Alan Wake Character Profile
Protagonist from the Previous Game
Alan Wake is the protagonist of the original Alan Wake series, a bestselling author from New York who vanished in 2010. He battled the Dark Presence, a shadowy force that turned his horror novels into reality, and freed his wife from its grip beneath the lake.
Continues to Fight to Escape from Darkness
Although Alan saved his wife by writing the ending of his horror novel, he became trapped in the darkness himself. For thirteen years, he's been writing stories that reshape reality around him, fighting to find a way out.
Who Is Alan Wake?
Writes Stories That Reshape Reality
Alan continues writing stories to reshape the world around him, searching for a way out of the dark realm. Play through the game to see how his writing intertwines with the unfolding story.
Resembles Keanu Reeves
Alan's redesign in Alan Wake 2 gives him a more rugged, weathered look compared to the original. Many fans have noted a resemblance to actors like Keanu Reeves. Play through the game to see the new design for yourself!
Alan Wake's Weapons
| Weapon | How to Get |
|---|---|
 Revolver | 【 Ammo 】 Handgun Bullets 【 How to Get 】 Obtained in The Dark Place during Initiation 2 – Casey |
 Flare Gun | 【 Ammo 】 Flare Gun Bullets 【 How to Get 】 Obtained in Talk Show Studio during Initiation 4 – We Sing |
 Double-Barreled Shotgun | 【 Ammo 】 Shotgun Shells 【 How to Get 】 Obtained near the Oceanview Hotel Entrance during Initiation 5 – Room 665 |
Strengthen Your Revolver with Words of Power
| Enhancement | Words of Power & Effect |
|---|---|
| Roulette | 【 Words of Power 】 Gun Words 【 Effect 】 5/10/15% chance to not consume Ammo when firing the revolver |
| Full Stop | 【 Words of Power 】 Combat Words 【 Effect 】 Damage of the last shot in the revolver's cylinder increases by 25/50/100%. |
Alan should prioritize strengthening the revolver with Words of Power. Since Alan uses the revolver as his main weapon, strengthening it will make battles easier to progress through.
Alan Wake's Collectibles
Echoes
As Alan progresses through the story, he finds echoes scattered across various locations. Aligning a white circle with a black circle reveals the echo, letting him catch glimpses of important scenes tied to the story.
Words of Power
Alan can strengthen himself with Words of Power. They are letters scattered across the map that reveal themselves when you shine a light on them.
Related Guides
Alan Wake 2 Characters
| Alan Wake 2 Characters | |
|---|---|
 Alan Wake |  Saga Anderson |
