9. ABILITIES TIER LIST

Last checked: June 29, 2026. Source: Fandom Abilities reference (revision 6711) — 14 abilities, 5 rarities, 13 permanent, 1 limited (Lead Feet).

1. Tier S — Point-Changing Abilities

These can extend rallies, break defensive reads, or create immediate attacking pressure.

2. Tier Secret — Limited Secret Ability

3. Tier A — Strong but Timing-Heavy

Good in ranked when the user understands spacing, set height, and block timing.

4. Tier B — Situational Utility

Useful for specific roles, less consistent as a main win condition.

5. Ability Decision by Rally Problem

6. Beginner Ability Rule

If you cannot reliably receive, set, and block yet, choose forgiving utility (Extra Touch, Magnetic Pull) before chasing a flashy finisher. Consistency makes free code spins more valuable.

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14. ABILITY KEEP / REROLL GUIDE

1. Ability Keep-or-Reroll Checklist

2. Ability Reroll Stop-Loss

Same 3-match rule applies. After receiving Lucky Ability Spins, note the repeated rally problem, check pity, and set a stop-spin count before rolling.

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4. BEGINNER GUIDE

1. First 20 Minutes Route

2. First Day Progression Route

3. Safe Reward Spending Order

1. Confirm Level 15 and redeem current codes.
2. Name the weak slot — if rallies fail before style/ability matters, practice first.
3. Choose style or ability deliberately: style spins fix role fit; ability spins fix a rally-support gap.
4. Check pity and set a stop point.
5. Retest in 3 matches — keep the build if it improves the same visible problem at least twice.

4. Common Beginner Mistakes

5. Choose a Starter Role

• Receiver — if your team keeps losing first touch
• Setter — if attacks never become playable
• Spiker — if you can time jumps and want scoring pressure
• Blocker — if you enjoy reading hitters at the net
• All-rounder — if you're still learning where you belong

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5. CONTROLS

1. Official Control Map (PC & Console)

2. Serving Rhythm

1. Start the serve (Left Click / RT).
2. Press again to choose power (Left Click / RT).
3. Decide: jump and spike serve, or let the ball drop into a safe bump serve.
4. Add directional tilt only after power timing is repeatable.

3. Control Input Diagnosis

4. Platform Troubleshooting

5. First 15-Minute Control Session

1. 0–3 min: Learn the action names: Bump/Spike, Set/Block, Dive, Serve Start, Serve Power.
2. 3–7 min: Practice serve timing only.
3. 7–11 min: Practice first touch. Late footwork → receive guide; panic dive → mobile controls or settings.
4. 11–15 min: Choose one role for the next match.

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7. GAME MODES

1. Mode Overview

2. Current Active Modes

Casual Matches — Best for learning controls, testing role fit, and building a stable input baseline before ranked.

Ranked 6v6 — The main competitive mode. The game is framed around fast 6v6 and ranked play. Before queueing, ensure someone owns first touch, second touch, attack, block, and cover.

Practice Mode — Useful when you can name one visible miss: net serve, low spike, panic dive, low set, early block, or camera drift. Update 73 added bots and hit indicators.

3. Historical / Archive Modes

• Duels / 1v1 — Context found in Update 59 history. Not currently confirmed as live.
• Tournaments / Challenger — Context found in Update 64. Community references describe Daily Tournaments and Challenger Tokens as past features.
• Chaos Mode — Historical; referenced in Updates 66 and 70.
• Ball Machines — Historical practice context in Update 62.

4. After-Match Mode Review

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10. LUCKY SPINS GUIDE

1. Types of Lucky Spins

• Lucky Style Spins — Used for style rerolls. Better odds than normal spins. Apply toward style pity (Secret, Ultra, Evo).
• Lucky Ability Spins — Used for ability rerolls. Secret Ability pity is randomized (not selected like style pity).

Do not mix style and ability spin counts in your notes.

