Energy Layer - Cho-Z Achilles

This article is about the Takara Tomy and Pro Series version. For Hasbro's SlingShock Layer, see Energy Layer - Turbo Achilles A4.

Cho-Z Achilles

Naming

Japanese

超Zアキレス

Romaji

Chō Z Akiresu

Also Known As

超A (choA)

Product Information

Product Code

B-129 (Takara Tomy)
F2331 (Hasbro)

Classification

Energy Layer

Spin Direction

Right-Spin

Weight

21.5 grams (Takara Tomy)
20.1 grams (Hasbro)

System

Cho-Z Layer System
Pro Series System

Series

Beyblade Burst Turbo
Beyblade Burst: Pro Series

Release Date(s)

Japan

December 27th, 2018

United States

December 2020

Stats
Attack	Defense	Stamina
4	2	2

Weight	Speed	Burst
5	2	3

WBO Format Legality
Burst	Burst GT	Burst Limited	Burst Classic
✔️	✔️	❌	❌

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Cho-Z Achilles (超Zアキレス, Chō Z Akiresu) is an Energy Layer released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the Cho-Z Layer System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-129 Starter, Cho-Z Achilles 00 Dimension, on December 27th, 2018. It later debuted in western countries with the release of Hasbro's Pro Series Starter Pack, Cho-Z Achilles 00 Dimension.

Description

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The motif is of the hero, Achilles. A right-spin Balance Type Cho-Z Layer that can attack the opponent with no damage and is equipped with an invincible mode that keeps the Beyblade from bursting when launched with a powerful force.

— Official Description

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Cho-Z Achilles is a Balance Type Energy Layer. The center features a shield and an armored face facing forward, unlike its predecessor where the face was seen from a side profile, meant to represent the Layer's namesake, the Greek hero Achilles. The perimeter is made up of four large blades as the primary points of contact, two of which are molded in the shape of swords, granting the Layer high Knock-Out and Burst Attack potential. As part of the Cho-Z Layer System, Cho-Z Achilles features metal in its design; in this case, concentrated on the sword blades. Cho-Z Achilles also features a gimmick; the Layer features an anti-Bursting mechanism called the "Cho-Z Awakening System".

At high spin velocity, the centrifugal force activates a bistable mechanism, revealing sub wings called the "Cho-Z Wings" and in turn extending tabs called "Burst Stoppers" in the grooves meant to fit the prongs of the Disc. The Burst Stoppers then obstruct the Disc, hindering the last click and preventing the Cho-Z Achilles Combination from Bursting. Due to the bistable mechanism the wings and tabs do not retract when spin speeds are low and must be manually pushed in after every match to allow the gimmick to work as intended.

Only two of Cho-Z Achilles' "Cho-Z Wings" will move the tabs, as well as the remaining two "Cho-Z Wings". However, due to the bistable mechanism, Cho-Z Achilles requires rather extreme spin speeds for the gimmick to activate which may be difficult for younger bladers.

The Layer's size and the inclusion of metal makes Cho-Z Achilles heavier than most God Layers, improving Attack Potential by increasing the weight of the Layer, granting higher inertia that increases both Knock-Out and Burst Attack and increasing the Layer's Burst Resistance as the high inertia resists teeth skipping, a property that compliments the tall teeth of Cho-Z Achilles. Due to these factors and the shape of the blades, Cho-Z Achilles performs well in Attack Combinations. Furthermore, due to the small size of the "Cho-Z Wings" and how recessed they are normally, Cho-Z Achilles shows identical Attack potential whether or not the gimmick is activated, unlike Cho-Z Valkyrie.

However, Cho-Z Achilles' points of contact will wear down fairly quickly with use, drastically reducing the Layer's Attack potential. Due to this, it is recommended to have multiple copies of this Layer and to be prepared to replace it.

Unlike previous Cho-Z Layers and like other Layers with the "Cho-Z" prefix, Cho-Z Achilles is incompatible with a Level Chip.

Hasbro's Pro Series Cho-Z Achilles is virtually unchanged from Takara Tomy's Cho-Z Achilles. but manufactured with weaker materials.

Use in Attack Combinations

Cho-Z Achilles can be used in the Attack Combination Cho-Z Achilles 0/00/10/8/7 Bump/Turn/Meteor Xtreme/Hunter/Jolt/Zephyr/Accel/Destroy/Iron. The heavy weight of 0/00/10/8/7 Bump/Turn/Meteor and high speed of Xtreme/Hunter/Jolt bolsters Cho-Z Achilles' Attack potential while the Layer's weight, strong teeth and gimmick compensates for the Burst risk. If one struggles to control rubber tips at the spin speeds needed to activate Cho-Z Achilles' gimmick, then Zephyr/Accel/Destroy/Iron can be used instead with the combination's high spin speeds compensating for the slower movement.

Overall

Its heavy weight, strong teeth and working gimmick make Cho-Z Achilles one of the best Layer choices for Right-Spin Attack at the time of its release. Furthermore, due to the small size of the "Cho-Z Wings", Cho-Z Achilles is much easier to use and thus more consistent than Cho-Z Valkyrie. However, Cho-Z Achilles has since been outclassed by Layers released in the Dynamite Battle Layer System.

As such, Cho-Z Achilles is not a must have but is instead a welcome addition to a blader's collection.