Thanks to Bleach Brave Souls, fans of the Bleach franchise now have the means to create their favorite fan teams. Gone are the days of Ichigo solely being accompanied by the likes of Rukia, Uryu, Sado, and Orihime. In Bleach Brave Souls, players create trios from both protagonists and antagonists of the Bleach franchise.
For newcomers to the game, selecting a starter character for the mobile game might be simply a matter of choosing their favorite Bleach characters. However, those who want to dwell on the strategic component of the title may want to look into the best starter characters that can help players blast their way through the early parts of the game.
9 Soi Fon (Technique, Shikai)
When Yoruichi Shioin left her post as 2nd Division Captain and leader of the Stealth Force, her protege Soi Fon took her place. As prideful as she is skillful, Soi Fon can deftly use the wind to her advantage to kill foes before they even notice it, even without using her Bankai. In Brave Souls, Soi Fon brings his specialization in combat, making her a great companion in most game modes.
Based on her stats in the Bleach RPG, Soi Fon can reduce the duration of Poisons by 55% and strong attack recharges by 12%, giving her a lot of immediate room for counter-attacks. Likewise, in the Arena, her Arena Skills grant her 40% more stats and 30% more normal attack damage, allowing her to perform more optimally in the long term. Likewise, her Arena Soul Traits give her Focus +30 and boost her strong attacks by 13%.
8 Orihime Inoue (Mind, Hueco Mundo)
Despite the nature of Bleach Brave Souls as a trio-based RPG, characters in the Bleach game don’t always have healing skills, making the likes of Orihime Inoue extremely useful. In the series, Inoue starts as a damsel in distress who slowly unlocks an arsenal of supportive abilities, making her one of the most reliable characters in the franchise. In Brave Souls, this is reflected in her balanced toolkit.
For her Soul Trait, Orihime reduces strong attack recharges by 10% and can recover up to 20% stamina when in between quest areas. Meanwhile, her Arena Soul Trait grants her Focus +30 as well as a 65% reduction to Weaken duration. Lastly, her Arena Skills give her 40% more stats and 30% strong attack damage boosts.
7 Uryu Ishida (Mind, Ransotengai)
Being a prodigy even among the rare Quincy, Uryu Ishida has become one of the most reliable allies of Ichigo Kurosaki. Knowledgeable in all things related to Quincy, Uryu also taps into skillsets that even the likes of researcher Mayuri couldn’t understand: the Ransotengai. This allows Uryu to use his body even when incapacitated through sheer reiatsu alone, and this helps him to excel in all manner of combat.
In the Brave Souls RPG, Uryu’s resiliency is reflected in his capacity to perform more consistently in combat compared to others. His Soul Trait allows him to reduce Paralysis by as much as 55% and boosts his Dodge by 11%, making him a more defensive character. Moreover, his Arena Soul Traits give him Focus +30 and boosts his normal attacks by 13%, with his Arena Skills giving all of his stats a 40% boost as well as another 30% boost to his normals.
6 Retsu Unohana (Technique, Shikai)
Despite being known as one of the best healers among the Shinigami Captains, Retsu Unohana holds the prestige of being the longest holder of the Kenpachi title, making her one of the deadliest beings in the entirety of the Bleach universe. When not using the full extent of her powers, Unohana uses the Shikai form of her Zanpakuto Minazuki, giving her access to immense healing abilities.
In the Bleach RPG, Unohana is a decent all-rounder fit for most forms of combat. Her Soul Trait reduces Confusion duration by 55%, as well as giving her 20% Stamina Recovery in between quest areas. In the Arena, her Arena Soul Trait gives her Focus +30 and lessens Fire duration by 65%. Lastly, her Arena Skills grant all of her stats a 40% boost and add 30% to her strong attack damage.
