Why settle for a fighting game when players can go all out in an explosive brawler like Brawlhalla? Courtesy of Blue Mammoth Games, the F2P fighting game boasts a roster of a whopping 50+ Legends - ranging from sword-wielding warriors, gun-toting gunslingers, and even elemental fighters. As a plus, its growing list of fighters includes popular icons such as Shovel Knight, Rayman, Hellboy, and even Ben 10!
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Unfortunately, beginners might find it difficult to select favorites out of this large roster. Thankfully, some Legends in Brawlhalla exist to help newcomers get a proper handle on the game's fast-paced brawling action.
10 Bodvar (Grapple Hammer, Sword)
Bodvar is as typical a Viking as one would suspect - he loves his glory, he loves his drinking, and he loves his fights. As with other more aggressive Legends, his stats allow him to favor more straightforward items. Bodvar's equal Strength and Dexterity make him agile enough for his Sword and strong enough for the punishing Grapple Hammer. Newcomers will appreciate Bodvar for the straightforward battle style.
His Sword Signatures provide a bit of movement diversity for Bodvar. He has an anti-air against forward-dodgers (NSig), a straightforward long-ranged attack (SSig), and an edge-guard strike (DSig). Likewise, his Hammer Signatures are fiercer but slower and prone to punishes. He has a massive but timing-intensive anti-air (NSig), a short but stackable attack (SSig), and an aggressive long-hitting strike (DSig).
9 Caspian (Gauntlets, Katars)
Caspian is a master thief with a knack for stealing the spotlight. Albeit ironic in this hunger for attention, Caspian excels in attacking opponents without getting spotted. In turn, his strong Speed and Strength make for deadly combos, thanks to his Gauntlets and Katars. Newcomers will appreciate Caspian for his more close-quarters approach.
Interestingly, Caspian's Katar Signatures focus on fierce slashes - including a wide fan attack (NSig), a forward launch strike (SSig), and a charge-based leap with a throw component (DSig). Likewise, his Gauntlets rely on explosive AOE attacks. He has a time-triggered bomb (NSig), a leaping bomb-throw (SSig), and a recoiling cluster bomb attack (DSig).
8 Ada (Blasters, Spear)
Ada was the best hacker-spy trained by the Meyers Baby Food Corporation until she turned rogue and found Right Wrong Cavaliers, a hacker-slash-post-punk revival band. While she believes Valhalla is just a simulation, Ada strives to win regardless with her Blasters and Spear combo. Given her proficiency in Dexterity, Ada specializes in pinpoint strikes and attacks. Newcomers will like Ada as a starter Legend for long-range incursions.
Her Blaster attacks work well with distance attacks, with her Signatures adding more mobility options for her. She has shots that explode on contact (NSig), a blast-launch attack (SSig), and a recoiling series of blasts (DSig). Meanwhile, her Spear attacks allow her to defend herself up close. She has a swing attack (NSig), a quick slash (SSig), and a short breakdance attack (DSig).
7 Zariel (Gauntlets, Bow)
Zariel is a Seraphim on a mission to investigate Odin's rising army of valkyries for the end-times. This leads him to Brawlhalla, and Zariel will soon discover the meaning of fun in combat. Despite his angelic status, Zariel has rather low Dexterity and Speed, but he does have equally high Strength and Defense. Newcomers will appreciate Zariel for his more straightforward approach to combat.
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However, Zariel's Signatures compensate for his lack of mobility. His Bow has an upwards three-arrow attack (DSig), a forward leap attack (SSig), and a two-tier arrow combo (NSig). Meanwhile, his Gauntlet Signatures excel in keeping the enemy close to him. Zariel has a short-range grab-throw (DSig), and two launching grab variations (NSig, SSig).
6 Wu Shang (Gauntlets, Spear)
In his mastery of martial arts, former General Wu Shang opened his inner eye and perfected the art of distraction. Despite his old appearance, Wu Shang is just as proficient in fighting. His Gauntlets/Spear combo emphasizes getting close to the enemy and manipulating their movement, perfect for newcomers who want to test their attack strings.
