22 Essential Cookie Run: Witch's Castle Characters And The Shocking Lore Of The First Batch
The world of Cookie Run: Witch's Castle is a surprisingly deep and dark labyrinth, filled with a massive cast of characters that go far beyond the standard Cookie roster. As of December 22, 2025, the game features over 51 playable Cookies, a host of non-Cookie residents, and a central mystery surrounding the true nature of the Witch who created them. This guide breaks down the essential entities—from the brave escapee to the powerful new First Batch Cookies—and the complex lore that drives the puzzle-adventure game, ensuring you have the most current and comprehensive information on all the castle's inhabitants.
The game, unlike its predecessors OvenBreak or Kingdom, places a heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and castle decoration, but its character collection and rich storyline are what truly captivate players. The characters you collect are essential for unlocking new rooms, progressing the main narrative, and adding unique decorations that bring the desolate castle back to life.
The Core Cast: Brave Escapists and Early Allies
The central narrative of Cookie Run: Witch's Castle begins with a small group of Cookies who awaken in the titular, terrifying domain. Their journey to escape and rebuild the castle forms the backbone of the game's story mode, "One Small, Brave Step." These Cookies are often the first you encounter and rely on for the early stages of the match-3 puzzle gameplay.
- GingerBrave: The primary protagonist and the first Cookie to awaken. His story is detailed in this game, chronicling his birth and the origin of his name. He is the symbol of hope and courage, driving the escape and exploration of the castle.
- GingerBright Cookie: Often seen alongside GingerBrave, she is a bright and cheerful companion. She represents the optimism needed to face the castle's dark secrets.
- Strawberry Cookie: A shy but determined Cookie known for her pink hood. She is one of the initial allies who helps GingerBrave navigate the treacherous halls.
- Wizard Cookie: A knowledgeable, magic-wielding Cookie who provides context and understanding of the magical traps and mysteries within the castle.
- Angel Cookie: A winged, ethereal Cookie who offers guidance and a sense of divine protection to the group.
- Snow Sugar Cookie: A cool-headed Cookie who often appears in the early stages, bringing a calm presence to the chaotic escape.
- Alchemist Cookie: A brilliant scientist and inventor, often focused on experimenting with the mysterious ingredients and artifacts found in the castle.
In Witch's Castle, each Cookie is more than just a collectible; they are crucial for progression. Collecting a Cookie provides unique decorations and, more importantly, unlocks their specific Skills, which can be activated using potions during the match-3 puzzle stages to clear obstacles or gain an advantage. For example, higher-rarity Cookies like the Epic-tier Witchberry Cookie, Marble Danish Cookie, and Rosemary Cookie possess powerful skills that are essential for clearing later, more difficult levels.
The Latest Arrivals: The First Batch Cookies and The First Saga
The most exciting and recent additions to the Cookie Run: Witch's Castle universe are the members of the enigmatic First Batch Cookies. These are the earliest Cookies ever baked by the Witch of Light, and their introduction marks a major turning point in the game's lore, known as the First Saga. As of the current date, the following Cookies are confirmed to be part of this pivotal group, with their releases set for early 2025.
The introduction of these Cookies is a massive update, as they are intrinsically tied to the origin of all Cookies and the very nature of the Witch herself.
First Choco Cookie (New Entity Spotlight)
First Choco Cookie is the newest major playable character, confirmed to be released on January 9, 2025, as a central figure in the First Saga update.
- Role: He is a member of the First Batch, the original Cookies baked by the Witch of Light.
- Lore Significance: His arrival introduces a new major location, the Chocosseum, where GingerBrave and friends must pass a test to gain entry and search for other First Batch Cookies.
- Anticipation: Fans are highly anticipating this character, given his unique design and his connection to the foundational lore of the entire Cookie Run franchise.
First Sprinkle Cookie
Following closely behind is the First Sprinkle Cookie, with a confirmed release date of March 13, 2025. This suggests a continued focus on the First Batch storyline throughout the first half of the year, expanding the lore and the playable roster with powerful, story-critical Cookies.
Unraveling the Mystery: The Witches and Residents of the Castle
The character list in Witch's Castle isn't limited to just Cookies. To achieve true topical authority, one must understand the other entities that inhabit this strange world: the Witches and the non-Cookie Residents.
The Lore of the Witch of Light
The central, non-playable entity is the mysterious Witch of Light. Her story is the foundation of the game's lore, revealing a much deeper, more complex origin for the Cookies than previously known in the franchise.
- The Creator: She is the Witch who baked the First Batch and created the world of Crispia (also known as Earthbread) for the Cookies to live in.
- The Conflict: The story suggests the Witch of Light had a genuine love for the world she created, but something went wrong, leading to the current, dark state of the castle.
- The Personality Witches: The lore hints at a deeper structure, with mentions of 16 Personality Witches, suggesting the main Witch entity may have fragmented or split aspects of her being that manifest in the game. The character First Cream is even described as being the personality of the Witch of Light.
The Residents: Non-Cookie Allies and Obstacles
The castle is also home to various non-Cookie entities, collectively referred to as Residents. These characters are often based on animals, vegetables, and food motifs, and they play various roles in the game's environment and story.
- Purpose: They serve as environmental characters, sometimes providing tasks, obstacles, or unique interactions that enhance the castle's atmosphere and decoration aspects.
- Examples: While a full list of Residents is extensive, they are crucial for world-building, showing that the Witch's magic affected more than just the Cookie dough.
- GingerDozer: An interesting mention is GingerDozer, a large, non-playable entity that is part of the environment, further illustrating the variety of non-Cookie life in the castle.
Expanding the Roster: Key Playable Entities and Rarities
With over 51 playable Cookies available, the game offers a vast array of characters to collect and utilize. The collection element is driven by the gacha system, where Cookies are obtained through draws, each with a specific rarity and set of unique Favorite Items used for interaction and bonding.
The playable Cookies are broadly categorized by rarity, which often dictates the power of their in-game Skill:
- Common/Rare: Includes the core cast like GingerBrave, Strawberry Cookie, and Onyx Cream Cookie. These are easy to obtain and level up, forming the backbone of your early roster.
- Epic: Higher-tier Cookies that are essential for late-game progression. Examples include Witchberry Cookie, Marble Danish Cookie, and Rosemary Cookie. These characters introduce more complex and powerful effects to the match-3 stages.
- First Batch: A new, highly exclusive group of Cookies (like First Choco Cookie and First Sprinkle Cookie) that are expected to be of a high rarity due to their lore significance.
Mastering the game requires not only collecting these characters but also understanding their unique skills and favorite items to maximize your efficiency in clearing the castle's many rooms and restoring the Witch's Castle to its former, albeit mysterious, glory. The constant release of new characters, particularly the game-changing First Batch, ensures that the adventure remains fresh and full of secrets to uncover.
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