Thunder Beast

Kotaro Hayama

One of The Uncrowned Kings known by the title Thunder Beast. He possesses outstanding stamina and has a combative yet somewhat childish personality. His weapon is lightning-fast dribbling executed by channeling power throughout his entire body and concentrating it into his fingertips.

Shooting

Shot profile
Shot type	Base hit rate	Open-shot bonus
Close Shot Accuracy	90%	+20%
Mid-Range Shot Accuracy	30%	+31.71%
3pt Hit Rate	12%	+15%
Dunk Accuracy	85%	+50%
Layup Accuracy	90%	+18%

Stats

Level 50 · Rank S

Close-Range Shot: 100
Mid-Range Shot: 118
3 Pointer: 96
Dunk: 109
Layup: 125
Pass: 115
REB: 99
BLK: 114
Strength: 96
Contest: 70
Contest Resistance: 109
Vertical: 116
STL: 99
Run: 92
Dribble: 90

Card values

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Card values
Value	This card	Most cards
Base block reachFlat part of the block reach radius around the hand; the Block stat adds 0.1-0.5 m on top.	0.6 m	0.6 m
Block height bonusAdded to the height of the blocking hand.	0.1 m	0 m
Rebound contest multiplierMultiplies the rebound contest value (Rebound stat curve plus Rebound Contest bonuses); the highest value wins.	×0.85	×0.7
Rebound grab delayTime from starting a rebound to the grab check. Shorter claims the ball earlier.	0.2 s	0.2 s
Clean-steal shareShare of successful steals where you catch the ball instead of knocking it loose (within 1.5 m of the ball).	50%	50%
Steal bonus vs. holdingAdded to your steal chance when the ball handler is holding the ball.	11%	20%
Steal bonus vs. bumped dribblerAdded to your steal chance when the dribbler has just been bumped.	8%	10%
Interception catch chanceWhen an interception succeeds, the chance you catch the ball rather than deflect it.	31.66%	21.37%
Drive knockdown factorScales the Strength-based chance of a knockdown when a drive runs into an opponent.	5%	2%
Clean pass range bonusAdded to the distance a pass can travel with no risk of a fumbled or unstable catch.	1.5 m	1.5 m

