Helpers are assistants which will help in combat in various ways. There are a total of three helpers which are scattered around the map. All of them are in hidden areas, which will only appear on the map once the player accesses them at least once. Two are available at soon as their area is unlocked; the third, which is in Area 1, only becomes available once a Hellhound is defeated. Helpers are not acquired automatically; instead, they can be individually hired and let go as the player desires. Also, if helpers die in battle, they must be re-hired.