2.  Ranger

He played college ball, you know.

Ranger is the champion all players have access to by default, so it’s fitting that he would be one of the most reliable picks.  He has decent health, armor, and speed, and his passive makes him take less self-damage, which is useful for veterans trying to be more aggressive and rocket jump around without a care, as well as for new players trying the game out for the first time.  His active is simple but elegant: he throws his dire orb in whichever direction he is aiming, and when the button is pressed again, he teleports to that spot.  This ability deals damage in an area wherever it impacts, and if the Ranger teleports inside of an enemy, it’s an instant kill (called a telefrag).  Even without the damage potential of his ability, it’s terrific for reaching high places and taking unorthodox paths; you can even throw the orb through tiny windows for a tricky escape from danger.

The all-around good stats and strong damage and utility of his ability make Ranger one of the game’s best champions.  If you don’t know where to start in Quake Champions, sticking with Ranger will let you go far.

Champion Power Rating:  96/100