Free to playPredecessor
A 5v5 third-person MOBA where you aim and move like in a shooter. Pick from over 45 heroes, hold your lane, then vault a wall or take to the sky to drop onto the enemy team. Built for competitive squads who like tactics with trigger fingers.
Is Predecessor worth it?
Predecessor is worth it if…
- you like 5v5 MOBAs played with aim, movement and map awareness
- you want to learn one hero deeply, then a second and third
- you have a squad and enjoy voice comms and competitive brackets
- you like sci-fi and fantasy heroes sharing one battlefield
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Third-person MOBA fights with vertical plays
You lock a hero, take your lane, and every shot is aimed by hand. You vault over a wall to cut off a retreat, or lift off and rain damage down while your team pushes below. Walls, structures and angles all count as cover or springboards, so picturing a weird flank is half the fun.
The roster runs past 45 characters, from stance-shifters to summoners, gods to soldiers. They are easy to pick up and take a while to master, which suits learning one favorite and then a backup for when someone else grabs them.
Squad up for ranked and tournaments
You queue for casual, AI practice, or ranked when you want stakes. Bring four friends, plug in Discord voice, and call targets while you rotate between lanes and objectives. Controller players sit in the same matches as keyboard and mouse through full cross-play.
Beyond ranked there is a packed scene of community tournaments alongside official esports events. The developers poll major decisions and build in the open, a habit that started with coding live on Twitch. Come for sharp team fights and loud callouts more than a long story.
Good to know before you queue?
How does it actually play moment to moment?
You pick a hero and role, head to lane, clear minions, trade damage, back to spend, and group for towers and objectives. The difference is the camera: you aim shots, check corners, and use height. Expect 20 to 50 minutes a match, with faster fights once builds come online.
Can you play it solo?
You can queue alone and practice against AI first, with guides for lanes and roles. It is team-based at heart, so solo life is smoother if you mute chat, play flexible picks, and treat early losses as tuition.
What is the world like?
A sci-fi and fantasy blend with high-fidelity visuals and heavy sound design that makes explosions land. There is no long campaign here. The setting is the arena itself: lanes, jungle paths, towers, and skyline room for flying heroes to work.
