Updated September 26, 2026

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Flicker

Damage

Time-skipping skirmisher

Blinks through space and hoses targets with twin rapid-fire pistols. Never stops moving.

Difficulty

Survival

Mobility

Damage

Passive

Light Feet+25% movement speed.

Weapon

Burner SMG

Very fast fire, big magazine, low damage per shot. 0.55× damage, 1.9× fire rate. Falls off past 18 studs.

0.55× damage1.9× fire rate40 magRight-click: Aim down sights

Ability · E

Blink

Dash 18 studs in the direction you're moving. 3 charges.

3s cooldown

Ultimate · Q

Time Surge

For 6s: triple fire rate, bottomless magazine and +40% move speed.

B

B tier for farming. Solid but nothing extra. Fast and fun to play.

Mastery perks

Mastery 2 · pick one

Fourth Blink+1 Blink charge.

Hollow Points+15% weapon damage.

Mastery 3 · pick one

Quantum ReloadBlinking instantly refills your magazine.

AfterimageBlinking makes you invulnerable for 1.5s.

How to play Flicker

Quantum Reload (Mastery 3) turns every Blink into a free reload.
Great for running between sectors and parkour routes, average for raw Credits.
Stay inside 18 studs: damage falls off to 40% at range.

Recommended token: Next (#9 in the unlock order). Feels great (1.9× fire rate, +25% speed), but is only average for speed.

Flicker skins

Neon CircuitEpicBlink so fast you leave light trails.

SakuraEpicBlossom-light and twice as fast.

600 Tickets or one Skin Token each. All skins

Flicker FAQ

Is Flicker good in Hero Incremental?

Flicker is B tier for farming Credits. Solid but nothing extra. Fast and fun to play.

How do I unlock Flicker?

Spend a Hero Token at the Hero terminal (press H). You get one every rank up; the recommended moment for Flicker is Next.

What is Flicker's passive?

Light Feet: +25% movement speed.

What are Flicker's best perks?

At Mastery 2 pick Fourth Blink or Hollow Points; at Mastery 3 pick Quantum Reload or Afterimage.

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