Energy Layer - Unlock Unicorn/Unicrest U2

Quote:Unicrest U2, known as Unlock Unicorn in Japan, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System. It debuted with the release of the B-56 Booster Unlock Unicorn Down Needle on August 6th, 2016.

==Description==
Unicrest U2 is a round Energy Layer designed for defense that features ten blades, nine of which are made up of clear plastic and make the "mane" and one which is made of colored plastic and makes "the horn" of this Layer's namesake, the mythical Unicorn, featured in the center.

The clear blades of the "mane" are smooth, compact and placed in a manner that deflects oncoming attacks, creating a low recoil design, while the single "horn" is shaped differently to create this Layer's gimmick; counter attack. Since the horn is much thinner than the rest of the blades, it creates a sizable gap that is, in theory, meant to provide Smash Attack to Burst the opponent and/or drain their stamina. However, in practice the angle and direction of the horn is ill-suited for such a purpose and instead creates a point of recoil that drains Unicrest U2's stamina instead.

This problem is further exacerbated by the teeth featured in the Takara Tomy release, which are very short and weak. While they can withstand the low recoil provided by the mane, the recoil provided by the gap makes Unicrest U2 very prone to Bursts.

While the weight distribution of Unicrest U2 does lend itself well to stamina purposes, this does little to compensate for the recoil and teeth issues.

==Overall==
While Unicrest U2 does have some capabilities for stamina, it is still outclassed by other Energy Layers such as Doomscizor and Doomscizor D2, plus the recoil of the self-destructive counter attack gimmick and the weak teeth of the Takara Tomy release render this Layer outclassed for competitive use. Unicrest U2 is thus suitable for collection purposes only.

==Product List==
==Takara Tomy==
  • B-56 Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (white)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Quarter Accel (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent red)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Upper Trans (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent black)
  • BG-05 Random Layer Collection Vol. 5 (translucent light blue)
==Hasbro==
  • B____ Doomscizor D2 & Unicrest U2 Dual Pack (white and blue)
==Trivia==
  • The anime portrayal of Unicrest U2 features a much longer and sharper horn point than the actual Energy Layer.


Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?
Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?

IKR R2 AND 1 ARE WAY TO OFFENSIVELY DESIGNED TO BE FOR STAMINA AND DEFENCE TYPES LIKE K2 AND 1...          WAY TO AGGRESSIVE LOOKING TO BE FOR DEFENCE
(May. 11, 2017  9:21 PM)Lego bey god Wrote: Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?

IKR R2 AND 1 ARE WAY TO OFFENSIVELY DESIGNED TO BE FOR STAMINA AND DEFENCE TYPES LIKE K2 AND 1...          WAY TO AGGRESSIVE LOOKING TO BE FOR DEFENCE

Well not really for K2, it's actually pretty decent so long as it doesn't get off balance.
(May. 11, 2017  8:45 PM)MonoDragon Wrote:
Quote:Unicrest U2, known as Unlock Unicorn in Japan, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System. It debuted with the release of the B-56 Booster Unlock Unicorn Down Needle on August 6th, 2016.

==Description==
Unicrest U2 is a round Energy Layer designed for defense that features ten blades, nine of which are made up of clear plastic and make the "mane" and one which is made of colored plastic and makes "the horn" of this Layer's namesake, the mythical Unicorn, featured in the center.

The clear blades of the "mane" are smooth, compact and placed in a manner that deflects oncoming attacks, creating a low recoil design, while the single "horn" is shaped differently to create this Layer's gimmick; counter attack. Since the horn is much thinner than the rest of the blades, it creates a sizable gap that is, in theory, meant to provide Smash Attack to Burst the opponent and/or drain their stamina. However, in practice the angle and direction of the horn is ill-suited for such a purpose and instead creates a point of recoil that drains Unicrest U2's stamina instead.

This problem is further exacerbated by the teeth featured in the Takara Tomy release, which are very short and weak. While they can withstand the low recoil provided by the mane, the recoil provided by the gap makes Unicrest U2 very prone to Bursts.

While the weight distribution of Unicrest U2 does lend itself well to stamina purposes, this does little to compensate for the recoil and teeth issues.

==Overall==
While Unicrest U2 does have some capabilities for stamina, it is still outclassed by other Energy Layers such as Doomscizor and Doomscizor D2, plus the recoil of the self-destructive counter attack gimmick and the weak teeth of the Takara Tomy release render this Layer outclassed for competitive use. Unicrest U2 is thus suitable for collection purposes only.

