All Companions in Template!! An Angel's Gift: Locations & Recruitment Guide

There are exactly six unique recruitable party members, and this guide covers how to find all companions in Template!! An Angel's Gift. Four are tied to the main story, but two—the rogue Nix and the post-game secret character Gideon—are completely completely missable and require very specific actions to unlock. Missing the recruitment window for these optional characters means they are gone for good on that playthrough.

This guide breaks down the location, timing, and specific steps needed to ensure you build a full roster for your journey through the fractured world of Aethelgard. From mandatory story allies to hidden post-game powerhouses, here is every companion and how to get them to join your cause.

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The Core Four: Story-Mandatory Companionstag

These four characters will join your party as you progress through the main story quests (MSQ). While their recruitment is guaranteed, completing their personal side quests later in the game is crucial for unlocking their full potential and achieving the game's true ending.

Kaelen, the Oathsworn Guardiantag

Kaelen is the first companion you'll acquire, acting as the party's primary tank and moral compass. His recruitment is impossible to miss.

• Class: Sentinel
• Role: Tank / Support
• Location: The Prologue, Sunken Chapel of Lyonesse.
• Recruitment: Kaelen joins you automatically after the opening boss fight against the Abyssal Warden. He is a temporary party member for the prologue and then rejoins permanently at the start of Chapter 1 after you arrive in the hub city of Bastion.

Kaelen's stoic demeanor hides a troubled past related to the Celestials' fall. His personal questline, "An Oath Unburdened," becomes available in Chapter 4 and is essential for upgrading his powerful defensive ability, Aegis of Grace.

Elara, the Archive's Echotag

Elara is a powerful elemental mage found locked away in a forgotten library. She serves as the party's main source of offensive magic and lore exposition.

• Class: Arcanist
• Role: Magical DPS / Healer
• Location: The Whispering Athenaeum, a sub-zone within the Veridian Labyrinth of Chapter 2.
• Recruitment: To recruit Elara, you must solve the Athenaeum's celestial alignment puzzle. This involves rotating three concentric rings on a large orrery in the library's main chamber to match a star chart found on a tapestry in the western wing. Once aligned, you must interact with the central lectern and choose the dialogue option "Recite the First Canticle." This reveals a hidden staircase leading to the chamber where Elara is sealed. Defeat the two Tome-Keeper guardians to free her.

Roric, the Iron-Hearted Smithtag

A master blacksmith who has lost his forge to a gang of mechanized puppets, Roric is your go-to for crafting and equipment upgrades. He provides immense utility and solid physical damage.

• Class: Artificer
• Role: Physical DPS / Utility
• Location: The Rust-Cog Settlement, a small town in the Ash-Wastes of Chapter 3.
• Recruitment: Roric's recruitment is tied to the main story quest "The Heart of the Furnace." You will be tasked with helping him reclaim his legendary forge from the chapter's boss, the Automaton Prime. This involves a multi-stage fight where you must first disable the forge's three power conduits before you can damage the boss itself. After the battle, Roric joins you out of gratitude, unlocking the advanced crafting and gear augmentation systems for the rest of the game.

Seraphina, the Sundered Angeltag

Seraphina is the titular "Angel" and the most pivotal character in the story. She is a fallen Celestial whose power was shattered during The Sundering. Her recruitment marks a major turning point in the narrative and unlocks a unique 'Corruption/Purity' alignment system for the player.

• Class: Celestial
• Role: Hybrid DPS / Healer
• Location: The Pinnacle of Dawn, the final area of Chapter 4.
• Recruitment: Seraphina joins automatically after you defeat the corrupted archangel Malekith. The battle is less about brute force and more about survival; you must use the Celestial Shard (acquired earlier in the chapter) on Malekith three times to purge his corruption. After the fight, a weakened Seraphina will join your party. Your dialogue choices with her throughout the rest of the game will determine which of her final, powerful abilities you unlock.

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The Missable Two: Secrets and Side Queststag

These two companions are entirely optional and have narrow, specific recruitment windows. Missing them means you'll have to wait for a New Game+ playthrough to add them to your roster.

