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All Playable Characters in the Arkham Universe.
Note that while this page lists the characters, and gives some basic info, more info on how they play can be found from their respective pages.
This page does not include mods.
Batman[]
Batman, as he appears in Arkham Asylum, and Arkham City
The main character of the series. As the protagonist, he has the most gadgets and the largest movesets in the games.
Playable in every Arkham game, and is always unlocked by default.
The Joker[]
The Joker, wearing his Specs in Arkham Asylum
Batman's arch-nemesis. He is weaker than most other characters and cannot use vantage points. In addition, two of his three gadgets have very limited usage. This makes him somewhat difficult to use.
Playable in: Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman Arkham Origins Multiplayer. In addition, he is briefly playable in Batman: Arkham Origins both as himself and as Red Hood, and is briefly playable in Batman: Arkham Knight towards the end of the game.
Appears in all of the Arkham Games.
Unlocked by:
- (AA) Downloading the play as the Joker challenge pack (PS3 and Mac OSX exclusive, included in the Nintendo Switch version by default) .
- (RTAA) Unlocked by default.
- (AOMP) Reaching the boss door and unlocking it before Bane's gang manages to do so.
Notes[]
- Joker cannot be used on the challenge maps located on the "Extra Content" section of the main menu.
Catwoman[]
Catwoman, as she appears in Arkham City
The notorious cat-burglar. Thanks to her claws, she can attach herself to any ceiling that allows it, and hide above her enemies. However, reaching Vantage points is slower, as she has to climb the walls to reach them. In addition, her run is silent, which allows her to run behind her enemies faster than other characters can.
Playable in: Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by:
- (AC) Buying and installing the Catwoman Story DLC.
- (AK) She is available to use from the start.
Notes[]
- In Arkham City, she can be used in free roam, and has her own set of Riddler trophies planted on the environment. However, the game needs to be completed to allow switching between her and Batman.
- In City, her armor can only be upgraded to half of that of the other characters.
- In Knight, most levels don't allow her to attach to ceilings, as they weren't made with Catwoman in mind. However, she now can get all armor upgrades, and her run remains silent. Oddly, she cannot perform Dual Takedowns anymore, for unknown reasons.
Robin[]
Robin, as he appears in Batman Arkham Knight
Batman's iconic sidekick. He's somewhat similar to Batman as they can both glide, but uses his Bo Staff in combat. In addition, he has a (mostly) different set of gadgets.
Playable in Batman: Arkham City, Batman: Arkham Origins Multiplayer and Batman: Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by:
- (AC) Buying and installing Robin DLC (Challenge Maps)
- (AC) Usable in Harley Quinn's Revenge, although buying it won't unlock him in challenge maps.
- (AOMP) The game chooses randomly both Robin and Batman at the start of each match.
- (AK) He is available to use from the start.
Notes:[]
- In City and Knight, the playable Robin is Tim Drake, but in Arkham Origins Multiplayer, players use Dick Grayson.
Nightwing[]
Nightwing, as he appears in Arkham Knight
Batman's first sidekick, who later started protecting Blüdhaven under the alias Nightwing.
Playable in Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by:
- (AC) Buying and Installing Nightwing DLC
- (AK) He is available to use from the start.
Deathstroke[]
Deathstroke, as he appears in Arkham Origins
World's deadliest assassin. In Arkham Origins, he uses a similar fighting style as Robin, and also uses a staff as his main weapon.
Deathstroke's Moveset
In Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, his gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Shotguns, Assault Rifles and Sniper Rifles.
Traversal: Kunai, Ikon Suit
Melee Weapon: Sword
Playable in Batman: Arkham Origins and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Appears in Batman Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by:
- Buying and Installing Deathstroke DLC.
- Installing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 4.
Bruce Wayne[]
Bruce Wayne faces off against Shiva
The real identity of the vigilante Batman. Uses the combination of his natural skills and make-shift gadgets. Bruce Wayne's Moveset.
Playable in Batman: Arkham Origins in the Initiation DLC, and the opening of The Cold, Cold Heart DLC. Briefly playable in the opening of Batman: Arkham City.
Unlocked by:
- Buying and Installing the Initiation DLC pack.
Bane[]
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Bane as he appears in Arkham Origins
Playable only in Batman: Arkham Origins Multiplayer.
Appears in Batman Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Origins.
