Punch Upon a Time Wiki
Modes · Tier Lists · Patch Notes for Squad Saga pilots.
Fan wiki for Punch Upon a Time: Squad Saga tactics, twelve launch characters, forty-plus modes, and Pocket Item loadouts.
- 12
- Launch characters
- 40+
- Squad Saga modes
- 40+
- Pocket Items
- 3v3v3v3
- Squad Saga format
Every hub, organised by what pilots search for most.
Guides Hub
Punch Upon a Time guide hub: Squad Saga tactics, mode walkthroughs, character picks, demo onboarding, and squad strategy.
CharactersCharacters Hub
Punch Upon a Time roster hub: every launch legend, role tags, ultimate abilities, and links to tier list and best starters.
ModesModes Hub
Every Punch Upon a Time mode explained: Basketball, Red-Light-Green-Light, Long Live the King, Sumo, and 30+ other Squad Saga mini-games.
ItemsItems Hub
Punch Upon a Time Pocket Item hub: 40+ items, defensive and offensive loadouts, and the strongest picks for each mode.
Tier ListTier List Hub
Punch Upon a Time tier list ranking the launch roster: S, A, B, C tiers with role tags and Pocket Item loadouts.
Patch NotesPatch Notes Hub
Punch Upon a Time patch notes tracker covering balance changes, new modes, character adjustments, and event rotations.
ToolsTools Hub
Punch Upon a Time interactive tools: Squad Builder planner, Mode Randomizer picker, and casual practice helpers for Squad Saga.
LinksLinks Hub
Official Punch Upon a Time links hub: Steam store page, studio website, Discord server, social accounts, and trusted community resources.
Deep, beginner-friendly walkthroughs for the questions pilots ask daily.
Characters Hub
Punch Upon a Time roster hub: every launch legend, role tags, ultimate abilities, and links to tier list and best starters.
GuidesGuides Hub
Punch Upon a Time guide hub: Squad Saga tactics, mode walkthroughs, character picks, demo onboarding, and squad strategy.
ItemsItems Hub
Punch Upon a Time Pocket Item hub: 40+ items, defensive and offensive loadouts, and the strongest picks for each mode.
The four signature Squad Saga modes every pilot must master.
Basketball
Basketball mode strategy: scoring, dunk timing, Pocket Items, squad compositions, and clutch rotations that flip 2v2 rounds.
Red-Light-Green-Light
Red-Light-Green-Light mode: reaction tips, freeze timing, safe-zone positioning, and Pocket Items that win reflex rounds.
Long Live the King
Long Live the King mode: throne control, focus fire, Pocket Items, and the strongest characters for king-of-the-hill rounds.
Sumo
Sumo mode strategy: knock-off timing, ring positioning, Pocket Items, and the strongest characters for elimination rounds.
Meet the launch legends — profiles, ultimates, and beginner picks.
Roster Profiles
Punch Upon a Time character profiles: role, signature moves, ultimate ability, Pocket Item synergy, and tier-list placement.
Best Starters
Best Punch Upon a Time starter characters for new pilots: Merlin, Little Red, Goldilocks combos and Pocket Item loadouts.
Merlin
Merlin character guide: full moveset breakdown, signature abilities, ultimate, role tags, and squad synergies for Squad Saga.
Carry smarter Pocket Items into every round.
Item List
Full Punch Upon a Time Pocket Item list: 40+ items with effects, cooldowns, and best mode synergies for Squad Saga.
Best Items
Best Punch Upon a Time Pocket Items tier list: ranked by current meta, with mode-specific recommendations for Squad Saga.
Item Categories
Every Pocket Item category in Punch Upon a Time: offensive, defensive, mobility, support, and chaos items with usage tips.
New to Punch Upon a Time? Follow these five steps before your first Saga.
- 01
Wishlist or grab the demo
Add Punch Upon a Time to your Steam wishlist on the full game page, or install the free demo build (app 5104610) and start playing in minutes.
- 02
Learn the Squad Saga loop
Each match is a chain of mini-games drawn from a pool of 40+. Damage the opposing squads' sky galleons, protect your own, and become the last squad standing.
- 03
Pick three starting characters
Merlin, Little Red, and Goldilocks are the canonical beginner picks. Pair them with the Freeze Wand + Big Top Hat loadout to learn every mode without overextending.
- 04
Read the queue between rounds
Your sky galleon shows the next three modes. Use the eight-second break to call target priority, swap Pocket Items, and plan your King's rotation.
- 05
Climb with the wiki
Bookmark the Characters roster, the Modes hub, and the Tier List. Every page links to the next logical read so you never get lost between patches.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What is Punch Upon a Time?
Punch Upon a Time is a team-based party fighter by Supersaurus. Squad Saga pairs 3-player squads against 3 opposing squads across randomised mini-games.
Is this wiki official?
No — this is a fan-made resource. Always confirm announcements through the official Steam page or the studio's social accounts.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki is available in English, French, German, and Spanish. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n to extend.
How do I embed YouTube videos?
Set a youtubeId in your content JSON. The build injects a single YouTubeEmbed component mid-article — never embed more than one video per page.
How do navigation dropdowns work?
Each category shows up to eight items in the header dropdown. The Squad Builder and Mode Randomizer live in the Tools category and run entirely in your browser.