Rocket Arena hits PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 14. EA's 3v3 shooter, like other multiplayer games, comes equipped with its own roster of playable characters, and each hero has their own unique fighting style and abilities.
If you want to know who each character is and what their powers are, before Rocket Arena launches we've got you covered. Read on to learn more about the heroes you'll be playing with.
How many heroes are there in Rocket Arena?
There will be 10 playable characters at launch. EA and developer Final Strike Games will be adding a new hero each season for free, but for now there are enough heroes you can choose from.
Each hero has a primary, secondary, and special ability - listed below respectively - and they're unique to their character's region and world class. Read on for an overview of each hero.
Amphora
Image via EAThe Pride of the Crater Underwater Region - Crystal Reef - Amphora is a fast frontline striker whose abilities are naturally water based. Intrigued by the giant crystal at the center of her home - the Crater Star - Amphora hopes to uncover her secrets and uncover her powers.
- Charged Torpedo - Hold to charge to increase speed and damage
- Hydro Form - Morph in a pool of water, and reactivate to launch opponents into the air in a powerful cyclone
- Bouncy Mines - Launch of three bouncy and homing mines
Blastbeard
Image via EAAny good multiplayer game needs a pirate-themed character. Blastbeard is your archetype for Rocket Arena, and while he won Rocket Arena before his tour, he can't remember where he last saw the iconic trophy. Unable to locate him, he comes out of his retreat, Crater's Edge, to face potential heroes in an effort to reclaim his crown.
- Rocket Cannonball - High Impact Archery & Shooting
- Loaded Anchor - Load and pull a crashing rocket anchor
- Shockwave - Knock down your opponents and destroy incoming rockets
Boone
Image via EAA native of The Wilds and a longtime ranger master, Boone is on the hunt for the legendary Megadon. Joined by their pet Zik, the duo team up to track down this elusive creature and earn a trophy along the way.
- Blunderblast - Short Range Ricocheting Cluster Bomb
- Megadon Scope - Zoom in to fire a richocheting sniper rocket
- Zik's Vortex - Trigger a wind vortex that sends Boone back and sends opponents flying
Izell
Image via EAHailing from Gemstone Jungle, Izell is a fierce fighter who prefers close quarters combat. Her parents both won the Rocket Arena Tour, so she hopes to live up to her name and become a second generation grand championship winner. Best used against weakened opponents and pushing areas with its flexibility.
- Spear Rockets - short-range, rapid-fire rockets
- Bola Snare - Attracts opponents before firing a rocket launcher at them
- Jaaqua Charge - Hold to aim before launching for a frenzied attack
Jayto
Image via EAHailing from Boom City, Jayto is the current champion. Whether you think he won it fair and square, or by a stroke of luck, it doesn't matter. What does is Jayto is back to defend his crown and prove he's a worthy winner. An exceptional all-rounder that newcomers will want to choose as their first character.
- Skypiercer rockets - a single shot but a precise barrage of rockets
- Rocket Swarm - Mini Rocket Barrage
- Thruster Suit - Temporarily starts Mobility and Skypiercer rockets
Kayi
Image via EAAn agile fighter whose attacks are based on ice, Kayi is a princess who fled her kingdom in Serrata Peaks after her family was toppled. Rumors have it that she will return to reclaim her throne but, for the bow, her only goal is to win the Rocket Arena Tour.
- Loaded Bolt - A precise bolt that can be loaded to shoot faster and farther
- Snow Globe - A deployed globe that slows incoming fire. Charged shots from inside the globe hit harder and travel faster
- Grapple Hook - Grapple to nearby surfaces or hook opponents directly
Mysteen
Image via EAConjura's illusionist, Mysteen is all about creating deception. Mastering magic, Mysteen uses her powers in battle to confuse her enemies before dealing damage with spells she learned growing up in her home.
- Card Rockets - One precise hit, but every third knock-out attack triggers three turns
- Mirror Shield - Deflects incoming rockets
- Phantasm - Throws a decoy. Reactivate to swap places with the Double Mysteen
Plink
Image via EAA Rocketbot repairman by trade, Plink is new to the world of Rocket Arena. That doesn't mean he doesn't have tricks up his sleeve, though, and this close-range skirmisher will need to be watched closely by anyone who crosses his path.
- Scrap Rockets - Fast-firing rockets that are most effective at close range
- Boomerang - Ricochets on the walls before returning
- Skedaddle Ball - A disposable teleporter. Reactivate to teleport to its location and damage nearby enemies
Tour
Image via EAA fierce fighter from The Boiler. No one from this Crater region has ever won the championship, but Rev has the ambition to change that. Equipped with an unstoppable hoverboard, she'll be a match for most on the battlefield.
- Double Whammy - Fast-firing explosive rockets that alternate between Rev's twin weapons
- Mag Mines - Sticky mines that attach to surfaces or opponents
- Shatter Slam - Activates Shatterboard and allows you to hit enemies with your board
Excellent
Image via EAChampionship tour veteran Topnotch is the hero of Fort Rocket and the Rocketbot Uprising. Topnotch resides on the Golden Zephyr, the Crater's most famous airship, and has won the championship twice. A long-range combat expert.
- Bouncing Beauty - A bouncing pomegranate. Hold the fire trigger to suppress its detonation
- Artillery Salute - Call in an airstrike
- Zephyr Strike - Lock down your opponents and fire a giant homing rocket
