His stats make him a good all-around character, and many players (from beginners to experts) find that Wilson, as well as his Beard, provides welcome advantages to surviving in the wilderness. Overall, Wilson is meant for better Winter survival and efficiency, as well as easier access to Meat Effigies. Being the default character his Health, Hunger, and Sanity all have default values and he has no drawbacks. Wilson's only perk is that he can grow a magnificent Beard that gives him a few small advantages in harsh weather and life preservation. He also has a peculiar haircut resembling the letter 'W'. He's a witty scientist wannabe that has a sense of humor. He was released the same time as the Don't Starve Vanilla Beta release in Late 2012 and he was the first Character with a confirmed backstory, thus making him the main protagonist of the game. Wilson Percival Higgsbury is the first available playable character in Don't Starve, (requiring no Experience) and one of the 11 playable characters in Don't Starve Together.

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