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Wind Kerbeus Xanthus Bounce-4 (ウインドケルベウス・ザンザス・バウンス-4, Uindo Kerubeusu Zanzasu Baunsu-4) is a Stamina Type Beyblade 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 was released in Japan on September 10th, 2022 for 1400円 as one of five possible Beyblades in Random Booster Vol. 30.
DB Core - Kerbeus[]
- Main article: DB Core - Kerbeus
Takara Tomy's Kerbeus is a right-spin DB Core that features three dog heads and a red chain, representing the DB Core's namesake, Kerberos, the three-headed guard dog of the Underworld from Greek mythology. Kerbeus has high Burst Resistance due to its gimmick: like the left-spin Bahamut DB Core, Kerbeus features a slope, akin to Hasbro Layers, instead of teeth, and a "Rubber Lock". The Rubber Lock gimmick consists of two rubber protrusions on either side, as well as in the center of the DB Core. The friction caused by the Rubber Lock protrusions creates resistance, making it more difficult for a combination to Burst.
Although Kerbeus does not have the "BU Lock" gimmick, the Rubber Lock interacts with the raised protrusions on the Disc tabs of the two BU Lock compatible DB Discs, Xanthus and Moon. This results in increased Burst Resistance that makes the combination very difficult to Burst. Due to mold variation, the two B-198 releases of Kerbeus feature the highest Stamina performance. Another notable feature of Kerbeus is its rounded perimeter, unlike the polygonal perimeter of all other DB Cores. This rounded perimeter is meant to interact with the Chain BU Blade's gimmick: when Kerbeus is used, the six movable chains of Chain are able to retract when struck by an opponent.
As Kerbeus has the highest Burst Resistance of all right-spin DB Cores, it is recommended in any combination, alongside the Belial 3 DB Core. Both DB Cores feature high Burst Resistance for different reasons - Kerbeus has a Rubber Lock while Belial 3 has a "BU Lock" and a "Burst Stopper".
BU Blade - Wind[]
- Main article: BU Blade - Wind
Takara Tomy's Wind is a thick Stamina Type BU Blade with a wide, round perimeter, akin to its predecessor, the Air Knight Cho-Z Layer. As part of the Burst Ultimate Layer Series, Wind features a gimmick: depending on the position of its "propeller blades", Wind can switch between an "Upper Force Mode" and a "Down Force Mode". A tab is used to unlock and relock the BU Blade, which is comprised of two pieces that slide to switch modes. Three large gaps separate the center from the perimeter, which are intended to increase Outward Weight Distribution (OWD) and consequently Stamina.
In Upper Force Mode, the indicator is located on the right side of the gap. In theory air enters downwards through the gap, creating Upper Force that lifts the Beyblade upwards off the Stadium floor, decreasing the friction between the bottom of the Driver and the Stadium floor to increase Stamina.
In Down Force Mode, the indicator is located on the left side of the gap. In theory air enters upwards through the gap, creating Down Force that pushes the Beyblade downwards against the Stadium floor, increasing the friction between the bottom of the Driver and the Stadium floor to increase Defense and speed.
In practice however, the effects of the gimmick are negligible, and the propeller blades create air resistance when the Wind combination is spinning. Due to its thick shape, smooth round perimeter, and large gaps, Wind is one of the strongest right-spin Stamina Type options in the metagame. It is also the widest BU Blade, with the largest diameter of all the Layers released. Like all Blades, Wind can switch between Low and High Modes by swapping the position of the DB Core and the Armor.
Its superb Stamina performance against both Same-Spin and Opposite-Spin opponents makes the Wind BU Blade a must-have in the Burst metagame.
Armor - 4[]
- Main article: Armor - 4
Takara Tomy's 4 is an Armor with its weight focused at four points. While 4 has a heavy weight for an Armor, it suffers from the issue of being hollow towards the center. This creates poor weight distribution, causing the combination to tilt, being unable to stay upright. For this reason, 4 should only be used in Attack combinations for weight, although it is also outclassed by 0 and 2.
Forge Disc - Xanthus[]
- Main article: Forge Disc - Xanthus
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.
Performance Tip - Bounce[]
- Main article: Performance Tip - Bounce
In-depth information for the Bounce Performance Tip will be placed here once drafting has been completed for it.
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Trivia[]
- Wind Kerbeus' Xanthus Disc can be used to create the Demon Sword Ver. of Xiphoid Xcalibur Xanthus Sword'-1.
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