Skylanders: Swap Force has finally arrived on store shelves, allowing fans and newcomers alike to hop back into a fully interactive fantasy world, where they can pick and choose which characters they want to play as. With 55+ new characters available – and the ability to use ones from the original Skylanders and its Giants spin-off – that’s a lot to choose from.
Thankfully, we’ve produced this mini-guide that will give you some handy advice on which characters to use. Some are better from a distance than up-close, while others are so powerful that they’ll really make a difference on their quest. Regardless of your tactics, you don’t want to miss out on these guys.
Keep one thing in mind – not all of these characters’ abilities will be available from the get-go. Some you’ll have to unlock through pods or store purchases. They’re certainly worth it, though.
Blast Zone (Fire Based)
This fiery Skylanders character comes easily recommended, mainly because he comes packed in with the Starter Kit. Blast Zone uses fire-based attacks to his advantage, as he can either breathe it up close to enemies in his proximity, or fire bomb-like projectiles at those that are at a distance. In addition, his fire shield also keeps him protecting from incoming attacks, albeit for a short time.
A Dark version of this character is also available.
Zoo Lou (Life Based)
Imagine Conan the Barbarian mixed with a rabbit, and you’ll get Zoo Lou. This powerful warrior can really do some damage when called upon, either by stomping around with a summoned glowing steed or throwing club projectiles at enemies from a distance. He can also attack up close with his enormous club – it’s not just for show.
A Legendary version of Zoo Lou is also available.
Wash Buckler (Water Based)
Wash Buckler is easily one of the best characters in the game, as he can do just as much defensively as he can offensively. He can shoot bubbles that trap even the largest of enemies, incapacitating them long enough for Wash to run in and strike them with his sword. He can also spin around with a melee-style attack, hitting multiple enemies at once with his octopus-like legs. Finally, he can shoot devastating ink blots, perfect for hitting enemies from a distance. He’s included in the Starter Pack as well.
A Dark version of Wash Buckler is also available.
Published: Oct 14, 2013 10:10 pm