The best combos for beginners
A combo is the combination of Blade, Ratchet and Bit. Because all parts can be swapped freely, even a few Beys give you lots of combos. Here’s which ones are winning right now and why.
What’s winning tournaments right now
These combos made the podium most often over the last 3 months, based on real tournament results. The list updates itself every week.
- WizardRod 1-60H – S tier, on the podium in 66% of tournaments
- SharkScale 1-70LR – S tier, on the podium in 30% of tournaments
- CobaltDragoon 9-60E – S tier, on the podium in 26% of tournaments
- SilverWolf 9-60FB – S tier, on the podium in 23% of tournaments
- WizardRod 1-60FB – S tier, on the podium in 17% of tournaments
All combos, Blades, Ratchets and Bits sorted by tier are in the Meta Tier List.
What matters
- Blade: it makes up most of the weight and determines how the Bey hits. Heavy Blades usually win out at tournaments because they take hits better and hit harder themselves.
- Ratchet: its height decides where the Blade hits the opponent. Low Ratchets such as 1-60 or 3-60 let it hit from below, high ones such as 9-80 suit stamina and defense better.
- Bit: it determines the movement. Flat Bits such as Flat or Rush race along the Xtreme Line and attack, round ones such as Ball or Free Ball stay calm in the center and spin for a long time.
- Weight: the wiki lists the weight of every part. Of two similar parts, the heavier one often has the edge.
Combos by type
| Type | Typical combo | How it plays |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | heavy attack Blade, low Ratchet, flat Bit such as Flat or Rush | races along the Xtreme Line looking for the big hit |
| Stamina | round Blade with lots of weight on the outside, ball Bit such as Ball or Free Ball | stays in the center and outspins the opponent |
| Defense | compact, heavy Blade, pointed Bit such as Needle or Spike | stands firm and absorbs hits |
| Balance | Bits such as Point, Taper or Hexa | aggressive or long-spinning, depending on the launch |
Building a deck of three Beys
At tournaments you usually compete with a deck of three Beys, and each part may appear only once per deck. So three copies of the strongest Blade won’t work.
- Mix types: a deck with different types has an answer to more opponents.
- Spread parts wisely: the strongest Ratchets and Bits belong with the Blades that benefit most from them.
- Try it out: with a free account you can put combos together in the Builder and save them as a deck.
Tips for getting started
- Don’t just copy: top combos often take practice to launch well. Stamina combos forgive mistakes more easily than attack combos.
- Start with what you have: even two or three Beys give you lots of combos by swapping parts.
- Compare parts: the Compare tab shows two or three parts side by side, with weight, stats and tournament data.
More guides
- Which Bey should I start with?: What you need to play, which pack is worth it and which Beys are good to start with.
- Original or fake? How to tell: How to spot fake Beys from Temu, AliExpress and co., and how to check them with the wiki.
- Hasbro or Takara Tomy: What’s the difference?: Why there are two manufacturers, what is different about them and whether the parts fit together.
- Rules: how a Beyblade X battle works: How a battle works, what earns how many points and how tournaments work.
- Which launcher, which stadium?: Ripcord or string, grip or no grip, and which stadium suits whom.