LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has plenty of gadget upgrades available for all key characters, starting with the Caped Crusader himself, and you can benefit from what they offer. You have to spend WayneTech Chips to enable these upgrades, and they will dramatically improve the signature gadgets.
Let’s find out the upgrade cost and what they do.
Complete list of LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight upgrades
The tables below contain all the key information you’ll need for upgrades. I have separated the tables based on the characters involved.
Batman gadget upgrades
The Dark Knight has 16 different gadget upgrades available, making it the most in the game.
| Upgrade | Gadget | Effect | Costs (WayneTech Chips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batarang Combo | Batarang | Increases the amount of Batarangs that Batman can hold at once. | Seven |
| Concussive Batarang | Batarang | These Batarangs stick to enemies before emitting a big concussive blast. Aim (L2) at an enemy and throw a Concussive Batarang | Seven |
| Stealthy Stun | Batarang | Allows Batman to stun enemies for a longer period of time when thrown from the shadows. Throw (R2) while undetected by enemies. | Seven |
| Carbon Fiber Tips | Batarang | Increases the base stun cap. | Seven |
| Scatterang | Batarang | Allows Batman to throw multiple Batarangs at once. Quick throw (R2) or lock onto three targets at once (L2 hold) and throw (R2). | Nine |
| Alamarang | Batarang | These Batarangs stick to a surface and emit a loud noise to draw in nearby enemies. Aim (L2 Hold) at an enemy and throw an Alarmarang (Triangle). | Six |
| Weighted Batarangs | Batarang | Increases the weight of Batarangs to deal extra damage. Throw (R2) at enemies for heavy damage. | Six |
| Focus Bat Swarm | Batarang | Allows Batman to summon a swarm of bats to damage and distract nearby enemies. Aim (L2 Hold) with a full Focus Meter, then throw (R1). | Twelve |
| Batclaw Fling | Batclaw | Allows Batman to fling enemies away with the Batclaw. Pull (LS) while firing the Batclaw (R2) at an enemy to throw them in the direction of your choice. | Nine |
| Vault Slam | Batclaw | Allows Batman to slam an enemy down them. Dodge over an enemy (Circle) and grab them (R2) while above them. | Eight |
| Pulling Power | Batclaw | Increases the pull speed of the Batclaw. Pull heavy objects (R2 + LS) faster and with less effort. | Five |
| Brute Claw | Batclaw | Increases the pull strength of the Batclaw to yank larger enemies off balance. Pull Brutes (R2) into a stagger, then attack (Square) while the enemy is off balance. | Six |
| Perch Takedown | Batclaw | Allows Batman to swing enemies around in a circle before slamming them down. Aim (L2 hold) with a full Focus Meter, then fire the claw at an enemy (R1). | Seven |
| Impact Throw | Batclaw | Increases the impact dealt when an enemy is thrown at another enemy. Grab an enemy (R2), then throw them (R2) at another enemy to deal extra damage and stun the enemies. | Five |
| Smoke Emitter | Batclaw | Adds a smoke capsule to the Batclaw that will fire a cloud of smoke on contact with an enemy. Aim (L2 hold) then fire the claw at an enemy (R2). | Seven |
| Focus Slam | Batclaw | Allows Batman to swing enemies around in a circle before slamming them down. Aim (L2 hold) with a full Focus Meter, then fire the claw at an enemy (R1). | Twelve |
Jim Gordon gadget upgrades
Detective Jim has eight gadget upgrades.
| Upgrade | Gadget | Effect | Cost (WayneTech Chips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goop Trail | Foam Sprayer | Foam zorbs leave a trail of goop blobs behind as they roll, leaving sticky traps for other nearby enemies. Fire (R2) repeatedly at an enemy until the foam forms a zorb, then push the zorb to roll it around (LS). | Six |
| Surrounding Splat | Foam Sprayer | Foam zorbs explode, firing off blobs of foam at nearby enemies. Fire (R2) repeatedly at an enemy until the foam forms a zorb, then push the zorb to roll it around (LS). | Four |
| Bigger Clip | Foam Sprayer | Increases the amount of foam that can be fired in quick succession without needing to reload. Fire quickly (R2). | Six |
| Focus Splat | Foam Sprayer | Allows Gordon to fire a supercharged blob of foam, completely covering a target in one shot and splashing other nearby enemies. Aim (L2 Hold) with a full Focus Meter, then fire at an enemy (R1). | Twelve |
| Splitter | Rebound Launcher | Rebound Bolts will split in two when they bounce to hit multiple targets at once. Aim (L2 Hold) then fire the Rebound Launcher (R2) at any target. | Six |
| Scope | Rebound Launcher | Adds a scope to the Rebound Launcher to target enemies with greater precision. Aim (L2 Hold), then use (R3) to enter/exit scope mode. | Six |
| Rebound Power | Rebound Launcher | Increases the power of Rebound Bolts fired from the Rebound Launcher. Fire (R2) at an enemy to deal a stronger stun. | Four |
| Focus Shot | Rebound Launcher | Allows Gordon to fire a super-powered Rebound Bolt that will bounce from enemy to enemy for extra damage. Aim (L2 Hold) with a full Focus Meter, then fire at an enemy (R1). | Twelve |