2. How to Get Lucky Spins

• Working codes (main source — see Section 1)
• Season Pass rewards
• Robux purchase
• Official event rewards (verify current status via official Discord before claiming)

3. Lucky Spin Source Verification Order

1. Current working codes (copy exactly, Level 15 required)
2. Latest code checks (verify after source checks — do not publish reposted claims as working)
3. Update windows (check official Roblox/Discord before calling an event active)
4. Pity planning (check pity distance before spending near Secret/Ultra/Evo threshold)
5. Role fit (use combo and spin value tools before rerolling a playable slot)

4. Safe Spending Order

1. Check if current style or ability slot is actually the weak point.
2. Write down the repeated rally problem before opening any spin menu.
3. Check pity distance — if near a threshold, protect it.
4. Set a stop point (spin budget).
5. Roll only the pool that fixes the weakest slot.
6. After spending: test in 3 matches before spending again.

5. Do NOT Spend Yet If:

• Event is unverified.
• Target style/ability is not selected.
• Current style or ability is already playable.
• Account is below Level 15.
• A code reward is missing from inventory (fix codes first).

6. What Not To Trust

Avoid any page asking for account credentials, browser cookies, Discord tokens, or two-factor codes in exchange for spins. No legitimate guide needs account access.

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21. MAPS

1. Current Map Pool

Jungle Map (added Update 73) — Current in ranked rotation.

• Outdoor deep-jungle and ancient-temple theme
• Available in Ranked map voting
• May affect: ball visibility, receive angles, camera comfort

Cyber Neon — Historical/archive map (no longer in active rotation as of current sources).

Ocean — Historical/archive (Update 70 context; Ocean_Update code was active at the time).

2. Jungle Map Ranked Tips

• Visibility: Jungle environment can obscure ball tracking at certain angles. If receives or blocks are failing specifically on this map, adjust camera settings before changing build.
• Map voting: Players can vote for their preferred map in ranked queue.
• Touch order: The Jungle Map guide covers ranked voting, visibility adjustments, and touch-order considerations specific to the court layout.
• Court comfort check: Run one casual match on the Jungle Map before a ranked session to calibrate ball-tracking comfort.

3. Map Readability vs Build

Map choice can affect readability before it affects account value:

• If camera drift or court depth feel wrong → fix settings first
• If ball tracking causes panic receives → mobile controls or camera sensitivity
• If block timing breaks only on this map → practice block timing on the Jungle Map specifically
• Only after map comfort is stable should you evaluate whether style/ability is the weak slot

4. Map Search Decision

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18. MECHANICS — SERVE, SPIKE, RECEIVE, SET, BLOCK

1. Official Control Summary

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2. HOW TO SERVE

Two-press flow: Start Serve (Left Click / RT) → Power Selection (same button again) → decide: spike serve (jump) or bump serve (let drop).

Spike Serve vs Bump Serve:

• Spike serve — higher pressure; punishes weak receive; exposes bad power timing and rushed direction
• Bump serve — control route; safer when second press is inconsistent or ball keeps hitting the net
• Rule: use the serve you can land under pressure, not the one that looks strongest in a clip

Serve Pressure Ladder:

Serve Miss Matrix:

Serve Target Choices:

Eight-Minute Drill: 2 min Start Serve only (no aim) → 2 min bump serve until consistent → 2 min add spike serve if second press is repeatable → 2 min review misses as low/net/out/readable.

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3. HOW TO SPIKE

Core mechanic: Jump into a playable set, then press Bump/Spike (Left Click / RT) in midair. Hit when the ball is above the net.

Beginner rule: Neutral spike first → no tilt → land in bounds → then add tilt.

Spike Contact Checks:

Too Low Fix Matrix:

Tilt Decision:

Contact Timing Ladder:

Spike Location Three-Ball Check: Ball 1 — did set give enough height? Ball 2 — did contact happen above the net before tilt? Ball 3 — did location problem repeat with same lane or indicator cue? If 2 of 3 balls share the same miss, practice that mechanic. If miss changes every time, stabilize camera and settings first.

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4. HOW TO RECEIVE

Core mechanic: Bump/Spike (Left Click / RT) on the ground for a controlled first touch. Dive (CTRL / X) only when ball is outside normal walking reach.

First Touch Decision Matrix:

Dive vs Stay-Up:

First Touch Ladder:

Receive Target Decision:

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5. HOW TO SET

Core mechanic: Set/Block (Q / LT) on the ground for a controlled set. Jump first, then Q/LT for a jump-set when extra height is needed.

