Awakening System — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Awakening is a special powered-up mode available to every default character. It transforms the character's moveset into a more empowered version for a limited time and provides significant combat advantages.

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How Awakening Works

1. Fill the Awakening Bar by dealing damage to opponents. The bar fills progressively as hits land.
2. Activate Awakening by pressing G when the bar is full.
3. A startup animation plays before the form fully activates. This animation makes the player briefly vulnerable.
4. Once active, the character enters their Awakening form.

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Awakening Benefits

• The character's moveset changes entirely to a set of awakening-exclusive abilities
• The character receives a speed boost
• Damage output is significantly increased
• The awakening abilities often have different hitboxes, range, and properties compared to base abilities

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Duration

The Awakening form lasts 45 seconds from activation.

Exceptions:

• The Strongest Hero (Serious Mode): Lasts indefinitely — the form does not expire on its own. It ends only when the player dies or uses a move. Health does not regenerate during Serious Mode.
• KJ (Unlimited Power): Also lasts indefinitely under the same conditions as The Strongest Hero.

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Awakening Bar Charging

• Every hit on an opponent contributes to bar charge
• Finisher moves typically grant a larger chunk of Awakening bar per hit
• Brutal Demon has the Pump Up passive, which charges the Awakening bar based on damage received (incoming damage fills the bar)
• The Strongest Hero has the Superhuman passive, which reduces the amount of damage needed to deal to reach Awakening from 350 to 200 points, and increases Awakening gain from finishers

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Character-Specific Awakening Forms

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Timing Awakening Activation

• Activating Awakening mid-combo can extend damage windows, but the startup animation creates a brief vulnerability window
• Using Awakening when the opponent is knocked down or at a distance minimizes the risk of the startup animation being punished
• The Strongest Hero's Awakening charges fastest (4–5 combos), making it one of the most accessible in the game

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Character Abilities — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Each character has four base abilities, a passive, and an Awakening mode with four awakening-exclusive abilities.

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The Strongest Hero (Saitama)

Base Abilities

Passive

Superhuman — Reduces the damage threshold needed to activate Serious Mode from 350 to 200 points. Also increases Awakening gain from finishers.

Awakening: Serious Mode

Activated via the Awakening bar. Lasts indefinitely (no timer) until the player dies or uses a move. Health does not regenerate during Serious Mode.

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Hero Hunter (Garou)

Base Abilities

• Lethal Whirlwind Stream
• Flowing Water
• Hunters Grasp
• Whirlwind Dash

Awakening: Monster Form

Enhanced speed and access to new techniques:

• Doom Dive
• Crowd Buster
• Hammer Heel

Notable: The finisher ability restores 20% of the player's HP.

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Destructive Cyborg (Genos)

Base Abilities

• Machine Gun Blows
• Ignition Burst
• Blitz Mode
• Jet Dive
• Thunder Kick
• Flame Wave Cannon

Awakening: Ultimate Incineration Cannon

Massive ranged damage with zero-to-death potential. Jet Dive covers double the distance of comparable moves from other characters.

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Deadly Ninja (Speed-o'-Sound Sonic)

Base Abilities

• Explosive Shuriken
• Scatter
• Whirlwind Kick
• Flash Strike
• Twinblade Rush
• Carnage
• Fourfold Strike

Awakening: Enhanced Speed Mode

Untouchable movement and rapid attack chains.

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Brutal Demon (Metal Bat)

Base Abilities

• Grand Slam
• Beatdown
• Foul Ball
• Homerun
• Savage Tornado
• Strength Difference

Passive

Pump Up — Charges the Awakening bar based on damage received (the more damage taken, the faster the Awakening fills).

Awakening: Enhanced Power Form

Increased damage output and wider hitboxes. The final ability can remove up to 70% of an opponent's health in a single strike.

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Blade Master (Atomic Samurai)

Base Abilities

• Atmos Cleave
• Quick Slice
• Split Second Counter (defensive parry)
• Deadly Cascade

Awakening: Ultimate Slash Form

Perfected counter timing with rapid attack chains.

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Wild Psychic (Tatsumaki)

Base Abilities

• Windstorm Fury
• Crushing Pull
• Expulsive Push
• Stone Coffin
• Uppercut Loop Tech (Slam)

Awakening: Tornado Form

Enhanced crowd control with devastating multi-hit ultimates. Multi-target area-of-effect coverage.

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Martial Artist (Suiryu)

Base Abilities

• Bullet Barrage
• Vanishing Kick
• Whirlwind Drop

Awakening: Rampage Mode

Increased damage with expanded ultimate moves.

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Tech Prodigy (Child Emperor)

Base Abilities

• Iron Giant mech summon
• Photon Edge blast (ranged offense)

Awakening: Iron Giant Ultimate

Transforms the player into a massive mech form for devastating area attacks.

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Sorcerer (Satoru Gojo)

Base Abilities

• Lethal Whirlwind Stream
• Hunters Grasp
• Flowing Water
• Crushed Rock
• Rock Splitting Fist
• Waterstream Rock

Passive

Infinity — Negates projectile attacks.

Awakening: Domain Expansion

Overwhelming damage and crowd control. Blue and Red spatial manipulation abilities; effective for wall combos.

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KJ

Base Abilities

• Overpowered multi-hit combo chain
• Broken damage scaling mechanics

Awakening: Unlimited Power

Instant-kill potential. Awakening lasts indefinitely (no timer), similar to The Strongest Hero's Serious Mode, as long as no moves are used.

