Blue Lock is an extremely popular soccer anime based on the manga of the same name written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. There are tons of characters in the series, but not all of them manage to catch the eye of the viewers. The ones with talent are easily able to stand out from the rest.
These talented characters are blessed with incredible "weapons." With the help of their weapons, they have made a name for themselves. The importance of these weapons cannot be overlooked, so the list will cover the best ones revealed in the anime so far.
8 Spatial Awareness
Spatial awareness is one of the rarest and most special abilities in BlueLock. It has been used by only a few players in the series, most notably Isagi Yoichi. Spatial awareness is the ability to see the entire field instead of just a small part of it.
Isagi uses this ability to find space on the pitch so that he can play a pass that can turn into a potential goal. Alternatively, he can move into the space himself and create a goal-scoring opportunity. Isagi's spatial awareness has caused a lot of trouble for his opponents, and once he incorporates that with his other abilities, it's curtains for the others.
7 Perfect Ball Control
Often, in discussions about the best weapons, ball control is overlooked by fans. However, it is one of the strongest abilities that a player can have. A player's ability to control a moving ball can prove decisive in a tough situation.
This has been perfectly demonstrated in many matches in the series. Nagi and other elite players have incredible ball control, which separates them from the rest and grants them more opportunities to score goals.
6 Trapping
In situations where a player cannot dribble or run past their opponent, it is always better to play a pass to their teammate. Depending on the receiver's ability to trap the pass, it can even lead to a chance.
Trapping is an underrated ability, and while it may seem easy, only a handful of characters can actually use it to perfection. In BlueLock, Nagi Seishiro has shown that he can perfectly trap a moving ball with different parts of his body.
5 Charging Skill and Middle Shot
Although the charging skill and middle shot are two separate weapons, they go hand in hand. Both of these weapons belong to Shoei Baro, who uses them simultaneously to score against his opponents.
Baro's middle shot is extremely accurate, and it is activated whenever he is within 29 meters of the goal. When outside this range, his accuracy drops, which is why he uses charging skills to get within scoring distance. Baro's charging skill is his ability to go past the defenders with his physical power and skills. After getting within the necessary range, he unleashes his devastating middle shot, which is almost guaranteed to end up in the top corner.
4 Direct Shot
The direct shot is a type of shooting technique that has been constantly used by Isagi. He discovered it as a potential weapon in one of the many matches that he participated in. The direct shot works on the simple principle of shooting without spending too much time on the ball.
With the help of his spatial awareness, Isagi often found himself in positions to score, but by thinking too much, he allowed defenders to clear the danger. So, Isagi came up with the direct shot to give the defenders and goalkeepers minimal time to react to his shots. This allowed him to score a lot more goals and made him a better player.
3 Elastic Dribbling
Dribbling is one of the most surefire ways to get past an opponent and create an opportunity to score a goal. In BlueLock, the best dribbler is Meguru Bachira. When the ball is passed to him, it is almost impossible to take it away from him because of his elastic dribbling.
​​​​​​Even in tense situations, Bachira is able to make something happen with his dribbling. His dribbling style includes all kinds of tricks, including body feints and stepovers. During Stage 2 of selection, he will undoubtedly improve his abilities further.
2 Finesse Shot
Arguably the most crucial attribute of a great striker is their ability to score goals because, at the end of the day, goals are what win games. All the characters participating in the Blue Lock program are hoping to become outstanding strikers, but not all of them have the same level of skill.
Characters like Kunigami and Barou are elite finishers. They have the ability to hit the target when they enter a specific range. Giving Kunigami a sniff at the goal could turn out to be a lethal mistake, as he can use the finesse shot.
1 Speed
Speed is a valuable asset for a soccer player. The faster a player is, the higher the chance they have to reach a loose ball. In BlueLock, speed is the weapon of Chigiri Hyoma, who was one of the key members of Team Z.
Chigiri had lost confidence in himself, but after seeing Isagi's determination, he managed to get back to his best. Time and time again, Chigiri's speed helped Team Z to win games and score crucial points. Chigiri is still young, and he has a lot of room to improve. In the future, he could even combine it with other abilities.