If you thought Otoya was slippery before, wait till you see what he’s pulling off now. The latest Blue Lock: Rivals update brings a sleek overhaul to the shadow striker, buffs across the board, and an AFK World that pays out while you kick back. Whether you’re grinding matches or just letting the game idle, there’s something new for everyone in this patch.
Let’s kick things off with Otoya’s Refresh. His base kit now includes the Shadow Shot — a stylish skill that follows up the Ninja Dribble and lets him dash side-to-side like a phantom before striking the ball. In Awakening mode, he unlocks Shadow Steal, a move straight out of a stealth movie — he pops up behind his target and snatches the ball right out of their blind spot. Yeah, it’s as cool as it sounds.
That’s not all — Otoya’s team synergy got a major upgrade too. The Bachira x Otoya Chemical Reaction is now live. When Otoya slinks close to a NEL Bachira user, and Bachira pulls off a roulette move, it triggers a cinematic sequence. Picture this: Bachira spots Otoya lurking with his monster, passes the ball, and Otoya rockets it into the net. It’s flashy, it’s deadly, and it changes the way these two play together.
On the AFK side of things, we’ve got a whole new AFK World. You now earn cash every 5 minutes and get a shot at big prizes every 15 via the Grand Spin. There’s fresh lobby music, plus a batch of exclusive loot: three cosmetics (Futon Pillow, BLR Night Cap, and the AFK World Crown) and two new emotes — “Sleeping in Bed” and “Standing Idle Sleep.” It’s a cozy little flex for your avatar.
Skill buffs are everywhere this patch. Otoya’s Stealthy Steps has a shorter cooldown (down to 45 seconds), lasts longer, and now lets him keep dribbling afterward. Ninja Dribble got more range, better speed, a reduced cooldown, and even makes the ball invisible — nasty. And Ninja Shot? Yeah, it hits harder and faster now. Pure menace.
A few bonus notes: NEL Bachira got some new sound effects, and a ton of bugs have been squashed.
All in all, this update’s packed with style and substance. Whether you’re a stealth junkie or just vibing in the AFK lounge, there’s plenty to check out.
Have you tried out the new Otoya moves or farmed up any AFK spins yet? Let’s talk strategy — drop your tips or questions in the comments, and maybe we’ll break down a full guide next time. Oh, and don’t forget — there are working Blue Lock: Rivals codes floating around to give you a head start.
