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This article is about the Takara Tomy release. For the Hasbro release, see Balkesh B3 2Bump Atomic.

Arc Bahamut 2Bump Atomic (アークバハムート・ツーバンプ・アトミック, Akū Bahamūto Tsū Banpu Atomikku) is a Defense Type Beyblade released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the God Layer System. It was released in Japan on November 11th, 2017 for 4968円 as part of the God Customize Set.

In the toyline, it is succeeded by Dread Bahamut 7Wall Orbit Metal Gen.

Energy Layer - Arc Bahamut

Main article: Energy Layer - Arc Bahamut
A left-spin Defense Type God Layer that transforms into a rounder shape that is less likely to be attacked by the opponent when damaged and prevents bursts.
— Official Description

Takara Tomy's Arc Bahamut is a Left-Spin Defense Type Energy Layer that features six clockwise blades that have six gaps in between them, akin to a reversed, six-bladed Alter Chronos, and a dragon head below the God Chip, matching the anime's rendition of the Layer's beast; a dragon. It is named after Bahamut, the giant fish of Islamic mythology. As part of the God Layer System, Arc Bahamut features a gimmick; the Layer features a movable sub-layer.

In theory, the sub-layer of Arc Bahamut is meant to connect with the prongs of a Forge Disc so that as the Arc Bahamut Combination grows three-quarters of the way to Bursting, the sub-layer moves in order to fill in the six gaps in between the blades and reduce recoil. In practice however, the decrease in gap depth is too minuscule to impact performance in any significant manner.

The Left-Spin nature of Arc Bahamut also reduces recoil against Right-Spin opponents due to the Layers act akin to gears when colliding at similar speeds, which heavily reduces the rate of Bursts, despite Arc Bahamut having three teeth of very short length. Furthermore, due to how weak the teeth are, Arc Bahamut-based Combinations are capable of re-tightening themselves against Opposite-Spin opponents if paired with a Performance Tip with a weak spring lock such as Bearing. As such, this Layer features excellent Defense in Opposite-Spin matches. Even in Same-Spin matches, the weight of the Layer and the shape of the blades can create tournament acceptable Burst Resistance against opponents such as Nightmare Longinus, so long as Arc Bahamut is paired with a Performance Tip with strong Burst Resistance.

Forge Disc - 2

Main article: Forge Disc - 2

2, like other even numbered Core Discs, is symmetrical and elliptical in shape in order to facilitate a Disc Frame. Each side features one protrusion with "2" shaped molding on either side of the protrusion. 2 has a standard weight distribution and an average weight among Core Discs, these features allow it to act as a "Jack-of-All-Trades", capable of performing well in any type of Combination. While other Core Discs such as 4 and 7 can work better for Attack, Defense and Stamina, 2 works as an excellent alternative if those Core Discs are unavailable.

Disc Frame - Bump

Main article: Disc Frame - Bump

Bump is a round Disc Frame with numerous protrusions to give it a rough perimeter. While too small to come into contact with the opponent's Layer, Bump is one of the thickest and thus heaviest Frames in the game, heavier than Meteor, which grants high Attack potential when paired with Core Discs such as 7. While the round shape may imply high Life-After-Death, the rough perimeter makes it outclassed for Defense and Stamina by Glaive and Cross.

Performance Tip - Atomic

Main article: Performance Tip - Atomic

Atomic is a Performance Tip that features a free-rotating ball tip, akin to its predecessor Orbit, surrounded by a four-tabbed, free-spinning ring. Compared to Orbit, the ball of Atomic is approximately 3.4 times larger in volume or 1.3 times wider in diameter. In theory, the wider tip would increase a Beyblade's Knock-Out Defense by having greater surface area and friction. However, in practice, the free-rotating nature of the ball reduces most of the Knock-Out Defense given by the surface area of the ball. Like all other ball-based Performance Tips, the tabs around Atomic are meant to act as brakes against Knock-Outs at the cost of Stamina by striking against the stadium floor. However, the large diameter makes such contact rare. If hard launched, the greater surface area creates a semi-aggressive movement pattern early in the battle, bringing the Beyblade close to the Tornado Ridge.

While these features may imply that an Atomic Combination would be easy to Knock-Out, the heavy weight of Energy Layers and Forge Discs released after the God Layer System, along with Atomic's own weight, compensates for the rotating ball. Furthermore, the free-rotating ball increases the Burst Resistance of a Defense Combination. However, the Takara Tomy release of Atomic has noticeably weaker Burst Lock spring than Orbit, making Atomic lag behind its predecessor in terms of Burst Resistance.

In addition to its Defense properties, Atomic features high Stamina and Spin-Equalization potential. The free-rotating nature of the ball reduces friction with the stadium floor, as the wide ball tip will keep a Combination stable and thus prevent scraping. The free-spinning ring also increases Life-After-Death (LAD).

The Hasbro version of Atomic is mostly unchanged from its Takara Tomy counterpart. However, there are three variations of Hasbro's Atomic. The first variation, which debuted in the Wyvron W3 4Glaive Atomic Starter Pack, does not spin as freely as the second and third variations. The second variation, which debuted in the Quad Ring Combat Pack, has a better free-spinning ring than the first and a better molded free-rotating ball than the third variation. The third variation, which debuted in the Balkesh B3 2Bump Atomic Starter Pack, has the same amount of free-spin as the second variation, but differs by having a bump on the ball tip.

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Trivia

  • Arc Bahamut is based off of the Bahamut, a gigantic fish or whale from Arabic folklore that lies deep below, holding up the structure of the Earth.
    • However, Arc Bahamut's avatar appears as a six-winged dragon, which the Bahamut was often depicted as in popular culture.
  • Arc Bahamut is the second Beyblade to be based off of Bahamut, the first Bey being Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF.

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