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Undying Hero (Zombie Man)

Base Abilities

Close-range combat style using both axe melee and firearms.

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Crab Boss

Base Abilities

• AOE claw attacks
• Sand manipulation
• Raid boss area damage mechanics

Awakening: Enhanced Boss Form

Increased durability and expanded area damage output.

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Frozen Soul

Base Abilities

• Ice manipulation
• Freezing effects
• Tundra-based attacks

Awakening: Fracture of Tundra

Intense ice-based damage output.

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Character Combos — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Combos are the primary factor separating novice players from experienced ones. Each character has dozens of possible combo sequences. The key principle: avoid repeating the same pattern, as opponents who recognize a pattern can counter it. Mix up sequences to remain unpredictable.

Notation:

• M1 = basic punch (left click)
• Downslam = M1 directed downward (usually during air juggles)
• Uppercut = M1 directed upward

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The Strongest Hero (Saitama)

Standard combo:

3x M1 → Shove → Dash → 3x M1 → Downslam → Consecutive Punches → Downslam → Uppercut

Alternative:

3x M1 → Downslam → Uppercut → Side Dash → 3x M1 → Consecutive Punches → Shove

Quick burst combo:

3x M1 → Downslam → Table Flip

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Sorcerer (Satoru Gojo)

Combo 1:

Dash → 3x M1 → Uppercut → Lethal Whirlwind Stream → 3x M1 (no contact) → Downslam

Combo 2:

4x M1 → Dash → Side Dash → 3x M1 → Lethal Whirlwind Stream

Combo 3:

3x M1 → Crushed Rock → Rock Splitting Fist → Dash → 3x M1 → Waterstream Rock

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Destructive Cyborg (Genos)

Combo 1:

3x M1 → Machine Gun Blows → Ignition Burst → Dash → 3x M1 → Downslam → Jump into Blitz Mode

Combo 2:

4x M1 → Jet Dive → Jump into Blitz Mode → Ignition Burst

Combo 3:

3x M1 → Downslam → Thunder Kick → Speedblitz Drop Kick → Flame Wave Cannon

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Deadly Ninja (Speed-o'-Sound Sonic)

Combo 1:

4x M1 → Jump and use Explosive Shuriken → 3x M1 → Scatter → 3x M1 → Downslam → Whirlwind Kick

Combo 2 (finisher sequence):

Twinblade Rush → Carnage → Fourfold Strike → Straight On

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Brutal Demon (Metal Bat)

Combo 1:

Dash → 3x M1 → Uppercut → Grand Slam → 3x M1 → Beatdown → Foul Ball

Combo 2 (finishing sequence):

Savage Tornado → Brutal Demon → Strength Difference

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Hero Hunter (Garou)

Combo 1:

Dash Forward → 3x M1 → Uppercut → Lethal Whirlwind Stream → Hold Jump → Flowing Water

Combo 2:

Flowing Water → Lethal Whirlwind Stream → Hunter's Grasp

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Blade Master (Atomic Samurai)

Standard combo:

Dash → 3x M1 → Downslam → Atmos Cleave → Quick Slice → Dash → 4x M1

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Atomic Samurai

Standard combo:

3x M1 → Downslam → Deadly Cascade → 3x M1 → Downslam → Atmos Cleave

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Wild Psychic (Tatsumaki)

Combo 1:

4x M1 → Windstorm Fury → Crushing Pull → Downslam

Combo 2:

3x M1 → Downslam → Windstorm Fury → 3x M1 → Downslam → Stone Coffin

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Martial Artist (Suiryu)

Standard combo:

3x M1 → Downslam → Bullet Barrage → 2x Vanishing Kick → Downslam → Whirlwind Drop

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General Combo Tips

• Do not repeat the same combo sequence in a fight. Opponents who recognize a pattern will counter it.
• Vary which combo you use each exchange to stay unpredictable.
• Learn when to transition from offense to defense rather than chaining every combo attempt.
• Watching experienced players on the official Discord accelerates learning proper timing and sequencing.

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Character Creator (V1) — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Character Creator V1 is a feature introduced in the Cosmic Update that allows players to build custom playable characters by combining moves and animations from existing characters.

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What Character Creator Does

Instead of playing as a pre-made character with a fixed moveset, Character Creator lets players:

• Select base moves from any existing character in the game
• Select ultimate moves from any existing character in the game
• Combine them into a single custom character with a personalized moveset

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Features

Move Selection

Players can choose individual base abilities from the existing character pool and assign them to their custom character. This allows for cross-character combinations that do not exist in any pre-made character.

Ultimate Move Selection

Players can choose ultimate (awakening) moves from any existing character to use as their custom character's awakening abilities.

Animators

New animators are available in Character Creator V1, allowing players to customize the movement and idle animations of their custom character.

Block Variants

Players can choose from different defensive animation options for blocking. Block variants change how the character looks when blocking without affecting the block's mechanical function.

Skill Builder Integration

The Skill Builder system is integrated into Character Creator, allowing players to not just select existing moves but also build entirely custom abilities from scratch using the timeline editor. See the skill-builder.md guide for details on using the Skill Builder.

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Version Note

Character Creator V1 is the first iteration of this system. The "V1" designation suggests future versions are planned with expanded features.

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Characters — The Strongest Battlegrounds

There are 15 characters in the game, divided into free, exclusive, and limited/event categories. All characters have four base abilities, an Awakening Mode with a startup animation, four awakening abilities, and passives.

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Free Characters

These characters are available to all players at no cost.

