How to Unlock Champions in Encounters Smash Battles

With 30+ champions in Encounters Smash Battles, knowing the most efficient unlock path saves weeks of grinding. This guide compares every acquisition method and recommends the optimal order for new and returning players.

Construct and Ryan are free starters. Titan can be won from the daily wheel. Training Mode gives temporary access to all champions for testing via arrow keys — use this before any Gem purchase.

Direct purchase costs 500–10000 Gems depending on champion. First buy: Hamza (3000 Gems). Second: Mai or Ryan upgrade path. Avoid D-tier purchases early. Full cost list on our champions page.

Champion Crates roll random fighters including exclusives Sobek, Willow, Wrench. Quests unlock Chainsaw, Arachne, and others through achievement chains. Details on our crates page and unlock guide.