His Spear Signatures include a fireball attack (DSig), a kick-strike (SSig), and a spinning attack (NSig). Meanwhile, his Gauntlets deter enemy advance. He has a forward spinning leap (NSig), a forward energy blast with a teleport (SSig), and a sideways energy release (DSig).
5 Mirage (Scythe, Spear)
Famed for her expertise in martial arts and the occult, the spy Mirage traveled far back in time in pursuit of an evil Professor. Mirage specializes in mid-range combat, courtesy of her Scythe and Spear. She has decent Strength and Dexterity, but a lack of Defense - meaning newcomers who love explosive attacks in exchange for a slightly squishy character will want to use her.
Given the nature of her weapons, Mirage's Signatures have decent range. Her Scythe has a diagonal grapple strike with a sand clone (NSig), a buried dash (SSig), and a stationary all-around attack (DSig). Likewise, her Spears allow her to have a buried dash attack (NSig), a multi-spear attack (SSig), and an all-around spear eruption (DSig).
4 Hattori (Sword, Spear)
The gifted swordswoman Hattori had to marry a Demon to slay its brother that kidnapped her sisters. Now a half-demon herself, Hattori realized she has developed an unquenchable thirst for battle. Her specialization with the Sword and the Spear complements her high Speed and Dexterity, helping newcomers who want to train with high-speed characters.
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Among her Sword Signatures are very wide-movement attacks. She has a spin attack that switches her direction (SSig), a teleport-downward slash (NSig), and a backward skip followed by a lunge (DSig). Meanwhile, her Spear Signatures let her cover more range as well. These include a skip-kick (SSig), an attack from a smoke shroud (NSig), and a burrowing upward slash (DSig).
3 Val (Gauntlets, Sword)
Val 9000 seems like the standard killer robot - but in her case, a murderous killer bot CEO with a modeling agency and a former love for talk radio. While Strength is her lowest stat, her supremacy in Speed and Defense allows her to go fast and loose with her Gauntlets/Sword preference.
Her Sword light attacks focus on movement-slash combos, allowing her to strike foes while zig-zagging around the map. Her Signature attacks include a dual upward slash (NSig), a breakdance combo (DSig), and a three-variant attack (SSig). Meanwhile, her Gauntlets have a more straightforward series of Signatures. Val can make a timer-based shuriken punch (DSig), a forward charge and blast (SSig), and a multi-move leap attack (NSig).
2 Roland (Rocket Lance, Sword)
Sir Roland remained as victorious as ever throughout his stellar career - to the point that even the Valkyrie Hypernia refused to let Sir Roland and his amazing beard go to the afterlife without dying in an honorable battle. Newcomers will like playing Sir Roland for his more aggressive playstyle. Essentially, his Rocket Lance/Sword arsenal favors frontal and upward attacks.
Sword Signatures for Sir Roland focus on horizontal and vertical movement. These include a powerful upward slash (NSig), frontal attacks (SSig), and even long-range pillars to the front (DSig). Meanwhile, his Rocket Lance emphasizes punchy movement. This moveset includes a forward jump joust with a golden horse (NSig), a fierce poke (SSig), and a joust coupled with an armored form (DSig).
1 Koji (Bow, Sword)
Koji looks like the stereotypical samurai at first glance - but this wandering "basic samurai" is swift on the uptake. His light attacks on both his Sword and Bow hit fast and hit hard, giving newcomers room to string attacks efficiently. Moreover, his Sword/Bow arsenal gives him a healthy balance of melee and ranged attacks.
His trusty Bow can tackle threats from afar with varying degrees of flexibility, with his Signatures giving room for mid-range (SSig), vertical (NSig), and situational (DSig) attacks. Meanwhile, his Sword Signatures cover a lot of area. These come in the form of a swift frontal strike (DSig), a fierce upward slash (NSig), and a chargeable two-strike attack (SSig).