==Product List==
==Takara Tomy==
  • B-56 Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (white)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Quarter Accel (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent red)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Upper Trans (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent black)
  • BG-05 Random Layer Collection Vol. 5 (translucent light blue)
==Hasbro==
  • B____ Doomscizor D2 & Unicrest U2 Dual Pack (white and blue)
==Trivia==
  • The anime portrayal of Unicrest U2 features a much longer and sharper horn point than the actual Energy Layer.


Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?

What about the hasbro ver?
(May. 27, 2017  7:56 AM)Rebel Blader Wrote:
(May. 11, 2017  8:45 PM)MonoDragon Wrote: Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?

What about the hasbro ver?

Hasbro version has either just coeout or hasn't been realised so we don't have Hough data to make a Dina,s conlcusion
From what I found testing my unicrest u2 is it is very tight and can withstand attacks from X and S2 (both Hasbro) quite well with a very low chance of bursting. It's only problem is when off balance it takes more burst damage.
(Sep. 27, 2017  1:41 AM)MWF Wrote: From what I found testing my unicrest u2 is it is very tight and can withstand attacks from X and S2 (both Hasbro) quite well with a very low chance of bursting. It's only problem is when off balance it takes more burst damage.

Yep, I just got Hasbro U2 myself. When it's off balance the horn comes into contact which is what creates the recoil. But it seems very promising so far

(May. 11, 2017  8:45 PM)MonoDragon Wrote: Unicrest U2, known as Unlock Unicorn in Japan, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System. It debuted with the release of the B-56 Booster Unlock Unicorn Down Needle on August 6th, 2016.

==Description==
Unicrest U2 is a round Energy Layer designed for defense that features ten blades, nine of which are made up of clear plastic and make the "mane" and one which is made of colored plastic and makes "the horn" of this Layer's namesake, the mythical Unicorn, featured in the center.

The clear blades of the "mane" are smooth, compact and placed in a manner that deflects oncoming attacks, creating a low recoil design, while the single "horn" is shaped differently to create this Layer's gimmick; counter attack. Since the horn is much thinner and rests at a much higher angle than the rest of the blades, it creates a sizable gap that is, in theory, meant to provide Smash Attack to Burst the opponent and/or drain their stamina. However, in practice the angle and direction of the horn is ill-suited for such a purpose and instead creates a point of recoil, that is more recoil heavy when off balance, that drains Unicrest U2's stamina.

This problem is further exacerbated by the teeth featured in the Takara Tomy release, which are very short and weak. While they can withstand the low recoil provided by the mane, the recoil provided by the gap makes Unicrest U2 very prone to Bursts.

While the weight distribution of Unicrest U2 does lend itself well to stamina purposes, this does little to compensate for the recoil and teeth issues.

==Overall==
While Unicrest U2 does have some capabilities for stamina, it is still outclassed by other Energy Layers such as Doomscizor and Doomscizor D2, plus the recoil of the self-destructive counter attack gimmick and the weak teeth of the Takara Tomy release render this Layer outclassed for competitive use. Unicrest U2 is thus suitable for collection purposes only.

==Differences in the Hasbro Version==
The Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 features strong slopes that grant the Layer high burst resistance. The weakness of the Horn still applies but the threat is significantly reduced due to the aforementioned slopes. However, the Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 has significantly less stamina, now only on par with Kerbeus K2.

==Product List==
==Takara Tomy==
  • B-56 Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (white)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Quarter Accel (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent red)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Upper Trans (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent black)
  • BG-05 Random Layer Collection Vol. 5 (translucent light blue)
==Hasbro==
  • B____ Doomscizor D2 & Unicrest U2 Dual Pack (white and blue)
  • B____ Unicrest U2 Down Needle (white and red)
==Trivia==
  • The anime portrayal of Unicrest U2 features a much longer and sharper horn point than the actual Energy Layer.
Withholding judgement on the Hsabro release until more testing is done
In the hasbro section are u reffering to the tt k2 or the hasbro one?
(May. 11, 2017  10:01 PM)MonoDragon Wrote:
(May. 11, 2017  9:21 PM)Lego bey god Wrote: Why does Takara Tomy almost always try to make Defense and Stamina Types offensive in some way?