Near-net rule: When the ball is tight to the net, pressing Q/LT while aimed at the opponent hands them an easy shot. Step off the net; aim sideways or backward instead.

Set Target Matrix:

Set Height Decision:

Second Touch Ladder:

Setter ability pairings: Minus Tempo (quick sets + tempo disruption), Zero Gravity Set (higher setup windows), Moonball (safe spacing + reset time).

When to chase Feiko: Only after normal target calls, height control, and first-touch quality are repeatable.

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6. HOW TO BLOCK

Core mechanic: Set/Block (Q / LT) in midair after the hitter commits to their attack direction.

Key principle: Arrive before the hit, choose one lane, let teammates cover tips and deflections.

Block Timing Checks:

Lane Decision:

Block Timing Ladder:

Blocker ability pairings: Steel Block (front-line denial), Boom Jump (vertical pressure + high contact), Lead Feet (multi-use charge — verify availability).

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7. TOO LOW FIX — Cross-Mechanic Summary

If actions consistently come out "too low" (spikes, serves, sets):

1. Contact timing — pressing at the right moment in midair?
2. Set quality — is the set high enough and in the right position?
3. Jump timing — jumping before the set is playable? (too early = late contact)
4. Camera drift (mobile) — is camera movement causing contact at the wrong angle?
5. Tilt added too early — forward tilt before neutral contact is stable pushes the ball down

Never reroll style or ability before the neutral spike lands in bounds consistently.

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8. Mechanic Priority Order

Fix in touch order — a bad receive makes sets look bad; a bad set makes spikes look bad:

1. Serve — does the rally start at all?
2. Receive — does first touch reach the setter?
3. Set — does second touch give the hitter a playable ball?
4. Spike — does the attack score or create pressure?
5. Block — does net defense remove one predictable lane?

Never reroll from one bad rally. Log 3 attempts, identify the repeated miss, practice that specific touch, then evaluate whether the slot needs a style or ability change.

12. PITY SYSTEM

1. Style Pity

The game tracks cumulative spins toward pity thresholds for rare style rarities:

• Normal pity — reached after a certain number of spins without a rare pull
• Secret pity — selected target; you choose the Secret style you're chasing
• Ultra pity — similar structure for Ultra-tier styles
• Evo pity — for Evolution-tier styles

Key rule: Check pity distance before spending a large spin stack. Spending near a pity threshold without checking it can waste the threshold.

2. Ability Pity

• Secret Ability pity is randomized, not selected — you cannot choose which Secret Ability you receive at pity.
• This is an important difference from style pity.
• Do not treat Secret Ability pity as a guaranteed target chase.

3. Pity Tracker Usage

Use the Pity Tracker tool on the site to:

• Record how many spins have been spent toward each pity type
• Plan whether to continue spending or hold
• Identify when to stop and wait for code rewards to refresh the stack

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6. POSITIONS & PLAYSTYLES

1. Core Positions

2. Key Rule: Position vs Style

A style or ability should support the job you can already repeat. If your style role doesn't match your recommended position, run the role picker, check inputs, then compare styles and abilities before spending spins.

3. Basic Rally Chain

Receiver → Setter → Spiker (with Blocker controlling one lane at the net)

Learn this chain before adding blocking, serving, or complex abilities.

4. Solo Queue vs Team Queue

• Solo queue: Learn one main job + one backup touch. Flexibility is critical.
• 2v2: One player handles receive/set; one handles attack/block. Both keep emergency cover.
• 3v3: Name receiver, setter/all-rounder, and attacker/blocker before the first serve.
• 6v6: Split first touch, second touch, attack lanes, net defense, and cover so six players don't chase one ball.

5. Visible Rally Symptom Diagnosis

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19. PRACTICE & DRILLS

1. Core Rule

Pick one visible miss, run one short drill block, then move to the exact mechanics or ranked page. Do not change style, ability, camera, and role all at the same time.

