The May 25 update for The Strongest Battleground is one of the most content-rich patches the game has ever received. From powerful new hero abilities and revamped ultimates to custom build mode enhancements and six ranked maps, the update reshapes how players approach combat, strategy, and skill design.
This guide covers all the new features, abilities, ranked stages, quality-of-life improvements, and tips to help you dominate the arena after the patch.
New Hero Skills and Finishers – Power and Utility Redefined
Several popular heroes have received entirely new finishers, passives, and upgraded animations, giving players fresh options for both damage and style.
Blade Master
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Quick Slice: A new high-speed finisher with sharp momentum.
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Flame On (Passive): Blade stays ignited indefinitely until you land a hit—no more 10-second timeouts.
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Down Slam Variant: Combines fire and aerial damage for a heavy-hitting slam combo.
The Strongest Hero
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Consecutive Punches: A fresh combo finisher that chains multiple hits into a clean execution.
Deadly Ninja
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Flash Strike: A precision burst-damage finisher—ideal for hit-and-run combos.
Tech Prodigy
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Weboom/Plasma Cannon: New energy-based finishers.
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Railgun: Now enhanced as a stronger passive for consistent pressure.
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Twin Burst: Replaces the previous “Double Trouble” move.
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Trinity Tear: A powerful aerial finisher with increased mobility and style.
Iron Giant
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New Ultimate: Debuts this update, with more moves teased for future patches.
Photon Edge
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First Ultimate Added: Makes this hero a more viable pick in competitive matchups.
Monster Form Mastery
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New Moves: Includes Doom Dive, Crowd Buster, and Hammer Heel—with multiple animation variants.
New Ranked Maps – Variety and Verticality
Ranked mode now features six new maps, each offering different layouts, line-of-sight challenges, and movement opportunities:
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Valley – Ideal for mid-range duels and cliff control
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Forest – Emphasizes vision denial and quick ambushes
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Beach – Open layout favors zoning and ranged heroes
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City – Urban terrain offers tight corners for combo play
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Mountain – High ground control is critical here
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Desert – Flat, open, and dangerous—great for testing spacing and reactions
These new maps diversify the ranked pool, encouraging adaptive play and hero experimentation.
Build Mode Upgrades – More Creative Power Than Ever
The build system receives massive updates, giving players more control over skill creation, environment testing, and cosmetic customization.
Key Additions:
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Load Ranked Maps: Use any of the new ranked stages in Build Mode for training or duel prep.
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Spawn Scrapped Skills: Test unreleased or unused skill variants.
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Save UI Settings: Store brightness, cursor speed, and wheel toggle preferences.
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Morph Skill: Transform into objects for unique movement or stealth mechanics.
Move Builder Improvements:
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Custom skill names and animations
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Full mix-and-match capability across heroes
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Create entirely new playstyles and share builds with friends
This makes Build Mode not just a sandbox, but a fully-fledged design studio for the next generation of PvP tactics.
Quality-of-Life Updates
The update also introduces numerous improvements based on player feedback:
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Trashcan Drop: Press block to drop your trashcan mid-combat for advanced outplays or movement tricks.
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Black Flash Badge: Earned by perfectly timing Black Flash during battle.
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37 New Emotes: Add flair to your victories or train with style.
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Skip Option: Allows players to bypass long animations—great for testing and duels.
Pro Tips to Master the New Meta
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Blade Master’s Flame On passive rewards precision. Hold your fire until it counts.
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Trinity Tear is a game-changer for Tech Prodigy—leverage its aerial reach to escape or chase.
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In Build Mode, test unorthodox combos like railgun chains into mobility skills.
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Master the Desert map for raw spacing battles; there’s nowhere to hide.
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Use Trashcan Drop in 1v1s to bait or break rhythm—great for throwing off aggressive enemies.
Final Thoughts
The May 25 update elevates The Strongest Battleground into a new era of creativity and competition. Whether you’re a casual player looking for new combos or a ranked grinder aiming for leaderboard domination, this patch delivers tools, maps, and mechanics to redefine your playstyle.
If you haven’t logged in since the last update, now is the time. Experiment with new skills, try out the maps, and unlock your place in the evolving meta.