All you need to know about Kairos in Free Fire

Unlike some other battle royale games out there, all of Free Fire's "skins" are in fact individual characters, each with their own backstories, perks, and strengths. One character you may want to consider is Kairos – the Dual Guardian.

Kairos is a great character if you’re an offensively-minded player, as his abilities chip away at your opponents’ armor while also dealing direct damage. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the masked soldier, including his special ability and how you can best use it to earn your next Booyah.

Kairos is an ex-Special Forces soldier with a volatile personality. He sports a distinctive skull face mask and his movements are highlighted by an eerie purple aura, which help him stand out among the nearly 60 characters on the Free Fire roster.

According to his bio, he discovered a “mysterious energy source" while still a soldier that caused his particular set of enhancements. This energy not only changed his body, but also "instilled a constant craving for more energy".

Kairos's ability, Defense Breaker, revolves around Free Fire's unique Energy Point mechanic, or EP. EP is a crucial secondary resource as it converts into HP when you take damage, minimizing your need for health items. Defense Breaker has two modes, Defense Mode and Breaker Mode.

Defense Mode recovers two EP per second throughout a match. When the EP meter is full, Kairos will automatically transition to Breaker Mode. In Breaker Mode, each successful hit deals increased damage to your enemies’ Shield Points or Armor Durability. However, it also consumes EP for every hit. Once EP returns to 0, Kairos will switch back to Defense Mode.

Kairos is a strange character, in that his main ability focuses on armor or shield reduction as opposed to dealing direct damage. He can still deal direct damage, but the extra reduction gives him an edge in every skirmish he finds himself in.

He’s a great option for solo battle royale matches, as his extra-potent shots can give him a distinct advantage in a one-on-one battle. That's not to say he wouldn't thrive in a team setting, but if you're trying to win a solo match, Kairos isa viable and smart option.