The rescue allies and their roles
Learn each companion at home, then return to gates that need their particular abilities.
Original 2000 PlayStation game, including later original-console revisions. This guide excludes Reignited Trilogy mechanics and artwork. Some first-release disc bugs differ from later PlayStation revisions.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Character directory
Spyro
Spyro flames, charges, glides, swims, climbs and headbashes through the Forgotten Worlds. Use the attack suited to an enemy's size or armor and inspect ledges before a long glide.
Sheila
Free Sheila from Moneybags in Sunrise Spring and learn her powerful jumping and kick. Her own stage introduces the movement needed in later Sheila side areas.
Sgt. Byrd
Sgt. Byrd uses flight and weapons to solve aerial tasks.
Bentley
Bentley uses a heavy club and deliberate movement in his dedicated areas. His strength creates a different exploration rhythm from Spyro's quick charge and glide.
Agent 9
Agent 9 brings a ranged weapon to his own lab and assigned shooting challenges. Learn aim and enemy movement before trying to handle a crowded section quickly.
The Sorceress
The Sorceress commands the forces that steal the dragon eggs. Her first defeat ends the main story, while the full collection opens a later confrontation in the Super Bonus Round.
Quick notes
- Use Sheila to learn a new jump rhythm. Sheila's area introduces her high jumps, kick and stomp through a route that has room to practice.
- Change the plan for flight and strength. Sgt.
- Prepare a return list when an ally is missing. Agent 9 adds shooting tasks, while Sparx has dedicated overhead areas that award useful abilities.
Learn a companion in their home stage before using them to finish an earlier side area.
Picture details
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References
Covered edition: Original 2000 PlayStation game, including later original-console revisions. This wiki excludes Reignited Trilogy mechanics and artwork. Some first-release disc bugs differ from later PlayStation revisions.