- This article is about Takara Tomy's DB Disc. For Hasbro's QS Disc, see Forge Disc - Xanthus-Q.
Xanthus (ザンザス, Zanzasu) is a Forge Disc released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the Dynamite Battle Layer System and the Burst Ultimate Layer Series. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-200 Starter, Xiphoid Xcalibur Xanthus Sword'-1, on July 16th, 2022.
Description
Takara Tomy's Xanthus is an asymmetrical DB Disc named after Xanthus, one of Achilles' immortal horses in Greek mythology.[1] It features an outer plastic piece meant to invoke Magnum, whose design Xanthus references. The imbalanced design of Xanthus is intended to work in tandem with the Xcalibur DB Core and Xiphoid BU Blade to change into the "One Hit Mode (一撃モード, Ichigeki Mōdo)" which activates after two clicks. In the One Hit Mode, the triangular sword-tip like protrusion of Xanthus lines up with the metal sword gimmick of Xcalibur and the sword-tip like protrusion of Xiphoid. This gimmick is reminiscent of Magnum's interaction with the Xeno Xcalibur Layer.
Xanthus is compatible with DB Cores that use the "BU Lock" gimmick. Xanthus features raised protrusions on its tabs, which can lock into two grooves on a "BU Lock" compatible DB Core. This results in increased Burst Resistance and a sturdy combination, preventing the Disc from shaking during battle.
Overall
Due to the low hanging shape of Xanthus, there is a scrape risk when it is used. Therefore, it is recommended that Bladers use tall Drivers such as Mobius and Quick' to reduce the scrape risk. Despite its "BU Lock" gimmick, the performance of Xanthus still lags behind Nexus with the S Gear, which offers a similar low hanging shape.
As such, Xanthus is not a must-have but a welcome addition for the WBO's Burst format.
Xanthus is not legal in the WBO's Burst GT format.
Xanthus is not legal in the WBO's Burst Limited format.
Xanthus is not legal in the WBO's Burst Classic format.
Products
Takara Tomy
- B-200 Xiphoid Xcalibur Xanthus Sword'-1
- B-202 Random Booster Vol. 30 - 04: Wind Kerbeus Xanthus Bounce-4 (Demon Sword Ver.)
Gallery
Takara Tomy
Trivia
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