The Strongest Hero

• Inspiration: Saitama (One Punch Man)
• Also known as: The Bald Hero (former in-game name)
• Playstyle: Direct, devastating, suitable for beginners and experienced players
• Notable traits: Fast-charging ultimate (4–5 combos); two-move M1 combo deals 50–60% opponent HP; three instant-kill Awakening variants; Superhuman passive reduces Awakening requirement
• Awakening: Serious Mode (lasts indefinitely until death or a move is used)

Hero Hunter

• Inspiration: Garou (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Counter-based fighter
• Notable traits: Finisher restores 20% HP; good rapid animations for trading blows; close-range dependent; limited mobility and range
• Awakening: Monster Form — enhanced speed and new techniques (Doom Dive, Crowd Buster, Hammer Heel)
• History: Was previously locked behind an Early Access gamepass (300 Robux); now free

Destructive Cyborg

• Inspiration: Genos (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Ranged attacker; suited for offensive and aggressive players
• Notable traits: Jet Dive covers double the distance of other characters' mobility moves; can evade enemy ultimates; has everything — lethal M1, passive perks, strong finisher
• Awakening: Ultimate Incineration Cannon — massive ranged damage with zero-to-death potential

Deadly Ninja

• Inspiration: Speed-o'-Sound Sonic (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: High mobility, mid-range
• Notable traits: Teleport ability for tactical positioning; good range on abilities; low damage output (requires 5–6 combos for 50% HP reduction); struggles at close range
• Awakening: Enhanced Speed Mode — untouchable movement and rapid chains

Brutal Demon

• Inspiration: Metal Bat (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Aggressive block-breaker with spacing-based combos
• Notable traits: Pump Up ability charges ultimate based on damage taken; final ability removes up to 70% health in a single strike
• Awakening: Enhanced Power Form — increased damage, wider hitboxes

Blade Master

• Inspiration: Atomic Samurai (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Counter-focused, defensive parry
• Notable traits: Split Second Counter for defensive parry; rapid attack chains
• Awakening: Ultimate Slash Form — perfected counter timing with rapid attacks

Wild Psychic

• Inspiration: Tatsumaki (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Area-of-effect crowd control
• Notable traits: AOE psychic grabs; multi-target crowd control with devastating multi-hit ultimates
• Awakening: Tornado Form

Martial Artist

• Inspiration: Suiryu (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Balanced fighter with fast combo chains
• Notable traits: Low cooldowns; fast combos; versatile striking
• Awakening: Rampage Mode — increased damage with expanded ultimates

Tech Prodigy

• Inspiration: Child Emperor (One Punch Man)
• Playstyle: Ranged mech summoner
• Notable traits: Summons the Iron Giant mech; Photon Edge blast for ranged offense
• Awakening: Iron Giant Ultimate — transforms into a massive mech form
• History: Was previously locked behind Early Access (200 Robux); later made free

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Exclusive Characters (Gamepass Required)

Sorcerer

• Inspiration: Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
• Playstyle: Spatial manipulation, crowd control
• Notable traits: Infinity passive (projectile negation); Blue and Red spatial manipulation abilities; effective for wall combos; Domain Expansion ultimate
• Awakening: Domain Expansion — overwhelming damage and crowd control
• Access: Private Server exclusive — requires the 499 Robux Private Server+ gamepass
• Availability: Can be used in public and private servers once the gamepass is owned

KJ

• Inspiration: Satirical inside joke; Admin/Donor Exclusive
• Playstyle: Overpowered multi-hit combos with broken damage scaling
• Notable traits: Instant-kill potential
• Awakening: Unlimited Power
• Access: Admin/developer exclusive; temporary free access was granted during community events (September 2024, December 2024)

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Limited / Event Characters

These characters were available only during specific events and have since been removed.

Undying Hero

• Also called: Zombie Man
• Playstyle: Close-range melee and firearms
• Obtain: Cosmic Update Early Access gamepass (119 Robux); becomes free to all players at the end of the season
• Status: Available with Early Access gamepass

Crab Boss

• Inspiration: Original creature; raid boss mechanic
• Playstyle: AOE claw attacks, sand manipulation; boss-style area damage
• Awakening: Enhanced Boss Form — increased durability and area damage
• Obtain: Summer 2024 Event — only the top 3 damagers during the event earned access
• Removed: December 2024

Frozen Soul

• Inspiration: Winter event boss
• Playstyle: Ice manipulation, freezing effects, tundra-based attacks
• Awakening: Fracture of Tundra — intense ice-based damage
• Obtain: Winter 2024 Event — the first player to touch the meteor spawn gained access to the character
• Removed: May 2025

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Combat Mechanics — The Strongest Battlegrounds

The Strongest Battlegrounds uses a combo-based combat system requiring mastery of light attacks, heavy attacks, special abilities, and timing. The game rewards strategic decision-making over button-mashing.

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Basic Attacks

M1 (Basic Punch)

Left-click to throw a basic punch. M1 attacks chain together into combo strings, typically up to 5 hits before triggering a knockdown or launching the opponent. M1 strings are the foundation of every combo in the game.

Heavy Attacks

Stronger individual strikes used within combos for extended damage. These connect after M1 strings in specific sequences depending on the character.

Downslam

An M1 attack directed downward, typically used to spike an airborne opponent toward the ground. Central to most combo extensions.

Uppercut

An M1 attack directed upward that launches the opponent into the air, enabling air juggle follow-ups.

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Defensive Mechanics

Block

Press F to block. Blocking reduces incoming damage. Blocking has a durability limit — if the opponent attacks enough, the block breaks, leaving the defending player vulnerable.

