Don't Starve Together is the multiplayer version of the super unique and addictive game Don't Starve. This game involves teaming up with your friends in order to play different characters and try to survive in The Constant. Each of these characters has their own unique skills, strengths, and even weaknesses.
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Because of the fact that each of these characters is so different from one another, many players definitely have one character that they prefer over the others. But if you've always stuck to a single character when you join your friends in Don't Starve Together or you're just getting started, you might not know which characters are the best.
To see every character in Don't Starve Together, ranked from the worst to the best, keep reading!
Updated April 22, 2021 by Russ Boswell: Don't Starve Together is an insanely fun release in its own right but the base game has its own fair share of amazing characters that were omitted from the Don't Starve Together roster. A lot of these designs are pretty "overpowered" for the multiplayer romp so it's easy to understand why the developers opted to leave them out of the excursion. Still, with Don't Starve Together going strong and the original game still a blast to play through, we thought it would be fun to toss all the characters available into one updated list. It's important to note that most of the single-player-only survivors will rank much higher than their multiplayer brethren, mostly due to their immensely useful abilities.
23 Wilson
When it comes to the characters, Wilson is more or less the "default." He's the original character from Don't Starve. While there's definitely nothing wrong with choosing to play as Wilson, he's far from the best character. He has no really unique abilities, other than growing a beard to stay warm in the winter. He's perfect for beginners, but not worth playing beyond then.
22 Wes
There are some characters that are really only good if you're looking for a challenge. Wes is one of those. If you want a tough character to play, Wes is great. But otherwise... Skip him.
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Wes does less damage and gets hungry faster than just about every other character. His special ability is creating balloons which can distract enemies and do a tiny bit of damage when they pop. But, he's weak and it's a struggle to survive as Wes.
21 Maxwell
Maxwell was originally the villain of Don't Starve before he found himself trapped in The Constant. While Maxwell can be a really fun character to play because he can spawn Shadow Puppets using his Codex Umbra and his sanity is incredibly easy to manage, he's not as strong as many other characters.
20 WX-78
WX-78 is a unique character because of the fact that he's not human, something that really impacts how he's played. He can eat gears to upgrade his stats, but gears aren't always easy to come across and could better be used in other structures, like an Ice Box. And if WX-78 is uncovered in the rain, he takes damage until he takes shelter.
19 Webber
Webber is a young boy that lives inside a spider that tried to eat him. Now, he's able to befriend the spiders that live throughout The Constant. But being a spider means that other mobs like pigs will be hostile toward him, making it difficult to make your way through the world at times.
18 Wolfgang
Wolfgang is an incredibly powerful character - as long as you're able to keep him well fed. The fuller his hunger is (which is higher than other characters), the more damage he's able to do. But as he gets hungry, he also gets weaker and weaker.
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Along with this, Wolfgang is afraid of the dark and, when he's around monsters, his sanity drops faster than other characters. Since food can be scarce, he can be a challenge, but he's totally worth it.
17 Wickerbottom
Wickerbottom is a really powerful character because of the fact that she can craft items with no Science Machine and she can create books. Although these books cost her quite a bit of sanity, reading them can be incredibly helpful for various different aspects of the game, like growing crops.
16 Willow
Willow starts the game with her teddy bear and a lighter. This lighter can be used to start fires which will help to slowly increase her sanity. And if you want to put those fires out, Willow never takes fire damage.
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But, when Willow's sanity starts to get low, she will randomly set fires in front of herself. While they won't hurt her, it can cause some serious problems, depending on what you're standing by.
15 Wormwood
Wormwood is a DLC character that originated in Hamlet before being added to Don't Starve Together. This unique character can plant seeds without the use of a farm and gains sanity when he plants things. Wormwood can also use manure in order to heal himself.
14 Wurt
Wurt is a DLC character and is a young Merm. She is able to craft Merm homes, marsh turf, and can summon the Merm King.
