Free Fire burst onto the scene in 2017. This battle royale game by Garena has kept growing its list of characters. Today, players can pick from over 50 options. Each character brings something different to the fight with their own special skills.
But who kicked off this massive character roster? We looked into this question. We found some interesting facts about the first characters who set the stage for the game’s entire story.
The First Characters of Free Fire
Actually, there wasn’t just one starting character. There was a pair: Adam and Eve. These names hint at them being the “first inhabitants” of the Free Fire universe. They arrived when the game launched. Neither Adam nor Eve had any special powers. All players could get them for free right away.
Kelly joined the game not long after. She was the first character to feature active abilities. Her design was inspired by street runners. Kelly also has another name, known as Shimada Kiriko.
Kelly’s Abilities and Features
Kelly, the Japanese character, introduced the first ability to Free Fire. It’s called “Accelerated Run.” This skill makes characters move faster for a short time. As Kelly levels up, this ability gets stronger. It can boost her running speed by 1% up to 6%. This extra speed helps players get away from gunfights. It can also give them an edge in close combat.
Fun Facts About Kelly
- Kelly was the first character in Free Fire to bring a unique mechanic. She truly pioneered active abilities in the game.
- The character is introduced as a 17-year-old Japanese student and a top sprinter.
- Her “awakened” version, called Kelly ‘The Swift,’ offers an even bigger advantage. It boosts the damage of her first shot after she runs for a few seconds.
- Kelly’s arrival opened the door for other characters with abilities. These included names like Laura, Maxim, and Alok.
- Beyond her skills, Kelly has strong ties to other characters in the game’s story. She is Andrew’s stepdaughter and Hayato’s cousin.