Paladins is a free-to-play team shooter where you pick from dozens of Champions—each with distinct weapons and abilities—then fight in objective-based matches. The roster mixes fantasy archetypes (elves, goblins piloting mechs, dragons with jetpacks) with gunplay and magical skills. You'll customize each Champion's loadout before matches, tweaking how their core abilities function to match your preferred playstyle. Matches revolve around standard modes: capturing points, escorting payloads, or defending zones against the opposing team. New Champions get added over time, expanding the pool of kits to learn. The game doesn't charge for heroes but uses cosmetic purchases and battle passes for monetization. If you want a shooter where picking the right character matters as much as aim, and you're okay with a fantasy coat of paint, this delivers that without an upfront cost.
