SolEclipse

SolEclipse is inspired by the solar eclipse phenomenon, an astronomical event where the Moon interposes between the Sun and the Earth, totally or partially blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on our planet. It is usually interpreted as an omen of temporary chaos, before being restored.

As a tribute to SolBlaze from the Metal Fight movie, it hides a hexagon in its stamp in allusion to the Face Bolts of that era.

SolEclipse is a reversible Main Blade with two modes: Upper (red) and Smash (blue).

In its Upper mode, it is composed of five tilted segments that simulate solar flares. Each segment features three main aggressive zones:

• > A lower front edge.

• > A wide hook at the end of the segment, more pronounced at the bottom.

• > Super marked upper irregularities.

Compared to other Main Blades, its weight distribution is higher to allow the mode change, so its center of gravity is even higher than the rest of the line.

Ironically, in Upper mode it rarely achieves real Upper Attacks.

Its slopes are located in the inner zone where the plastic begins, leaving them almost completely out of the contact zone. Seen from the side, the slope of the metal is so vertical that it acts more like a wall than a ramp; there is no real slope capable of lifting the rival consistently. Only on rare occasions, when the opponent falls directly on the inner slope, can it manage to lift them. When it happens, the impact is brutal, but it is infrequent.

Curiously, its predominant playstyle is the Smash Attack. The edge and the lower hook are mega marked and can generate intense impacts, especially in side hits or after bounces. On the other hand, the upper rear hook and the irregularities they generate together are also very aggressive, but carry a super high recoil, making its upper area dangerous for both the rival and the Blade itself.

Having its most aggressive points at the bottom, SolEclipse needs to be played at medium-high heights (70) so that these make direct contact. The problem is that, by loading the weight so high up, this considerably increases the risk of losing control and flying out of the stadium.

On the contrary, if it is lowered too much, its strong points are harder to make contact, while leaving its highest recoil area exposed, becoming even more risky.

Another limiting factor is that its points do not protrude enough from the circumference to easily dig in. It requires a lot of precision and a very specific alignment with the rival to hit correctly, since if the rival is slightly higher or lower, the hits lose effectiveness.

Therefore, depending exclusively on its Upper or its Smash does not give it the consistency needed to stand out.

However, a typical disadvantage of the CX line becomes its greatest strength here. Its high center of gravity causes a constant wobbling that increases the leverage force, as if it were a hammer. So Eclipse shines most when it is allowed to be chaotic and erratic, smashing, pushing, lifting, or crashing from unpredictable angles. This way it can take advantage of any aggressive zone of its shape without depending on a single specific point. Even the recoil of its weakest point transforms into a strength, since it doesn't look for stamina, but rather violent and uncontrolled exchanges.

Even so, its stamina is really good for a CX, sitting at the average of the BX/UX lines, enough to sustain this erratic style.

In short, with an Assist Blade that leaves its lower part as exposed as possible and adds good weight, combined with 70 height Ratchets and erratic Bits, Eclipse can become an incredibly risky but mega effective meteorite.