Block Punish

When an opponent's guard expires (block is broken or they drop their block), attack immediately to punish them.

Dash

Press Q to dash in a direction, used to close distance, escape pressure, or reposition during a combo.

Ragdoll Cancel / Evasive

Press Q while in a ragdolled state to cancel the ragdoll animation early and return to a neutral position. This is sometimes called an "evasive."

Counter-Evasives

Character-specific abilities that dodge or redirect attacks.

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Advanced Techniques

M1 String Cancel

After the third M1 hit, dash-cancel immediately into a heavy attack or ability. This prevents the standard knockdown animation and extends the combo.

Ability Chain

Link two or more special ability moves with zero animation gap between them. Requires precise timing to eliminate the transition delay.

Wake-up Bait

After knocking an opponent down, bait their reversal attempt upon standing up, then punish it with a grab or attack.

Air Stall

A jump-based mix-up technique used to confuse the opponent's defensive timing or create advantageous air-to-ground situations.

Ultimate Cancel

Hit the first strike of an Ultimate move, then immediately cancel into an M1 string. This extends the damage window and makes the ultimate harder to escape.

Wall Combos

Use walls in the environment to bounce opponents and chain additional hits that would not connect in open space.

Air Juggling Combos

Launch an opponent upward with an Uppercut, then follow up with additional hits while both players are airborne to extend a combo before the opponent can recover.

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Jump Fatigue

Repeatedly jumping causes a fatigue penalty that limits vertical mobility. Managing jump fatigue is important for sustained aerial combat and avoiding vulnerabilities.

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Finishers

Finisher moves end a combo sequence with a high-damage final hit. Some character finishers have additional properties:

• Hero Hunter: Finisher restores 20% of the player's HP
• Brutal Demon: Finisher can remove up to 70% of the opponent's HP in a single strike (Strength Difference / final move)

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Awakening in Combat

Dealing damage fills the Awakening Bar. Pressing G activates Awakening when the bar is full. During Awakening:

• The character's moveset changes entirely to Awakening-exclusive abilities
• A startup animation plays before the form activates
• The player receives a speed boost
• Damage output is dramatically increased
• The form lasts 45 seconds (or indefinitely for The Strongest Hero and KJ if no moves are used)

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Input Method Impact

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Core Strategy Principles

1. Pick one character and master it. Learn how to react with that character in every situation before trying others. Occasionally study other characters to understand their capabilities and how to counter them.

2. Understand your character's kit. Every character has distinct advantages and weaknesses. Compensate for your character's vulnerabilities during fights. For example, Deadly Ninja struggles at close range — maintain mid-range distance and only close in during combo initiation.

3. Vary your combos. Do not repeat the same pattern in a single fight. Experienced opponents will recognize and counter predictable sequences.

4. Balance offense and defense. Combat rewards knowing when to attack and when to disengage. Retreating defensively is often the correct decision.

5. Study veteran players. Watching high-level players on the official Discord server accelerates learning timing, combo execution, and situational decision-making.

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Community Resources — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Official Links

Game

https://www.roblox.com/games/10449761463/The-Strongest-Battlegrounds
The game's Roblox page. Launch the game from here.

Discord Server

https://discord.com/invite/uwfKcwafV5
The official community Discord for The Strongest Battlegrounds. Used for:

• Posting patch notes and update announcements
• Sharing new kill Sound IDs
• Player discussion and strategy sharing
• Connecting with the community

Trello Board

https://trello.com/b/uLT6533e/the-strongest-battlegrounds
The official digital hub maintained by Yielding Arts developers. Contains up-to-date information on:

• Cosmetics
• Characters
• Combat mechanics
• Gamepasses
• Controls
• FAQs

Only developers with administrator access can modify content on the Trello board.

Roblox Group — Yielding Arts

https://www.roblox.com/groups/12013007/Yielding-Arts
The official Roblox group for Yielding Arts, the development team behind The Strongest Battlegrounds.

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Where to Find New Content

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Developer

The Strongest Battlegrounds is created and maintained by Yielding Arts, a Roblox development group.

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Controls — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Default Controls

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Input Methods

PC (Keyboard + Mouse)

Keyboard and mouse is the most common and effective input method for The Strongest Battlegrounds. It allows for the fastest combo execution and precise directional control during combat.

Gamepad / Controller

Gamepad setups are also effective and allow competitive combo execution comparable to keyboard and mouse. This is the recommended input method for console players.

Mobile

Mobile controls are significantly slower for combo execution and are not recommended for competitive play. Players using mobile controls will have reduced ability to execute fast combo chains and will be at a disadvantage against keyboard/mouse and gamepad players.

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Advanced Control Notes

Ragdoll Cancel

Pressing Q while in a ragdolled state cancels the knockdown animation early, returning the player to a neutral standing state. This is also called an "evasive." Mastering ragdoll cancel is important for reducing the amount of time you spend in a vulnerable position after being hit.

Block Timing

Blocking (F) absorbs damage but has a durability limit. If the block absorbs too many hits without being released, it breaks, leaving the player open to a combo. Good players mix between blocking and evading rather than holding block continuously.

Awakening Activation (G)

The Awakening bar must be full before pressing G has any effect. Pressing G when the bar is not full does nothing. Once activated, a startup animation plays before the Awakening form goes active — the player is briefly vulnerable during this animation.