2. Practice Mode Features (Post-Update 73)

• Practice bots — opponents you can hit against in a controlled environment
• Hit indicators — visual feedback showing contact height and quality

3. Five-Minute Drill Ladder

1. Minute 1: Name the miss — serve net, low spike, panic dive, low set, early block, or camera drift.
2. Minutes 2–3: Run the matching route (see table below) without changing any variables.
3. Minutes 4–5: Repeat without changing camera, style, ability, or role at the same time.
4. One match: Test only that action. If the miss repeats, open the deeper mechanics page before spending spins.

4. Drill Search Route

5. Mechanic Drill Ladder (Touch Order Priority)

Fix the earliest touch first — a bad receive makes sets look bad; a bad set makes spikes look bad.

6. Miss-to-Drill Matrix

7. Session Types

8. Three-Rally Evidence Log

9. After Practice Route

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20. RANKED GUIDE

1. Ranked Readiness Matrix

2. Before Queue Checklist

3. Ranked Session Decisions

4. Solo Queue Rule

Before queueing solo, name your job: receive, set, spike, block, or cover. If you can't name it before the serve, use the role picker first. Solo queue needs one clear main job + one backup touch.

5. Ranked Search Route

6. Ranked Session Length

• Two clean wins can be enough for one session.
• Two frustrating losses = clear stop signal. Move to practice, not another queue.
• After a stop, run a serve timer or receive drill before spending any spins.

7. After Ranked Block Route

8. What Ranked Does NOT Tell You

This guide does not know: hidden matchmaking ELO, teammate quality, rank gain/derank risk, or private vote rules. All advice is based on visible preparation signals you can control.

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16. SECRET & LIMITED STYLES

1. Secret Styles (Permanent Pool)

Secret styles have very low drop rates from normal spins but can be targeted via pity:

• Sanu / Sanju — Secret Spiker. High-demand style. The name "Sanu" in search maps to the current in-game "Sanju" naming. Secret Spiker role with tilt-based attack.
• Feiko — Secret Setter. Can switch between support sets and dump threats. Availability is limited and returns in windows; verify current status.

2. Secret Ability (Limited)

• Lead Feet — Only Secret Ability. Limited; launched Update 56, returned Update 69. Availability requires a fresh source check.

3. Limited Styles

Limited styles are available only during specific event windows. Key rules:

• Do NOT spend Lucky Style Spins on limited styles based on old clips or outdated availability lists.
• Verify via official Discord or the Limited Styles guide before chasing.
• When a window ends, the style goes to the limited archive.

Known limited style example:

• Kumo — Secret Libero/Setter style. Released June 13, 2026; limited until June 27, 2026. Normal Style Spin chance: 0.01%; Lucky Spin chance: 0.5%. Window is now ended.

4. Spin Odds Context (General Reference)

• Style rarities include: Common, Rare, Epic, Ultra, Secret, Evo
• Normal spin odds decrease at higher rarities
• Lucky Spins have improved odds at higher rarities
• Pity ensures a guaranteed rare pull after a set number of spins

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23. SECRET STYLES

1. What Are Secret Styles?

Secret styles are the highest-rarity style tier in Volleyball Legends. They have very low drop rates from normal spins but can be targeted through the pity system. Key current Secret styles:

2. Target Lock Checklist (Before Spending)

1. Name the target — Sanju, Feiko, or another exact Secret style. Don't chase "Secret rarity" alone.
2. Name the role — Does the target match the job you actually play?
3. Check the window — Is the style currently available? Verify via official Discord for limited styles.
4. Check the counter — Use the Pity Tracker; keep Lucky Style pity separate from ability pity.
5. Prepare the team route — Will the new style change a lane assignment or just the inventory label?

3. Secret Style Search Routes

4. When to HOLD (Do Not Spend Yet)

• Target is not selected in-game
• Event state is unverified or watch-only
• Feiko/Kumo availability window has not been confirmed as reopened
• Current style already fits your role
• Code reward has not appeared in inventory yet

5. Post-Pull Route

6. Secret Style Pity (Important Distinction)

• Style pity = selected target — you choose which Secret style you're chasing
• Ability pity = randomized — you cannot choose which Secret Ability you receive at pity
• These are two completely different systems; never confuse them when planning a chase

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17. SPECIFIC STYLE GUIDES

1. Sanu / Sanju Guide

Name note: "Sanu" is the previous public name; "Sanju" is the current in-game wiki name (Fandom revision 6656, timestamp 2026-06-01). Both refer to the same style. Treat all "Sanu" searches as pointing to Sanju.

