Skybolt

Skybolt is a flying hero unlocked for $8.99. He is one of the originally released heroes alongside Flak and Roxie

Description
A flying super soldier who can stop ground and air based Creeps with his high damage chain gun.

Shred those Creeps with a supercharged Skybolt!

Utility
Strategy while leveling:

Skybolt is the only hero who flies and can kill flying enemies without using special abilities. He is a no-brainer hero to use in missions with lots of flyers. Skybolt has a near monopoly on killing flyers which helps him to level up. Always place Skybolt where he can kill flyers. In his early levels, Skybolt feels a bit bland. His first two abilities only make him a better survivalist. After Skybolt unlocks Electrify, he begins to feel like a contributor. The Afterburners ability allows the player to use Skybolt like a hit and run assassin, comparable to Surge. Once Sidewinders are unlocked, Skybolt becomes beastly in offense and defense.

Max ability strategy:

With all of his abilities, Skybolt becomes a blast to use. He offers a free and instant defensive line against flyers. The only alternative defense against flyers is to drop loads of energy on Airborne infantry or spread damaging towers across the whole of the map. Not a bad use of energy but that energy is rarely available at the start of a mission. Skybolts mobility means that he is best either where flyers will fly or being ordered around to strike at enemies. As long as he is kept alive, which is easy to do with his Regen and Active Armor abilities, Skybolt will continually decimate creeps with Sidewinders.

Most complementary heroes:

Skybolt benefits from defensively gifted heroes like Cinder, a top-level Oracle, and a top-level Roxie. They can hold the line while Skybolt focuses on offense. Skybolt will compliment any defense in maps with flying enemies. A top- level Skybolt pairs well with Surge as they kill masses of creeps with an endless stream of Lightning Calls and Sidewinders.

How fun is this hero to use:

Skybolt will appeal to commanders who like a hit and run attacks or who like to micromanage their heroes. His leveling can be a bit of a grind, although it is never too rough as Skybolt is one of the few defenses against flying enemies. Once fully leveled, Skybolt is a lot of fun with his Sidewinders.

Should you invest:

Skybolt fills a role in the hero roster that no other hero does: defense against flyers. As long as you are interested in purchasing heroes, Skybolt should always be one of the first you buy. He is extremely valuable for certain missions and has very nice powers at high levels.