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Settings

Shift Lock

Shift Lock is a separate Roblox feature that locks the camera behind the character for aiming. It is not enabled by default in Roblox — players must turn it on manually:

1. Open The Strongest Battlegrounds
2. Press Esc to open the Roblox menu
3. Navigate to Settings → View & Control
4. Toggle the Shiftlock Switch on

Once enabled, the Shift Lock crosshair appears on screen. The default crosshair is a white dot; players with the customization feature can replace it with a Shift Lock decal code.

Keybind Settings

The UI scale for controls and keybinds can be adjusted in Keybind Settings within the game's settings menu. This is particularly relevant when using the Skill Builder feature, where adjusting the UI scale helps with usability.

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Customization — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Shift Lock (Custom Crosshair)

Shift Lock is a Roblox feature that locks the camera behind the character and displays a crosshair on screen. In The Strongest Battlegrounds, Shift Lock is used as an aiming aid and can be customized with decorative decal images.

How to Enable Shift Lock

Shift Lock must be enabled via the Roblox app settings, not the in-game settings:

1. Press Esc to open the Roblox menu
2. Navigate to Settings → View & Control
3. Toggle the Shiftlock Switch on

How to Equip a Custom Crosshair Decal

1. Open The Strongest Battlegrounds
2. Tap the Settings icon (top-left corner of the screen)
3. Search for "Shift Lock" in the settings search bar
4. Select "Change Shiftlock"
5. Paste the decal ID code into the input field
6. Ensure "Hide Shiftlock" is toggled off (red) — if it is on, the crosshair will not be visible

Sample Shift Lock Decal IDs

Themes available (50+ decal IDs total):

• Anime-themed: Gojo (v1 & v2), Itachi Ring, DBZ, AOT
• Symbolic: Kraken Eyes, Magical Staff, Temple Mascot, various heart designs
• Gaming references: Among Us, Pokemon Card, Tetris, Inverted Spidy
• Other: Angel Wings, Dragon's Roar, Demon Aura

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Kill Sounds

Kill sounds are audio effects that play for the player when they eliminate another player. Requires the Kill Sound Pass (199 Robux, one-time purchase).

See the kill-sounds.md guide for the full list of Sound IDs and redemption steps.

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Emotes

Emotes are animations players can perform during matches. They are accessed via the emote wheel (press B).

• 37+ emotes were added in the Cosmic Update
• Emote hover previews are available before equipping an emote
• Players can skip long emotes during active matches
• Additional emote slots are available through two gamepasses: Extra Emote Slots and Emote Second Page

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Capes

Cape cosmetics can be equipped using Cape ID codes.

Sample Cape IDs

Capes are equipped through the in-game cosmetics or settings menu.

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Awakening Outfit

The Awakening Outfit gamepass applies a special cosmetic appearance to the character specifically during Awakening mode. This is a visual-only change with no impact on gameplay or abilities.

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Character Creator

The Character Creator (V1) allows players to build entirely custom playable characters. See the character-creator.md guide for full details.

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Events — The Strongest Battlegrounds

The Hunt (March 2024)

A limited-time Easter-themed cross-Roblox event that concluded on March 30, 2024.

What happened in The Strongest Battlegrounds:

• Players fought against "Outsiders" — people from the olden era who made their way into the present to hunt players down
• Players collected mysterious keys dropped by Outsiders
• 11 keys total were required to complete the event
• After collecting all 11 keys, players were rewarded with The Strongest Egg — an exclusive UGC (User-Generated Content) item

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Summer 2024 Event

A summer-themed limited event that introduced a new playable character and a special map.

Event details:

• A beach map was added to the game for the duration of the summer
• Introduced the Crab Boss — a limited playable character available only during the event
• Only the top 3 players by damage dealt during Crab Boss encounters earned access to play as the Crab Boss character
• The Crab Boss was an AOE claw-attack-based boss-style character with sand manipulation abilities and an Enhanced Boss Form awakening

Aftermath:

• The beach map was removed on December 22, 2024 due to server lag and teaming abuse enabled by the Crab Boss mechanic
• The Crab Boss character was also removed in December 2024

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Winter 2024 Event

A winter-themed limited event that introduced a new playable character.

Event details:

• Introduced the Frozen Soul — a limited playable character
• The character was obtained by the first player to touch the meteor spawn when it appeared in-game
• Frozen Soul used ice manipulation, freezing effects, and tundra-based attacks
• The Awakening form was called Fracture of Tundra

December 22, 2024 update additions:

• The Frozen One — a winter boss added to the main map
• Players could control The Frozen One by obtaining a Fracture of Tundra crystal

Aftermath:

• The Frozen Soul character was removed in May 2025

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Cosmic Update

A major content update that introduced significant new features and a new character.

New character:

• Undying Hero (Zombie Man) — a close-range fighter using an axe and firearms
  • Moves: Grave Maker, Point Blank, Blast Breaker, Crossfire
  • Access: Early Access gamepass (119 Robux); becomes free for all players at end of season

Updates to existing characters:

• Hero Hunter received a new Monster Form transformation
• Tech Prodigy received an Ultimate Mode

New systems and features:

• Character Creator V1 — mix and match base moves and ultimate moves from existing characters
• Skill Builder — timeline-based custom ability creator (integrated with Character Creator)
• 3v3 Elo System — new competitive team matchmaking mode with global Elo ranking
• Build Mode — players can build structures in the game
• 37+ new emotes added, with emote hover previews and the ability to skip long emotes during matches
• New animators and block variants available in Character Creator

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KJ Free Access Events

The admin/developer exclusive character KJ was temporarily made available to all players during two community events:

• September 2024
• December 2024

Outside of these events, KJ is exclusive to admins and developers.