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Unlike other non-human characters like Wortox, Wurt isn't attacked by creatures like the Bunnymen. One of the main disadvantages for Wurt is the fact that she is a vegetarian, but she's able to eat durian without any side effects.
13 Wortox
Wortox is a DLC character who once worked with Krampus until his life took a terrible turn. Wortox is unique because of the fact that he primarily eats Souls, items dropped by other players or creatures upon their death. He can eat food but gains only half the health. Wortox can also use Souls to teleport short distances and doesn't lose as much sanity near monsters.
12 Winona
Before arriving in The Constant, Winona was a factory worker at the Voxola factory who was desperately searching for her sister, Charlie. Yes, that Charlie. Winona's history as a factory worker gives her the ability to create unique machines. And the fact that Charlie is her sister means she can go into the dark once without being hurt.
11 Warly
Before arriving in The Constant, Warly was a chef. In The Constant, Warly initially spawns with a Portable Crockpot and some ingredients to cook with. This is helpful because of the fact that Warly won't eat anything that hasn't been cooked. But, players don't have to craft a new crockpot and Warly can take his anywhere with him.
10 Wigfrid
Wigfrid was an actress before she arrived in The Constant and it's safe to say that she got really into her character of a valkyrie. But we're not going to complain about Wigfrid's dedication. She has the ability to craft a Battle Helm and deals a ton of damage. Her main downside is that she refuses to eat anything that doesn't have meat in it, but that's no big deal.
9 Woodie
Woodie starts out in The Constant with a really unique axe named Lucy. Lucy is constantly talking to Woodie and encouraging him to chop down trees. Not that this is a bad thing, though. Lucy can cut down trees faster than a normal axe and never breaks. On a full moon or after eating a Totem, Woodie can transform into one of three different creatures.
8 Woodlegs (Single Player Only)
Woodlegs is perhaps one of the most "stacked" characters from a starting standpoint. His inventory is filled with a bevy of useful items and his specialty-crafted item, the "Sea Legs," has the same durability as an Armored Boat and an infinite cannon to blast away at your enemies. His special headwear allows him to "see" nearby treasure spots and he will start the session with the closest treasure spot revealed. He can be a great resource for finding valuable items and his craftable ship is pretty powerful.
Unfortunately, Woodlegs will absolutely hemorrhage sanity when he is on land (or hovering near a coastline, for that matter). This makes him very difficult to use during the early game and players will need to keep up with his quickly-draining sanity in the first few days.
7 Wendy
If you've ever played Don't Starve Together but never tried playing Wendy, you might be a little confused about how she's the best character. She's not quite as strong as some of the other characters, which can be a little bit of a challenge. So, what makes Wendy so good? The fact that she brings her sister, Abigail with her.
Abigail is a ghost who Wendy can summon after setting down Abigail's Flower, an item that she enters The Constant with, and then having a mob die near her. Abigail can do a ton of damage and protects Wendy from enemies. This totally makes up for the fact that Wendy isn't quite as strong as some other characters and makes her among the best characters in the game.
6 Walani (Single Player Only)
Walani comes with her own unique exploration tool in the form of a surfboard. This will help players navigate the waters early on, without the need to build a boat. She also loses her sanity at a much slower rate, and she's a great character for beginners. That said, she has some caveats that can be frustrating for some.
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For one, her health pool is much lower than average and her hunger will deplete 10 percent faster than a normal character. It's great that her sanity drains slower but on the flip side, it takes a bit more to "fill it back up." Her surfboard is an excellent navigation tool but has less durability than a raft and it's a bit wasteful to repair (based on the materials needed). Thankfully, Walani can craft one whenever she feels like it.
5 Wilba (Single Player Only)
If you're tired of being attacked and bullied by Pigs when attempting to gather resources near them, considering using Wilba. This unique character is the daughter of the Pig Queen and therefore swine royalty. Her favor will allow her to pluck items from Pig Villages and the denizens will sometimes gift the Princess with basic resources and goodies. She's quite the ally to have if you plan on setting up near a Pig Homestead.