Facts (source: Fandom Sanju revision 6656, June 2026):

What Sanju does: Changes spike direction by a few degrees when tilting. Used for attack-angle pressure against blockers who read the same lane repeatedly.

Tilt mechanics:

• Practice neutral contact first — land the spike above the net without any tilt.
• Only add left or right tilt after the blocker commits to a lane.
• If hits go too low, fix jump timing and contact height before judging the tilt.
• Tilt fact boundary: the wiki records "a few degrees" of direction change; no hidden angle math is confirmed.

Tilt drill:

1. Run 10 spikes with no tilt from a playable set; count only in-bounds contacts.
2. Add left or right tilt only after 3 neutral spikes clear the net in a row.
3. If still too low, fix jump timing and camera angle before spending more spins.

When to keep Sanu/Sanju:

• You can time jump contact and use tilt without sending easy balls out.
• Three-match evidence is positive.
• You are at or near a pity target.

When to reroll:

• Your team needs a stable receiver, setter, or low-risk first touch more than another attacker.
• Points keep being lost before the ball ever reaches your attack lane (serve/receive problem).

Best ability pairing: Curve Spike or Shield Breaker

Matchup ladder:

How to get Sanju:

1. Check current codes for free Lucky Style Spins.
2. Confirm Sanju is in the current style pool (it's permanent, so it should be).
3. Use the Pity Tracker before spending a large stack.
4. Do NOT chase from a small stack without checking pity and role fit.

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2. Feiko Guide

Facts (source: Fandom Feiko revision 6890, timestamp 2026-06-07):

⚠ Availability warning: The June 6, 2026 window has ended. Treat Feiko as unavailable until an official Discord post or fresh in-game source confirms a new rerun. Do NOT spend Lucky Style Spins on Feiko based on old clips or reposted availability lists.

What Feiko does: Secret Setter that can switch between a normal jump set and a short dump shot aimed at open court space. Value depends on making the normal set and the dump look identical until the defender commits.

Dump Set mechanic:

• Use the same approach and jump motion for both normal sets and dump shots.
• Dump only after the receiver or blocker commits away from the short lane.
• Value drops if the dump timing is telegraphed or teammates never convert the normal set.

Feiko drill route:

When to keep Feiko:

• You already own it from a previous window.
• You can alternate normal sets and dump threats without telegraphing.
• Your team converts the attack after your sets.

When Feiko is NOT the solution:

• Points lost from receive, serve, or simple attack timing before a set is available.
• You want simple spiker pressure instead of setter deception.

Best ability pairing: Zero Gravity Set or Minus Tempo

Matchup ladder:

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3. Ibara Guide

Context: Update 73 added charge-rate buffs to Ibara. This changed its viability relative to older tier data.

Rule: Always check the Update 73 Ibara route before treating older Ibara tier data as current. The buff specifically affects how fast Ibara charges its signature mechanic.

Practical check: If you owned Ibara before Update 73 and it felt weak, test it again post-buff before spending Lucky Style Spins to reroll it.

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4. Style Stats Reference (from Fandom — use as role context, not hidden meta proof)

Warning: Published stat percentages reflect public Fandom snapshots. Do not use them as hidden win-rate data or guaranteed ranked performance predictions.

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15. STYLE-ABILITY COMBOS

1. Overview

Pair your style with an ability that supports the same rally plan for your role. A spiker style paired with a defender ability wastes one slot; a setter style paired with a finisher ability wastes the other.

2. Recommended Pairings by Role

3. Style-Ability Matrix

The full style-ability matrix on the site cross-references every style with every ability for specific role and weakness matchups. Use the Combo Builder tool to:

• Enter your current style and ability
• Identify role gaps the combo creates
• Find which opponents the combo handles vs. which it struggles against

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13. STYLE KEEP / REROLL GUIDE

1. Three-Match Evidence Rule

Never reroll from one bad match. Play 3 short matches and write down the repeated issue before making any spin decision. If the same issue appears in at least 2 matches, route the fix to the slot that caused it.