Nix, the Shadow in the Alleystag

Nix is a fast and evasive rogue, perfect for inflicting status effects and exploiting enemy weaknesses. Their recruitment is one of the game's earliest and most frequently missed secrets.

• Class: Trickster
• Role: Debuffer / Evasion Tank
• Location: The merchant district of Ash-Harbor, the main city in Chapter 3.
• Recruitment: This is a multi-step process that must be completed before you assault the Automaton Prime's forge.
  1. After arriving in Ash-Harbor, speak to an NPC named "Worried Merchant" near the southern gate. He'll complain about a pickpocket.
  2. Head to the central market square. You'll trigger a cutscene where a cloaked figure bumps into you. You'll have a dialogue choice: "[Accuse him of theft]" or "[Play along and ask about his trade]." You must choose to play along.
  3. Nix will be impressed and challenge you to a game of hide-and-seek. You must find them three times within the city. Their locations are: behind the fountain in the plaza, on the rooftops accessible via a ladder near the inn, and disguised as a crate in the warehouse district.
  4. After finding them the third time, Nix will be impressed by your perception and offer to join your cause, handing over the Thieves' Guild Sigil which also unlocks a new faction of side quests.

Choosing to accuse Nix in the initial conversation will cause them to vanish permanently from the game.

Gideon, the Redeemed Antagonist (Post-Game)tag

Gideon is a secret sixth party member who can only be recruited after completing the main story. He is a formidable Holy Knight who serves as a primary antagonist for much of the game, but he can be redeemed.

• Class: Inquisitor
• Role: Holy DPS / Anti-Undead Specialist
• Location: The Throne of Penance (a new location that appears after the credits).
• Recruitment: To unlock Gideon, you must meet three conditions during your playthrough:
  1. Spare his subordinates: During the siege of Fort Argent in Chapter 5, you will fight two of his lieutenants. You must defeat them using non-lethal abilities or by breaking their guard to end the fight, rather than depleting their HP fully.
  2. Achieve a 'Purity' alignment of 75% or higher with Seraphina before the final boss.
  3. Collect all three fragments of the 'Testament of Mercy' hidden in Chapters 2, 4, and 6.

If all conditions are met, after you defeat the final boss and the credits roll, you will get a post-game save file. Loading it will reveal a new location on the world map: The Throne of Penance. Travel there and you will find Gideon. Present the Testament of Mercy, and after a final dialogue check, he will join your party for all post-game content, including the super-bosses and the Abyssal Maze dungeon.

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Companion Recruitment Checklist & Timelinetag

For a quick overview, use this table to track when and where each companion becomes available. Pay close attention to the recruitment type to avoid missing anyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)tag

Can you permanently miss companions in Template!! An Angel's Gift?

Yes. Nix and Gideon are permanently missable. For Nix, making the wrong dialogue choice or advancing the main quest in Chapter 3 past the forge assault will lock you out. For Gideon, failing to meet any of the three specific conditions during the main story will prevent him from appearing in the post-game.

Who is the "best" companion to use?

Party composition is flexible, but a balanced team is key. Kaelen is the game's only dedicated tank, making him invaluable for most boss fights. Elara is the strongest magic user, while Roric and Nix offer top-tier physical damage and debuffs. Seraphina is a powerful all-rounder, and Gideon excels in the post-game content which is filled with Undead and Abyssal enemy types.

Does romancing a character affect their combat abilities?

No, the game's relationship system does not directly impact combat stats or abilities. However, completing a companion's full relationship arc by viewing all of their heart-to-heart events is required to unlock their ultimate weapon schematic, so it is highly encouraged.

How many companions can be in the active party?

You can have up to four characters in your active battle party at any given time, including the protagonist. You can swap party members at any save point or on the world map.

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A Final Word on Your Partytag

Building your team is one of the most rewarding parts of Template!! An Angel's Gift. While the core story provides you with a well-rounded group, taking the time to uncover the secrets of Aethelgard to recruit Nix and Gideon adds significant depth and power to your roster. Their unique skills and perspectives enrich the journey, making the effort to find them well worth it. Don't rush through the main quests, especially in Chapter 3, and you'll be rewarded with a full complement of allies ready to face the final darkness.