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To unlock all Threads of Fate characters in MapleStory, you first need to progress far enough in Mushroom Shrine Tales to open the Threads of Fate UI, then raise the right NPC closeness to 50 and complete the related unlock quests. The four locked characters are typically unlocked through specific NPC requirements, with Nue at 50 closeness with Ibaraki , Izuna at 50 closeness with Kurama , and Yorozu at 50 closeness with Tengu ; the remaining unlock is tied to the same Threads of Fate progression and quest gating.

How unlocking works

Threads of Fate becomes available after the Mushroom Shrine Tales story progresses enough to unlock the “[Threads of Fate] Unraveling the Threads of Fate” UI. From there, you interact with NPCs in the window to build closeness, and once an NPC reaches 50 closeness, special interactions like Ask become available for that character.

Unlock conditions

  • Nue : reach 50 closeness with Ibaraki.
  • Izuna : reach 50 closeness with Kurama.
  • Yorozu : reach 50 closeness with Tengu.
  • The other locked character is also unlocked through Threads of Fate progression plus the relevant prerequisite quest chain, according to the UI/guide descriptions.

Fastest practical method

A common approach is to:

  1. Talk to the NPC every 30 minutes or 1 hour, depending on the server/version guidance.
  1. Use daily gifts where allowed to gain additional closeness.
  1. Keep pushing the required NPC to 50 closeness, then finish any unlock quest that appears.

Important notes

Closeness gains and the exact talk timer can vary a bit by version or guide, but the 50-closeness unlock threshold is consistent across the sources above. Also, once you hit 50, talking no longer increases closeness in the same way, so daily gifts and other repeatable actions become the main way to continue progressing.

Short version

If your goal is “unlock all Threads of Fate characters,” the core idea is simple: progress the Mushroom Shrine Tales story, then grind the required NPCs to 50 closeness and clear their unlock quests. The specific NPC pairing matters most for Nue, Izuna, and Yorozu.

TL;DR: unlock Threads of Fate first, then raise the required NPC closeness to 50 for each hidden character and complete the corresponding quest prompts.