Blade: Shelter Drake

Weight: 32.2g (LOW END) - 32.5g (HIGH END)

•  Blade Design: Shelter Drake is a two-sided Blade with a flat yet slightly oval shape.

• Attack vs. Attack (AvA) Matchups: Shelter Drake is a very light Blade, meaning it relies heavily on a strong launch to compete. However, with a powerful shoot, it can perform decently well in Attack vs. Attack matchups, capable of trading blows with heavier Attack Blades. 

• Stamina/Defense vs. Attack: Due to its light weight, Shelter Drake struggles in stamina and defense. While it may have some potential in these areas, it is generally better suited for Attack-focused setups. 

• Stamina vs. Stamina: Shelter Drake does not have enough stamina to be viable against other Stamina types, making it a poor choice for stamina-based strategies. 

• Attack vs. Defense/Stamina: One of Shelter Drake’s most interesting traits is its thin design, which allows it to slip between gaps in opposing Ratchets and Blades to land clean, precise hits. This makes it a surprisingly strong Attacker. However, it demands a strong launch and precise technique, preventing it from reaching the absolute top tier of Attack Blades.

Strengths:

• Smash Attack: Shelter Drake is really thin but hits really hard the only issue it requires a hard launch to be the most consistent it can be.

Weaknesses:

• Weight: Shelter Drake is very light making it required to be launched hard for it to do any consistent performance.

Overall: Shelter Drake has solid Attack potential and is a welcome addition to any collection. However, it requires proper setup and technique to perform consistently.

Gameplan: Shelter Drake performs best in low-height setups to maximize its attack potential. While it can be experimented with at different heights, its lightweight nature makes it less reliable in defensive or stamina-focused roles.

Recommended Combos: 

Attack: Shelter Drake 7-60 / 1-60 (LR / R / LF / T / U)

Defense: Shelter Drake 9-60 / 7-60 (UN / H)

Ratchet: 3-60

Weight: 6.30g (LOW END) - 6.40g (HIGH END)

• Design: 3-60 is a ratchet that has 3 sides and a low height, the contact areas for the ratchet are 3 wided points.

• Three sides with wider hit points: The Ratchet has three sides with wider contact points compared to a four-sided design. Despite being wider and should be more easier to hit, this is not the case due it being rounded off.

• Low Height: It is one of the lowest height ratchets, making it a great use for attack combinations or other low height setups depending on context.

Weakness:

• Tightness Variation: Generally 3-60's have not been uber tight for the low height, so while this doesn't matter too much even if 4 sides can be tighter. 

Bit: Dot

Weight: 2.0

• Design: Dot is a cone-shaped bit with low burst resistance and tiny spheres protruding from the bottom.

Strengths:

• Stamina: Despite being a defense bit, Dot offers stamina comparable to Orb, providing solid defense while maintaining good endurance.

• Weaknesses:

• KO Risk: When new, Dot can be somewhat aggressive due to the protrusions on the bottom, increasing the risk of a knockout. However, this weakness diminishes as the bit wears down.

Gameplan:

• Somewhat tilted angle shoot and hold: To maximize the effectiveness of this Bit, you can employ a slight angle and hold the Beyblade on to the corner of where you are to lead into the middle to get those big hits without being knocked out. 

• Be aware of the top corners on the opposite side of where the Xtreme Finish is: Aim to try to KO with your movement.