Legends Battlegrounds is finally back with a major update. This patch brings a brand-new Shinji Awakening, new anti-team finishers for multiple characters, a ranked mode, and several quality-of-life additions like kill messages and cosmetics. Below, you’ll find a complete breakdown of everything new.
Legends Battlegrounds Shinji Awakening Update – Anti-Team Moves & Ranked Mode
Shinji Awakening
Base Buff
Lightning Flash Finisher: Shinji’s base kit now includes a finisher animation when using Lightning Flash, giving it a more complete and satisfying feel.
Awakening Cutscene
Awakening is called Warrior’s Grief.
Unlike simple “power-up” animations, Shinji’s cutscene is more immersive—showing friends list references and unique visuals.
Awakened Moveset
Iron Onslaught
- A forward rush with brutal slashes.
- Strong opener move with good mobility.
Lightning Rampage
- A targeted, slam-based move.
- Aims with shift lock, charges up, then slams the enemy down.
- Great for single-target burst damage.
Draco Meteor
- Shinji summons glowing blue orbs before unleashing a massive meteor strike.
- AoE-based, extremely flashy, and one of the most powerful-looking moves in the game.
- High VFX load—can drop FPS on weaker systems.
Anti-Team Moves
A new feature aimed at breaking up team fights:
Marshall Legend Anti-Team
- A large AoE beatdown, perfect for disrupting groups.
- Prioritizes area control, making it stronger in chaotic battles.
Jun Anti-Team
- More single-target focused.
- Locks an enemy in a stylish beatdown sequence, great for isolating threats.
- (Note: Shinji doesn’t have an anti-team yet, but likely will in future updates.)
Ranked Game Mode
A long-requested feature, now officially live.
Includes two modes:
- 1v1 Duels
- 2v2 Team Fights
Comes with a dedicated ranked map featuring high-quality visuals.
Smooth matchmaking interface with simple queue options.
Other New Features
Kill Messages
- Now displays a custom message in chat whenever you secure a kill.
- Unlockable for 100 gold.
- Gamepass option available to customize text style (color, bold, italics, fonts).
Titles & Cosmetics
- Limited-time titles added—rotate in and out of availability.
- New emotes introduced, with some being limited editions.
- More character cosmetics for personalization.
Strengths of the Update
- Shinji feels complete with his awakening kit.
- Anti-team mechanics help balance group fights.
- Ranked mode creates competitive structure early.
- More cosmetic progression systems for long-term play.
Weaknesses of the Update
- Long gaps between updates may hurt momentum.
- FPS-heavy VFX can be tough for low-end systems (especially Draco Meteor).
- Some features (titles/emotes) are limited, so players might miss out.
This update revives Legends Battlegrounds with much-needed content depth and competitive structure. Shinji’s awakening introduces some of the flashiest moves yet, anti-team mechanics shake up PvP dynamics, and ranked mode finally gives dedicated players a place to test their skills.