Blue Lock: Rivals Guide: First steps when you load in
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OverviewBlue Lock: Rivals is a fan-made 5v5 soccer battle game on Roblox inspired by the Blue Lock anime. You pick a style with unique abilities, work with your team, and try to become the ultimate striker. This guide covers how to get started, how styles and awakening work, passing, core mechanics, and how to keep improving when you hit a wall.
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First steps when you load in
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Before you touch the code screen or ranked mode, two things need to be done first. The code input panel only appears once both conditions are met, so skipping either one means you will not be able to redeem anything yet. Once those are cleared, the rest of the early setup is quick.
- Join the official Roblox group this is required before you can redeem codes or collect certain rewards
- Play matches until you reach level 10 the code input screen is locked below this level
- Head into a casual match with your starting style focus on getting a feel for passing, shooting, and tackling rather than scoring
- Open the Codes menu in the lobby enter any active codes to grab free spins before you forget
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Core mechanics you need to know
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The game has several mechanics you need to use to compete: dribbling, shooting, headers, rainbow flicks, passing, slide tackles, the ability rack, and the flow bar. Ignoring any of them will make it much harder to contribute in a match.
- Dribbling press Q on PC, the Dribble button on mobile, LT on Xbox, or R1 on PlayStation; anyone who tries to steal while you dribble gets ankle-broken and ragdolled
- Shooting hold M1 on PC or the Shoot button on mobile; the longer you hold, the more power builds up before the ball launches
- Volleying if the ball is loose in the air and you hold the shoot button when you touch it, you volley instead; volleys have more acceleration but slightly less range and power than a grounded shot
Three ways to pass
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Passing is one of the most important skills in the game, and there are three distinct types. Each one fits different situations, so knowing when to use which is what separates a good teammate from a selfish one.
| Direct pass | right-click on PC, the Pass button on mobile, or LMB on Xbox; best when no enemy is near the teammate you are targeting and only one teammate is nearby so the pass goes to the right person |
| Indirect pass | kick the ball toward a teammate manually; more useful when enemies are surrounding your target, since you can aim upward to loft it over them |
| Ability pass | some styles send perfect passes that travel all the way to a teammate no matter the distance; these can set up a goal from across the pitch and some even trigger chemical reactions with specific style combinations |
Sae — the all-rounder style
Tips
Sae is a World Class rarity style built around playmaking. It can play effectively in any position, including goalkeeper, because its kit covers defense, passing, dribbling, and shooting. The trade-off is that several of its moves are situational.
- Off Balance works best on loose balls or right after the opponent dribbles — use it to strip the ball, then slide in immediately because the ball drops right on top of the victim
- Divine Pass sends a fast curved ball to a targeted teammate and has solid range for setting up crosses or through balls into the box
- Celestial Destruction has three variants: Magic Turn for 1v1 situations, the Break-Through variant when facing multiple defenders, and the Cross-Cut Feint when you need to change your angle for a shot or pass
- Perfection Shot curves to the far left or right of where your camera points — if you are on the left side aiming for the upper-left corner, aim toward the center to compensate
- In awakening, Shoulder Push steals the ball from anyone within about 25 studs — best used to cut off a counter-attack at your goal line
- Divine Destruction is a one-time awakening move that works well when an AI goalkeeper has saved a shot, but skip it against a human keeper since the scripted aim is predictable
- Calculation (passive) adds 0.5 seconds of extra ball control time to every normal pass, which gives teammates a little more time to receive cleanly
How to redeem codes
StepCodes hand you free Style Spins and Flow Spins, which are your main free source of new abilities. Some codes expire within a single day, and once a code is redeemed on your account it cannot be used again. Codes can also reward Cash or temporary Cash Boosts in addition to spins.
- Meet the two prerequisites first group membership and level 10, both required before the code menu works
- Enter the lobby the Codes button is at the bottom of the lobby screen, not on the title screen
- Type the code exactly into the Enter Code field uppercase, lowercase, and symbols all count
- Press Redeem a confirmation message appears if the code went through successfully
- Use codes as soon as you find them some expire within a day, and expired or already-used codes will not work
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Glossary
Glossary- Style
- The character class you play as, which determines your abilities and best role on the pitch.
- Flow
- A bonus effect that charges during a match and combines with your style to give you extra power.
- Spin
- A gacha pull that randomly gives you a new style or flow; earned through codes and match rewards.
- Lucky Flow Spin
- A special spin with better odds for high-rarity flows, sometimes included in code rewards.
- Rarity
- The tier that shows how rare a style or flow is; from lowest to highest: Rare, Epic, Legendary, Mythic, World Class, and Master.
- Awakening
- A mid-match transformation triggered by meeting certain conditions, which adds or replaces abilities for the rest of that match.
- Cash
- In-game currency earned from matches and quests, used for spins and cosmetic purchases.
- Casual match
- A standard 5v5 mode with no rank on the line, good for learning new styles and practicing basics.
- Ranked match
- A competitive 5v5 mode where wins and losses affect your standing; requires level 20 or above to enter.
- Chemical Reaction
- A special combo effect triggered when two compatible styles are on the same team, capable of creating powerful scoring or defensive opportunities.
- Ability Rack
- The set of moves available to your style during a match, accessed through the keybinds shown on screen.
- Flow Bar
- A meter that fills during a match; when activated it applies your flow's bonus effect.
- Volley
- A shooting technique used when the ball is loose in the air; it produces more acceleration than a grounded shot but slightly less range and power.
Common questions
FAQWhere do I enter codes?
Go to the lobby screen and tap the Codes button at the bottom. Type your code into the Enter Code field and press Redeem to collect your reward. You need to have joined the official Roblox group and reached level 10 first, or the button will not work.
Is this an official Blue Lock game?
No, it is a fan-made tribute created by Blue Lock fans. It is permitted under Roblox License Manager but has not been subject to official supervision or endorsement by the IP authors or Kodansha.
Do codes expire?
Yes — codes can expire quickly, and some run out within a single day. Once you use a code on your account you cannot use it again, so enter any code you find as soon as possible.
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