Bound Spike (BS)
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1st Place Rate
32.6%
Win Share
0.5%
Usage
0.5%
Top Cuts
46
Bound Spike Overview
Bound Spike is a defense bit with a spring-loaded spike tip that slides in and out of the ratchet during battle. That bounce absorbs shocks from big hits, softening both burst and KO attempts, but the mechanism makes the whole combo taller and costs stamina.
Strengths
- + The spring cushions impacts, helping the bey shrug off heavy attack hits
- + Shock absorption bleeds energy out of KO attempts
- + A unique defensive gimmick that punishes one-hit attackers
Weaknesses
- − The extended shaft makes the combo taller, which exposes the ratchet and hurts burst resistance
- − Poor stamina, so it can absorb hits and still lose the outspin
- − Sluggish, mostly stationary movement with no attack of its own
Bound Spike shipped on KnightMail 3-85BS, but it works better on lower ratchets like 3-60 or 9-60 that offset its added height. Pair it with heavy defense blades and launch flat so the spring can do its job soaking up hits. In a 3v3 it is a specialist wall against pure attackers, not an outspinner.
Best Combos with Bound Spike
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Best Partner Blades
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Where to Buy products containing Bound Spike
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BX-44 Tricera Press M-85BS Takara Tomy
Includes: Bound Spike
UX-00 Knight Mail 3-85BS Takara Tomy
Includes: Bound Spike