How Many Types of Dispatch? Complete Mechanics Guide

Master the dispatch system in Dispatch with this comprehensive guide to game mechanics. Learn about the 5-stat system, hero tiers, emergency types, special abilities, and advanced strategies for optimal superhero management.

Dispatch System Overview

Dispatch is a superhero workplace management game where you play as Robert Robertson III (Mecha Man), voiced by Aaron Paul, working at the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN). Your job is to assign reformed supervillains turned heroes to emergency calls across the city.

Core Gameplay Loop:

Emergency call comes in with stat requirements
Evaluate available heroes and their stat distributions
Select hero(es) whose stats match the emergency needs
Dispatch heroes and observe outcomes
Build relationships and unlock new heroes as episodes progress

Unlike traditional action games, Dispatch focuses on strategic decision-making, relationship management, and narrative choices. Your dispatch decisions compound across 8 episodes to affect story outcomes, character survival, and which of the 6 endings you achieve.

The 5 Stat Types

Every hero in Dispatch has 5 core stats rated from 0-10. Understanding what each stat represents is crucial for successful dispatch:

⚔️ Combat

What it means: Physical fighting ability, strength, combat prowess

Used for: Villain fights, brawls, physical confrontations, beating up bad guys

High Combat Heroes: Phenomaman (10), Coupé (8), Punch Up (7)

Example: "Bank robbery with armed villains" - Requires high Combat to physically subdue the threat

🧠 Intelligence

What it means: Problem-solving, tech expertise, tactical thinking

Used for: Defusing bombs, hacking systems, solving puzzles, tech-based emergencies

High Intelligence Heroes: Malevola (9), Sonar (7), Prism (6)

Example: "Bomb at city hall needs defusing" - Requires high Intelligence to disarm safely

💬 Charisma

What it means: Persuasion, de-escalation, social skills, charm

Used for: Hostage negotiations, calming crowds, talking down villains, PR situations

High Charisma Heroes: Coupé (9), Invisigal (8), Blonde Blazer (7)

Example: "Hostage situation - negotiation needed" - Requires high Charisma to peacefully resolve

⚡ Mobility

What it means: Speed, navigation, agility, transportation ability

Used for: Chase sequences, racing against time, reaching remote locations, pursuit

High Mobility Heroes: Coupé (10 - fastest), Invisigal (8), Flambae (7)

Example: "Villain fleeing the city - pursuit needed" - Requires high Mobility to catch them

❤️ Vigor

What it means: Stamina, endurance, durability, resilience

Used for: Long operations, physical endurance, tanking damage, marathon situations

High Vigor Heroes: Phenomaman (10), Golem (9), Waterboy (8)

Example: "Multi-hour rescue operation" - Requires high Vigor to maintain effectiveness

Stat Matching Strategy:

Emergencies display required stat levels. Match or exceed requirements for success. For example, an emergency requiring "Combat 7, Intelligence 5" needs a hero with at least Combat 7 AND Intelligence 5. Phenomaman has Combat 10 but Intelligence 0, so he'd fail despite the combat prowess.

Emergency Types

Throughout the 8 episodes, you'll encounter various emergency categories:

Single-Stat Emergencies

Common in Episodes 1-3. Require excellence in one stat.

• Pure Combat: Villain fights
• Pure Intelligence: Tech problems
• Pure Charisma: Negotiations
• Pure Mobility: Pursuit missions
• Pure Vigor: Endurance tests

Hybrid Emergencies

Introduced in Episodes 2-4. Require multiple high stats.

• Combat + Intelligence: Smart fighting
• Charisma + Mobility: Fast talking while chasing
• Intelligence + Vigor: Long tech operations
• Combat + Charisma: Intimidation tactics

Multi-Hero Scenarios

Episodes 3-8. Coordinate multiple heroes.

• Simultaneous emergencies (split team)
• Coordinated operations (team up)
• Support roles (one leads, others assist)
• Episode 8 finale: Mass coordination

Story-Critical Dispatches

Episodes 6-8. Affect relationships and endings.

• Choosing who handles key moments
• Pairing heroes affects relationship scores
• Dispatch choices impact dialogue options
• Strategic assignments save lives in finale

Hero Types & Tiers

Dispatch features 10+ heroes across 3 tiers. Tier indicates general power level, but all heroes are viable when used correctly:

S-Tier Heroes (Elite)

The most powerful heroes with exceptional base stats. Your reliable powerhouses.

