Here are all the different positions in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, along with an explanation of what each role requires.
Quidditch is one of the most famous fictional sports, and fans loved the game so much that it even became a real-life version.
Now known as Quadball after its name was changed in an attempt to cut ties with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, the game can be played worldwide, and tournaments and local competitions are only continuing to grow in popularity.
Enter Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new game that allows fans to step into the toes of their favorite characters, challenge each other in grueling Quidditch matches, and even customize their very own Quidditch team.
Like any competitive sport, Quidditch offers multiple positions for players, with each role providing unique gameplay experiences and objectives.
For those unfamiliar with the details of the different Quidditch positions, here is everything you need to know.
All positions and roles explained
Quidditch Champions makes some changes to the sport as fans of the books and films know it. While the positions themselves – Chaser, Beater, Keeper, and Seeker – are intact, team composition has changed.
While fans are used to teams of seven, this game removes one of the Beaters from the field, meaning teams in Quidditch Champions consist of three Chasers, one Beater, one Keeper, and one Seeker.
Here’s how each position works.
Chasers
As the name suggests, the main objective for Chasers is to follow the Quaffle, the name of the ball used in Quidditch.
Chasers are the goal scorers and are the only position allowed to shoot through the goalposts. Each team has three Chasers, meaning everyone gets to cover this role in PvP.
In addition to flying across the field and scoring, Chasers can pass the Quaffle to their teammates and tackle opposing Chasers to take the Quaffle from them.
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Keepers
Keepers are the last line of defense in Quidditch and are the goalkeepers of the sport.
However, the role of Keeper is grueling, as each team only allows one person in the position to block the three different goalposts alone.
In Quidditch Champions, Keepers can also create rings for their teammates to fly through for a speed boost, allowing them to participate and lead even if they’re far from the action.
Beaters
Beaters are the most aggressive players on the Quidditch pitch; their main role is to target enemy players with Bludgers (hard medicine ball-like items) using their bats.
They can also tackle opponents to keep them from scoring, blocking shots, catching the Snitch, or targetting teammates.
Seekers
The Seeker is the most lucrative position on the Quidditch pitch, and therefore, it’s no surprise that it is the role Harry Potter himself played during his time at Hogwarts.
Seekers play a separate game in Quidditch: Their only objective is to catch the mysterious and temperamental Golden Snitch.
It is a charmed small golden ball with silver wings and flies around the Quidditch field at high speeds, making it hard to see and even harder to catch.
In a change from the Harry Potter series, catching the Snitch in Quidditch Champions gets you 30 points, not 150. The game also doesn’t end with catching the Snitch, with matches instead ending based on score or time limit.
After more Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions content? Be sure to check out our complete list of all playable characters in the game and our list of the best Harry Potter games of all time.
