Just like secret costumes and weapons, secret characters abound in Bayonetta 2, all of whom dramatically change the game in some way! Between old faces and new, odds are you’ll find someone who suits your personal sense of style.
Jeanne
Jeanne is the second of the only two Umbra Witches left on Earth, and Bayonetta’s confidante.
Jeanne plays the same way as Bayonetta, but has a much tighter timing requirement for gaining Witch Time after a dodge. You’ll need to dodge at nearly the exact instant you’re hit to trigger Witch Time. In exchange, Jeanne gets a power and damage boost with her Wicked Weaves.
Unlock Jeanne by beating Story mode on any difficulty.
Rosa
This mysterious woman has special ties to Bayonetta...
Rosa’s only weapon is the Unforgiven, a set of twin guns, and her defense is the lowest of all the characters. In exchange, she boasts tremendous offensive power. Rosa uses Umbran Armor in place of Umbran Climax.
Unlock Rosa by beating Story mode on 3rd Climax difficulty.
Balder
Balder fights with a staff and summons angels instead of demons, but otherwise Lumen Sage combat is every bit as stylish as that of an Umbra Witch. Combat strategies that apply to Bayonetta and Jeanne largely apply to Balder, with some mild twists.
Unlock Balder by beating his Verse Card in Tag Climax mode. Obtain the Verse Card itself by playing Tag Climax. Balder can be used only in Tag Climax.
Rodin
Rodin’s fighting style concentrates on pure power and endurance. He uses his bare fists in combat, giving him even less melee range than the gun-exclusive Rosa. Instead of dodging, he puts up an invincibility shield for an instant. Lacking a dodge, he also doesn’t have Witch Time, which sacrifices mobility. However, he’s powerful and can dispatch enemies quickly—as long as you can get in close!
Unlock Rodin by beating his Verse Card in Tag Climax mode. Obtain the Verse Card itself by playing Tag Climax. Rodin can be used only in Tag Climax.