The Joy-Con directional buttons are not ideal for complex fighting game inputs (like quarter-circles or Z-motions). Use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or a dedicated arcade fight stick.

While Centralfiction is remarkably well-balanced, certain characters consistently appear at the top of tournament brackets due to their incredible tools.

The top-ranked NSPU (Neo-Standard Police Unit) team, comprising of the strongest warriors in the land, had been secretly working behind the scenes to maintain order and protect the innocent. Their leader, the enigmatic and powerful Terumi Kyoko, had been instrumental in brokering a fragile peace between the warring factions.

: All 36 playable characters are available from the start, including former DLC fighters like Jubei , Es , Mai Natsume , and Susano'o .

| Tier | Character | Strengths (on Switch) | |------|-----------|------------------------| | | Nine | Screen-wide pressure, forgiving inputs, strong wi-fi delay tolerance. | | S | Es | Simple BnBs, excellent frame data, low execution barrier for high damage. | | S | Susano’o | Buttons dominate neutral; unsealing seals is easier on Pro Controller. | | S- | Jin Kisaragi | All-rounder with reversals; stable online. | | A+ | Naoto K. | High ceiling but dash macros help on Switch; lethal mix-ups. |

A hallmark of the BlazBlue series is its "easy to learn, hard to master" philosophy. The game caters to different skill levels through: Technical Mode