How to Awaken in Basketball Zero
Master the awakening system in Basketball Zero with our complete guide to all 9 awakening styles. Learn which styles dominate the court and how to maximize your potential in every match.
What is Awakening?
Awakening is Basketball Zero's ultimate power system that transforms your playing style with enhanced abilities and new moves. When you activate awakening, you gain access to powerful signature moves that can change the tide of any match.
Each style has its own unique awakening abilities, ranging from guaranteed shots to defensive powerhouses. Understanding each style's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for dominating the court.
💡 Pro Tip:
This guide ranks each awakening style based on both offensive and defensive capabilities on a 1-10 scale, giving you the complete picture of what each style can do.
Rating System Explained
Offensive Capabilities
- • 10: Guaranteed shots with cutscenes
- • 8-9: High-probability scoring moves
- • 6-7: Reliable offensive options
- • 1-5: Limited or situational offense
- • 0: No awakening offensive moves
Defensive Capabilities
- • 10: Guaranteed steals or blocks
- • 8-9: Strong defensive moves
- • 6-7: Useful defensive options
- • 1-5: Limited defensive utility
- • 0: No awakening defensive moves
Jackpot
MythicThe ultimate awakening style with guaranteed shots from anywhere and powerful steal abilities.
Awakening Moves
- • Loaded Dice
- • Lucky Shot
- • Lucky Pool
Strengths
- • Guaranteed full-court shots
- • 100% ankle break
- • 100% steal
- • Best overall awakening
Weaknesses
- • Extremely rare to obtain
Flash
LegendaryExcellent mobility with guaranteed steal and space creation abilities.
Awakening Moves
- • Dash
- • Quick Step Drive
Strengths
- • Guaranteed steal move
- • Great gap closer
- • Free three-pointer setups
Weaknesses
- • Limited range on some moves
Giant
MythicDominant close-range style with two guaranteed dunks and shot-blocking ability.
Awakening Moves
- • Giant Slam
- • Contact Dunk
- • Snatch Block
- • Charge
Strengths
- • Two guaranteed 2-pointers
- • Snatch block for defense
- • Charge for positioning
Weaknesses
- • Close-range only
- • No three-point options
Clutch
CommonBalanced starter awakening with reliable offensive and defensive options.
Awakening Moves
- • Clutch Three
- • Jump Stop
- • Pressure Defense
Strengths
- • Guaranteed three-pointer
- • Pressure defense steal
- • Well-rounded
Weaknesses
- • Basic moveset
- • Pressure defense can be countered
Phantom
EpicMobility-focused style with excellent passing and positioning abilities.
Awakening Moves
- • Phantom Drive
- • Bullet Pass
- • Phantom Oop
Strengths
- • I-frame pass anywhere
- • Great mobility
- • Phantom drive escape
Weaknesses
- • Only 2-point offensive moves
- • Requires teammate positioning
Sniper
LegendaryPure offensive powerhouse with multiple guaranteed long-range shots.
Awakening Moves
- • Full Court
- • Quick Release
- • Perfect Arc
Strengths
- • Two guaranteed threes
- • One guaranteed two
- • Unblockable when timed right
Weaknesses
- • Zero defensive capabilities
- • Vulnerable without teammates
Ace
MythicStylish close-range offensive style with guaranteed layups and dunks.
Awakening Moves
- • Jelly Layup
- • Athletic Drive
- • Too Easy
Strengths
- • Two guaranteed 2-pointers
- • Cutscene moves
- • Athletic drive for space
Weaknesses
- • No defensive moves
- • Requires opponents nearby
Star
EpicHigh-scoring offensive style focused on guaranteed close-range scores.
Awakening Moves
- • Meteor Strike
- • Self Oop
- • Dash
Strengths
- • Guaranteed 2-pointer
- • Self oop option
- • Dash for positioning
Weaknesses
- • Loses Sky Leap in awakening
- • No defensive capabilities
- • Self oop not truly guaranteed
Playmaker
EpicTeam-oriented style with instant positioning and guaranteed three-pointer.
Awakening Moves
- • Push Off
- • Alley-oop
Strengths
- • Instant teleport to opponent
- • Guaranteed three
- • Alley-oop potential
Weaknesses
- • Will likely get patched
- • No defensive options
Style Recommendations
🏆 Best Overall
Perfect 20/20 score with guaranteed shots from anywhere and unbeatable defensive capabilities.
⚡ Best Beginner
Well-balanced 7/7 split between offense and defense. Great for learning awakening fundamentals.
🎯 Best Offense
Pure 10/10 offensive power with multiple guaranteed three-pointers from any distance.
Pro Tips for Awakening
🧠 Strategic Awakening
- • Time your awakening when you need to change momentum
- • Save awakening for crucial moments in close games
- • Consider your team composition when choosing a style
- • Practice the timing and range of your awakening moves
⚔️ Combat Tips
- • Learn to counter popular awakening styles
- • Position yourself optimally before awakening
- • Use guaranteed moves when under pressure
- • Mix up your awakening usage to stay unpredictable
📈 Style Mastery
- • Master one style completely before switching
- • Understand the range and requirements of each move
- • Practice awakening combos with teammates
- • Adapt your playstyle to complement your awakening
Master Your Awakening
Understanding each awakening style's capabilities is the key to dominating Basketball Zero. Whether you prefer the guaranteed offense of Sniper, the balanced approach of Clutch, or the ultimate power of Jackpot, there's a style that fits your playstyle.
Remember: The best awakening style is the one you can use most effectively. Practice, adapt, and dominate the court!