Unfortunately, she's afraid of the dark and will lose sanity at night (when not near a light source) much faster than a normal character. She has a small sanity pool, too, which makes it easy for her to transform into an insane state. She also comes equipped with a handy necklace that will "keep her from entering her Werepig form" but also causes her to slowly bleed sanity. She's unique and useful in her own right but it can be a chore to keep her sane.
4 Wilbur (Single Player Only)
This adorable little monkey is actually pretty useful in the right hands and comes equipped with two unique abilities that make him a cut above his human counterparts. Wilbur is fast, approximately 33 percent faster than other characters (when running, and players will need to keep moving for approximately 3 seconds for that run stance to take effect). He also produces his own manure every so often, which makes him a prime candidate for gardening and producing his own food early on.
Unfortunately, Wilbur can't speak, which makes communication a major roadblock. He's also a bit slower when not running, meaning he will struggle in areas where maneuverability is required. Still, penalties aside, his quick running speed and self-contained manure stockpile make him a stronger survivor than most.
3 Walter
Walter is one of the biggest risk versus reward characters available in Don't Starve Together. He has a stronger early game than most thanks to his custom weapon (a Slingshot) and is a combat ace due to his ability to craft and use a variety of different ammo types. If you need to take down enemies, Walter gives you a fighting chance. He even comes with his own four-legged companion in Woby. She's got her own 9-slot inventory and can turn into a rideable mount if fed Monster Food.
He doesn't lose sanity from the darkness like normal characters and he's quite fearless (unwavering around monsters from a sanity standpoint). He also loses hunger slowly when sleeping and can cook food over a fire faster than other characters. He's even a capable storyteller, capable of spinning a verbal yarn when near a campfire, which helps to replenish sanity for himself and nearby characters.
Walter is quite the powerhouse but does come with some severe downsides that must be taken into consideration. He can be bucked from Woby if he takes damage and his Sanity will drain (at twice the rate of his life loss) in conjunction with his Health, creating a dual-threat when he finds himself in a bad situation. He's also allergic to bees and will take extra damage from them. He also loses sanity steadily when his health pool isn't completely full. He doesn't gain sanity benefits from the clothing he wears either, thanks to his dislike of fashion. Walter can be a strong ally in the right hands but players have to be aware of his checks and balances.
2 Wheeler (Single Player Only)
"The Intrepid Explorer" is a welcome addition to any surviving party. She starts each new world with a specialized horn capable of shooting items towards enemies and she can locate any type of resource imaginable with her Navigadget. She can toss a resource in and the handy tool will point her to any nearby. She is also capable of dodging, and although the ability comes with a 1.5-second recharge, she will be completely untouched by damage during the animation.
Wheeler does have some downsides, with a smaller health pool than most and a fairly small inventory at only 12 slots. You'll need more storage space with her and she's a bit fragile, but you should have no problem surviving with some solid armor and her handy dodge ability.
1 Wagstaff (Single Player Only)
Wagstaff is a unique character in that he gains access to his own specialized crafting tab, labeled as "tinkering." This additional tab will allow him to craft three separate exclusive items (Telebrella, Telipad, and Thumper) as well as a small handful of goggles. Unfortunately, Wagstaff suffers from a nearsighted ailment, which greatly decreases his view distance in-game. It's so bad that the scientist will only be able to see around 4 units around himself. Everything else will appear blurry and any items that are within a blurry zone will showcase a "random name" when the player hovers their cursor over them.
This nearsighted affliction can be eliminated by building any of the goggles in Wagstaff's Tinkering tab and some of them come with useful powers. However, it's important to note that his reliance on goggles takes up the "headwear" slot and will make it much more different to survive the cold or stave off insanity. Because of this, he can be a bit difficult to play.