Coupé - The Speedster All-Rounder

Combat 8 | Intelligence 6 | Charisma 9 | Mobility 10 | Vigor 7

Best for: Pursuits, negotiations, versatile missions. Your Episode 1 starter hero.

Malevola - The Genius Tactician

Combat 7 | Intelligence 9 | Charisma 6 | Mobility 6 | Vigor 8

Best for: Tech problems, puzzles, smart strategies. Essential for Intelligence missions.

Phenomaman - The Unstoppable Tank

Combat 10 | Intelligence 0 | Charisma 0 | Mobility 5 | Vigor 10

Best for: Pure brawls, tanking damage. Useless for social/tech situations due to 0 Intelligence/Charisma.

A-Tier Heroes (Specialists)

Solid performers with unique abilities or specialized stat distributions.

Sonar - The Shapeshifter

Combat 5 | Intelligence 7 | Charisma 6 | Mobility 7 | Vigor 6

Special: Can shapeshift to swap stat pairs (Intelligence↔Combat, Charisma↔Vigor)

Golem - The Stat Reset Master

Combat 6 | Intelligence 5 | Charisma 4 | Mobility 3 | Vigor 9

Special: Can reset ALL hero stats once per shift - game-changing utility

Invisigal - The Stealth Operative

Combat 6 | Intelligence 6 | Charisma 8 | Mobility 8 | Vigor 5

Balanced stats, strong in social and mobility. Critical for Episode 7-8 romance path.

B-Tier Heroes (Situational)

Specialists who excel in specific scenarios or have unique mechanics.

Flambae - The Streak Builder

Base stats moderate, but...

Special: Win streak mechanic. Each success adds +1 to all stats. Can become S-tier with a +10 streak!

Blonde Blazer (Mandy) - The Boss

Combat 5 | Intelligence 6 | Charisma 7 | Mobility 5 | Vigor 6

Balanced but not exceptional. Romance path makes her crucial for Episode 8 ending.

Prism - The Duplicator

Moderate stats across the board

Special: Can duplicate heroes - save this for critical Episode 8 moments!

Dispatch Mechanics Explained

How Dispatch Success is Determined

Stat Check: Hero's stat must meet or exceed emergency requirement
Relationship Modifier: High relationship scores provide small bonuses (Episodes 5-8)
Special Abilities: Sonar shapeshifting, Golem resets, Flambae streaks can alter outcomes
Multi-Hero Synergy: Some heroes work better together (Episodes 6-8)
Narrative Choices: Story decisions can buff/debuff specific heroes temporarily

Dispatch Consequences

Success:

Emergency resolved, civilians saved
Relationship score increase with dispatched hero(es)
Positive story outcomes and dialogue
Flambae's win streak continues/increases

Failure:

Civilian casualties (affects ending in Episode 8)
Hero may be injured or unavailable temporarily
Relationship score decrease or stagnation
Flambae's win streak resets to 0
Negative story consequences in later episodes

Special Hero Abilities

Beyond base stats, certain heroes have unique mechanics that add strategic depth:

Golem - Stat Reset (Once Per Shift)

Golem can reset ALL hero stats to their base values once per shift (episode). This is incredibly powerful for recovering from bad dispatches or resetting Flambae's broken streak.

Strategic Use: Save for critical moments or when multiple heroes are injured/debuffed from failed missions.

Flambae - Win Streak Mechanic

Each successful dispatch adds +1 to ALL of Flambae's stats. A +10 streak turns her into an S-tier hero! However, a single failure resets the streak to 0.

Strategy: Start Flambae on easy missions to build streak safely. At +7 streak or higher, she can handle the hardest missions in the game.

Sonar - Shapeshifting Stat Swap

Sonar can shapeshift to swap two stat pairs: Intelligence↔Combat and Charisma↔Vigor. This lets you adapt to emergencies on the fly.

Example: Normal form (Intel 7, Combat 5) → Shifted form (Intel 5, Combat 7). Use shifts strategically based on emergency requirements!

Prism - Hero Duplication

Prism can duplicate another hero for a mission, effectively giving you two of the same hero. Limited uses make this a precious resource.

