Gladihoppers Secret Names – Complete List (19 Names)

Q: What is the strongest secret name?

Vercingetorix unlocks the Winged Celtic Helmet with a stat of 22, making it the highest-value single item unlock in the game. For weapons, Crassus gives the Golden Gladius at stat 16.

Secret names in Gladihoppers are special words you enter as your gladiator’s name at the start of a career. When the priest recognizes a name, he gives you a hidden item — a weapon, helmet, or armor — that you cannot get any other way.

This page contains every confirmed secret name, exactly what it unlocks, the item’s stat value, and which class works best with each one.

How Secret Names Work

To use a secret name you need a Level 1 Priest in your staff, which costs 100 coins. When you start a career and name your gladiator one of the special names below, the priest will speak a unique line and hand you the hidden item before your first fight.

A few important rules:

All names work on all character classes unless noted otherwise
Spelling must be exact — capitalization matters
If your current high-score champion already has a secret name and you reuse it, you will only receive that champion’s old shoes instead of the special item
Some names will change your character’s class if the weapon type doesn’t match your original class

Complete Secret Names List

Below is every confirmed secret name with its unlock, item stat, item type, and the priest’s exact words.

Name	Required Class	Item Unlocked	Item Stat	Type	Priest’s Line
Auletes	Any	Greek Plume Helmet	20	Helmet	“Ptolemy Auletes, you say? Here, have this.”
Brogg	Swordsman	Sickle	12	Weapon	“Brogg strong. Skin thick as stone.”
Caesar	Any	Laurel Wreath	9	Helmet	“Caesar, you say? Here you go. Oh and… watch your back.”
Cloud	Paladin	Buster Sword	12	Weapon	“Finally, a true SOLDIER.”
Crassus	Swordsman	Golden Gladius	16	Weapon	“This sword should be most fitting for a man like you.”
Dood	Paladin	Katana	14	Weapon	“Dood, hmm? I have something for you.”
Dreadnought	Any	Pink Panties	12	Armor	“Wait, you dropped these.”
Geralt	Any	Witcher Armor	12	Armor	“Medallion’s humming!”
Henry	Any	Henry’s Tunic	10	Armor	“Hey, Henry’s come to see us!”
Jan	Swordsman	Swordfish	10	Weapon	“Here’s your fish!”
Kratos	Swordsman	Blade of Chaos	12	Weapon	“I only found one of these.”
Lemon	Any	Lemon Helmet	9	Helmet	“Here, have this, Lemon Lord!”
Link	Any	Link’s Hat	10	Helmet	“Wait, this is yours.”
Olv	Any	Ushanka	8	Helmet	“Welcome, Olv.”
Skeletor	Any	Skull Mask	10	Helmet	“Everything comes to he who waits…”
Spartacus	Swordsman	Spartacus’ Sica	12	Weapon	“I am Spartacus… Wait, no. You are.”
Vercingetorix	Any	Winged Celtic Helmet	22	Helmet	“Here, I believe this is yours.”
Wipo	Maceman	Frying Pan	14	Weapon	“Welcome, Grand Champion!”
Yuki	Any	Templar Helmet	12	Helmet	“Yuki, Yuki, Yuki.”

Best Secret Names by Class

Not every secret name works equally well on every class. Here’s how to get the most value out of each unlock.

Best Names for Paladins Paladins don’t start with a helmet, so helmet-giving names give them the biggest advantage. The best choices are Vercingetorix (stat 22 — the highest helmet in the game), Auletes (stat 20), Yuki (stat 12), Caesar (stat 9), Lemon (stat 9), and Olv (stat 8). Vercingetorix is the strongest option by a significant margin.

Best Names for Fanatics Fanatic classes don’t start with chest armor, so armor names are most useful. Geralt gives Witcher Armor (stat 12) and Henry gives Henry’s Tunic (stat 10). Berserkers with Witcher Armor or Henry’s Tunic in particular perform noticeably better in early fights.

Best Names for Swordsmen Swordsmen have access to several weapon unlocks. Crassus gives the Golden Gladius (stat 16 — the strongest weapon unlock available), Dood via Paladin gives the Katana (stat 14), and Kratos gives the Blade of Chaos (stat 12).

Class-Changing Names Some names will actually change your character’s class if the unlocked weapon doesn’t match your original class. For example, naming a Berserker Crassus will switch them to a Swordsman when they receive the Golden Gladius. If this happens, you will lose access to any items banned by the new class.

The High-Score Champion Name Trick

There is one additional secret mechanic that many players miss. If you name a new gladiator the same name as your current high-score champion, the priest will give you a random piece of equipment from that champion instead of a special item. The better your champion’s gear, the more valuable this can be. However, if your champion already has a secret name, this trick overrides the secret name reward — you’ll only get their shoes.

Tips for Using Secret Names Effectively

Always hire a Level 1 Priest before starting a career if you plan to use a secret name — no priest means no unlock
Vercingetorix is widely considered the strongest unlock in the game with a stat of 22 on a helmet
Use helmet names on Paladins and armor names on Fanatics to fill your weakest gear slot immediately
Crassus is the best pure weapon unlock (stat 16) for Swordsmen builds
Secret names apply from the very first fight, giving you a strong early advantage in Campaign Mode
Experiment with names across different playthroughs — some unlocks change the feel of a run dramatically

Frequently Asked Questions

Do secret names work on the browser version?

Yes. The secret name system works the same way whether you play on mobile, PC, or directly in your browser here on Gladihoppers.io.

Can I use secret names in Multiplayer?

Secret names apply during career creation, so any items gained carry into whichever mode you play.

What is the strongest secret name?

Vercingetorix unlocks the Winged Celtic Helmet with a stat of 22, making it the highest-value single item unlock in the game. For weapons, Crassus gives the Golden Gladius at stat 16.

Does the name need to be capitalized?

Yes — enter the name exactly as shown in the table above, with the first letter capitalized.

What happens if I already used a name on my champion?

You’ll receive your champion’s shoes instead of the special item. To get the secret unlock again, start a fresh career without that name on your high-score champion first.

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Want to go further? Check out our Gladihoppers Characters guide to see which class pairs best with each unlock, or visit the Controls page to sharpen your combat technique.