Warner Brothers Montreal released Gotham Knights 5 years after their last major DC title. Fans rushed to the new release to discover what villains plagued Gotham and test out the heroes there to stop them this time around.
Gotham Knights allows players to satiate their thirst for crime fighting with the help of Batgirl, Robin, Red Hood, and Nightwing. The addition of 4 playable main characters has given players more room to experiment with multiple new methods of fighting crime as each character brings to the table their own set of abilities and skills.
This added diversity caters to different playstyles and encourages players to try unique approaches to every new mission. However, this has also left some players confused as to which character is the best one to play the game with. This guide aims to help you get a better understanding of all the characters in Gotham Knights and find out the ideal pick.
Quick Character Overview
| Hero | Playstyle Description | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Batgirl | Single-target bruiser with hacking skills | Beginners and veterans |
| Robin | Stealth and strategy expert | Players who enjoy stealth gameplay |
| Red Hood | Ranged attacks and brute force | Players who prefer firearms |
| Nightwing | Fast-paced and team-focused acrobat | Team play |
The Knights Of Gotham City
The studio has designed each character while keeping a certain playstyle in mind. Robin is designed to be a stealth expert, Batgirl a single-target bruiser, Red Hood a ranged attacker, and Nightwing a fast-paced and team-focused character.
Batgirl: A Jack Of All Trades
Batgirl is an underrated character in Gotham Knights but is actually first up on this list because of her well-rounded playstyle. Barbara Gordon is a force to be reckoned with and will be an ideal pick for anyone who loved playing as Batman in the Arkhamverse.
Batgirl is a hard hitter who can dish out a large amount of melee damage to enemies of all sorts. She has the ability to glide which allows her to traverse Gotham at a fast pace and reach higher vantage points with ease. In addition to this, Batgirl has combos that are similar to Batman. She can chain together an array of punches to greatly increase her momentum.
Speaking of momentum, Batgirl has some very powerful abilities such as HP+ and Heavyweight that allow her to not only endure more damage but also return it with greater intensity. Her momentum abilities such as the Tonfa Jackhammer allow her to deal immense area damage to the enemies around her.
However, this is not all. Batgirl is an expert hacker who can manipulate security systems and disable traps. She can walk by enemy systems undetected, making her useful for infiltrating enemy strongholds. The combination of immense physical strength and technical abilities make her the perfect all-rounder who can not barge her way through enemies but can also be sneaky if need be, making her ideal for both beginners and veterans alike.
- Combo Abilities: Batgirl’s combos are easy to chain, allowing for high-damage output.
- Glide Mechanism: Gliding helps in quick traversal and gaining higher ground.
Robin: A Stealth Expert
Tim Drake aka Robin is a true follower of Batman’s practices and is a great deductive thinker. He likes to devise strategic plans and is always prepared for any and all circumstances.
Robin is a master of stealth and knows how to take down enemies sneakily, without raising suspicion. He is a strategist and playing him requires you to devise and follow some sort of plan to be able to avoid detection.
Similar to Batgirl, Robin also has some really useful abilities such as the Turnabout Takedown or the Vantage Hanging Takedown, the former of which allows him to absolutely destroy brutes. He can avoid the lengthy process of taking down a brute with multiple strikes and can silently do so in one move. This proves to be extremely useful when approaching heavily fortified areas with stealth.
Moreover, Robin can make use of the Fireworks momentum ability to carry out an elemental attack on all enemies in close proximity. The combination of all his stealth abilities makes him ideal for those who want to experience the satisfaction of clearing an entire area without being detected even once.
- Stealth Takedowns: Special moves allow Robin to incapacitate enemies without alerting others.
- Planning: Robin’s gameplay rewards careful planning and stealth over brute force.
Red Hood: A Ranged Brawler
Red Hood or Jason Todd was once the old Robin who turned more aggressive and violent after being resurrected in the Lazarus Pit. However, his intentions for Gotham are still the same. He wants to rid the city of its filth and is willing to do anything to achieve this goal.
Red Hood has one plan and one plan only, to go in guns blazing and wipe clean the area of all enemies. He uses non-lethal guns and has the raw power to take on large groups of enemies without batting an eye. Red Hood specializes in beatings and firearms.
Red Hood has some of the most powerful ranged attacks in the game and can take out enemies from a distance. He can fire in quick succession, allowing him to target multiple enemies at the same time. However, this can make his playstyle somewhat static.
- Ranged Combat: Specializes in firearms, allowing for a different kind of gameplay.
- Brute Strength: Capable of handling large groups of enemies without much support.
Nightwing: A Skilled Acrobat
Dick Grayson is a natural leader who knows how to keep his team together. He keeps morale high and makes sure that everyone works in a coordinated manner to keep Gotham safe.
Nightwing is an expert Acrobat who uses this skill to fight crime in Gotham. He is the hardest to hit out of the bunch and can evade enemy strikes with ease. He uses the escrima sticks with great efficiency and can land quick successive strikes on his enemies.
While Nightwing has great agility, he deals relatively less damage as compared to his counterparts. It takes multiple hits for Nightwing to defeat brutes which makes it difficult for him to be used when playing solo. He is designed for team play and has abilities that provide buffs to his teammates.
- Agility: Can dodge enemy attacks effortlessly.
- Team Buffs: His abilities can offer advantages to teammates in multiplayer scenarios.
What Is The Best Knight In Gotham Knights?
Picking one character that trumps all is impossible when it comes to Gotham Knights. However, this selection can be narrowed down to 2 candidates.
- Batgirl is the top choice providing a little bit of everything. From exceptional melee combat to stealth gameplay with her hacking abilities, she is an ideal first pick for players and can overcome almost any situation in the game all by herself.
- For players who want to stick to the stealth-only approach and want to play strategically, making use of all the equipment and abilities they have then Robin is an excellent choice. With Robin, you can plan and complete entire missions without being hit by an enemy attack even once.
Nightwing and Red Hood are also fun characters but may soon prove to be monotonous for many players due to their static playstyle.
