The Kito Style (potentially related to “Kita” mentioned in some sources) is one of the initial Styles players can acquire in Volleyball Legends, belonging to the Common rarity tier (green indicator). It is likely inspired by the character Shinsuke Kita from Haikyuu!!, known for his reliability and fundamentally sound defense. In the game, Kito offers a profile focused on defensive capabilities and mobility, but its overall value is highly debated within the community.
- Rarity: Common (62.5% base spin chance for any Common style)
- Inspiration: Shinsuke Kita (Haikyuu!!) (Implied)
- Primary Roles: Basic Defensive Specialist / Receiver / Mobile Support
Based on recent analyses (), Kito possesses the following specific stat distribution:
- Block: 5 (Moderate)
- Bump: 6 (Good) – Solid for receiving serves and spikes.
- Dive: 6 (Good) – Effective for saving low balls.
- Jump: 5 (Moderate)
- Serve: 3 (Low) – Weak serving capability.
- Set: 3 (Low) – Unsuitable for primary setting.
- Speed: 6 (Good) – Allows for decent court coverage and movement.
- Spike: 4 (Low) – Offers minimal offensive threat.
Analysis: Kito’s strengths clearly lie in defense and mobility, with Good Bump (6), Dive (6), and Speed (6) stats. However, it suffers from significant Low stats in Serve (3), Set (3), and Spike (4), making it ineffective offensively and as a playmaker.
Gameplay Role
Kito’s stats tailor it for players focusing on defense and court coverage:
- Primary Role: Basic Defensive Specialist / Receiver. Its good Bump, Dive, and Speed allow it to cover ground and receive attacks reasonably well for a Common style.
- Limitations: Its low offensive and setting stats mean it relies entirely on teammates for scoring points and setting up attacks. Its moderate Block/Jump offer minimal net presence.
One of the most notable aspects of Kito is the wide disagreement on its tier placement across various community lists, ranging from A-Tier (highly effective) down to C-Tier or even D-Tier (among the worst). This significant variance likely occurs because:
- Value of Niche Defense: Lists ranking it higher (A-Tier) might heavily value its specific defensive strengths (Bump/Dive/Speed) for a Common style, seeing it as fulfilling a necessary defensive role adequately given its easy accessibility.
- Overall Impact vs. Specialization: Lists ranking it lower (C/D-Tier) likely focus on its abysmal offensive/setting stats and compare its overall impact against higher-rarity styles, finding it severely lacking in versatility and game-changing potential.
- Meta Shifts & Updates: Game balance changes over time. Kito might have been stronger or weaker in previous metas, leading to outdated rankings persisting in some sources.
- Subjectivity: Tier lists always involve personal preference and evaluation criteria.
Recommendation: Players should view Kito’s tier ranking skeptically due to the inconsistencies. Evaluate it based on its actual stats (Good Bump/Dive/Speed, Poor Serve/Set/Spike) and how well that fits your team’s needs or your early-game requirements, rather than relying on a single tier list.
How to Get Kito Style
Acquiring Kito (Common) is extremely straightforward:
- Normal Spinning (High Chance): As part of the 62.5% Common pool, Kito will frequently appear from standard Style spins using Yen or Spin items.
- Lucky Spins (Cannot Obtain): Lucky Spins exclude Common styles and thus cannot yield Kito.
- Starter Style: It may be provided automatically or obtained within the first few spins for new players.
- Codes: Codes granting Normal Spins or Yen can indirectly lead to obtaining Common styles like Kito.
- Tier: Highly Debated (A/C/D Tier). While technically Common and easy to get, its perceived value varies wildly. Most evidence points towards it being a low-tier (C/D) style overall due to critical offensive/setting weaknesses.
- Comparisons:
- vs. Other Commons: Offers better defense/speed than balanced Hinoto (all 5s) or offensively-focused Tonoko (Spike 7, Speed 3), but worse setting than Saguwuru (Set 7) and worse offense/serving than Yamegushi (Serve 6). It has a distinct defensive niche among Commons.
- vs. Higher Tiers: Significantly outclassed by Rare defensive specialists like Nichinoya (likely better Bump/Dive) and Legendary ones like Yabu (better Speed/Jump/Block/Dive). Any Rare or higher style generally offers a substantial upgrade.
Conclusion
The Kito Style is a Common rarity style in Volleyball Legends, likely inspired by Shinsuke Kita. It offers a distinct profile focused on defensive capabilities and mobility, with good stats in Bump, Dive, and Speed, but suffers from low offensive and setting stats. Its value is highly contested within the community, with tier rankings varying dramatically from A to D. While its accessibility makes it a potential early-game option for players focusing purely on defense and receiving, its significant limitations prevent it from being competitive at higher levels. Most players will aim to replace Kito with rarer, more powerful, or more versatile styles as they progress.