2. When to Keep a Style

• Role fit is stable (style supports your actual match job)
• Spin stack is small
• Pity counter is close to a threshold
• Style fixes a repeated mistake
• Newest tier claim has no dated source

3. When to Reroll a Style

• The style role doesn't match what your team actually needs
• Three-match evidence clearly shows the style is the weak slot
• You have enough Lucky Style Spins + a clear target
• Pity is far from threshold (no risk of wasting pity)

4. Stop-Loss Principles

1. Before rolling, note what visible rally problem you're trying to fix.
2. Set a maximum spin count for this session.
3. Stop after reaching that count regardless of result.
4. Retest in 3 matches before rolling again.

5. Style Source Rule

A tier list should not be the only reason to reroll. Wait for: official patch context + public guide agreement + 3-match player evidence showing the slot is the real problem.

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8. STYLES TIER LIST

Last checked: June 29, 2026. Source: independent editorial + Fandom styles reference (revision 7553) — 41 total styles, 23 permanent, 18 limited.

1. Tier S — High-Impact Ranked Picks

Prioritize styles that directly change point pressure, blocking windows, or spike placement.

2. Tier A — Strong Role Specialists

Excellent when the team already knows who sets, who receives, and who closes the point.

3. Tier B — Reliable Ladder Choices

Playable and useful, but more dependent on role fit or player timing.

Kyamo · Bakuri · Hirakumi · Okazu · Kisuki

4. Key Principle: Role Fit Beats Raw Hype

Do not reroll a rare style just because a tier label moved. A dedicated setter, blocker, or receiver often wins more ranked games than a high-hype spiker on an account that already has enough attack pressure.

5. Style Tier Search Decision Matrix

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22. TEAM COMPS

1. Core Principle: Role Chain Before Style Chain

Build the team around touch order first. Receiver → Setter → Spiker, then add Blocker and cover. Only after roles are clear should you ask which styles (Sanu, Feiko, Mikage, Kijo, etc.) and abilities support each job.

2. Comp by Format

3. Comp Diagnosis by Rally Symptom

4. Style & Ability Fit by Comp Role

5. Queue Playbooks

6. Comp Check Drill

1. Before serve: call first touch, second touch, attack lane, and cover lane.
2. After one rally: name whether the miss was receive, set, spike, block, cover, or communication.
3. After five rallies: move one player or job — not the entire comp.
4. After one match: decide whether the weakness needs practice, team rotation, or style/ability routing.

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11. YEN & ECONOMY

1. Yen Basics

Yen is the main in-game currency for style spins and ability spins. Sources:

• Match Yen — earned by playing matches (amount varies; measure your own reward from one real match before planning)
• Premium Yen bonus — official +10% boost from Roblox Premium
• Codes — can give free Lucky Spins, reducing how much Yen you need to farm
• Daily Tasks — additional Yen from completing daily objectives

2. Spin Costs (June 2, 2026 public wiki snapshot)

Recheck costs after major updates before grinding a large stack.

3. Yen Source Hierarchy

4. Yen Planning by Player State

5. Session Budget Ladder

1. Five-match baseline — Record starting Yen, ending Yen, and whether Premium is active.
2. Daily goal — Play only as many matches as you can without rushing mechanics.
3. Pity gap — Count how many normal spins remain before the pity threshold.
4. Premium check — Compare with and without the +10% before committing to a grind.

6. Spend Order

1. Reach Level 15 so free code rewards are available before paid rerolls.
2. Redeem current codes and separate Lucky Style Spins from Lucky Ability Spins.
3. Use the Spin Value Calculator to choose whether style or ability is the weak slot.
4. Use pity tracking only after the target is actually worth chasing.
5. Return to Yen farming only when you know which slot needs more normal spins.

7. When to STOP Farming

Stop Yen farming when:

• Codes can cover the gap (check before grinding another session).
• Mechanics are the blocker (practice is worth more than a new spin).
• The target is no longer relevant after an update.
• The Yen target is reachable within a clear session count.

8. Daily Tasks

• DAILY_TASKS was a historical code tied to daily progression (no longer active as a redeemable code).
• Daily tasks provide regular progression Yen and are linked to Level 15 milestones.
• Task rerolls are available to change undesirable objectives.

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