After 25 years since the original series started, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road finally dropped on November 13, 2024, blending RPG mechanics with hyper-stylized football action. With over 105 characters, 550+ Hissatsu techniques, and multiple game modes, newcomers can feel overwhelmed. Here are five essential tips that’ll transform you from bench-warmer to MVP in no time.
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Inazuma Eleven Essential Info for New Players
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 13, 2024 (Early Access Nov 10) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PS5, PS4, Switch |
| Total Characters | 105+ (Story, Chronicle, Gacha) |
| Max Level | 99 (resets upon rarity upgrade) |
| Game Modes | Story, Chronicle, Competition (Ranked) |
| Best XP Source | Ranked matches with low-level teams |
1. Exploit the Level Difference Bonus
Here’s the counterintuitive secret: build a squad with mostly level one players along with a few high-level characters you want to train, and when you join ranked matches with such a team, you’ll face much stronger opponents and earn a huge XP multiplier that will level up your characters quickly.
Yes, you’ll lose most matches initially, but during the early game, it isn’t recommended to worry about losing ranked matches—instead, prioritize grinding XP to help your desired characters reach target levels and unlock new abilities. This exploits Victory Road’s generous “underdog bonus” system where weaker teams gain exponentially more experience.
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2. Master Shot Chains for Easy Goals
Shot Chains are the most effective scoring method in the game—you can trigger them by passing the ball between forwards, which grants a massive boost to your goal chances. This mechanic rewards strategic passing over solo runs.
Position your strikers close together, pass rapidly between them as they approach the goal, and watch the Shot Chain indicator build. When it triggers, even mediocre shooters can overwhelm top-tier goalkeepers.
3. Don’t Ignore Your Build Type
During character creation, your Build Type provides crucial bonuses when specific conditions are met. To improve team-wide performance, consider building a squad with the same Build Type to amplify the results.
The five Build Types are:
- Breach: Enhanced shooting power against goalkeepers
- Counter: Stat boost from defensive blocks
- Bond: Charge powerful shots through consecutive passes
- Tension: Stats increase as the Tension Meter fills
- Rough Play: Reduced foul rate for aggressive tackles
Synergizing your team around one Build Type creates devastating combinations that outperform random assemblies.
4. Understand Passive Activation Rules
Here’s a costly mistake beginners make: passives only work when the character is on the field—if your drop-boosting players are sitting on the bench, their effects don’t activate.
Always ensure characters with valuable passive abilities (XP boost, item drop rate, Spirit farming) are actually playing. Bench players contribute nothing beyond substitution options.
5. Prioritize Chronicle Mode for Rewards
While ranked matches provide the fastest XP gains, Chronicle Mode offers balanced progression with multiple rewards. Completing Rare Drop Battles and later Hero Battles in Chronicle Mode can be just as effective for leveling and also nets you Training Beans, Hero/Legendary Spirits.
Chronicle Mode also lets you reenact legendary matches from the entire franchise with a time-traveling narrative, making it both profitable and nostalgic.
For official game information and updates, visit Inazuma Eleven Victory Road’s official site.
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FAQs
Should I use EXP Orbs to level up my characters in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road?
Generally, no. While EXP Orbs exist in the game (Small and Large variants purchasable from the Marketplace for Blazeburst Coins and Victory Stones), their values and drop rates make them inefficient compared to the Ranked Match farming method. The Level Difference Bonus from playing ranked matches with weak teams provides exponentially more XP than orbs could ever deliver. Save your currency for character summons, equipment, and team tickets instead. EXP Orbs work as emergency top-offs but shouldn’t be your primary leveling strategy.
What happens to my character’s level when I upgrade their rarity in Victory Road?
Your character’s level will reset to accommodate the rarity change, though they retain stat improvements from the upgrade. For example, if you ascend a Top Player character from level 86 to Legendary Hero rarity, their level might drop to 83 while receiving a slight stat increase to compensate. This means you’ll need to re-level them after each rarity enhancement, but the permanent stat gains make the investment worthwhile. Players can reach level 99 maximum, with rarity determining how difficult that journey becomes—higher rarities require more XP per level.