🎮 Gameplay Guide

Master the complete battle system and game modes in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road with our comprehensive gameplay guide.

🎯 Game Modes

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Story Mode

Main story mode following the adventures of Destin Billows and Harper Evans

Key Features:

  • • Brand new original story set 25 years after the first Inazuma Eleven
  • • High-quality animated cutscenes by MAPPA studio
  • • Switch perspectives to experience both protagonists' storylines
  • • 30+ hours of main story content
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Chronicle Mode

Chronicle mode - challenge mode to battle against characters from all previous Inazuma Eleven series

Key Features:

  • • Battle against all classic teams from previous series
  • • 4 battle types: Chronicle Battle, Route Battle, Drop Battle, Hero Battle
  • • Use preset teams or custom teams
  • • Earn Bond Stars through battles to recruit characters
  • • Unlock classic special moves from previous series

Battle Types:

Chronicle Battle

Classic 5v5 battles against teams from previous series

Route Battle

Route battles - choose different paths to face different opponents

Drop Battle

Drop battles - defeat opponents to earn rare items and characters

Hero Battle

Hero battles - challenge the strongest legendary characters in the series

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Competition Mode

Competitive mode with online battles and ranking system

Key Features:

  • • Global online battle matchmaking
  • • Ranked match system
  • • Friendly match rooms
  • • Seasonal reward system
  • • Spectator mode
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Bond Station

Bond Station - character development and team management center

Key Features:

  • • Character training and level progression
  • • Special move learning and evolution
  • • Equipment system management
  • • Custom uniform design
  • • Character bond conversations

⚡ Core Battle Mechanics

Focus Duels

1-on-1 duel system with timing-based button prompts to win confrontations

QTE duels triggered at key moments - success allows breaking through defense or stopping shots

Shoot Chain

Chain shooting system where multiple players shoot consecutively to form combos

Up to 3 chains possible with increasing power, capable of breaking through strong goalkeepers

Long Shoot

Long-distance shots - ultra-long range special shots from midfield

Requires specific characters and special moves, low success rate but extremely powerful

Hyper Power-Ups

On-field buff system that temporarily enhances the entire team's abilities

Triggered by specific conditions, provides team-wide enhancement for a limited time

Keshin (Avatar)

Avatar system returns - summon guardian spirits for ultimate special moves

Classic avatar system including Armed and Mixi Max forms

Awakening

Awakening system where characters unleash their potential in critical moments

Chance to trigger when at a disadvantage, greatly enhancing character abilities

Bond Transformation

Bond transformation through deep bonds between characters unlocks special forms

Unlocked when specific character combinations reach high bond levels

🛠️ Customization Systems

Abilearn Board

Skill learning board - a talent tree-like custom growth system

Each character has an independent skill board to freely choose growth direction, learn new skills and improve attributes

Bond Clover System

Bond clover system - character relationships affect battle performance

Characters have bond relationships with each other; compatible characters fighting together trigger bonus effects

V2 Evolution

Special move V2 evolution system

Repeatedly using special moves can evolve them to V2 form with greatly enhanced power and effects

Equipment & Uniforms

Equipment and uniform system

Equip various items to characters to boost attributes and customize uniform appearance

⭐ Bond Stars System

Bond Stars

Main in-game currency used to recruit characters in Chronicle Mode

💰 How to Obtain Bond Stars

  • • Win matches in Story Mode
  • • Chronicle Mode battle rewards
  • • By-product when drawing character enhancement packs
  • • Complete daily missions
  • • Event rewards

🎯 Usage Strategy

  • • Prioritize recruiting high-rarity characters
  • • Pay attention to character bond relationships to build synergistic teams
  • • Watch for limited-time recruitment events
  • • Allocate resources wisely, avoid early overconsumption

📋 Usage Method

In Chronicle Mode's constellation recruitment interface, select the constellation where the desired character is located and spend Bond Stars to recruit

🧠 Battle Strategy Guide

⚔️ Offensive Strategies

  • Shoot Chain Combos: Chain multiple shots for maximum power
  • Focus Duel Timing: Master QTE timing for breakthrough moments
  • Long Shoot Positioning: Position midfielders for surprise long shots
  • Special Move Combinations: Combine different special moves for variety
  • Avatar Activation: Save Keshin for crucial moments

🛡️ Defensive Strategies

  • Block Techniques: Use defensive special moves to stop attacks
  • Goalkeeper Positioning: Position keepers for optimal saves
  • Team Formation: Adjust formation based on opponent's style
  • Stamina Management: Conserve energy for key defensive moments
  • Counter Attacks: Turn defense into quick offensive plays

👥 Team Building Guide

🎯 Formation Basics

Offensive Formation

Focus on forwards and attacking midfielders for high-scoring games

Balanced Formation

Equal distribution across all positions for versatile gameplay

Defensive Formation

Strong defensive line with counter-attack opportunities

🔗 Bond Relationships

Characters with strong bonds perform better together. Look for the Bond Clover System indicators when building your team.

  • • Check character compatibility before team selection
  • • Prioritize characters from the same series or school
  • • Balance individual skill with team chemistry
  • • Experiment with different combinations in practice matches

📈 Character Development

Use the Abilearn Board system to customize each character's growth path and unlock their full potential.

  • • Focus on position-specific skills first
  • • Unlock special moves that complement your strategy
  • • Balance offensive and defensive capabilities
  • • Invest in characters you plan to use long-term

🎓 Beginner Tips

🚀 Getting Started

  • • Complete the tutorial thoroughly
  • • Focus on Story Mode first
  • • Collect gift codes for free resources
  • • Don't rush into Chronicle Mode
  • • Practice basic controls in training

💡 Resource Management

  • • Save Bond Stars for rare characters
  • • Use training items wisely
  • • Don't neglect equipment upgrades
  • • Participate in daily missions
  • • Join community events for bonuses