Heads up, Blue Lock: Rivals players—the Nel Rin update has landed, and it’s not just a re-skin. This one’s rewriting the meta.
Let’s start with the headline changes. “Mythic” Style and Flow are out, “World Class” is in. And Rin has officially evolved into Nel Rin, bringing along a gritty, high-pressure playstyle with raw, chaotic energy at its core.
One of the most exciting reworks? Flow. The new name alone—Destructive Impulses—sets the tone. It brings faster movement, wild VFX, and manga-style bubbles that pop up mid-spin and when activated. You feel the chaos surging through your screen. Add that to the first-of-its-kind model tied to Flow, and yeah—it’s wild.
The Destroyer Domain, a new base skill, turns the field into a no-go zone for anyone not named you. Off the ball, it generates a moving energy field: steal the ball instantly if someone enters it. If they come in empty-handed? You get a speed buff. On the ball? It automatically dribbles past anyone who steps into the zone. It’s like a cheat code—but fair. Kinda.
Now add Destruction Shot, Annihilate, and Occlusion Break to your arsenal—each with sharp animations and high-impact curve shots—and you’re set to make every highlight reel. Personally, I tried Annihilate three times in one match and each time my jaw hit the floor. The curve is filthy.
Awakening is where things get cinematic. The U20-inspired cutscene hits different, and the new models and sound effects seal the deal. Among the standout awakening moves:
- A New Toy – a slick steal skill with major Shadow Steal vibes.
- Destructive Crash Shot – a midair animation where you clash with an opponent before unleashing a jaw-dropping shot.
- And then there’s DIE. Yes, that’s the name. You shoot, get interrupted, grab your opponent’s hair (seriously), then rip the most disrespectful shot in the game.
On top of all that?
- 2 new emotes: Amalgamation and Puppeteer
- The new Omnipotent goal effect, already being called the “craziest in the game”
- 2 new player cards: The True Egoist and the eye-catching RGB All Seeing
- 1 new cosmetic: All Seeing Eye
And yeah, there are active codes for the game—so if you’re hopping back in, grab those rewards while they last.
This update feels like a power fantasy come to life. If you’ve been waiting for Blue Lock: Rivals to get that next-level intensity, this is it. And let’s be real—those new curve shot passives alone are worth diving back into the game.
Want to master the new Nel Rin skills or Flow mechanics? Drop your questions in the comments and let’s build a guide together.