IKR R2 AND 1 ARE WAY TO OFFENSIVELY DESIGNED TO BE FOR STAMINA AND DEFENCE TYPES LIKE K2 AND 1...          WAY TO AGGRESSIVE LOOKING TO BE FOR DEFENCE

Well not really for K2, it's actually pretty decent so long as it doesn't get off balance.


he probably was refering to gaos in between clear part of layer. Though in practise K2 acutally doesn't cause much recoil (maybe little bit but it does more damage to opponent then itself by ethier destablizing em or bursting things with very weak teeth).

They IMO does that to make battles explosing and help bursting gimmick to work properly. Though in later releases they are making layers rounder (aka bR, aC, etc)
I think you for got the D2 U2 verses pack (black and green)
(Sep. 27, 2017  7:47 PM)MWF Wrote: I think you for got the D2 U2 verses pack (black and green)

The D2 in that pack is black and green, the U2 in that pack is white and blue
(Sep. 27, 2017  7:58 PM)MonoDragon Wrote:
(Sep. 27, 2017  7:47 PM)MWF Wrote: I think you for got the D2 U2 verses pack (black and green)

The D2 in that pack is black and green, the U2 in that pack is white and blue
The main plastic is white but the details are black and green, teal, or blue. Hard to tell on the poster.

(May. 11, 2017  8:45 PM)MonoDragon Wrote: Unicrest U2, known as Unlock Unicorn in Japan, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System. It debuted with the release of the B-56 Booster Unlock Unicorn Down Needle on August 6th, 2016.

==Description==
Unicrest U2 is a round Energy Layer designed for defense that features ten blades, nine of which are made up of clear plastic and make the "mane" and one which is made of colored plastic and makes "the horn" of this Layer's namesake, the mythical Unicorn, featured in the center.

The clear blades of the "mane" are smooth, compact and placed in a manner that deflects oncoming attacks, creating a low recoil design, while the single "horn" is shaped differently to create this Layer's gimmick; counter attack. Since the horn is much thinner and rests at a much higher angle than the rest of the blades, it creates a sizable gap that is, in theory, meant to provide Smash Attack to Burst the opponent and/or drain their stamina. However, in practice the angle and direction of the horn is ill-suited for such a purpose and instead creates a point of recoil, that is more recoil heavy when off balance, that drains Unicrest U2's stamina.

This problem is further exacerbated by the teeth featured in the Takara Tomy release, which are very short and weak. While they can withstand the low recoil provided by the mane, the recoil provided by the gap makes Unicrest U2 very prone to Bursts.

While the weight distribution of Unicrest U2 does lend itself well to stamina purposes, this does little to compensate for the recoil and teeth issues.

==Overall==
While Unicrest U2 does have some capabilities for stamina, it is still outclassed by other Energy Layers such as Doomscizor and Doomscizor D2, plus the recoil of the self-destructive counter attack gimmick and the weak teeth of the Takara Tomy release render this Layer outclassed for competitive use. Unicrest U2 is thus suitable for collection purposes only.

==Differences in the Hasbro Version==
The Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 features strong slopes that grant the Layer high burst resistance. The weakness of the Horn still applies but the threat is significantly reduced due to the aforementioned slopes. However, the Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 has significantly less stamina, now only on par with Kerbeus K2. Due to the reduced stamina and the recoil inducing horn, Unicrest U2 is outclassed by Unicrest. Overall, while not the best, Unicrest U2 is a welcome addition to any blader's collection.

==Product List==
==Takara Tomy==
  • B-56 Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (white)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Quarter Accel (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent red)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Upper Trans (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent black)
  • BG-05 Random Layer Collection Vol. 5 (translucent light blue)
==Hasbro==
  • B____ Doomscizor D2 & Unicrest U2 Dual Pack (white and blue)
  • B____ Unicrest U2 Down Needle (white and red)
==Trivia==
  • The anime portrayal of Unicrest U2 features a much longer and sharper horn point than the actual Energy Layer.

I think this is finalized now
I have hasbro its the best defence i got

Typo
(Oct. 10, 2017  1:01 AM)MonoDragon Wrote:
(May. 11, 2017  8:45 PM)MonoDragon Wrote: Unicrest U2, known as Unlock Unicorn in Japan, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System. It debuted with the release of the B-56 Booster Unlock Unicorn Down Needle on August 6th, 2016.

==Description==
Unicrest U2 is a round Energy Layer designed for defense that features ten blades, nine of which are made up of clear plastic and make the "mane" and one which is made of colored plastic and makes "the horn" of this Layer's namesake, the mythical Unicorn, featured in the center.

