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About Paladins
Paladins® is a fantasy‑themed, team‑based shooter where five‑player squads battle across a vibrant Realm. The game offers a free‑to‑play experience with a large roster of Champions ranging from sharpshooters to magical scholars and otherworldly beings. Players can tailor each Champion’s abilities and appearance, using in‑game customization and cosmetics that change both performance and visual style. The title supports cross‑platform multiplayer and a variety of controller options, extending play to phones, tablets, and shared family accounts.
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Champion Roster
Paladins features over 50 Champions, the largest selection in its genre. This variety includes mercenaries, scholars, supernatural entities, deities, and star‑born monstrosities, giving players many thematic choices. Each Champion belongs to one of four classes, allowing players to find a role that fits their preferred playstyle while exploring distinct personalities and backstories.
- Try multiple Champions
- Focus on class strengths
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Game Modes
Teams of five compete in several objective‑based modes. Common formats include pushing a payload across the map or contesting rotating control points. These modes emphasize coordination and strategic positioning, rewarding teams that adapt to changing objectives throughout a match.
- Communicate objectives
- Adapt to map flow
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Class Archetypes
The Damage class delivers versatile, lethal firepower. Flank champions are aggressive and elusive, focusing on mobility and surprise attacks. Frontline champions provide sturdy, space‑making presence, while Support champions handle healing and buff management. Understanding each archetype’s core purpose helps players contribute effectively to their team’s overall strategy.
- Play to class role
- Balance team composition
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Customization & Cosmetics
Every Champion can be customized and augmented with in‑match items, letting players fine‑tune abilities to match personal tactics. Beyond gameplay, skins alter a Champion’s visual presentation, voice, and elimination effects. Cosmetics draw from themes across the Realm and beyond, ensuring each player’s version of a Champion looks as unique as it plays.
- Experiment with loadouts
- Collect skins for flair
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Platform & Multiplayer Features
Paladins runs on Windows and supports full controller input, cross‑platform multiplayer, and remote play on both phones and tablets. Family Sharing lets multiple accounts access the game on a single device. Steam integration adds achievements and trading cards, enhancing the broader ecosystem for players who use the platform.
- Enable controller support
- Use remote play for flexibility
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