Barbara Gordon’s Batgirl is the stealth specialist of the team. With expert hacking skills and silent takedown techniques, she’s essential for stealth missions and data-driven puzzles.

Overview

Attribute Details
Real Name Barbara Gordon
Role Stealth Specialist / Hacker
Combat Style Stealth — silent takedowns, smoke, hacking
Difficulty ★★★☆☆ (Requires patience)
Best For Stealth missions, hacking puzzles

Unique Gadgets

Cryptographic Sequencer

Batgirl’s primary hacking tool, more advanced than Robin’s:

  • System Override — Bypass advanced security protocols
  • Data Analysis — Decrypt files and reveal hidden information
  • Enemy Manipulation — Control enemy communications
  • Environmental Control — Operate doors, lifts, and environmental hazards from a distance

Smoke Pellets

Essential for stealth approaches:

  • Creates a smoke screen for cover
  • Enemies lose sight of you
  • Can be used to escape combat
  • Upgradable to stun enemies caught in the smoke

Special Ability: Expert Hacker

Batgirl has the best hacking capabilities in the game:

  • Hack higher-level security than Robin can access
  • Access restricted areas and secret rooms
  • Turn enemy technology against them
  • Reveal hidden paths and secrets through data analysis

Combat Style

Batgirl excels at eliminating threats before they know she’s there:

Move Input Effect
Stealth Takedown Triangle/Y (behind enemy) Silent instant knockout
Smoke Bomb L1/LB Deploy smoke screen
Cryptographic Stun R1/RB EMP blast that stuns electronics
Silent Strike Square/X Quick silent attack (non-lethal)
Vault Takedown Circle/B (over obstacle) Vault over cover into takedown

Combat Tips

  • Batgirl should never be seen — use smoke to move between cover
  • Plan your route: mark enemies with Detective Vision-like analysis first
  • Use smoke + takedown for the cleanest room clears
  • In co-op, Batgirl can disable alarms while partner attracts attention
  • Batgirl’s hacking can solve puzzles that Robin’s device can’t handle

Best Team Compositions

Partner Synergy
Robin Ultimate tech duo — two hackers, double the puzzle speed
Nightwing Nightwing creates noise, Batgirl handles stealth objectives

Unlock Requirements

Batgirl unlocks through story progression (approximately Chapter 3-4).

Our Verdict

Batgirl is the best stealth character in the game, period. Her expert hacking goes beyond Robin’s capabilities, and her smoke pellets make clearing rooms without detection almost too easy. The trade-off is that she struggles in direct confrontations — if you’re spotted, you’ll want to reposition rather than fight. For stealth-focused players, she’s the optimal choice.

Best for: Players who prefer methodical, stealth-based approaches over direct combat.

Related Guides

Trivia

  • Barbara Gordon was originally Oracle before returning as Batgirl
  • Her hacking skills come from her experience as a data analyst
  • Batgirl’s stealth suit has special sound-dampening technology