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Glossary of Rocket League Terms
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Glossary of Rocket League Terms

Explore the diverse world of Rocket League vehicles, from common bodies to console exclusives. Learn about customization, unlock methods, and body types to dominate the arena.

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Explore the diverse world of Rocket League vehicles, from common bodies to console exclusives. Learn about customization, unlock methods, and body types to dominate the arena.

This guide provides an overview of the various vehicle bodies, also known as Battle-Cars, in Rocket League. These are the fundamental components for player customization and are essential for gameplay.

Vehicle BodyRarityUnlock MethodNotes
OctaneBaseDefault / New Driver ChallengesOne of the three default cars.
BreakoutBaseDefaultOne of the three default cars.
MercBaseDefaultOne of the three default cars.
GizmoBaseNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
Road HogBaseNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
X-DevilBaseNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
HotshotBaseNew Driver Challenges
BackfireBaseNew Driver Challenges
PaladinBaseNew Driver Challenges
VenomBaseNew Driver Challenges
DominusBaseNew Driver Challenges
Sweet ToothConsole ExclusivePlayStation 4PS4 exclusive.
HogstickerConsole ExclusiveXbox OneXbox One exclusive. Unlocked by playing with every common body.
ArmadilloConsole ExclusiveXbox OneXbox One exclusive. Unlocked by completing a season in Season Mode.
Mario NSRConsole ExclusiveNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch exclusive. Only usable on the orange team.
Luigi NSRConsole ExclusiveNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch exclusive.
Samus' GunshipConsole ExclusiveNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch exclusive.

New Battle-Cars are introduced through Blueprints, the Item Shop, and Rocket Pass. There are currently over 75 vehicle bodies available. Common bodies can often be unlocked by completing matches or through New Driver Challenges. Painted variants of Common bodies can be obtained via the trade-in system and are classified as Import rarity.

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