Strike Shots

The Impact Shot, one of the many Strike Shots.

Strike Shots (Japanese: ストライクショット, Sutoraiku Shotto) are variations of normal B-DaBalls, introduced in the Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits! toyline. Their unique gimmicks and abilities separate them from the normal and create different effects depending on what Strike Shot is used. Though intended for use with Battle B-Daman only, they are, like regular B-DaBalls, still compatible with any B-Daman of any generation.

List of Strike Shots

NOTE: Each Strike Shot suits each B-Daman according to its abilities.

Strike Shots are rated in five categories: Weight, Speed, Power, Attack Distance and Attack Range. These five are rated on a scale of "1-5" (1=lowest 5=highest) while standard, glass B-Dama automatically carry a rating of "2" in all categories.

Drive Shot

Three, packaged Drive Shots.

A Strike Shot with a rubber line in the middle, allowing it to drive in a straight line when shot. Suits Cobalt Saber, Cobalt Saber Fire, Cobalt Blaster, Blazing Kahn and Variable Kaiser. It is balanced in speed and power. This Strike Shot is owned by Yamato Delgado, and the similar "Black Drive Shot" (included with Variable Kaiser) is owned by Enjyu. In order to use this Strike Shot properly, the rubber middle has to be aligned vertically, or it would not work the way the user intends it to. It is depicted with with a homing ability in the Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits! video game for the Game Boy Advance.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 4
• Power: 2
• Attack Distance: 4
• Attack Range: 2

Stealth Shot

Three Stealth Shots.

A Strike Shot that has the ability to cloak itself. It only turns visible when it has already hit its target. It suits Revolver Hades and its Cartridge System upgrade, Gatling Hades. It is owned by Aqulas. A limited edition variant of the Strike Shot, based on the Dark Stealth move, is packaged with Gatling Hades.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 5
• Power: 1
• Attack Distance: 3
• Attack Range: 2

Impact Shot

Impact Shot.

It is a Strike Shot which is equally balanced in speed and strength. It has text reading "Impact" on the middle of it and a circular line that is curved around the text without touching one-another (if joined, it creates a circle). Best suits Impact Shark. It is similar to the Speed Shot, in terms of being made of ABS, except that there is no hollow center inside the Strike Shot, but a metal ball, making Impact much more powerful than Speed. It is owned by Jinbee.

• Weight: 1.5
• Speed: 4.5
• Power: 2
• Attack Distance: 2
• Attack Range: 2

Speed Shot

Three Speed Shots.

A Strike Shot that harbors the initials "S.S." on it, abbreviating "Strike Shot". However, there exist other inscriptions, as well. There is a hollow center on the inner part of it. When shot, it creates a strong typhoon in its wake due to its incredible speed. Best suits Chrome Raven, Chrome Raven Cyclone and Chrome Harrier. Also, because of its hollow center, it has a weak impact. The toy version of this Strike Shot is made of the thermoplastic, ABS.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 5
• Power: 1
• Attack Distance: 3
• Attack Range: 2

Metal Shot

Two Metal Shots.

As its self-explanatory name suggests, this Strike Shot is made of metal and is among the most powerful of Strike Shots when fired. However, it is also among the heaviest, and that kind of weight can make it slower than most of the others. It is owned by Gunnos.

• Weight: 3
• Speed: 1
• Power: 3
• Attack Distance: 1
• Attack Range: 2

Split Shot

Split Shot.

A Strike Shot that can split into two marbles. It is the second Strike Shot owned by Terry McScotty, after the Random Shot was stolen from him by Haja. It is good for balance. In the anime and toyline, it is a hinged hollow plastic B-DaBall with a smaller, metal one inside. In the manga, it is portrayed as one B-DaBall with another B-DaBall of light inside it. Its gimmick consists of splitting into two when fired, similar to a ninja's bunshin technique, which correlates with its recommended use for Wing Sword and Wing Sword Thunder. It is not recommended however, to use this Strike Shot in Gatling Hades - it may damage its Charge Drive System's firing mechanism.

• Weight: 2
• Speed: 2
• Power: 2
• Attack Distance: 2
• Attack Range: 4

Spike Shot

Two Spike Shots.

A Strike Shot that has black, rubber spikes around its middle. It is similar to the Drive Shot, except it focuses more on power. It is owned by Kiba and as with the Drive Shot, its rubber piece must be aligned properly in order for it to function when fired.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 4
• Power: 2
• Attack Distance: 5
• Attack Range: 2

Metal Spike Shot

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Two Metal Spike Shots.

Essentially a Spike Shot with metal spikes replacing the rubber, as the name suggests. It is used by Wen and Li Yong Fa.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 3
• Power: 2.5
• Attack Distance: 5
• Attack Range: 2

Bounce Shot

A Strike Shot that can bounce on various surfaces. It suits any B-Daman, and focuses on Control. It was owned by Liena, and later used by Grey Michael Vincent for the Cartridge System.

Random Shot

Random Shot.

It shoots out in a randomized, movement pattern so that the opposing B-Der would be kept guessing on where it may hit. It suits any B-Daman. One side is plastic, and the other is metal, which can lead to terrible weight distribution. It is hollow on the inside, which results in a weak impact. The weight of the metal half of the shot causes it to be on the bottom side. This confuses the B-Daman firing it, and sends it in a randomized movement. It was originally owned by Terry McScotty, but it was stolen from him by Haja.

• Weight: 2
• Speed: 2
• Power: 3
• Attack Distance: 1
• Attack Range: 4

Stealth Drive Shot

A Strike Shot combining the best qualities of both the Drive and Stealth Shots. It was acquired by Yamato after he gained Cobalt Blaster. It is harder to dodge than the original Stealth Shot. A red-tinted limited edition of this Strike Shot, known as the Legend Stealth Drive occasionally shows up packaged with Cobalt Blaster.

• Weight: 1
• Speed: 4
• Power: 2
• Attack Distance: 5
• Attack Range: 2

Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits! (anime)

In the anime, Strike Shots are powerful, specialized B-DaBalls that had fallen from the sky to the B-DaWorld, and were originally thought to be shooting stars. They are a major focus and recurring theme; used as plot devices and almost every B-DaPlayer utilizes them.

Gadium Shot (anime only)

A dangerously powerful and evil Strike Shot. It was created when Aqulas was consumed by feelings of despair and other negative emotions. It is utilized by Galdazer.

Gallery

Korean Packaging (Sono Kong)

Inner Tray