Which Robin Is In Gotham Knights

Batman has had several Robins over the years, but some fans may wonder who occupies the role in Gotham Knights. As Batman’s sidekick, it’ll be strange to control the Boy Wonder without the Dark Knight. The character is often portrayed as continuous support for Batman and prevents him from going too far in his quest for justice. Without Batman, Robin’s character development is sure to change drastically from other Batman-inspired games. However, like most superhero sidekicks, the role of Robin has been occupied by several characters over the years, with each introducing a unique personality and skill set. If players are to understand Robin fully, they must first understand his identity and origins.

Gotham Knights occurs after Batman’s death, with Gotham City staggering to control its supervillains and crime rates. Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin must fill the legacy left behind by their mentor and face some of the city’s deadliest threats. Supervillains like Mr. Freeze take advantage of Batman’s absence to enact their criminal plots, threatening to destroy the city for their own gain. However, organizations like the Court of Owls pose the greatest challenge to Gotham’s new protectors. Players can engage in single-player or co-op modes as their favorite members of the Batfamily, including Batman’s last Robin.

Casual fans of Batman likely aren’t aware of the many individuals who’ve become Robin, and the effect each had on the Dark Knight. Many are likely familiar with Dick Grayson, the first Robin, or Tim Drake, the Robin used in the Batman Arkham series. While there are pros and cons to Batman’s death in Gotham Knights, the Dark Knight’s passing is sure to impact his final Robin profoundly. While only one playable character currently has the Robin title, there are a total of three Robins in Gotham Knights, who are all members of Batman’s family through adoption.

Gotham Knights Uses Tim Drake’s Robin

Despite the initial debate between some fans on Robin’s identity, WB Games has confirmed Tim Drake is the current Robin, not Damian Wayne. Tim Drake is the third Robin and frequently used in many Batman series and DC games (like Young Justice and Batman Arkham). Born into the Drake family, Tim Drake is a member of Gotham’s upper elite who deduces Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson’s identities as Batman and Robin. When Jason Todd died, he noticed the sudden shift of aggression in Batman’s usual crime-fighting tactics and tried to convince Batman to take him on as his next protege. After thorough convincing and training, Tim Drake became Batman’s third Robin.

Tim Drake’s Robin in Gotham Knights uses a variety of interesting abilities, including a short-range teleportation movement skill by linking with the Justice League’s satellite. He is the youngest playable character of the four, still striving to make his mark on Gotham City in his mentor’s absence. Unlike Nightwing, Red Hood, and Batgirl, Robin utilizes a quarterstaff for melee gameplay and combat in Gotham Knights and shows an aptitude for behavioral sciences and psychological profiling. While his brothers may prefer brute strength to solve every problem, this Robin has proven that smarts can be as practical as a force in the war against crime.

Gotham Knights’ Nightwing Used To Be Robin

While Tim Drake may currently occupy the role of Robin, Batman first created the position to accommodate Dick Grayson and train him to overcome the trauma of his parents’ deaths. The bright colors and name ‘Robin’ originated from a nickname and dream outfit Dick Grayson had developed at Haly’s Circus. Dick initially struggled with Bruce’s lack of affection and moral choices, but the pair became a Dynamic Duo for many years. Unfortunately, their conflicts contributed to a severe divide between the two vigilantes. After a final fight, Dick Grayson quit his role as Robin and invested time into his Titans team. He later became Nightwing in Batman Arkham, Gotham Knights, and many other comic continuities.

Though Nightwing no longer occupies the role of Robin, there are hints of his time training with Batman that survive in his superhero identity. While his acrobatics originated from Haly’s Circus as a Flying Grayson, Batman continued to foster his skills in urban settings. In Batman’s wake, Nightwing has become a fully-fledged leader of the new vigilante team. He uses dual escrima sticks as his melee weapon of choice, preferring them to basic melee combat. The mark on his chest retains some familiarity with the Batsymbol and references the Flying Graysons logo to connect to his birth family. As the first Robin, it’s been many years since Nightwing worked alongside Batman in Gotham Knights, but the Dark Knight’s legacy has influenced his arsenal and fighting style.

Gotham Knights’ Red Hood Is The Robin Who Died

Red Hood is the final Robin present in Gotham Knights, and was the second to fill the role. Unlike Dick Grayson, Jason struggled to balance punishing criminals and bringing them to justice. The young boy excelled at school and thrived in a steady home life, but his temper often put him at odds with Batman. While Dick Grayson and Tim Drake experienced varying levels of success during their Robin careers, Jason Todd is often regarded as Batman’s greatest failure. Unfortunately, Jason’s temper and unwavering sense of justice are untamed by his years serving at Batman’s side, and his untimely death prevents further growth in a family environment. Thankfully, Red Hood experiences independent growth in Gotham Knights and successfully rekindles his relationship with the Batfamily before Batman’s passing. This reconciliation helps with a significant change in Red Hood’s character.

Batman’s second Robin is the only member of the Batfamily that uses guns, a tool Batman has hated since the death of his parents. Though Red Hood usually kills his opponents, after reconciling with Batman, he adopted nonlethal methods in crime-fighting. In addition to firearms, Jason Todd utilizes his impressive strength and other high-tech weapons made available in the Gotham Knights Belfry. It’s unknown how deeply Batman’s death will affect the former Robin, especially considering the Dark Knight may have played a role in Red Hood’s nonlethal methods.

While Tim Drake is the current Robin and hero in Gotham Knights, it’s possible players could explore his growth into Red Robin or Drake (his superhero identities in the comics) as Gotham Knights progresses. Unlike Nightwing, who utilizes his history in acrobatics, and Red Hood, who depends on brute strength and firearms, Robin relies on stealth and intelligence. In many ways, his tactics are the closest to Batman’s fighting styles, making him a prime candidate to become Gotham’s next protector (and perhaps it’s next Batman). Gotham Knights has no set release date, but WB Games plans to launch the title at some point in 2022.

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Natalie Lindner
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Natalie Lindner is a Game Features Writer for Screen Rant, creating content on the past, present, and future of games in the industry. Prior to this, she worked out of a writing consultancy in Rhode Island from 2018 to 2021, where she helped college students improve their writing abilities. Natalie has contributed her video game writing to several smaller websites and projects since 2018 and is eager to continue that journey with Screen Rant.

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Working out of New Hampshire, Natalie spends the time she isn’t writing about games outside; hiking or biking. On those rainy days, she can be found striving for action on the latest FPS or perusing the latest comic books.

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