Spyro is the titular hero of the game. A young, purple dragon with a fiery personality, he's accidentally summoned to Avalar to defeat the tyrannical Ripto. Spyro's core abilities are his flame breath and charge attack, but he learns several new moves throughout his adventure, making him more versatile.
- Flame Attack: Spyro's signature move. Effective against most unarmored enemies, for lighting objects, and melting ice.
- Charge Attack: Spyro lowers his head and charges forward. Useful for breaking objects, defeating armored enemies, and covering ground quickly.
- Jump & Glide: Essential for platforming and reaching distant areas.
- Hover: A short burst of upward movement at the end of a glide, allowing for more precise landings.
- Swimming: Allows Spyro to navigate underwater sections.
- Headbash: (Learned in Fracture Hills) Jump and press Triangle to slam down. Breaks cracked rocks, certain enemies, and activates specific mechanisms.
- Climb: (Learned in Metropolis) Allows Spyro to climb ladders and certain textured walls.
- Superflame: (Temporary Power-up) An enhanced flame attack that can destroy tougher enemies and objects. Often found in specific power-up gates.
- Supercharge: (Temporary Power-up) An enhanced charge attack that allows Spyro to break through reinforced walls and defeat powerful enemies. Also found in specific power-up gates.
Mastering these abilities and knowing when to use them is key to overcoming the challenges of Avalar. Each new ability significantly expands Spyro's traversal and combat options.