Beat the Champions is an arcade sports game where you compete against AI champion athletes across multiple sport types with power-ups and special abilities. The game takes real sports — tennis, basketball, soccer — and adds Mario-style power-up mechanics creating a party game atmosphere. Each champion has a unique weakness that must be exploited to win, turning matches into puzzle-like encounters. The multiplayer mode supports local and online competitive play with seasonal rankings. It's a lighthearted sports game designed for quick matches and accessible fun rather than simulation realism.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Shot | S | Power Hitter | A charged shot that travels faster and is harder to return. |
| Speed Boost | A | Speed Runner | Temporarily increases movement speed by 40% for 5 seconds. |
| Shield Block | A | Defender | Creates a temporary barrier that automatically returns the next incoming shot. |
| Curve Ball | B | Trickster | Applies extreme curve to your next shot, bending it around defenders and into corners. |
| Super Strike | B | All champions (ultimate) | Each champion's ultimate ability charged through gameplay. |
S-Tier: Power Shot
A charged shot that travels faster and is harder to return. Requires 2 seconds of charge time during which you're vulnerable. Higher power means more speed but less accuracy. The Power Hitter's version is 50% stronger.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Power Hitter |
| Key Mechanic | arcade sports |
| Recommended Role | Speed Runner |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Power Shot: Pairs naturally with Speed Runner thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Speed Boost
Temporarily increases movement speed by 40% for 5 seconds. Essential for court coverage during fast rallies. Speed Runner gains double duration (10 seconds) from this power-up due to their passive.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Speed Runner |
| Key Mechanic | character abilities |
| Recommended Role | Power Hitter |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Speed Boost: Pairs naturally with Power Hitter thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Shield Block
Creates a temporary barrier that automatically returns the next incoming shot. The Defender gets double duration. Strategic timing is critical — activate before an opponent's Power Shot or Super Strike.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Defender |
| Key Mechanic | tournament brackets |
| Recommended Role | All-Rounder |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Shield Block: Pairs naturally with All-Rounder thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Curve Ball
Applies extreme curve to your next shot, bending it around defenders and into corners. The Trickster's version curves 50% more sharply. Combining curve with power creates nearly unreturnable shots.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Trickster |
| Key Mechanic | power-ups |
| Recommended Role | Defender |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Curve Ball: Pairs naturally with Defender thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Super Strike
Each champion's ultimate ability charged through gameplay. Power Hitter's creates an explosive shot, Speed Runner's accelerates all movements for 10 seconds, Trickster's makes 3 phantom copies of the ball. Match-deciding when timed correctly.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | All champions (ultimate) |
| Key Mechanic | multiplayer modes |
| Recommended Role | Trickster |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Super Strike: Pairs naturally with Trickster thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Stadium Arena
- Speed Boost → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Shield Block → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Power Shot → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Learn each champion's unique weakness before fighting them in tournament mode. Power Hitter is weak against long rallies, Speed Runner struggles against power shots.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Beat the Champions Guides
- Beat the Champions Beat the Champions Overview
- Beat the Champions Best Builds
- Beat the Champions Tier List
- Beat the Champions Walkthrough
- Beat the Champions Beginner's Guide
- Beat the Champions Tips & Tricks
- Beat the Champions Combat Guide
- Beat the Champions Boss Guide
- Beat the Champions Maps & Locations
- Beat the Champions Crafting Guide
- Beat the Champions Classes & Characters
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