Skills & talents

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Thunder HandleUltimate
As the match progresses, Kotaro Hayama enters Three-Finger Thunder Handle, Four-Finger Thunder Beast Handle, and Five-Finger Thunder Handle states. He changes his dribbling form to unlock more basketball techniques. Stacks up to 3 time.
3 talents
1Thunder HandleLv III
Thunder Handle Steal Resistance while dribbling -5%
Kotaro Hayama dribbles with thunderous force. Ball speed as swift as lightning makes strips difficult for opponents.
2Thunder IntimidationLv III
Thunder Handle Charge Resistance while dribbling -5%
Kotaro Hayama's powerful dribbling creates deafening sounds when the ball hits the court. Opponents hesitate to approach during his dribbles.
3Thunder AxeNew action
Each highlight by Kotaro Hayama grants 3 energy. In Three-Finger Thunder Handle, each Ankle Breaker grants 1 extra energy. In Four-Finger Thunder Beast Handle, Ankle Breakers grant 1 extra energy.
Burst Flash Drive3 s cooldown
Kotaro Hayama's motor skills are extremely developed. Single-handed power dribbling for instant drives.
8 talents
1Thunder StartLv III
Burst Flash Drive intercept rate -5%
Kotaro Hayama's drive initiation is swift as lightning. He completes crossover moves in an instant with speed that makes interception difficult.
2Swift as ThunderNew action
During Burst Flash Drive, tap Swift as Thunder for Kotaro Hayama to instantly change direction with the dribble and complete the drive from the opposite side.
3Thunder SwitchLv III
Swift as Thunder Ankle Breaker Rate +5%
During drives, Kotaro Hayama switches hands with thunderous speed to shift opponent weight. Higher Ankle Breaker chance.
4Flash StepNew action
In Three-Finger Thunder Handle, when using Burst Flash Drive without joystick direction input, Kotaro Hayama drives straight toward the basket.
5Pump Fake Jab StepNew action
In Four-Finger Thunder Beast Handle, during Burst Flash Drive, tap Pump Fake Jab Step to fake the shot then use jab step movement to drive past opponents.
6Bait OpportunityLv III
Mid-Range accuracy +5%, Layup accuracy +5% for 3s after Pump Fake success
When Kotaro Hayama successfully baits opponents with pump fakes, rare open opportunities appear. Hayama seizes these moments for higher Mid-Range and Layup accuracy.
7Thunder FlashNew action
In Five-Finger Thunder Handle, each drive uses oscillating dribble patterns to breakthrough to more distant positions like lightning.
8Full Power SpeedLv III
Five-Finger Ankle Breaker Rate +5%
As the game progresses, Kotaro Hayama gradually unleashes full power. In Five-Finger Thunder Handle, he drives past opponents with lightning speed. Ultra-high-speed movements make Ankle Breakers more likely.
Thunder Motion6 s cooldown
When Kotaro Hayama boosts, he transforms into wind and thunder, swift beyond measure.
5 talents
1Thunder BoostLv III
Boost Speed +5%
Kotaro Hayama moves like lightning when running, instantly traversing the court. Faster boost speed.
2Midair SwatNew action
While boosted, tap Midair Swat for Kotaro Hayama to use boost momentum to leap up and block opponent offense.
3Thunder Beast ChaseLv III
Block Range +0.5
Each time Kotaro Hayama leaps, he's like a thunder beast pursuing prey. Greater block range.
4Catch Burst Flash DriveNew action
During Thunder Motion boost, hold Catch Burst Flash Drive to surge sideways like a thunder beast upon receiving passes.
5Thunder SpinNew action
Kotaro Hayama's agile movements let him complete spins more rapidly during boost turns.
Drive Instinct Shot
Kotaro Hayama uses primal instincts to immediately interrupt drives for shots.
5 talents
1Primal InstinctLv III
Mid-Range accuracy +5%
After drives, Kotaro Hayama's keen primal instincts accurately sense basket position. Higher accuracy.
2Thunder Beast RangeLv III
Range +0.5
Kotaro Hayama's thunder beast-like physical prowess lets him use Drive Instinct Shot from extended range.
3Stop Pump Fake ShotNew action
During Drive Instinct Shot, tap Stop Pump Fake Shot to immediately fake the shot, then rise again for the actual shot.
4Feint AttackLv III
Contest Resistance +5%
After pump fakes, Kotaro Hayama's exceptional athleticism lets him rise for shots unafraid of opponent contests.
5Hesitation LayupNew action
In Three-Finger Thunder Handle, during Drive Instinct Shot near the basket, tap Hesitation Layup to complete a layup after the pump fake.
Lightning Finger Roll
Kotaro Hayama quickly leaps forward, lifting the ball for layups at lightning speed.
11 talents
1Lightning SpeedLv III
Finger Roll Layup accuracy +5%
Kotaro Hayama executes lightning-fast Finger Roll layups. Defense struggles to keep up. Higher accuracy.
2Ultimate RangeLv III
Finger Roll Layup Range +5%
Kotaro Hayama's offense pursues perfection, accurately judging distance and force to use Finger Roll from extended range.
3Deep Three-Step Finger RollNew action
In non-double dribble, Kotaro Hayama completes Finger Roll with lightning-fast three-step motion from extended range.
4Drive Finger RollNew action
During any drive, tap Drive Finger Roll for Kotaro Hayama to interrupt the drive and immediately rise for a finger roll layup.
5Wonderful TimingLv III
Layup accuracy +4% after Drive Ankle Breaker
After Kotaro Hayama crosses up opponents during drives, he capitalizes on the window. Higher Layup accuracy.
6Nimble Back HookNew action
In Three-Finger Thunder Beast Handle, during finger roll layups, tap Nimble Back Hook to pull the ball back, evade opponent blocks mid-air, and quickly complete a back hook layup.
7Confident CrouchLv III
Layup Accuracy +5%
During layups, Kotaro Hayama confidently leans forward to gather the ball and completes no-look hook shots with masterful technique. Higher accuracy.
8Thunder Aerial FloaterNew action
In Four-Finger Thunder Handle, during finger roll layups, tap Thunder Aerial Floater to pull the ball back mid-air and turn sideways for the floater.
9Ultimate Hang TimeLv III
Contest Resistance +5%
During Finger Roll, facing defense, Kotaro Hayama shows amazing hang time, spinning like lightning for side floaters that opponents struggle to contest.
10Thunder Lean LayupNew action
In Five-Finger Thunder Handle, harnessing the full power of thunder dribbling grants faster layup speed.
11Thunder MomentLv III
Layup Accuracy +5%
In Five-Finger Thunder Handle, Kotaro Hayama's body becomes surrounded by a thunderous aura, entering intense focus. Higher Layup accuracy.

Awakening

1Thunder Rush

+5 Contest Resistance

Kotaro Hayama performs more actively in matches and enters Thunder Handle faster. Thunder Handle energy requirement reduced by 10 points.

2Thunder Beast Midair Block

+5 BLK

When using Thunder Motion boost, Kotaro Hayama harnesses boost momentum to execute blocks with greater range. (Unlock corresponding Talent to trigger Awakening effect.)

3Deafening Thunder

+5 Dribble

In Three-Finger Thunder Handle, Kotaro Hayama's dribbling is deafening and opponents fear his drives. After Drive Ankle Breaker, extra ankle break distance and rate. Stacks up to 3 times.

4Thunder Dash

+5 Mid-Range Shot

In Four-Finger Thunder Handle, drives become lightning-fast. Burst Flash Drive, Swift as Thunder, and Flash Step reach ultimate speed. (Unlock corresponding Talent to trigger Awakening effect.)

5Wild Youth

+5 Layup

Kotaro Hayama possesses rare Wild presence on court. Each new Ultimate dribble state strengthens his Wild aura and improves dribble speed. Boost duration +2s.

6Thunder Trigram

+5 Pass

In Four-Finger Thunder Handle, when about to be charged, Kotaro Hayama uses lightning-like awareness and octagonal footwork to evade opponents. Tap Thunder Shot for drift shooting. 15-second internal cooldown.

Bonds

A bond's stats go to this card once you own every member. Its tiers stack: each talent tier needs every member's talent tree unlocked to a set share, each awakening tier every member awakened to that level.

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