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Iron Giant is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll no doubt recognise the character from the classic sci-fi novel by Ted Hughes, which spawned a couple of movie adaptations, most notably Brad Bird's 1999 effort starring Jennifer Aniston and Vin Diesel. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Iron Giant in the game, including all costumes, how to unlock, and how to win.

MultiVersus: Iron Giant - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win

On this page, we'll introduce everything you need to know about Iron Giant in MultiVersus, including all costumes, how to unlock, and how to win.

Who Is Iron Giant in MultiVersus?

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Before we begin to learn about all unlockables, moves, and how to win with Iron Giant, we should get to know a little more about the character courtesy of his official biography and overview.

Name
Iron Giant
First Appearance
The Iron Giant (1999)
Character Class
Tank
Voiced By
Jonathan Lipow

A mechanical marvel from Mars, the Iron Giant befriended a boy after crash-landing off the shore of Rockwell, Maine. An amnesiac with no memories of the past, he is loyal and brave — and in MultiVersus aims to follow in the footsteps of his hero, Superman.

How Do You Unlock Iron Giant in MultiVersus?

Iron Giant can be bought using any of the following:

What Are Iron Giant's Costumes in MultiVersus and How Do You Get Them?

As with all the characters in MultiVersus, Iron Giant has more than one look available in the game. In addition to the default costume, Variants can be unlocked or bought, allowing you to outfit the character with a different style. Here are all Iron Giant costumes in MultiVersus and how to get them.

Beach Giant

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Rarity
Rare
How to Unlock
Purchase with 800 Gleamium.

Frankenstein Iron Giant

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Rarity
Epic
How to Unlock
Purchase with 1,500 Gleamium.

Iron Giant (Classic)

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Rarity
N/A
How to Unlock
Unlocked by default.

Tooniverse Iron Giant

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Rarity
Uncommon
How to Unlock
Purchase with 500 Gleamium.

What Are Iron Giant's Signature Perks in MultiVersus?

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In this section of the guide, we're focusing on Iron Giant's Signature Perks. Each character has two or three Signature Perks that are unique to them, and like all Perks, can be purchased with Perk Currency. Let's take a look at Iron Giant's Signature Perks.

Afterburners

Description
When Iron Giant's rocket boots ignite the ground, they leave behind firewalls.
How to Unlock
Purchase with 1,500 Perk Currency.

Static Discharge

Description
Iron Giant's Thorns passive returns more damage for each unique source of gray health.
How to Unlock
Purchase with 1,500 Perk Currency.

Wrong Side of the Bed

Description
Iron Giant spawns with some of his RAGE meter already filled.
How to Unlock
Purchase with 1,500 Perk Currency.

What Are Iron Giant's Moves in MultiVersus?

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In this section, we will go over Iron Giant's moves list. Inputs shown are using default controls.

Ground Attacks

Performed while stood on the ground.

Laying Back
Input
Hold Right + Square OR Hold Left + Square
Description
Iron Giant takes it easy puts his hands behind his head and slams into the ground to relax.
Metal Eater / 100-Ton Kick
Input
Square
Description
Iron Giant CHARGES a chomp on some metal that BREAKS ARMOR. Hitting an enemy spawns a scrap metal ITEM. In RAGE MODE, he CHARGES a forward kick.
Car-lateral Damage / Martian Laser
Input
Right + Square OR Left + Square
Description
Iron Giant delivers a COMBO, smashing a car and then sitting on it to quiet its horn. In RAGE MODE, he fires multiple shots of a laser PROJECTILE.
Caution: Flying Metal
Input
Up + Square
Description
Iron Giant CHARGES then hurls a scrap metal ITEM upward. Allies that pick up the scrap receive GRAY HEALTH. In RAGE MODE, he fires 3 missile PROJECTILES overhead that shoot downward. Missiles can be fired multiple times until out of AMMO.
That... Is Art! / Hydraulic Stomp
Input
Down + Square
Description
Iron Giant plants his artwork ITEM, knocking nearby enemies downward. Allies that pick up the artwork receive GRAY HEALTH. In RAGE MODE, he CHARGES then slams his foot, creating a shockwave.

Air Attacks

Performed while in mid-air.

Booster Barrage
  • Input: Square
  • Description: Iron Giant spins his legs around him while firing his rocket boots, hitting multiple times and consuming FUEL. He can CHARGE to increase the duration of the attack, but will consume more FUEL.
Rocket Kick
Input
Right + Square OR Left + Square
Description
Iron Giant lifts and fires his rocket boots forward, hitting multiple times and burning FUEL.
Superman!
Input
Up + Square
Description
Iron Giant shoots upward with his fist held heroically. He can FLY while attacking.
Blast Radius
Input
Down + Square
Description
Iron Giant ignites his rocket boots downward, creating a fire trail that spreads along the ground. He can CHARGE to continue the attack, but will consume FUEL.

