The Yamegushi Style is one of the initial Styles players will encounter in Volleyball Legends, belonging to the Common rarity tier (green indicator). It is likely inspired by the character Tadashi Yamaguchi from Haikyuu!!, known initially for his serving ability. In the game, Yamegushi presents a profile with significant weaknesses in key offensive and playmaking areas.
- Rarity: Common (62.5% base spin chance for any Common style)
- Inspiration: Tadashi Yamaguchi (Haikyuu!!) (Implied)
- Primary Roles: Basic Support / Starter Style / Placeholder
Yamegushi possesses a specific stat distribution that highlights its limitations:
- Block: 5 (Moderate)
- Jump: 6 (Slightly Above Average)
- Spike: 3 (Very Low) – Severely limits offensive scoring potential.
- Speed: 5 (Moderate)
- Serve: 6 (Slightly Above Average) – Its relatively best stat, usable for basic serves.
- Set: 2 (Extremely Low) – Makes accurate setting very difficult.
- Bump: 6 (Slightly Above Average) – Decent for basic receiving.
- Dive: 5 (Moderate)
Analysis: Yamegushi’s profile is defined by critical weaknesses in Spike (3) and Set (2). While its Jump, Serve, and Bump are slightly above average (‘6’), these moderate strengths cannot easily compensate for its inability to effectively finish points or reliably set up teammates. Its Speed and Dive are merely average.
Gameplay Role
Given its stats, Yamegushi struggles to fill any specialized role effectively:
- Potential Role: Basic Back-Row Support or Server. Can contribute with decent Serves (6) and receive hits with its Bump (6). Its Jump (6) offers minimal net presence.
- Limitations: The Very Low Spike and Extremely Low Set stats make it unsuitable for primary attacking or setting roles. Players using Yamegushi will rely entirely on teammates for significant offensive plays.
Players finding themselves using Yamegushi early on need to adapt their playstyle significantly:
- Avoid Setting: Do not attempt primary setting duties. The Extremely Low Set (2) stat will lead to inaccurate and ineffective sets. Pass cleanly to a teammate with a better setting style if possible.
- Minimize Spiking: Avoid situations requiring powerful spikes. The Very Low Spike (3) stat means attacks will lack power. Focus on controlled bumps over the net if forced to send the ball over offensively.
- Leverage Decent Stats: Make use of the Slightly Above Average Serve (6) and Bump (6). Focus on consistent serves and reliable first touches when receiving. Use the Jump (6) for basic blocking if necessary but don’t rely on it.
- Play Fundamentals: Since Yamegushi lacks powerful mechanics, focus on solid positioning (using moderate Speed 5), consistent bumps, and avoiding errors. Play a simple, supportive game.
- Upgrade Quickly: Recognize that Yamegushi is a temporary style. Prioritize acquiring any Rare or higher-tier style, or even a more balanced Common like Hinoto, as soon as possible.
How to Get Yamegushi Style
Acquiring Yamegushi (Common) is extremely easy:
- Normal Spinning (High Chance): As part of the 62.5% Common pool, Yamegushi will frequently appear from standard Style spins using Yen or Spin items.
- Lucky Spins (Cannot Obtain): Lucky Spins are designed to exclude Common styles, so they cannot yield Yamegushi. Use Normal Spins if specifically (though unnecessarily) targeting it.
- Starter Style: It might be provided automatically to new players or obtained within the first few spins.
- Codes: Codes granting Normal Spins or Yen can lead to obtaining Common styles like Yamegushi indirectly.
- Tier: Yamegushi’s tier placement is debated between B-Tier and C-Tier in community lists. This reflects its status as a low-tier style with significant flaws limiting its potential.
- Comparisons:
- vs. Other Commons: Its profile is distinct from balanced Hinoto (all 5s) or defensively weak Haibo. Its decent Serve/Bump might make it slightly more useful in the back row than some other Commons, but its abysmal Set/Spike is a major drawback.
- vs. Higher Tiers: Completely outclassed by Rare, Legendary, Godly, and Secret styles in terms of stats, specialization, and overall impact. Any upgrade to a higher tier will be noticeable.
Conclusion
The Yamegushi Style is a Common rarity style in Volleyball Legends, likely inspired by Tadashi Yamaguchi. Characterized by critically low Spiking and Setting stats, its decent Serve, Bump, and Jump capabilities cannot compensate for these core weaknesses. Ranked lowly in B or C Tier, Yamegushi serves primarily as an early-game placeholder style. While extremely easy to obtain via Normal Spins, players should focus on working around its significant limitations and aim to replace it with a Rare or higher-tier style as quickly as possible to improve their gameplay potential.
