Roktavor
Hasbro launched Roktavor for western audiences in a dual pack alongside Nepstrius, building it as an early Layer for the Burst System with an aggressive, sharply sloped shape aimed at attacking play.
Specification
| Classification | Layer |
|---|---|
| System | Burst System |
| Series | Beyblade Burst |
| Type | Stamina |
| Spin | Right-Spin |
| Weight | 8.4 grams |
| Also known as | R |
| Hasbro code | B9496 |
Try it in the builder Build a top around it and see the stats.
Tournament Legality
| Burst Standard | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Burst Limited | Allowed |
| Burst Classic | Allowed |
| Burst GT | Allowed |
WBO formats as tabulated. Legality changes with the rulebook; the WBO's own document decides at an event.
Comes In 2 Beyblades
| Beyblade | Code | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roktavor Central Accel | B9503 | Attack | 2016 |
| Roktavor Heavy Survive | B9496 | Stamina | 2016 |
In Play
Competitive players run it across three roles: with a Variable or Xtreme Driver in knock-out attack combinations where its shape's power combines with high speed to both burst and knock out opponents; with Accel or Zephyr in mixed attack setups that trade some of that speed for easier control and more stamina-driven hits; and with Survive, Press, Defense or Needle in stationary attack setups, where it bursts opponents about as consistently as the faster variants while risking self-knockout less often. Hasbro's softer plastic leaves it with lower stamina than Takara Tomy's Ragnaruk, but its steeper slopes make it far less likely to burst in return, and it built a reputation as a widely available, top-tier attacking choice until Legend Spryzen S3 and the SwitchStrike/God Layer System overtook it; the community still calls it a worthwhile pickup rather than an essential one.
- Released in western markets by Hasbro with the Roktavor and Nepstrius Dual Pack.
The Competitive View
Its aggressive two-point shape gives moderate Burst Attack, but weak teeth mean it self-bursts too often for serious competitive use; the combo Roktavor Armed Revolve pairs it with the Armed disc's burst-resistance to inconsistently take down stationary opponents with poor Burst Defense, such as Doomscizor Heavy Revolve.
Verdict as the draft gives it: Outclassed by Valtyrek and considered impractical for competitive play due to frequent self-bursting, though usable in niche attack matchups.
- Weight: 8.5 grams (TAKARA-TOMY)
- TT releases: B-03 Ragnaruk Heavy Survive (orange), B-06 Ragnaruk Central Accel (blue), B-15 Ragnaruk Wing Defense (pale yellow) and Ragnaruk Spread Claw (pale blue, Random Booster Vol. 1), BG-01 Random Layer Collection Vol. 1 (army green), B-22 Ragnaruk Central Massive (aqua blue), CoroCoro Limited Burst Layer (gold)
- Hasbro releases: B9496 Nepstrius Roktavor Dual Pack, B9503 Single Top Pack Roktavor Central Accel
- Debuted July 2015 with Ragnaruk Heavy Survive
Works with
- Works with the Armed Forge Disc and Revolve driver in the Roktavor Armed Revolve combo.
Related parts named in the draft: Valtyrek, Armed, Revolve, Doomscizor Heavy Revolve, Whale Attacker.
Condensed from community testing of Jan. 10, 2017; competitive opinions are the community's, not ours, and may be out of date.