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Game Modes — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Standard PvP (Main Game)

The main game mode is a classic free-for-all PvP experience. Players enter a shared arena and fight against all other players simultaneously. There are no restrictions — any character can be used, and the goal is to accumulate kills.

This mode is ideal for:

• Practicing combos and character mechanics
• Learning matchups against other characters
• Earning kills for the monthly leaderboard and Threat Level progression

Ranked Duels

Ranked mode (also called Ranked) is a competitive mode where players fight against opponents at a similar skill level. Upon joining Ranked, players enter a lobby with two queues:

1v1 Duels

A duel between two players. Skill-based matchmaking pairs opponents at similar Threat Levels.

2v2 Team Battles

A team duel between two teams of two players. Skill-based matchmaking applies.

Ranked mode takes place across 6 dedicated ranked-exclusive maps that are not used in the standard PvP mode.

3v3 Elo System

Introduced in the Cosmic Update. A team-based competitive mode using a global Elo-based matchmaking system. Teams of three players compete in structured matches, and Elo ratings adjust based on wins and losses.

Build Mode

Added in the Cosmic Update. Allows players to build structures within the game environment. Detailed mechanics beyond this introduction were not documented in available sources at the time of research.

Private Servers (Private Server+)

Players who own the Private Server+ gamepass (499 Robux) can host and access private servers. Private servers offer:

• Exclusive access to the Sorcerer character, which cannot be played in public servers without this gamepass
• The ability to control the match environment independently
• Custom gameplay sessions with invited players

Note: KJ Servers offer specialized match environments for content creators.

Character Creator Mode

The Character Creator (introduced in the Cosmic Update) is a mode that allows players to build custom characters by combining base moves and ultimate moves from existing characters. See the Character Creator guide for full details.

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Gamepasses — The Strongest Battlegrounds

All gamepasses are purchased with Robux. The game is free-to-play; free characters are available immediately without any purchase.

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Active Gamepasses

Early Access — Undying Hero

• Price: 119 Robux
• Description: Unlocks access to the Undying Hero (Zombie Man) character during the current season. The character becomes free for all players at the end of the season.
• Availability: Available in both public and private servers

Private Server+

• Price: 499 Robux
• Description: Grants access to host and join private servers. Also required to play as the Sorcerer character, which cannot be played in public servers without this pass.
• Note: Private servers allow full control over the match environment; Sorcerer is exclusively playable in these servers

Kill Sound (Kill Sound Pass)

• Price: 199 Robux (one-time purchase)
• Description: Unlocks the ability to set a custom kill sound that plays when you eliminate another player. Sound IDs from the community are entered in the game settings.

VIP

• Description: VIP perks in-game (specific perks documented in the official Trello)

Extra Emote Slots

• Description: Unlocks additional equippable emote slots beyond the default number

Emote Second Page

• Description: Adds a second page of emote slots for equipping more emotes simultaneously

Awakening Outfit

• Description: A cosmetic outfit that applies a special appearance during Awakening mode

Random Emote

• Description: Unlocks the ability to use a random emote feature

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Retired / Historical Gamepasses

These gamepasses have been retired — the content they unlocked is now available for free.

Early Access — Hero Hunter

• Previous price: 300 Robux
• Status: Hero Hunter is now free for all players

Early Access — Tech Prodigy

• Previous price: 200 Robux
• Status: Tech Prodigy is now free for all players

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Economy Notes

• The Strongest Battlegrounds uses Robux as its only currency — there is no in-game earnable currency
• The game has no code-redemption system. Content circulating online labeled as "codes" are Roblox audio Sound IDs for the Kill Sound customization feature, not promotional codes
• All character access beyond the 8–9 base free characters requires purchasing the relevant gamepass or waiting for Early Access characters to become free at season end

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Getting Started — The Strongest Battlegrounds

What Is the Game?

The Strongest Battlegrounds is an action fighting game on Roblox created by the group Yielding Arts. It invites players to "train their own original character, or become one from the One-Punch Man world, and fight against other players in immersive PvP battles." The game is primarily inspired by the One Punch Man anime and manga series, with characters, abilities, and aesthetics drawn directly from that universe, alongside at least one character from Jujutsu Kaisen.

Place ID: 10449761463
Game Link: https://www.roblox.com/games/10449761463/The-Strongest-Battlegrounds
Developer: Yielding Arts (Roblox Group: https://www.roblox.com/groups/12013007/Yielding-Arts)

Name History

The game went through several name changes, most likely due to copyright concerns:

1. Saitama Game
2. Saitama Battleground
3. Saitama Battlegrounds
4. The Strongest Battlegrounds (current name, adopted before April 10, 2023)

Release and Player Numbers

• Release date: August 2, 2022
• Total visits: Over 18 billion
• Concurrent players: Regularly exceeds 100,000 on weekdays; spiked past 1.37 million on major update days

Awards

The game won two categories at the Roblox Innovation Awards 2024:

• Best Strategy
• Best Fighting

Core Gameplay

The game is a player-versus-player (PvP) fighting experience. There is no storyline or quest system — players jump into a shared arena and fight other players using their chosen character. Each character is built around four base abilities, an Awakening Mode with a startup animation, four awakening abilities, and passives.

Players progress through a Threat Level ranking system that reflects their combat skill. Winning matches increases the Threat Level; losing decreases it.