Unlocked by
- Reaching the boss door and unlocking it before Joker's gang manages to do so.
Gang Members[]
The backbone of both Joker's and Bane's gangs. Customizable, with some items granting slight bonuses.
Playable only in Batman: Arkham Origins Multiplayer.
Azrael[]
Azrael as he appears in Arkham Knight
The only seen member of the The Order of St. Dumas, who wants to become Batman's successor. As he has been watching Batman for years, he's learned to move like him. In gameplay, Azrael plays exactly like Batman, although he has less gadgets in Predator Mode.
Playable in Batman: Arkham Knight in both the Most Wanted mission Heir to the Cowl and the Challenge Modes.
Unlocked by default from the start of the game.
Appears in Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight.
Harley Quinn[]
Harley Quinn as she appears in Arkham Knight
The clown princess of crime. After the Joker's death, Harley's combat skills improved, and she learned to track her enemies through walls. Harley's Moveset.
Playable in Batman: Arkham Knight and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
In Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, her gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Pistols, SMGs and Heavy Weapons
Traversal: Grapnel Gun MK I and Bat Drone
Melee Weapon: Bludgeon
Unlocked by purchasing the Harley Quinn Story Pack.
Appears in all of the Arkham Games.
Red Hood[]
Red Hood, as he appears in Arkham Knight
The fallen Robin. Sometime after returning to Gotham after being seemingly killed by the Joker, Jason Todd took the Joker's old alias and started to try to rid Gotham of crime. However, as he has no moral code like Batman does, he has no problems killing his opponents. Red Hood's moveset.
Playable in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by purchasing the Red Hood Story Pack.
Batgirl[]
Batgirl as she appears in Arkham Knight
Barbara Gordon's former alter ego, before she became Oracle due to being shot on her spine by the Joker.
She plays similarly to Batman, but has her own moveset and takedowns. Batgirl's moveset.
Playable in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Unlocked by purchasing Batgirl: A Matter of Family.
Notes[]
Batgirl can free roam in the Seagate Amusement Park in her story DLC.
Deadshot[]
A formerly retired mercenary from Gotham City.
His gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Pistols, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles
Traversal: Jetpack
Melee Weapon: Wrist Cannons
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
King Shark[]
An exiled royal from the Shark Kingdom in Hawaii.
His gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Assault Rifles, Shotguns, and Heavy Weapons.
Traversal: Cuff
Melee Weapons: Blades
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Captain Boomerang[]
A criminal from Australia who fled to the United States.
His gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Shotguns, SMGs, Sniper Rifles
Traversal: Speed Force Gauntlet
Melee Weapons: Boomerangs
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Joker (Elseworlds)[]
An alternate universe counterpart of the Clown Prince of Crime.
His gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Pistols, Shotguns, Assault Rifles
Traversal: Umbrella
Melee Weapons: Flail
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Mrs. Freeze[]
A female alternate universe counterpart to Victor Fries.
Her gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Pistols, Assault Rifles, Heavy Weapons
Traversal: Freeze equipment
Melee Weapon: Axe
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Lawless[]
A young thief from Gotham City, who is the daughter of Floyd Lawton.
Her gameplay specifics are as follows:
Firearms expertise: Pistols, SMGs, Sniper Rifles
Traversal: Gravity Accelerator
Melee Weapon: Colu Cannon
Playable in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Other Characters (Asylum)[]
- Scarecrow: Only played as for a split second during Scarecrow nightmares.
Other Characters (Knight)[]
- Batmobile: Technically not a character, but playable nonetheless. Is usable in free roam and is called with the same button as Dual play character switch, making it the free roam equivalent of Dual Play. The unique DLC models are also playable in free roam, but only after completing the main story and clearing the drone forces in Gotham City, as they have no Battle mode.
- James Gordon: Playable for a few minutes, when you go to Panessa Studios. Not available in the Challenge Maps.
- Officer Owens: Playable on opening sequence in first person mode and exposed to Fear Toxin, giving you the choice on whether or not to shoot people in Pauli's Diner or not. Batman can talk to Owens near the end of the game when he has snapped out of the Fear Toxin. Not available in the Challenge Maps.
- Hush: Playable in "Friend in Need" Gotham's Most Wanted Side Mission for a few moments. He looks like Bruce Wayne. Not available in the Challenge Maps.