Which Character to Choose First

Gotham Knights: Which hero should you pick first? Learn the strengths and weaknesses of Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood to make the best choice for your playstyle.

Alright, so you're diving into Gotham Knights and the first big decision is who to play as, right? It's a pretty important choice since each of the four heroes – Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood – has their own unique vibe and combat style. While the story stays pretty much the same no matter who you pick, how you tackle fights will change quite a bit. Just remember, they all have both close-up attacks and ways to hit enemies from afar.

Robin is your go-to if you like playing it sneaky. He's all about using a ton of gadgets to mess with enemies and take them out before they even know what hit 'em. This stealthy approach is super effective, but you might find yourself in a tough spot if you get swarmed by a big group or face off against a really large enemy. Mastering Robin means getting real familiar with all his gadgets and when to deploy them.

Nightwing might not be the strongest in a brawl, but his background in acrobatics means he can absolutely own the battlefield. He's incredibly agile, which is perfect when you're dealing with multiple enemies at once. He can weave in and out of combat, chipping away at several foes' health bars thanks to his slick movement. If you love being in the middle of a big fight and dodging around, Nightwing is your guy.

Batgirl could be the perfect starting point if you're new to games like this. She's really well-balanced, not leaning too heavily into one specific area like the others. You can dish out solid damage to one enemy, then quickly switch to the next with her tonfas. Plus, she's got a neat trick with her swarm of bats to distract enemies, giving you a chance to either fall back into stealth or just prevent yourself from getting overwhelmed. She hits fast and hard, but because she's so balanced, she doesn't have that one super-specialty like some of the others.

Red Hood is all about keeping enemies at a distance with his guns, making him a great choice for controlling the flow of battle from afar. He's also a beast in melee combat and really good at grabbing and throwing enemies. The trade-off for all that power and ranged capability is that Red Hood is a bit less agile than the others due to his larger build. This means he moves a little slower and can't quite zip around the battlefield as easily, making him more likely to take hits if you're not careful.