How to Play

1. Launch the game at https://www.roblox.com/games/10449761463/The-Strongest-Battlegrounds
2. Select a character from the character selection screen (free characters are available immediately)
3. Enter the main PvP arena and fight other players
4. Deal damage to fill your Awakening Bar; press G to activate Awakening when it is full
5. Earn kills to climb the monthly leaderboard and improve your Threat Level ranking

Character Access

• Free characters are available to all players with no purchase required
• Early Access characters require a specific Robux gamepass; they become free for all players at the end of the season
• Exclusive characters require a permanent gamepass (e.g., Private Server+ for Sorcerer)
• Limited/Event characters are only available during specific in-game events and may not return

Input Recommendations

Keyboard/mouse and gamepad setups are recommended for competitive play. Mobile controls significantly reduce combo execution speed and are not ideal for players seeking competitive performance.

Community Resources

• Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/uwfKcwafV5 — Patch notes, update announcements, new Sound IDs, community discussion
• Trello Board: https://trello.com/b/uLT6533e/the-strongest-battlegrounds — Official board with characters, mechanics, gamepasses, controls, and FAQs

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Kill Sounds — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Kill sounds are custom audio effects that play for the player when they eliminate another player. This feature requires the Kill Sound Pass gamepass.

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Requirements

• Kill Sound Pass: 199 Robux (one-time purchase)
• Without this pass, the default kill sound plays and no custom sounds can be set

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How to Set a Custom Kill Sound

1. Open The Strongest Battlegrounds on Roblox
2. Click the gear icon (top-left corner of the screen)
3. Select "Customize Kill Sound"
4. If you have not purchased the Kill Sound Pass, you will be prompted to buy it (199 Robux)
5. Enter a Sound ID in the "Enter Sound ID" field
6. Click "Apply" to activate the new kill sound

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Important Notes About "Codes"

The Strongest Battlegrounds has no code-redemption system. Lists of "TSB codes" circulating online are actually Roblox audio asset IDs — they are pasted into the Kill Sound customization field, not a code redemption box. There is no in-game code box. New Sound IDs are shared via the official Discord server.

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Kill Sound IDs

The game has 150+ documented Sound IDs. New ones are added periodically by the community and via the official Discord.

Selected Sound IDs

Sound Categories

Anime references:

• Naruto Pain
• Gojo from Wish
• Gear Second

Game sounds:

• Arsenal
• Baldi
• Garden Warfare

Meme audio:

• Emotional Damage
• Dababy?
• You are an Idiot

February 2026 additions:

• Very Sigma
• Killer 7
• Arsenal (new version)

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Finding More Sound IDs

Additional kill sound IDs are distributed through:

• The official Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/uwfKcwafV5
• Community members sharing IDs in the Discord channels

IDs from the standard Roblox audio library can also be used if they are publicly accessible.

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Maps — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Main Game Map

The main game map is a single shared arena where all standard PvP battles take place. The map is dynamic and changes based on real-world seasons:

• Winter: Snow accumulates across the map, changing the visual environment
• Summer: A beach-themed variant was added during the Summer 2024 event

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Summer Beach Map (Removed)

A beach map was introduced for the Summer 2024 event. This map was removed in the December 22, 2024 update for two reasons:

1. It caused server lag that degraded performance for all players in the session
2. It enabled teaming abuse — specifically, the Crab Boss event mechanic allowed groups of players to coordinate and exploit the environment in unfair ways

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Winter Map Update (December 22, 2024)

Alongside the removal of the beach map, the December 22, 2024 update introduced winter-themed content:

• The Frozen One — a winter boss that appeared on the main map
• Players could take control of The Frozen One by obtaining a Fracture of Tundra crystal, which granted them control of the boss character

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Ranked Maps

Ranked mode (1v1 and 2v2 Duels) takes place on 6 dedicated ranked-exclusive maps. These maps are separate from the main PvP arena and are only accessible through the Ranked matchmaking queue.

The specific names and layouts of the 6 ranked maps were not documented in available sources at the time of research.

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Ranked Mode and Threat Levels — The Strongest Battlegrounds

Threat Level System

The Threat Level is the primary ranking system in The Strongest Battlegrounds. It measures each player's combat skill and placement on the monthly kills leaderboard. Winning matches increases the Threat Level; losing matches decreases it.

There are 5 threat levels and 4 classes in the game.

Threat Level Tiers

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Ranked Mode

Ranked mode (also called Ranked Duels) is a dedicated competitive game mode where players fight opponents at similar skill levels. Upon joining Ranked, players are placed into a lobby with two sub-game mode queues:

• 1v1 — A single-elimination duel between two players
• 2v2 — A team-based duel between two teams of two players

Ranked Maps

Ranked mode takes place across 6 dedicated ranked-exclusive maps that are not available in the standard PvP arena.

Matchmaking

Ranked uses skill-based matchmaking to pair players against opponents at similar Threat Levels.

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3v3 Elo System

The Cosmic Update introduced a 3v3 Elo System with global matchmaking. This mode uses a separate Elo rating to track performance in 3-versus-3 team battles.

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Monthly Leaderboard

The monthly kills leaderboard resets each month. Threat Level placement is determined by a player's position on this leaderboard at any given time. Climbing requires consistently winning fights and accumulating kills throughout the month.

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Titles

The Fandom wiki contains a dedicated Titles page, indicating there are cosmetic titles associated with specific achievements or rank milestones within the game.

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Skill Builder (V2) — The Strongest Battlegrounds

The Skill Builder is a tool that enables players to design entirely custom abilities by chaining existing moves together and modifying their properties through a timeline-based editor.

