The latest Blue Lock Rivals update has arrived, bringing exciting new content inspired by the popular character Igaguri.
This comprehensive update introduces powerful new Epic Rarity Styles, innovative Base Skills, enhanced Awakening abilities, and exclusive cosmetic items that will transform your gameplay experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned striker or new to the field, the Igaguri Update offers fresh mechanics and stylish additions to elevate your performance.
Epic Rarity Styles: Game-Changing Abilities
The update introduces two new Epic Rarity Styles that significantly enhance player capabilities on the field:
Igaguri Inspired Style
This premier style pays homage to the technique specialist with powerful in-game advantages:
- Enhanced Movement Speed: Move more swiftly across the field to outmaneuver opponents
- Increased Shot Power: Deliver more powerful strikes on goal
- Ankle Break Chance: 25% probability of performing an ankle break even when not actively dribbling, creating unexpected opportunities to bypass defenders
Buddha’s Blessing Flow
This mystical style offers smoother gameplay transitions and offensive improvements:
- Fluid Movement Transitions: Experience more seamless transitions between different actions and techniques
- Shot Power Boost: Deliver more powerful and accurate shots on goal
- Improved Ball Control: Maintain better possession during complex maneuvers
New Base Skills: Tactical Advantage
Three new base skills have been added to your potential arsenal, each offering unique tactical advantages:
Malicia (Ground)
A powerful ground technique that disrupts opponent positioning:
- Forceful Tackle: Execute a robust tackle that knocks down opponents
- Ball Theft: Simultaneously steal the ball while performing the tackle
- Temporary Ragdoll Effect: Both players experience a momentary ragdoll effect, but you maintain ball possession, giving you a strategic advantage once recovered
Malicia (Air)
An aerial interception technique with precise directional control:
- Header Interception: Effectively intercept airborne balls
- Directional Control: The ball moves in the direction of your view, allowing for precise aerial redirects
- Defensive Disruption: Interrupt opponent aerial plays and maintain possession advantage
Monk Pass
A sophisticated passing technique enhancing team coordination:
- Active Teammate Tracking: The sliding pass actively follows and finds teammates
- Defense Penetration: More effectively bypass defensive formations
- Team Coordination Enhancement: Improves overall team fluidity and passing sequences
Awakening Abilities: Unleash Your Potential
The update introduces powerful Awakening abilities that can be activated during crucial moments:
Dharma Chains
A dynamic possession-changing ability:
- Dash Mechanic: Rapidly close distance with opponents
- Ball Theft: Effectively steal possession
- Slowdown Effect: Apply a temporary slowdown effect to opponents, creating space and time advantage
Monk Pass (Enhanced)
An upgraded version of the base Monk Pass skill:
- Improved Tracking: More precise teammate targeting
- Increased Speed: Faster ball delivery
- Enhanced Range: Greater passing distance capability
Genius Killing Malicia
A disruptive technique that creates offensive opportunities:
- Balance Disruption: Force opponents to lose balance
- Slowdown Effect: Apply temporary movement reduction to affected players
- Strategic Advantage: Create openings for team plays and scoring opportunities
Exclusive Cosmetics & Goal Effects
Express your style with these thematic cosmetic additions:
Character-Inspired Cosmetics
- Dharmachakra Cosmetic: Design inspired by Mahoraga, featuring distinctive circular elements
- Nirvana State Emote: Celebration emote inspired by Buddha from Records of Ragnarok
- Divine Summon Emote: Special emote drawing inspiration from Megumi Fushiguro of Jujutsu Kaisen
Limited Edition Items
- Buddha’s Chains Player Card: Exclusive limited-edition player card
- Chains of Nirvana Goal Effect: Unique goal celebration effect featuring mystical chain animations
Redemption Codes: Claim Your Rewards
The update includes three exclusive redemption codes to help you acquire new styles:
- 2BVISITS!: Redeem for 5 Lucky Style Spins
- THEMONK!: Redeem for 3 Lucky Style Spins
- IGAGOAT1.8M!: Redeem for 5 Lucky Style Spins
These codes are time-limited, so be sure to redeem them promptly to maximize your chances of obtaining the new Epic Rarity Styles.
Impact on Gameplay
The Igaguri Update fundamentally changes Blue Lock Rivals’ gameplay dynamics by introducing techniques that emphasize ball control, strategic disruption, and enhanced team coordination.
The new styles and abilities reward technical players who can master timing and positioning, while the diverse skill set offers various approaches to outmaneuvering opponents.
Players who effectively integrate these new mechanics will find themselves with expanded tactical options, particularly in one-on-one situations and when attempting to break through dense defensive formations.
The ankle break probability feature of the Igaguri Inspired Style adds an element of unpredictability that can turn the tide of matches in crucial moments.
Whether you prefer aggressive play styles or strategic passing games, the Igaguri Update provides valuable new tools to enhance your Blue Lock Rivals experience and showcase your skills on the virtual pitch.