I almost ran past Bartosz on my second playthrough, heart thudding as enemies closed in. You pause, spot the blue outlines, and everything snaps into place—the rescue is either won or lost in that breath. I’ll show you the exact paths and tricks so you stop guessing and start collecting.
I play, test, and steal time from sleep so you don’t have to wander aimlessly. Below I break rescues into bite-sized moves you can follow on PC (Steam), console, or handheld, and point out the small tools that change a scramble into a clean capture.
On the floor, players who sprint north miss the south-side ambush — How to rescue all 40K-universe characters in Warhammer Survivors
These rescues behave like mission checkpoints: you find the NPC during a run, clear a circle of enemies or reach a precise grid spot, then approach the marker and they join your party.
How do I rescue characters in Warhammer Survivors?
Spot the NPC icon or wander toward likely landmarks (turrets, elevators, metal platforms). Some rescues require you to kill every enemy with a blue outline and then approach the glowing pointer. Important note: the Auspex Relic makes hidden or distant targets easier to detect, so prioritize it if you’re hunting champions.
| Character | Stage | How to Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Bartosz Kozlowski | Imperial Bastion | Head straight north or push south from spawn to find a crossroads. He will be surrounded by enemies; kill those with blue outlines to get a pointer, then approach him. He joins immediately as a companion for that run. |
| The Legend of Catachan | Imperial Bastion | Move five grid squares right, then five up. The champion sits near a turret; the Auspex Relic helps you spot the area faster. |
| K9 Mastiff | Gallowdark | From spawn, go right and check the metal platforms—there’s one per grind. You’ll find Mastiff on a platform surrounded by six enemies you must clear. |
| Sebastian Yarrick | Ork Stronghold | Go four grids left, then four up to the northwestern corner. Yarrick appears guarded by six mini-bosses—bring crowd control. |
| Saint Celestine | Imperial Shipyard | Requires progress to Level 50 in Ork Stronghold first. Then: north to Level 1 elevator, left to Level 2 elevator, right to Level 6 elevator. On Level 6, go all the way right; she’s surrounded by enemies. |
Where are Warhammer Survivors characters located?
They hang in predictable map sectors: turrets, metal platforms, elevator levels, and crossroads. Think of rescues like locked safes—some need a single key (clear blue enemies), others require you to reach the correct floor or grid square.
Do rescued characters become playable?
Yes. After you rescue them during a run they join as a temporary companion; to add them permanently you spend in-game credits at the roster screen. These are credits earned through gameplay and not tied to real-world purchase systems—so you’re paying with playtime and strategy rather than wallet.
I watched a friend miss two Age of Sigmar champions by taking the western shortcut — How to rescue all Age of Sigmar characters in Warhammer Survivors
Age of Sigmar rescues are simpler: fewer elevator puzzles, more grid-following and area sweeps. If you can read a minimap, you can find most of these in one or two precise moves.
| Character | Stage | How to Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Armand Callis | The Great Parch | From spawn, go left then head south. Continue until you see Armand on the map edge. |
| Hanniver Toll | The Great Parch | Move three grid squares left, then five up; Hanniver sits on the southwestern edge of the grid. |
| Gotrek Gurnisson | Skrappa Spill | Go right from spawn and sweep through the area—Gotrek appears surrounded by enemies. |
| Rostus Oxenhammer | Bloodwind Spill | Go five grids north from spawn and clear the enemies around him. |
I’ve still got two Age of Sigmar champions to find; I’ll add them to this roster when I secure their locations. In the meantime, practice the grid steps above and use the Auspex Relic when you can—it turns a guess into a guided path, like following a breadcrumb trail.
Tools that help: the in-game Auspex Relic, the minimap, and community resources on Steam forums and subreddits. Moyens I/O and Auroch Digital have good visual references if you prefer a screenshot-led approach; streamers on Twitch often reveal spawn variations live.
Final thought: rescues reward patience more than aggression. Will you sweep methodically and build a full roster, or chase every shiny fight and miss the hidden champions?