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Access and Requirements

• Located in the Settings menu within a private server
• PC only — Console versions (PlayStation, Xbox) have known limitations and the tool does not function correctly on those platforms
• Requires being in a private server to use

Initial Setup

1. Adjust your UI scale in Keybind Settings to improve the Skill Builder interface usability
2. Enable the Gauntlet Validator option to catch errors before saving

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Basic Configuration

Before building the skill's timeline, fill in the basic settings:

Both fields must be filled in for the skill to function.

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Timeline System

The core of the Skill Builder is the Timeline. Each skill is made of a sequence of nodes — each node represents one step in the skill's execution.

Per Node, You Configure:

• Which existing skill plays at that step (selected from the character's existing move pool)
• Animation — the animation that plays at this node
• Attack speed — how fast the attack executes
• Animation speed — how fast the animation plays

Nodes chain sequentially, building the custom skill step by step.

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Move Variants

Move Variants allow you to create conditional behaviors for the skill. A variant triggers a different version of the skill based on a specific condition being met. Each variant has its own independent timeline, meaning it can have entirely different nodes and sequences.

Available Conditions for Variants:

• Awakening bar status — triggers when the player's Awakening is full or active
• Player health thresholds — triggers based on remaining HP percentage
• Airborne or grounded state — triggers if the player is in the air or on the ground
• Movement direction — triggers based on which direction the player is moving: back, forward, left, or right

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Customization Options

Effects

• Intensity (visual effect strength)
• Overall audio volume
• Tempo of the effects
• Damage scaling (modify how much damage the ability deals)
• Knockback adjustments (modify how far opponents are launched)
• Custom color for visual effects

Trails

• Duration (how long the trail lasts)
• Size
• Color
• Attachment points (which body part the trail originates from)

Props

• Weapons or objects that attach to specific body parts during the skill
• Each prop can be attached to any body part

Presets

• Pre-made effects and mesh assets available to load into the skill
• Presets serve as starting points for customization

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Validation and Saving

The Gauntlet Validator checks for errors in the skill before it is saved. Common errors include missing hitboxes on attacks, which would cause them to visually play but deal no damage.

To Validate:

1. Open the Gauntlet Validator
2. Click "Find Issues" to scan the skill
3. Address any flagged problems directly within the validator interface
4. Save the skill after resolving all issues

Warning: Moves can be saved with errors if the validator is not used. Skills saved with errors may malfunction or fail to work correctly during gameplay.

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Character Tier List — The Strongest Battlegrounds

The following tier rankings reflect character strength in the current meta, based on community and guide site assessments. Character viability changes with updates.

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S-Tier (Top Characters)

Destructive Cyborg (Genos)

The highest-ranked character in detailed guide analysis. Reasons:

• Exceptional mobility: Jet Dive covers double the distance of other characters' comparable mobility moves
• Lethal base M1 attacks
• Passive bonuses that contribute to sustained advantage
• Strong ultimate ability
• Ability to evade enemy ultimates with proper timing
• Has "everything" — lethal M1, passive perks, and a strong finisher

The Strongest Hero (Saitama)

Second-highest-ranked character. Reasons:

• Rapid-charging ultimate: fills in 4–5 combos compared to significantly longer for most other characters
• Two-move M1 combination deals 50–60% of the opponent's HP in a single exchange and is inescapable
• Three instant-kill ultimate variants in Serious Mode
• Death Counter provides a powerful defensive option
• Superhuman passive lowers the damage threshold for activating Awakening

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A-Tier

Brutal Demon (Metal Bat)

• Similar profile to Deadly Ninja but superior overall
• Pump Up passive charges the ultimate based on damage received, meaning taking hits accelerates Awakening
• Final move (Strength Difference) can remove 70% of the opponent's health in a single strike
• Effective against lower-tier characters

Deadly Ninja (Speed-o'-Sound Sonic)

• Built for strategic, positioning-based play
• Teleport ability allows precise positioning before initiating attacks
• Flash Strike and Whirlwind Kick offer good range and are easy to execute
• Weakness: low damage output — requires 5–6 combos to reduce 50% of an opponent's health
• Optimal play requires maintaining mid-range distance (struggles at close range)

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B-Tier

Hero Hunter (Garou)

• Beginner-friendly character
• Good rapid animations for trading hits in close-range exchanges
• Fantastic finisher that restores 20% of HP
• Weaknesses: poor range, close-range-dependent abilities, limited mobility
• Recommended as a starting character for new players

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Meta Note (Spring 2026)

An additional tier source indicates the following standings:

Top meta picks:

• Garou / Hero Hunter (Cosmic Fear form) — Counter/combo specialist with Flowing Water ability to redirect attacks
• Saitama / The Strongest Hero — Raw power output
• Genos / Destructive Cyborg — Range/zoning with Incinerate Cannon beam
• Sonic / Deadly Ninja — Rushdown speed with multi-hit Sonic Blade Barrage
• Metal Bat / Brutal Demon — Momentum-based with massive single-hit damage scaling

Other viable characters:

• Bang
• King (situational)
• Tatsumaki / Wild Psychic (crowd control specialist)

Lower tier:

• Fubuki — Lower damage output
• Watchdog Man — Limited utility

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Beginner Recommendation

Hero Hunter is the recommended starting character for new players. Its forgiving animations, HP recovery on finisher, and straightforward moveset make it accessible while learning the game's fundamentals. Once comfortable, players should transition to a character that matches their preferred playstyle.

• Aggressive playstyle: Destructive Cyborg
• Defensive / strategic playstyle: Deadly Ninja

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