The new multiplayer sequel to Don't Starve, which is Don't Starve Together, is exciting gamers everywhere. There are many new features in the game on which players are thriving in comparison to Don't Starve. Some of these new features have to do with the playable characters.

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Each character comes with their specific pros and cons and is unique in their own quirky way. However, some characters are much easier to start with than others in Don't Starve Together. It's important for players to feel out the game before pursuing anything too complicated. So, which characters are better and worse for players to start with?

Updated on May 30, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: The very best characters have powerful unique perks as well as great base stats. Health, Hunger, and Sanity are all important to one's survival in this unrelenting game, so playable characters possessing higher values of these life commodities understandably begin their journeys with a reasonable advantage. Keep in mind that each playstyle has its positives and negatives, so be sure not to overextend oneself unless seeking disaster.

10 Wendy

Depressed, forlorn, and close to death, Wendy is one of the spookier human characters one can choose. She is forever accompanied by the ghost of her dead sister, Abigail, which brings an ominous yet familiar vibe to the gameplay.

The biggest boon to choosing Wendy is that she is not afraid of the dark, which vastly slows down the decrease of one's Sanity meter. The blonde youth does not hit very hard in combat, however, so be sure to only select her if one wants to brood in the dark as opposed to going on hunts.

9 Wickerbottom

Being able to craft magical books that literally allow the player to cast spells is a huge advantage in a game where magic usage is mostly unavailable for combat. Wickerbottom is a character that can craft five different books that each have five uses. They range from being able to summon a flock of birds as a shield to calling down lighting to devastating enemies.

Wickerbottom also comes with higher maximum Sanity than most characters, which offsets the fact that reading the spellbook will cost a big chunk of Sanity per reading. Furthermore, this elderly lady is a very picky eater, regaining fewer stat points from stale and spoiled food. The most challenging part of this character's mental health, however, is the fact that she cannot sleep, and therefore cannot recover Sanity in conventional ways.

8 Webber

Arachnophobic people should skip this one, as the character in question is a spider-like being. Webber, in addition to being able to grow a lovely beard made of silk, can befriend spiders and easy Monster Meat, as well as Spider Eggs and other hideous foods, with no ill effects.

However, mobs that are normally hostile to spiders will also treat poor Webber with the same aggression. On top of this, Webber has much lower maximum Sanity than most characters, so those who choose him should be wary of this trait.

7 Wortox

This red imp is a character exclusive to Don't Starve Together and has one of the most interesting playstyles. Wortox can consume Souls to regain Hunger at the cost of a little bit of Sanity. Being supernatural, this horned fellow possesses an arcane perk: when others around him die, they drop Souls, which the player can collect to become stronger.

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These Souls must stay on Wortox's person, as they cannot be stored in chests and other containers. The player also does not regain very many stat points from eating normal food, so they should always be on the lookout for dying creatures to harvest Souls from. In addition, Wortox is hated by all, and most creatures will be hostile toward him.

6 Wurt

Wurt, the Merm character, is an excellent choice for those seeking a pacifist playstyle. She is a vegetarian who gets along well with almost everyone, including mobs that are normally hostile. Since she is more aquatically inclined than most, she's able to suffer far fewer repercussions when drowning and has such great affinity for marine life that keeping a live fish in her inventory will cause her to gradually gain Sanity over time.

However, being exposed to dead sea creatures will cause her to lose Sanity. Wurt also cannot eat any kind of meat-based food and, for some reason, pigs hate her; making it impossible to spend time around them or trade with the Pig King.

5 Wilson

One of the most basic but beneficial characters for players to start with is Wilson. He might seem like nothing special, but for beginners, he's a given. Wilson does not require any experience to play with and is the main protagonist in the game.

Therefore, right off the bat, players can control him much easier than other characters. He does not have any extreme powers other than his trademarks. These trademarks are growing an eye-catching beard and being an average scientist. However, he is a character that players should snatch when they start playing Don't Starve Together.

4 Willow

Players cannot go wrong starting with the pyro Willow. Not only is she immune to fire, but she comes equipped with her own special lighter. This lighter is similar to the item Torch which helps guide characters through the darkness.

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With Willow in the group, players can count on her to lead the way without scrambling to find a Torch. Also, Willow can easily light things on fire which is beneficial when facing monsters. Players don't have to worry about damage from Willow's fires as she is very careful.

3 WX-78

Robots don't require the same necessities as humans. This is why WX-78 is beneficial for players to use when starting out. It takes a few days of survival to unlock WX-78, but it's well worth it. WX-78 does not need much food to survive. It can eat gears and trek along just fine; it can even eat rotten food.

Furthermore, lightning can strike WX-78 and it won't cause any damage. Lighting gives the robotic character more speed because it overloads its system. Players must be sure to keep WX-78 away from water including rain or else damage will occur. However, WX-78 is a great addition to the group, especially for starters.

2 Wormwood

Players should not let Wormwood scare them away. This plant-like being may look strange but he's a great addition for starters. First of all, he does not require any experience to play with; he just shows up ready to go.

Wormwood is the only character who has access to the Green Thumb Tab which allows him to craft exclusive items. He can also craft healing recipes and defense mechanisms that help the group across the board. On top of all this, he is a kind soul. Players should definitely take advantage of having this little plant-person in the wilderness.

1 Walter

Walter is a unique character who is only available in Don't Starve Together. Players better take advantage of him because he is very useful. Walter carries a slingshot which is an item exclusively for him. This slingshot comes with specific ammo that greatly damages enemies.

In the event that he loses the slingshot, or it breaks, Walter can simply craft another one. Moreover, his sanity does not decrease like other characters when facing threats such as monsters or darkness. Plus, Walter knows how to cook and can cook fast. Altogether, starters need this free character on their side.

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