Satomb S3, known as Kreis Satan (クライスサタン, Kuraisu Satan) in Japan, is a God Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System as well as the God Layer System. It debuted with the release of the B-74 Starter Satomb S3 2Glaive Loop on March 18th, 2017.
Description
Satomb S3 is a round and thick Energy Layer designed for Defense. Off of the side of the God Chip is a face that is meant to depict this Layer's namesake, the Biblical fallen angel Satan. Consisting of a hexagonal inner layer made of clear plastic and three large wings molded to include three small blades made of colored plastic, the compact placement and direction of the blades creates a low recoil design. Gaps exist in between each wing so every other corner of the inner layer can house this Energy Layer's gimmick; three small rollers.
In theory, the rollers are meant to deflect the opponent's attacks by rolling with the opponent's Layer, but in practice the small size of the rollers makes them ineffective for such a purpose. Not only that but the gaps needed to house the gimmick create points of recoil and while at first glance the rollers appear to fill the gap to nullify recoil, on closer inspection the rollers create points of recoil due to sticking out from the perimeter.
The Takara Tomy release of Kreis Satan features four teeth, the first being medium in length and the next three being medium tall in length. These teeth, combined with the moderately low recoil design, give this Layer both high Burst and KO resistance. However, the bulky design cripples Stamina giving Satomb S3 Combinations a high risk of being Out Spun and the recoil inducing wheels make Satomb S3 lag behind Alter Chronos and Maximum Garuda.
Use in Defense Combinations
Kreis Satan can be put to use in the Defense Combination Kreis Satan 2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross Revolve/Atomic/Orbit. Due to Kreis Satan's relatively high Burst resistance, it can use heavy Discs such as 2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross to further bolster its KO resistance without suffering from a high Burst risk. Furthermore, Atomic/Revolve/Orbit can further compliment the Combination's Burst resistance while providing Stamina.
Overall
Kreis Satan's relatively low recoil design and strong teeth made it a once Top-Tier Energy Layer for Defense Combinations but with its low Stamina and intrusive gimmick and the release of Layers such as Alter Chronos and Maximum Garuda, Kreis Satan has become outclassed.
As such, Kreis Satan is recommended for collection purposes only.
Differences in the Hasbro Version
Hasbro's Satomb S3 is visually unchanged from Takara Tomy's Kreis Satan with the roller gimmick intact. However, the Layer's slopes are weak which exacerbates the issue of recoil from the intrusive gimmick and makes Satomb S3 prone to Bursts. Furthermore, Satomb S3 still retains its Takara Tomy counterpart's poor Stamina, making it outclassed by Layers such as Roktavor R3 and Fafnir F3.
As such, Satomb S3 is also recommended for collection purposes only.
Products
Takara Tomy
- B-74 Kreis Satan 2Glaive Loop (black, purple translucent God Chip)
- B-00 Kreis Satan 2Glaive Loop (Premiere Set) (translucent light blue, translucent light blue God Chip)
- B-87 Random Booster Vol. 7 Maximum Garuda .8F.Fl - 03: Kreis Satan Yell Spiral (bubblegum pink)
- B-101 Random Booster Vol. 9 Beat Kukulcan .7U.Hn - 06: Kreis Satan 5 Guard
- BG-07 Random Layer Collection Vol. 7 - 04: Kreis Satan (translucent red)
Hasbro
- E0722 Star Storm Battle Set - Satomb S3 2Glaive Loop
- E5303 Ultimate Tournament Collection - Satomb S3 2Glaive Loop
Gallery
Takara Tomy
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Hasbro
Trivia
- Since both Kreis Satan and Spriggan use the letter S for their abbreviations, Kreis Satan uses a backwards stylized S to differentiate it.
- The roller gimmick is akin to the Lizard Blocker, Roller Defense Ring and Advance Defenser Attack Rings.