DECEPTICONS

Learn about the Decepticons in Transformers: War for Cybertron, including Megatron, Barricade, Starscream, and their abilities. Slipstream is unlocked by completing the Decepticon campaign.

Megatron

Megatron is the powerful and ruthless leader of the Decepticons. His primary weapon is his arm-mounted Fusion Cannon, capable of leveling a city block. He rewards loyal Decepticons but punishes failure severely. Megatron is intelligent but driven by conquest.

• Vehicle Form: Tank
• Ability 1: Hover
• Ability 2: Drain

Barricade

Barricade is a fast and brutal leader who goads Autobots into chases along dangerous routes.

• Vehicle Form: Car
• Ability 1: Shockwave
• Ability 2: Barrier

Brawl

Brawl is a weapon of mass destruction obsessed with explosions and combat, often leading the charge to take Autobots with him, but remains collected in battle for calculated kills.

• Vehicle Form: Tank
• Ability 1: Whirlwind
• Ability 2: Dash

Starscream

Starscream is the Decepticons' second-in-command, ambitious to overthrow Megatron. He believes he is the best leader for the Cybertronian race.

• Vehicle Form: Jet
• Ability 1: Shockwave
• Ability 2: Hover

Skywarp

Skywarp is not the most intelligent Decepticon and requires guidance, but achieves his goals with ruthless efficiency.

• Vehicle Form: Jet
• Ability 1: Whirlwind
• Ability 2: Cloak

Thundercracker

Thundercracker is part of the Decepticon Seekers' main force, despising those who cannot fly and excelling in aerial combat. He remains quiet about his discontent with the Decepticon cause due to Megatron's wrath.

• Vehicle Form: Jet
• Ability 1: Spawn Sentry
• Ability 2: Dash

Soundwave

Soundwave is a dependable Decepticon Communications Officer who answers only to Megatron. Many see him as a blackmailer, but he sees and hears all.

• Vehicle Form: Truck
• Ability 1: Spawn Sentry
• Ability 2: Barrier

Breakdown

Breakdown is a capable warrior but is extremely paranoid, feeling that everyone is out to get him. He prefers anonymity to blend in and do his duty.

• Vehicle Form: Car
• Ability 1: Shockwave
• Ability 2: Dash

Slipstream

Slipstream is a devious and deadly Decepticon who moves with ruthless efficiency, delivering mocking attacks before fleeing danger.

• Vehicle Form: Jet
• Ability 1: Shockwave
• Ability 2: Cloak

Unlock Condition: Slipstream is a locked character. Unlock her by completing the Decepticon campaign. She is only available in Escalation and Multiplayer.