5 Yasutora “Chad” Sado (Power, Fullbring)
When Yasutora “Chad” Sado finally realizes his full potential, he learns of his true origins. His superhuman strength isn’t in fact a simple psychic gift, but rather an indication of his nature as a Fullbring. This allowed him to unlock the defensive Right Arm of the Giant and the offensive Left Arm of the Devil, allowing him to defend his friends.
In the Bleach RPG, this Fullbring Variant is a great investment for his potential performance in the Arena for PVP matches. He already possesses a Soul Trait that lets him decrease weaken by 55% and reduce recharges of strong attacks by 12%. Where he shines is his Arena Soul Trait, which gives him Focus +30 and a 13% boost to strong attack damage. Moreover, he has Arena Skills that boost his normal attacks by 30% and his overall stats by 40%.
4 Grimmjow Jeagerjaques (Speed, Resurreccion)
Steadfast and headstrong Grimmjow Jeagerjaques easily becomes Ichigo’s primary rival in the Hueco Mundo arc, and none would match his speed as the 6th Espada. In his Resurreccion, Grimmjow embraces his heritage as a panther-like Arrancar, giving him immense speed and strength. When used in Bleach Brave Souls, this Bleach character becomes one of the most balanced characters in combat.
At his core, Grimmjow already enjoys Soul Traits that give him +100 Attack and reduce damage taken by 12%. In the Arena, his Soul Traits grant him Focus +30 and Attack +100, whereas his Arena Skills give him 30% more attack and grant 40% more stats. As a result, he's easily one of the best starter characters in Bleach Brave Souls.
3 Ulquiorra Shifar (Heart, Sealed)
Stalwart and serious Ulquiorra Shifar serves as the 4th Espada, making him one of the most powerful Arrancar to ever exist. Serving as one of Ichigo’s fiercest (and pretties) foes in the Hueco Mundo Arc, beneath Ulquiorra’s quiet self is a merciless foe - proficient in both sword and using the full extent of his monstrous abilities.
In the Bleach Brave Souls RPG, Ulquiorra is reliable for his potential performance in the PVP-heavy Arena. His Soul Trait alone decreases Fire duration by 55% and his strong attack recharges by 12%, making him inherently capable of accessing stronger moves. Likewise, his Arena Skills boost his stats by 40% and his strong attack damage by 30%, making him a powerhouse. On top of that, his Arena Soul Traits give him Focus +30 as well as another 13% boost to strong attack damage.
2 Kenpachi Zaraki (Power, Sealed)
Hailed as one of the most powerful characters in Bleach, Kenpachi Zaraki and his bloodlust remains a threat even to the likes of Sosuke Aizen himself. Even without using his Shikai, Kenpachi’s immense thirst for combat makes him one of the most resilient characters in the series. As such, his performance as a Bleach character in Brave Souls makes him one of the most durable units in the game.
For instance, Kenpachi’s Soul Traits boost his strong attacks by 16% and give his Last-Ditch Survival rate a whopping 100% increase, guaranteeing potential clutch moments with him. In the Arena, his Soul Traits give him 6% more Dodge and +30 Focus. Likewise, in the arena, he enjoys 40% more stats and 30% more normal attack damage.
1 Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto (Power, Shikai)
Fans of Bleach who play Brave Souls for the first time will likely want to get the top brass within their ranks, and such is the case of Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto. The head of the Shinigami is a force to reckon with, possessing power levels that are close to those of the Soul King himself. It makes sense then that Yamamoto-dono is an extremely potent ally in anyone’s Brave Souls arsenal.
Aside from possessing decent stats, his bonuses work well in tandem with those of his allies due to a strong emphasis on solo offense. His Soul Trait allows him to reduce Fire duration by 65% and recharges strong attacks by 10%. In the Arena, his Arena Skills give him a 40% boost to all stats, while his strong attacks also get a 30% boost. Meanwhile, his Arena Soul trait gives him Focus +30, as well as a 65% reduction to Freeze duration.
Bleach Brave Souls is playable on Android and iOS.