Brave

DranBrave is made up of three metallic boomerang-shaped wings with an extremely pronounced curve, creating a straight section in the middle and at the end of each wing. On top of that, they feature a very marked upward slope.

Each wing has small cutouts that, in theory, are meant to generate downward air pressure to increase traction against the stadium floor. However, this effect is basically unnoticeable due to how small the object actually is.

Even though the wings are fairly spaced apart, the plastic layer of the Main Blade completely covers their front. Since this is a relatively small Blade, most Assist Blades end up covering a large portion of its circumference, meaning the lower metal area rarely gets to engage during battle.

The biggest strength of DranBrave is its extremely steep slope, designed to execute pure Upper Attack, with strong potential to lift opponents. On top of that, the straight sections of each wing can deliver solid frontal hits when the Blade is upright, allowing it to switch between Upper and Smash Attack.

The issue is that all these qualities clash with the CX structure. Its tall height is harmful for a Blade that needs to hit from below for Upper Attack to work, and its Smash potential sits even higher. So even when using low Ratchets and Under Bits, DranBrave still ends up taller than a traditional UX or BX, which is rough considering the competitive scene favors mid and low heights.

Luckily, its best contact points are located on the upper area, so it is not as affected by the Assist covering almost all of its lower section. Still, it cannot be ignored that plastic tends to absorb a good part of the impact, reducing how consistently the metal makes direct contact.

Because of this, for DranBrave to work consistently, it is key to compensate for its structural weaknesses:

• > Choose an Assist Blade that adds weight, stability, and/or reduces height.

• > A mid-to-low height Ratchet (60 or lower).

• > Use Bits that allow strong tilting, high traction, and good control.

• > A Chip with a tight assembly so parts do not feel loose, since this greatly improves impact power.

This is not a Blade meant to decide battles in just a few hits. In fact, it performs better with longer action time, allowing multiple chances to connect with the right contact zone. It benefits from constant movement and steady momentum, but not from erratic or overly aggressive playstyles.

It also shines in stationary combos, where metal Chips increase weight and improve its ability to reflect hits while tilted. That said, this setup requires extra care when choosing the Ratchet and Assist, since the tilt can increase the risk of scraping the stadium floor.