The Emperor has arrived and the courts of Basketball Zero will never be the same. The centerpiece of the massive Emperor Update is the new Emperor Style, the game’s fifth Mythic AURA and arguably its most powerful and complex to date. Inspired by the absolute authority of Akashi Seijuro from Kuroko’s Basketball, this Style introduces a new level of control and dominance.
This is your complete guide to the Emperor Style. We will break down every one of its unique abilities, from its deceptive dribbles to its game-winning awakened state, as well as the strategy behind its use and how you can add it to your collection.
The Emperor Style is equipped with a versatile set of offensive tools designed to break down defenses, create opportunities, and score with absolute certainty.
Emperor’s Dribble
- This is your foundational space-creating move. It’s a quick, two-step dribbling sequence, often a double between-the-legs, that allows you to perform sharp zig-zag maneuvers. Use it to unbalance your defender and create the initial opening for a drive or a pass.
Dribble Dash
- Immediately following a successful dribble move, this ability lets you burst past your opponent with a quick dash. This is your primary tool for capitalizing on the space you created, allowing you to drive directly to the basket or reposition to an open spot for a three-pointer.
Ultimate Pass
- This is perhaps the most unique ability in the Emperor’s arsenal. When you pass to a teammate, you can temporarily “dominate” them. By tapping the ability button again, you can force them to take an immediate quick-release shot. This gives you unprecedented control over your team’s offense, turning your teammates into “pawns to victory.” Furthermore, any pass made with this ability provides a significant boost to the receiver.
Emperor. (Awakened Offense)
- The ultimate offensive ability. When your Awakening is active, this move guarantees a point. Upon receiving the ball, your character will perform a series of unstoppable, ankle-breaking dribbles that leave every defender on the court helpless, culminating in a decisive dunk or shot that cannot be stopped.
The Emperor’s authority extends to the defensive end of the court, with abilities designed to shut down opposing plays completely.
Emperor’s Reach
- A crucial non-awakened defensive skill. When an opponent in front of you attempts to shoot or pass, Emperor’s Reach allows you to intervene, effectively blocking the action and giving you a high chance to steal the ball. It is especially potent against perimeter shooters.
Emperor’s Defense (Awakened Defense)
- When awakened, this ability creates a powerful Area of Effect (AoE) aura that can completely shut down opponents within it, blocking their shots and disabling their ability to make a play, locking them down completely.
To play the Emperor Style effectively is to play like a true on-court general.
Your primary strategy is to use Emperor’s Dribble and Dribble Dash to probe the defense. From there, your decision-making is key. You can either drive for a personal score or, more strategically, use the Ultimate Pass to set up a forced shot from a well-positioned teammate.
The Awakening abilities should be saved for critical moments. Use Emperor. when you need a guaranteed basket to tie the game or take the lead. Use Emperor’s Defense to shut down your opponent’s best player during their final possession.
This Style works in perfect harmony with its passive counterpart, the Emperor Vision Zone, which further enhances your control and disrupts opponents.
As a Mythic Style, obtaining the Emperor is a true challenge.
- Rarity: Mythic
- Drop Rates: You have a 0.5% chance to get it from a Default Spin and a 5% chance from a Lucky Spin.
- Pity System: The game guarantees you a Mythic Style on your 51st Lucky Spin if you haven’t received one in the previous 50. To ensure you get the Emperor, you must set it as your preference in the Mythic rarity section of the spin menu.
The “Mythic grind” can be long and costly, but the power you receive is unmatched.
Final Verdict: Is the Emperor Style Worth the Grind?
Without question. While it demands a high level of skill to use effectively, the Emperor Style offers a level of versatility and control that no other Style in Basketball Zero can currently match. Its ability to dominate on offense, lock down on defense, and manipulate your own team’s offense makes it the complete package.
For any player serious about competitive play, the Emperor Style is not just worth the grind—it’s the new standard of power on the court.