Best Use: Duplicate Coupé or Malevola for simultaneous emergencies in Episode 8 finale when you need your best heroes in two places at once.

Advanced Dispatch Strategies

Relationship Building Strategy

Use the same heroes consistently to build relationship scores. High relationships unlock special dialogue and are required for romance/Team Unity endings.

• Rotate 6-7 core heroes consistently
• Pair heroes on multi-hero missions for double relationship gains
• Don't neglect any hero entirely (needed for Team Unity)

Flambae Streak Maximization

Build Flambae's streak systematically to unlock her full potential by Episode 8.

• Episodes 3-5: Easy missions only (build to +5 safely)
• Episode 6: Medium missions (+7-8 streak)
• Episodes 7-8: At +8 she can handle anything
• Save Golem reset in case of failure

Multi-Hero Coordination

Some emergencies benefit from team composition strategy:

• Tank + Healer combo (Phenomaman + Golem)
• Speed + Social (Coupé + Invisigal)
• Intelligence duo (Malevola + Sonar)
• Relationship synergies (Episodes 5-8)

Episode 8 Finale Preparation

Prepare for simultaneous emergencies in the finale:

• Have 8-10 heroes with balanced stat coverage
• High relationship scores with all heroes
• Flambae at +8 or higher streak
• Save Prism duplication for critical moment
• Golem reset available as safety net

Episode-Specific Mechanics

Episodes 1-2: Tutorial & Foundation

Learn basic dispatch mechanics. Single-stat emergencies. Unlock Coupé, Malevola, Phenomaman, Sonar, Prism, and other starter heroes. Focus on understanding the 5-stat system.

Episode 3: Special Abilities Introduction

Golem's stat reset and Flambae's win streak mechanics introduced. Learn to use special abilities strategically. Hybrid emergencies appear.

Episodes 4-6: Relationship Integration

Relationship scores start affecting dispatch performance. Multi-hero scenarios become common. Team synergies matter. Your dispatch choices affect story outcomes.

Episodes 7-8: Finale Complexity

Simultaneous emergencies require coordinating the entire roster. Strategic hero assignments determine character survival. Optimal dispatch performance required for Team Unity ending. Episode 8 is the ultimate dispatch challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stat types are there in Dispatch?

Dispatch uses a 5-stat system: Combat (physical fighting), Intelligence (problem-solving and tech), Charisma (persuasion and de-escalation), Mobility (speed and navigation), and Vigor (stamina and endurance). Each hero has different stat distributions, and matching the right hero stats to emergency requirements is key to success.

How many hero tiers exist in Dispatch?

Heroes are ranked in 3 tiers: S-Tier (elite heroes like Coupé, Malevola, Phenomaman with exceptional base stats), A-Tier (solid performers like Sonar, Golem with specialized abilities), and B-Tier (situational heroes like Blonde Blazer who excel in specific scenarios). Tier doesn't always determine success - matching stats to mission requirements matters more.

What types of emergencies can heroes be dispatched to?

Dispatch features multiple emergency types including: Combat scenarios (villain fights, brawls), Intelligence missions (tech problems, puzzles), Charisma situations (hostage negotiations, crowd control), Mobility challenges (pursuits, rescues), and Hybrid emergencies requiring multiple stat types. Later episodes introduce complex multi-hero coordination scenarios.

Can I send multiple heroes on one emergency?

Yes! Starting in Episode 2, you can send multiple heroes on complex emergencies. Some situations explicitly require team coordination. Hero combinations can create synergies, and in Episodes 5-8, team relationships affect multi-hero dispatch effectiveness.

How do special hero abilities work?

Special abilities are unique mechanics per hero: Golem can reset all hero stats once per shift, Flambae builds a win streak that boosts stats, Sonar can shapeshift to swap stat pairs, and Prism can duplicate heroes. These abilities add strategic depth beyond basic stat matching.

Does dispatch strategy affect the story and endings?

Yes! Your dispatch choices affect: (1) Relationship scores with heroes (used heroes build stronger bonds), (2) Character survival in Episode 8 finale (optimal assignments save lives), (3) Unlock conditions for the Team Unity ending (requires mastery), and (4) Achievement unlocks throughout the game.