Catwoman gadget upgrades
| Upgrade | Gadget | Effect | Cost (WayneTech Chips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedy Spin | Whip | Allows Catwoman to send enemies into a spin with a single crack of her whip. Whip (R2) an enemy to send them spinning. | Five |
| Power Whip | Whip | Increases the strength of the Whip, allowing larger enemies to be spun and increasing the length of time that smaller enemies will spin for. Whip (R2). | Five |
| Knock On | Whip | Allows spinning enemies to knock other enemies into a spin. Whip (R2) enemies close to other enemies. | Six |
| Focus Spin | Whip | Allows Catwoman to send an enemy spinning extra fast, bouncing from enemy to enemy in a frenzy. Aim (L2 Hold) with a full Focus Meter, then whip at an enemy (R1). | Twelve |
| Distract | Call Kitty | These Kittens can distract nearby enemies and create an opening to sneak past them. Call out a Kitten (L2 Hold), then purr (Triangle) near an enemy. | Five |
| Cat Burglar | Call Kitty | Increases the speed at which the stud combo bar will fill when collecting studs with the Remote Kitten. Call out a kitten (L2 Hold) and collect studs to quickly rack up a big stud combo. | Four |
| Multi Call Kitty | Call Kitty | Allows Catwoman to summon multiple kittens at once to attack a target. Quickly Call Kitty (R2) while near an enemy. | Seven |
| Focus Cat Attack | Call Kitty | Allows Catwoman to summon a gang of angry cats to attack nearby enemies. Call out a kitten (L2 Hold) with a full Focus Meter, then call other cats in to attack (R1). | Twelve |
Robin gadget upgrades
Batman’s trusted sidekick has eight gadget upgrades.
| Upgrade | Gadget | Effect | Cost (WayneTech Chips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Attack | Birdarang | Allows Robin to bat Birdarangs back at enemies as they return to him. Throw a Birdarang (R2), then swing the Battle Staff (R2) as the Birdarang returns to Robin. | Six |
| Extra Targets | Birdarang | Increases the number of targets that a single Birdarang can be thrown at. Aim (L2 Hold) at targets to lock on to them, then throw (R2). | Five |
| Spinarang | Birdarang | These Birdarangs cause enemies to spin around when they’re hit, causing them to lose track of their targets. Throw (R2) at enemies. | Five |
| Focus Bird of Prey | Birdarang | Allows Robin to throw a superpowered Birdarang that will bounce around the area, hitting any enemies in its path. Aim (L2 Hold) at an enemy with a full Focus Bar, then throw (R1). | Twelve |
| Ripcord Cable | Cable Launcher | Allows Robin to tether himself to an enemy for a fast attack. Aim (L2 Hold) at a target to lock on to them, then fire (Square). | Seven |
| Bungee Cable | Cable Launcher | These cable lines are bouncy, allowing Robin to bounce up for a jump slam attack on enemies below. Fire (R2) to create a cable line, then jump (X) on the line to bounce and perform a jump slam attack (X). | Four |
| Brute Tether | Cable Launcher | Increases the pull strength of cable lines, allowing them to slam larger enemies. Fire (R2) at a brue to slam them to the ground. | Five |
| Focus Slammer | Cable Launcher | Allows Robin to fire a super powered cable line to slam enemies with extra force and hit any nearby enemies in the chaos. Aim (L2 Hold) at an enemy with a full Focus Bar, then fire (R1). | Twelve |
Batgirl gadget upgrades
Batgirl’s two gadgets offer eight different upgrades between them.
| Upgrade | Gadget | Effect | Cost (WayneTech Chips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Hack | Hackarang | These Hackarangs can cause enemy weapons to fail and backfire. Throw (R2) at enemies with ranged weapons. | SEven |
| Security Bypass | Hackarang | These Hackarangs can bypass digital security. Throw (R2) at a hackable panel, then activate the bypass (Square) when a sentry is nearby to shut down the sentry and temporarily freeze the rotating barriers. | Three |
| Stun Spread | Hackarang | These Hackarangs emit a small concussive blast on contact with a target, making it easier to stun multiple enemies at once. Throw (R2) at enemies. | Six |
| Focus Hack | Hackarang | Allows Batgirl to bypass security entirely. Aim (L2) at a secure Hack Panel with a full Focus Meter, then throw (R1). | Twelve |
| Battle Station | Drone | Allows Batgirl’s Drone to transform into a Battle Station that will target any nearby enemies. Pilot the drone (L2) to a suitable location, then transform (Triangle). | Six |
| VR Headset | Drone | Allows Batgirl’s Drone to transform into a VR headset to cause enemies to target each other. Pilot the drone (L2) close to an enemy, then transform (X). | Six |
| Battery Saver | Drone | Increases the battery capacity of Batgirl’s Drone, allowing it to stay out in Guardian Mode for longer. Summon the drone (R2). | Four |
| Focus Blast | Drone | Allows Batgirl’s Drone to emit a large concussive blast. Pilot the drone (L2) with a full bar of Focus, approach an enemy, and detonate (R1). | Twelve |