Ground Specials

Performed while stood on the ground.

Defensive Matrix / Hyperstatic Assault
Input
Triangle
Description
When hitting the back of his head, Iron Giant will grant himself THORNS and GRAY HEALTH. If Iron Giant's RAGE is full, neutral special will instead transform him into RAGE MODE.
Carry On / Stunnalizer 3000
Input
Right + Triangle OR Left + Triangle
Description
Iron Giant will GRAB a nearby enemy and can carry them while walking. They are dropped after Iron Giant jumps, or performs his next attack. In RAGE MODE, he fires an energy orb that will STUN enemies. COOLDOWN applies for the energy PROJECTILE.
Systems Are Go! / Electric Surge
Input
Up + Triangle
Description
Iron Giant spins a beat-up hot rod around himself, BLOCKING PROJECTILES. He can move and FLY while attacking, and the direction of his movement will change the angle the hot rod spins. In RAGE MODE, Iron Giant summons an electrical strike up his body. COOLDOWN applies to the electrical strike.
Cannonball / Aerial Laser Blast
Input
Down + Triangle
Description
Iron Giant jumps into the air and then cannonballs downward. Before he jumps, he can move an aimer on the ground that will control where his cannonball lands. In RAGE MODE, Iron Giant fires a downward laser blast PROJECTILE. Hold input to delay firing.

Air Specials

Performed while in mid-air.

Bolt Friends / Hyperstatic Assault
Input
Triangle
Description
Similar to ground, but Iron Giant won't transform into RAGE MODE while he is in the air.
Rocket Boost! / Stunnalizer 3000
Input
Right + Triangle OR Left + Triangle
Description
Iron Giant fires his rocket boots back and shoots forward. He can CHARGE to continue the attack, but will consume FUEL. In RAGE MODE, this attack is similar to his Grounded Side Special.
Systems Are Go! / Electric Surge
Input
Up + Triangle
Description
Similar to ground.
Craterball!
Input
Down + Triangle
Description
Similar to ground, but Iron Giant does not aim and transitions immediately into the downward cannonball.

Passive Abilities

  • Iron Giant does not have a double jump, but will instead FLY when holding jump. FLYING activates his rocket boots, propelling him upward and consuming FUEL.
  • Iron Giant will eat any ITEM he picks up to give himself another BOLT for his neutral special. This includes his scrap and art.
  • Inputting neutral special or neutral dodge while in HITSTUN will discharge a burst of electricity, damaging and knocking back all enemies near his body. COOLDOWN applies.
  • When Iron Giant deals DAMAGE his RAGE meter will fill. When full, he can transition into RAGE MODE, dramatically altering many of his attacks, giving him GRAY HEALTH. Iron Giant will exit RAGE MODE after a period of time or when his GRAY HEALTH is depleted. Allies can press their Normal Neutral input to pilot Iron Giant while he is in RAGE MODE then aim his tentacles and fire light laser PROJECTILES with normal input and a heavy lazer PROJECTILE with special input.

How Do You Win as Iron Giant in MultiVersus?

Iron Giant is a complex, complicated character — and arguably one of the most difficult to get to grips with in MultiVersus. Due to his enormous size, you're going to struggle to avoid attacks, and are going to have to tank a lot of damage. Fortunately, the impressive weight of the character can make him tough to ringout, so you will be able to survive some quite high percentages.

There are basically two move-sets to learn here, with almost all of Iron Giants attacks and specials changing when he initiates Rage Mode. You can trigger this by accumulating damage. We'd recommend staying on the ground as much as possible and using your melees to do damage. You might want to consider adding Wildcat Brawler to your Perk mix to buff your damage output. Of course, there are times when you'll need to come off the ground, so add Afterburners to deal additional damage this way.

Once you've built up enough damage to launch Rage Mode, consider coordinating an offensive with a teammate as this will make you immune to knockback. As the character's Rage Mode move-set is particularly projectile heavy, consider adding a perk like Deadshot to bolster your damage output while you have Rage Mode enabled. You can really stack up some damage here, and remember a teammate can help pilot the projectiles. Manage your fuel carefully, and then use Cannonball as a deadly finisher once your opponents are weak and susceptible to ringouts.


Now you know everything there is to know about Iron Giant in MultiVersus. Stand on our tall shoulders, share your own gameplay tips in the comments section, and check out our MultiVersus guide for much more.

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