: The Skylanders SWAP Force Signature Series Strategy Guide from BradyGames offers complete walkthroughs and character power stats.
Released in 2013, is the third installment in the Skylanders franchise, following Spyro's Adventure and Giants . Developed by Vicarious Visions and Beenox , it introduced a "swappable" figure mechanic that allows players to physically mix and match character parts. The "Swap" Mechanic Skylanders SWAP Force
The game takes place in the , home to a magical volcano that erupts every hundred years. The SWAP Force was created when a group of Skylanders were caught in a volcanic eruption while protecting the islands; the blast fused them with magical energy, allowing them to swap halves. Players must stop Kaos and his mother, the Mistress of Darkness, from "evilizing" the islands. Essential Resources : The Skylanders SWAP Force Signature Series Strategy
: Bottom halves determine a character's "Movement Type" (e.g., Rocket, Teleport, Stealth), which is used to unlock specific SWAP Force Zones within levels. Gameplay & Compatibility The "Swap" Mechanic The game takes place in
: You can identify SWAP Force figures by their blue base , distinguishing them from the green bases of the original game and the orange bases of Giants . Story & Setting