The Saguwuru Style (potentially seen as “Suguwuru”) is one of the initial Styles players encounter in Volleyball Legends, holding Common rarity (green indicator). It is strongly suggested by its stats to be inspired by Kōshi Sugawara from Haikyuu!!, known for his reliable setting. Saguwuru offers a generally balanced profile with a specific strength in setting, but its overall value is heavily debated within the community.
- Rarity: Common (62.5% base spin chance for any Common style)
- Inspiration: Kōshi Sugawara (Haikyuu!!) (Strongly Implied by stats)
- Primary Roles: Basic Setter / Support / Starter Style
Based on recent analyses (), Saguwuru possesses the following specific stat distribution:
- Block: 5 (Moderate)
- Bump: 3 (Low) – A notable weakness, hindering receiving ability.
- Dive: 4 (Low) – Limits effectiveness in saving difficult low balls.
- Jump: 5 (Moderate)
- Serve: 5 (Moderate)
- Set: 7 (Good) – Its standout strength, making it decent for setting up teammates.
- Speed: 5 (Moderate)
- Spike: 6 (Slightly Above Average) – Offers minor offensive capability.
Analysis: Saguwuru’s profile is defined by its Good Set (7) stat, making it functional for the setter role, especially compared to other Commons. However, its Low Bump (3) and Dive (4) create significant defensive liabilities. Other stats are generally moderate or average.
Gameplay Role
Saguwuru’s stats point towards a specific, albeit basic, role:
- Primary Role: Basic Setter / Support. The relatively high Set stat allows players to practice and perform the setter role adequately at an introductory level.
- Limitations: Its effectiveness is hampered by poor receiving (Bump) and diving capabilities. Players need good positioning and rely on teammates for strong defense. Its offensive threat (Spike 6) is minimal.
A unique aspect of Saguwuru is the wide disagreement on its tier placement across different community lists, ranging from A Tier (highly versatile) to B Tier (normal/supporting) down to C Tier or even Below-Average. This fluctuation likely stems from:
- Differing Criteria: Some lists might heavily value its decent Set stat for a Common style, placing it higher. Others might penalize its significant defensive weaknesses (Low Bump/Dive), placing it lower.
- Meta Shifts: Game updates frequently rebalance styles or change gameplay mechanics. A meta that highly values consistent setting might elevate Saguwuru temporarily, while a meta focused on strong defense or offense would diminish its value.
- Outdated Information: Some tier lists might be based on older versions of the game before potential buffs or nerfs occurred.
- Subjectivity: Tier lists inherently involve personal opinion and playstyle bias.
Recommendation: Due to this inconsistency, players should view Saguwuru’s tier ranking critically. Rely on its actual stats (Good Set, Low Bump/Dive) and recent community consensus (check the official Discord) or personal testing to gauge its current effectiveness, rather than trusting a single potentially outdated tier list.
How to Get Saguwuru Style
Acquiring Saguwuru (Common) is extremely straightforward:
- Normal Spinning (High Chance): As part of the 62.5% Common pool, Saguwuru will appear frequently from standard Style spins using Yen or Spin items.
- Lucky Spins (Cannot Obtain): Lucky Spins exclude Common styles and thus cannot yield Saguwuru.
- 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 Saguwuru.
- Tier: Highly Debated (A/B/C/Below-Average). Its Common rarity and specific weaknesses generally place it low, but its decent Set stat gives it niche value compared to other Commons.
- Comparisons:
- vs. Other Commons: Offers a clear advantage in Setting compared to balanced Hinoto (Set 5) or offensively weak Haibo (Set 5). However, styles like Kito (Bump 6, Dive 6) offer better defense where Saguwuru struggles (Bump 3, Dive 4).
- vs. Higher Tier Setters (Kosumi, Kagayomo, Oigawa): Massively outclassed. These Legendary/Godly styles offer far superior Set stats (8-10) and often better supporting stats, making them the clear goal for serious setters. Saguwuru serves only as a very basic introduction to the role.
Conclusion
The Saguwuru Style is a Common rarity style in Volleyball Legends, likely inspired by Kōshi Sugawara. Its primary defining feature is a Good Set (7) stat, making it a functional starter Setter option. However, this is offset by Low Bump (3) and Dive (4) stats, creating defensive vulnerabilities. Its tier placement is highly inconsistent across community sources (A/B/C), likely due to its specific strengths/weaknesses and meta shifts. While extremely easy to obtain via Normal Spins, Saguwuru is best viewed as a transitional style for players interested in learning the setter role before acquiring significantly more powerful and well-rounded options from the Rare, Legendary, Godly, or Secret tiers.
