Leon Crest
Burger
Weight: 34.7g (LOW END) - 35.2 (HIGH END)
Design: Seven-sided blade with vertical protruding contact points and padded support underneath.
Gimmick Wall: Leon Crest's design focuses on providing wall-like defense due to its thick and wide blade.
Stamina vs. Stamina Use: Despite being nearly as wide as Wizard Rod, Leon Crest lacks the stamina to compete effectively. It should be used in Defense vs. Attack contexts, particularly with Bits like Ball or Orb, as it only has enough stamina to outlast attackers.
Defense vs. Attack: Leon Crest offers excellent defense, effectively walling off attackers and providing a strong defense even against top-tier hard hitters. Tilting is recommended to avoid strong impact hits, as standing still might make it easier to KO.
Attack vs. Attack: With its round shape and strong stamina, Leon Crest excels in AVA matchups, especially with Bits like Point or Taper, as it can tank and outlast attackers.
Strengths:
Defense: Leon Crest provides unparalleled wall-like defense, superior to any defense blade released up to its time.
Counterdefense: The forward-facing contacts allow Leon Crest to snipe attackers, potentially causing a ratchet Burst. It excels in both defense and counterattacks.
Weaknesses:
Scrape Risk: Due to its wide and thick blade, improper launching can cause it to scrape the stadium and lose stamina.
Gameplan: On defense setups you want to hard launch tilt with Leon Crest in order to defend well and parry off against other attacks. Using attack setups you want to focus on launching direct to your opponent to wall off any attacks and outlast via stamina.
Combos:
Attack: Leon Crest 7-60/9-60/5-60 HT, T, R, LF, P
Defense: Leon Crest 5-60/3-60/9-60 Ball / Orb / Hexa
Overall
Leon Crest is the best defense blade in Beyblade X, it is able to defend against top tier attacks making it very competitive for use. Not only that but on balance combo setups it is able to have great stamina to outlast attackers. Due to the fact it can outlast attackers to a great extent this is a must have for any blader wanting to have a real defense type used in Beyblade X.