Speed Super Hero Escape How to Unlock Superheroes
Every superhero in +1 Speed Super Hero Escape has a specific unlock path — some cost Wins, some cost Robux, some are free rewards, and one requires a rebirth milestone. This page breaks down the exact requirement for each of the ten heroes so you can plan your progression without wasting currency on heroes you cannot afford yet or do not need at your current stage.
Unlock Methods Overview
| Hero | Method | Requirement | Speed Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Hero | Rebirth 10+ | Free (Rebirth milestone) | 25x |
| Thunder Knight | Game Pass | 499 Robux | 20x |
| Iron Guardian | Wins purchase | 50,000 Wins | 15x |
| Wind Runner | Wins purchase | 25,000 Wins | 12x |
| Shadow Sprinter | Game Pass | 299 Robux | 10x |
| Solar Blaze | Wins purchase | 10,000 Wins | 8x |
| Steel Captain | Like & Favorite reward | Free | 6x |
| Nova Scout | Wins purchase | 5,000 Wins | 5x |
| Rookie Hero | Default | Free | 2x |
| Trainee | Default | Free | 1.5x |
Default Heroes — No Unlock Needed
Trainee (1.5x) and Rookie Hero (2x) are equipped automatically when you first join. They exist only as placeholders. Do not invest any resources into keeping them — your first goal is replacing them with Steel Captain (free, 6x) or Nova Scout (5,000 Wins, 5x).
Free Unlock — Steel Captain
- Visit the game's Roblox page and click Like and Favorite.
- Launch the game and open the Rewards panel from the left sidebar.
- Click Claim next to Steel Captain.
- Equip Steel Captain from the Heroes menu immediately.
This takes under two minutes and provides a 4x improvement over Rookie Hero. Every new player should do this before running a single stage.
Wins Purchases — Nova Scout Through Iron Guardian
Four heroes are bought with Wins earned from clearing stages. Prices escalate with power: Nova Scout (5,000), Solar Blaze (10,000), Wind Runner (25,000), Iron Guardian (50,000). Farm Wins on the highest stage you can clear quickly — Stage 2 for early game, Stage 4 for mid-game. Our win farming guide details the best routes. Redeem active codes to supplement stage earnings.
Game Pass Heroes — Robux Purchase
Shadow Sprinter (299 Robux, 10x) and Thunder Knight (499 Robux, 20x) are permanent game pass purchases. Buy them from the in-game shop or Roblox game page. Game pass heroes survive rebirth and provide immediate power spikes. Thunder Knight is competitive with A-tier Wins heroes and remains relevant until Flash Hero at Rebirth 10+.
Rebirth Milestone — Flash Hero
Flash Hero (25x) unlocks automatically when you reach Rebirth 10. No additional cost. This is the free-to-play endgame goal and requires committing to the rebirth system. Plan your rebirth cycles using when to rebirth guidance to reach Rebirth 10 as efficiently as possible.
Recommended Unlock Order
- Steel Captain (free, first session)
- Nova Scout (5,000 Wins, after Stage 2)
- Solar Blaze (10,000 Wins, before Stage 4)
- Wind Runner (25,000 Wins, before Stage 5)
- Iron Guardian (50,000 Wins, mid-game)
- Flash Hero (Rebirth 10+, endgame)
For a full tutorial with progression tips, see the unlock superheroes guide and compare hero value on the tier list.