Sonar
Route reader with a combat pivot
Sonar is valuable because he helps a route make sense before it asks the squad to commit too hard. He is especially useful in scenes that start as information problems and only later become force problems.
# Quick Read
Partner model
He pairs well with heroes that cash out the information he creates. Invisigal loves the cleaner opening, while Malevola and Phenomenon Man help if the route becomes longer and more punishing after the read.
# Role Summary
Use Sonar when the mission needs a read before it needs a swing. He is one of the best transition heroes for routes that move from diagnosis into action.
# Best Use
He is strongest when the mission's first job is understanding what is happening, but the second job may still demand commitment. That makes him excellent in chapters where the route keeps changing pressure type mid-scene.
# Risky When
He is less impressive when the mission is already fully legible and only wants raw finishing speed. In those cases a cleaner specialist may produce the same result with fewer steps.
# Route Notes
- ▸His biggest strength is not one number. It is the ability to keep the route coherent while its demands change.
- ▸He is often best in chapters where one bad early read can poison multiple later decisions.
- ▸His transformation wrinkle matters most when the mission's second phase punishes heroes that only do one thing.
- ▸If you already know the entire route and it never pivots, he becomes less special than he feels on blind play.
# FAQ
What makes Sonar different from a normal flexible hero?
He is especially strong at routes that change type halfway through. He helps with the read early and can still matter once the mission becomes more direct later.
When does Sonar feel weakest?
When the mission is already obvious and never pivots. If the entire scene is just one clean pressure test, sharper single-job heroes can be more efficient.
Who uses Sonar's information best?
Heroes that turn a better read into cleaner action. Invisigal is the clearest example, while Malevola benefits when the route still needs stability after the reveal.