The Kosumi Style is a unique character Style in Volleyball Legends, holding Legendary rarity (red indicator). Directly inspired by the strategic setter Kenma Kozume from Haikyuu!!, this Style excels in supportive and defensive play, prioritizing assists and saves over direct offensive actions.
- Rarity: Legendary (2% base spin chance)
- Inspiration: Kenma Kozume (Haikyuu!!)
- Primary Roles: Support Player / Setter / Defensive Specialist
Kosumi possesses a highly specialized stat distribution that clearly defines its role on the court:
- Block: 5 (Moderate)
- Jump: 7 (Decent)
- Speed: 5 (Moderate)
- Bump: 7 (Good)
- Serve: 1 (Very Low)
- Spike: 3 (Very Low)
- Dive: 9 (Excellent)
- Set: 8 (Very Good)
Analysis: Kosumi’s standout strengths are its Excellent Dive (9) and Very Good Set (8), making it superb at saving difficult balls and setting up teammates. Its Good Bump (7) further supports its defensive reliability. However, it is severely lacking offensively with Very Low Serve (1) and Spike (3) stats. Moderate Block and Speed mean it holds its own but doesn’t excel in those areas.
Gameplay Role
Kosumi is designed for players who embrace a strategic, team-first approach:
- Primary Roles: Functions best as a Support Player or Playmaker. Excels specifically as a Setter due to its high Set stat and as a Defensive Specialist thanks to its excellent Dive and good Bump stats.
Success with Kosumi comes from mastering the art of the assist and intelligent defense, not from personal scoring:
- Leverage Dive & Bump: Use the excellent Dive (9) and good Bump (7) stats proactively. Focus on court awareness and anticipation to make crucial saves and deliver clean first touches to your setter (or prepare for your own set).
- Master the Set: Capitalize on the Very Good Set (8) stat. Aim for precision, providing teammates with easy-to-hit balls in optimal positions. Communicate with spikers if possible.
- Avoid Offensive Weaknesses: Actively avoid serving if possible (let teammates handle it) and do not attempt aggressive spikes. Trying to score directly with Kosumi’s low offensive stats is highly inefficient.
- Strategic Positioning: Use moderate Speed (5) and decent Jump (7) wisely. Position yourself intelligently to cover defensive areas and be ready to provide sets, rather than relying on raw speed or overwhelming net presence.
- Team Dependency: Recognize that Kosumi’s value is maximized when playing with strong spikers who can capitalize on its excellent sets. It’s a style that enables others to shine.
How to Get Kosumi Style
Acquiring the Kosumi Style involves the standard methods for Legendary items, bearing in mind the lack of official in-game trading:
- Spinning (2% Chance): Obtained via the random Style spin system with a base 2% probability.
- Lucky Spins: Using Lucky Spins (from Codes, Season Pass, etc.) is highly recommended as they improve chances for Legendary styles like Kosumi by removing Common styles from the pool.
- Codes: Monitor official channels (Discord, Twitter) for redeemable codes which frequently grant Yen or Lucky Spins. Requires Level 5+.
- External Markets (Risky): While Kosumi might appear on third-party account/item selling sites, these are unofficial and carry significant risks (scams, bans) and violate Roblox ToS.
- Tier: Kosumi’s tier placement is debated (A-Tier or B-Tier) in community lists. This likely reflects its specialized, supportive nature. Its value is high in coordinated teams (potentially A-Tier) but might be seen as less impactful individually compared to self-sufficient offensive styles (leading to B-Tier rankings).
- Comparisons:
- vs. Offensive Styles (Butoku, Uchishima, Sanu): Kosumi completely lacks their scoring power but offers superior diving and potentially setting capabilities.
- vs. Other Setters (Oigawa, Kagayomo): While Oigawa/Kagayomo (Godly) likely have higher overall stats or specialized setting mechanics, Kosumi’s excellent Dive offers unique defensive utility compared to them.
- vs. Other Defenders (Yabu, Nichonayo): Yabu (Legendary) offers much higher Speed and potentially Block/Jump. Nichonayo (Rare) might match Dive/Bump but lacks Kosumi’s high Set stat.
Conclusion
The Kosumi Style is a Legendary rarity Style in Volleyball Legends, perfectly embodying the strategic, supportive playstyle of its inspiration, Kenma Kozume. With excellent Dive and Set stats but severely limited offense, it excels when used by players focusing on defense, saves, and enabling teammates. Its debated A/B Tier status highlights its team-dependent nature. Obtaining Kosumi (2% spin chance) provides a unique support option for players who value skillful assists and crucial digs over personal scoring glory.
