched healing) and the Hero (shrugs off death) as the most defensively supportive partners. The full game is not out yet, so no player consensus on difficulty exists as of 2026-11-04.
When does Annihilated release and how much does it cost?
The full version launches on November 10, 2026, at $16.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks. It is a Windows-only, single-player RPG.
Check note: character details, the demo contents, the release date, and pricing all come from the official Annihilated Steam page and developer announcements there, verified 2026-11-04. Which partner makes for the easiest or most enjoyable run remains unconfirmed until players can compare the four full routes after launch.
Related guides for this game
Routes Guides Index
Annihilated Hero Route: Partner Choice and His Strengths
The Annihilated hero route lets you pick the silent Hero from your very first run: how to choose him and why his two words, Yes and No, still work anyway.
Annihilated priest route: how to unlock it in the demo
The Annihilated priest route unlocks after your first death in the demo, where it becomes your only choice. Here is how to reach it and what to expect.
Annihilated Endings: Routes and What Determines Them
How Annihilated's endings work: four partner routes, multiple endings each, and the choices and relationship states that decide which conclusion you reach.
Annihilated Mage Route: Her Story and How to Play It
The Annihilated mage route starts when you carry one broken party member out of the dungeon. Learn her story and play through the first boss in the demo.
Combat Guides Index
Annihilated fatal strike: How to Trigger the Instant Kill
Learn how the Annihilated fatal strike works: stagger a foe, land a weapon's final use, kill instantly, and steal its equipment for your run.
Annihilated Battle Styles: Timing vs Probability Guide
Annihilated battle styles come down to preference: the developer confirms either the timing-based or probability-based style reaches the end of the game.