How to Unlock Shaggy for Free in MultiVersus

The groovy Scooby-Doo character Shaggy is available for free in MultiVersus, the new platform fighter game from Warner Bros. By waiting for his rotation in the bi-weekly free character schedule, any player can unlock Shaggy at no additional cost. Here‘s a comprehensive guide on getting Shaggy for free and dominating matches with this overpowered fighter.

Shaggy rose to fame in the 1960s Scooby-Doo Cartoon

Before we dive into MultiVersus strategy, let‘s take a quick look at Shaggy‘s history. Norville "Shaggy" Rogers first appeared in the 1969 Scooby-Doo animated series as a member of the Mystery Inc. gang. With his beatnik-inspired style and penchant for oversized sandwiches, Shaggy became an iconic character of Hanna-Barbera cartoons in the 60s and 70s.

Though often scared and jumpy, Shaggy would summon bravery when his friends were in danger. And when he wasn‘t solving mysteries, he could be found eating copious amounts of food or uttering his catchphrase "Zoinks!" Even over 50 years later, Shaggy remains a beloved pop culture figure.

Shaggy‘s Playstyle in MultiVersus

In MultiVersus, Shaggy retains his quirky personality and voracious appetite. His moveset revolves around thrown sandwiches that power up his rage meter. The more sandwiches Shaggy consumes, the stronger his attacks become thanks to his passive rage ability.

At high rage levels, Shaggy gains armor during many of his attacks, allowing him to tank hits while unleashing devastating damage. His aerial attacks like down air meteor smashes and his side special sandwich projectile give him excellent stage control.

Shaggy‘s Key Attacks

• Side Special – Sandwich Toss: Shaggy throws a sandwich that powers up his rage. Hit enemies to give them weakened debuff.
• Down Special – Snooze Button: Shaggy hides in a sandwich and naps, generating rage over time.
• Up Special – Falcon Kick: An armored uppercut that launches Shaggy upward.
• Down Air – Boot Dive: A devastating meteor smash attack.

How to Unlock Shaggy for Free

Now let‘s get into how to add this iconic character to your roster. Originally, Wonder Woman was the free unlock in MultiVersus before Shaggy took her place in patch 1.03. Here are the ways to get Shaggy without spending Gold or Gleamium currency:

Method 1: Shaggy is Now the Default Free Character

Any player booting up MultiVersus for the first time after patch 1.03 will instantly unlock Shaggy. If you haven‘t played yet, Shaggy will automatically be available after completing the introductory tutorial.

Method 2: Wait for the Shaggy Free Rotation

If you started playing before Shaggy became the default, keep an eye on the bi-weekly free character rotation. Every two weeks, a new set of 4 characters enters the free rotation. Simply check each update to see if Shaggy is available for free play.

Method 3: Unlock Uncle Shagworthy Skin

Completing the preseason battle pass awards Shaggy‘s Uncle Shagworthy skin for free. While alternate skins normally require premium currency, this goofy beach outfit version of Shaggy is on the basic battle pass track.

Shaggy is Currently Overpowered in MultiVersus

During the open beta, Shaggy quickly gained notoriety for being overpowered compared to the rest of the roster. At launch, he has incredibly high damage output, knockback, and attack priority over other fighters.

According to statistics aggregated by Fanbyte, Shaggy has the highest win rate among top players right now at 66%. However, the developers have acknowledged balance issues with Shaggy and are planning updates to bring him more in line. So expect changes to reduce his power soon.

Tips for Playing Shaggy in MultiVersus

While he remains overtuned, now is the best time to play Shaggy and take advantage of his overwhelming strengths. Here are some tips to maximize his potential before nerfs roll out:

Abuse Sandwich Toss in Neutral

Spamming side special sandwich projectiles builds up rage quickly. The weakened debuff also disrupts opponents. Zone with sandwiches and rack up free damage.

Recover with Side Special

Shaggy‘s recovery is mediocre, but you can angle side special sandwich throws to help you return to the stage. This covers more horizontal distance than his up special.

Play Aggressively Once Enraged

At high rage levels, look for kills with devastating smash attacks and aerials. Shaggy‘s armor shrugs off enemy combos once enraged, so get in their face.

Strike from Above with Down Air

Down air meteor smashes opponents into the blast zone for early KOs. Use this to finish stocks and deny juggles.

Conclusion

Shaggy‘s power level may be reduced soon but remains SS tier for now. Unlock him for free by selecting him as your starter character or waiting for his rotation. Then soak up his overpowered toolkit before he inevitably gets nerfed! Veteran Mystery Inc. leader Shaggy is now ready to take on Batman, Bugs Bunny, and the rest of the MultiVersus roster. Just stay cool and keep slamming sandwiches to victory.