The clear blades of the "mane" are smooth, compact and placed in a manner that deflects oncoming attacks, creating a low recoil design, while the single "horn" is shaped differently to create this Layer's gimmick; counter attack. Since the horn is much thinner and rests at a much higher angle than the rest of the blades, it creates a sizable gap that is, in theory, meant to provide Smash Attack to Burst the opponent and/or drain their stamina. However, in practice the angle and direction of the horn is ill-suited for such a purpose and instead creates a point of recoil, that is more recoil heavy when off balance, that drains Unicrest U2's stamina.

This problem is further exacerbated by the teeth featured in the Takara Tomy release, which are very short and weak. While they can withstand the low recoil provided by the mane, the recoil provided by the gap makes Unicrest U2 very prone to Bursts.

While the weight distribution of Unicrest U2 does lend itself well to stamina purposes, this does little to compensate for the recoil and teeth issues.

==Overall==
While Unicrest U2 does have some capabilities for stamina, it is still outclassed by other by new and God Layer Sytem Energy Layers such as Guardian Kerbeus and Alter Chronus, plus the recoil of the self-destructive counter attack gimmick and the weak teeth of the Takara Tomy release render this Layer outclassed for competitive use. Unicrest U2 is thus suitable for collection purposes only.

==Differences in the Hasbro Version==
The Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 features strong slopes that grant the Layer high burst resistance. The weakness of the Horn still applies but the threat is significantly reduced due to the aforementioned slopes. However, the Hasbro release of Unicrest U2 has significantly less stamina, now only on par with Kerbeus K2. Due to the reduced stamina and the recoil inducing horn, Unicrest U2 is outclassed by Unicrest,Kerbeus K2 and other Top-Tier Stamina/Defense layers.Despite being a risky choice Unicrest U2 can be used in Defense Customization.
==Use in Defense Customization==
Unicest U2 can be used in Defense Customization Unicrest U2 Gravity/Knuckle/Down/Heavy/Spread  Press/Needle/Defense/Survive/Revolve.While not the best choice but in absence of other Top-Tier Unicrest U2 can be used for Defense Customization.Press/Needle/Defense give this customization good KO resistance while,Survive/Revolve can be used for better stamina and burst resistance.While using Heavy/Gravity increase KO defense,using lighter disks can increase burst resistance.
==Overall==
Overall, Despite being outclassed by Other Top-Tier Stamina/Defense layers, Unicrest U2 can be used in Defensive Customizations in absence of better options and is a welcome addition to any blader's collection.  

==Product List==
==Takara Tomy==
  • B-56 Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (white)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Quarter Accel (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent red)
  • B-67 Unlock Unicorn Upper Trans (Random Booster Vol. 5) (translucent black)
  • BG-05 Random Layer Collection Vol. 5 (translucent light blue)
==Hasbro==
  • B____ Doomscizor D2 & Unicrest U2 Dual Pack (white and blue)
  • B____ Unicrest U2 Down Needle (white and red)
==Trivia==
  • The anime portrayal of Unicrest U2 features a much longer and sharper horn point than the actual Energy Layer.
made some edits.
My friend was using a rip fire Hasbro Unicrest U2 Boost Unite that kept beating me somehow.
U2 is one of the best defensive beys EVER MADE its hard to beat its stock is best /the rumors aren't true about recoil its good its ability is not it horn thats for its lauanch the alicorn launch its that it has low gravity/not like flying its hatd to knock it out the center wich is why rantoro lost to him in the anime because it could not reach the center of the stadium to get a spin finish on U2

I dont the use the bey alot how do you not know this and i do?:/

You should not be losing with drain fafnir your launcher is dead,you launch horrible or you dont know how to use the bey/cant use it best in combos i use stock dude!
(Oct. 11, 2017  3:16 AM)Julian df Wrote: U2 is one of the best defensive beys EVER MADE its hard to beat its stock is best /the rumors aren't true about recoil its good its ability is not it horn thats for its lauanch the alicorn launch its that it has low gravity/not like flying its hatd to knock it out the center wich is why rantoro lost to him in the anime because it could not reach the center of the stadium to get a spin finish on U2

I dont the use the bey alot how do you not know this and i do?Uncertain

You should not be losing with drain fafnir your launcher is dead,you launch horrible or you dont know how to use the bey/cant use it best in combos i use stock dude!

https://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Evipero...Discussion

I tested U2 in over 90 battles to the point my launcher broke down. I know for a fact it's weaker than its predecessor. It is good, but not the best
Anybody know the weight?