Identity V character list
Every character in Identity V and their roles
Dark gothic visuals, suspenseful storyline, different game modes, Identity V is an asymmetrical survival horror game by NetEase, and it’s available for PC, iOS and Android devices. The game follows detective Orpheus as he’s trying to unravel the mystery of a missing girl within a dark manor.
Identity V characters and roles
The game features many different characters, but only a few are available to use at first. To unlock new Identity V characters, players must get ‘Clues’, which can be obtained through playing and completing quests.Each day, there are one or two ‘free’ characters available for trial use.
Also, every season, two to three new characters are added to the roster. The characters can be obtained by getting their S-Tier limited costume from the respective season’s essence or via purchase from the illusion hall.
There are two different roles that players can choose to play. Hunters and Survivors, each have their own unique abilities and playstyle. There are many characters for each role that players can choose from.
List of Hunter characters in Identity V
Characters on this list have been placed in chronological order, based on their release date.
- Hell Ember (Leo Beck) (July 2018 - Launch)
- Smiley Face (Joker) (July 2018 - Launch)
- Gamekeeper (Bane Perez) (July 2018 - Launch)
- The Ripper (Jack) (July 2018 - Launch)
- Soul Weaver (Violetta) (August 2018)
- The Feaster (Hastur) (August 2018)
- Geisha (Michiko) (September 2018)
- Wu Chang (Xie Bi'an & Fan Wujiu) (October 2018)
- Photographer (Joseph Desaulnier) (November 2018)
- Mad Eyes (Burke Lapadura) (December 2018)
- Dream Witch (Yidhra) (January 2019)
- Axe Boy (Robbie White) (April 2019)
- Evil Reptilian (Luchino Diruse) (June 2019)
- Bloody Queen (Mary) (September 2019)
- Guard 26 (Bonbon) (October 2019)
- "Disciple" (Ann) (January 2020)
- The Violinist (Antonio) (May 2020)
- Sculptor (Galatea Claude) (August 2020)
- "Undead" (Percy) (November 2020)
- The Breaking Wheel (Will Brothers) (March 2021)
- Naiad (Grace) (June 2021)
- Wax Artist (Philippe) (October 2021)
- "Nightmare" (Orpheus) (November 2021)
- Clerk (Keigan Nicholas Keogh) (April 2022)
- Hermit (Alva Lorenz) (August 2022)
- Night Watch (Ithaqua) (March 2023)
- Opera Singer (Sangria) (July 2023)
- Fool's Gold (Norton Campbell) (November 2023)
- The Shadow (Ivy) (March 2024)
- Goatman (Riccardo) (September 2024)
- The Sentinel (January 2025)
- Cueist (August 2025)
- "Queen Bee" (Melly Plinius) (November 2025)
- The Puppet Master (Teased - Expected April 2026)
List of Survivor characters in Identity V
A list of all the available Survivors in IDV, placed in chronological order, based on their release date.
- Lucky Guy (July 2018 - Launch)
- Gardener (July 2018 - Launch)
- Doctor (July 2018 - Launch)
- Lawyer (July 2018 - Launch)
- Thief (July 2018 - Launch)
- Coordinator (July 2018)
- Mercenary (July 2018)
- The Mind's Eye (July 2018)
- Priestess (July 2018)
- Mechanic (July 2018)
- Forward (August 2018)
- Perfumer (August 2018)
- Cowboy (September 2018)
- Dancer (October 2018)
- Seer (October 2018)
- Embalmer (December 2018)
- Enchantress (March 2019)
- Wildling (May 2019)
- Acrobat (June 2019)
- First Officer (July 2019)
- Barmaid (September 2019)
- Postman (December 2019)
- Grave Keeper (February 2020)
- "Prisoner" (March 2020)
- Entomologist (June 2020)
- Painter (September 2020)
- Batter (December 2020)
- Toy Merchant (May 2021)
- Patient (August 2021)
- "Psychologist" (August 2021)
- Novelist (October 2021)
- "Little Girl" (November 2021)
- Weeping Clown (January 2022)
- Professor (April 2022)
- Antiquarian (August 2022)
- Composer (December 2022)
- Journalist (April 2023)
- Aeroplanist (July 2023)
- Cheerleader (August 2023)
- Puppeteer (December 2023)
- Fire Investigator (May 2024)
- Faro Lady (July 2024)
- Knight (October 2024)
- Meteorologist (January 2025)
- Archer (April 2025)
- Escapologist (July 2025)
- Lanternist (October 2025)
- Matador
Game Modes
There are different permanent game modes in IDV plus occasional limited game modes. The permanent game modes are: Quick Match- Five players game mode with four being the ‘Survivors’ and one being the ‘Hunter’. The Hunter’s objective is to eliminate every survivor before they manage to escape.
- Ten players game mode. Eight survivors have to face two hunters.
- Based on Blackjack card game, players have to get 21 points. If they get above that, they are eliminated. Players can select a survivor and a hunter as their double identity.
- Eight-player game mode. Players are split into two teams that consist of three survivors and one hunter with the survivors all being on the same map.
- Each team has a King, a Knight and two Squires. The hunters assume the role of the Knights while the survivors play as the King or the Squires.
- Squires have to protect their king from the enemy’s knight (hunter) while they are trying to escape.
Players can climb Tier Divisions based on their performance (win/lose ratio). Also, during ranked games, they earn Character points for the specific character that they are using.
There are some Identity V characters that excel in certain game modes because of their unique abilities and playstyle. Game patches will shift the 'meta' occasionally. For example, with the latest patch, we saw the 'adjustment' of many characters. Some characters got buffed while others received nerfs. Like we've mentioned above, each character has their own unique playstyle, be sure to find the one that fits yours.
