ELUSIVES Update Guide

The ELUSIVES Update is the biggest content drop in Build A Blue Lock Squad history. Released by The LockerRoom as the latest major patch in July 2026, this update introduced an entirely new rarity tier, three elite NEL variant characters, a generous promo code, and a fundamental shift in the competitive meta. Every player — from day-one accounts to veteran squad builders — needs to understand what changed and how to capitalize on it.

This guide covers every ELUSIVES update feature, the new characters, code rewards, tier list impact, and strategic recommendations for rerolling in the post-ELUSIVES meta.

Update Overview

The ELUSIVES update delivered five major changes:

1. New Elusive rarity tier above Legendary (90-99 OVR, ~1% pull rate)
2. Three Elusive characters — NEL Isagi, NEL Rin, NEL Nagi
3. ELUSIVE promo code — 10 rerolls and 5 refreshes (still active)
4. Expanded gacha pool with new pull entries
5. Meta reshuffle elevating NEL variants to definitive S-tier

New Elusive-Tier Characters

NEL Isagi (Elusive Striker)

The headline character of the update. NEL Isagi features the highest positioning stat in the game (99) combined with 95+ shooting. He reads the field like no other character, finding scoring angles that appear from nowhere. NEL Isagi immediately became the most sought-after pull in Build A Blue Lock Squad and the primary reroll target for end-game players.

Full profile on Elusive Characters.

NEL Rin (Elusive Striker)

The offensive destroyer. NEL Rin boasts 98+ shooting — the highest raw finishing stat available. Where NEL Isagi creates chances through intelligence, NEL Rin converts them through overwhelming firepower. Ideal as a second striker in dual-striker formations.

NEL Nagi (Elusive Striker/Midfielder)

The creative engine. NEL Nagi’s 97+ dribbling and 96+ agility enable chance creation that bypasses entire defensive lines. The most versatile Elusive character, fitting multiple squad archetypes.

All three characters are detailed on Best Characters and ranked S-tier on the Tier List.

ELUSIVE Promo Code

The update launched with the ELUSIVE promo code:

• Rewards: 10 rerolls, 5 refreshes
• Status: Active as of July 2026
• Requirement: The LockerRoom Roblox group membership
• Redemption: Settings icon, bottom-left corner

Redeem immediately alongside OneThousandCCU and OneThousandMembers from Working Codes. Full redemption steps in How to Redeem Codes.

The ELUSIVE code name directly references the update theme — Elusive-tier characters and the Elusive rarity system.

Rarity System Changes

Before the ELUSIVES update, Legendary was the highest rarity at 82-92 OVR. The update added Elusive above Legendary:

Rarity	OVR Range	Pull Rate	Pre-Update	Post-Update
Legendary	82-92	~4%	Highest	Second highest
Elusive	90-99	~1%	Did not exist	Highest

Full rarity breakdown on Rarity Tiers.

Meta Impact

The ELUSIVES update reshuffled competitive rankings:

S-tier expansion — NEL Isagi, NEL Rin, and NEL Nagi joined Kaiser, Barou, Bachira, Shidou, Sae, Lavinho, and Kunigami in S-tier. The striker pool is deeper than ever.

OVR ceiling raised — Pre-update elite squads capped around 88-90 OVR. Post-update Elusive-core squads reach 92-95+ OVR.

Reroll priority shift — End-game players now reroll exclusively for Elusive upgrades. Legendary pulls remain valuable but serve as stepping stones rather than end goals.

Squad composition evolution — Dual-Elusive striker setups (NEL Isagi + NEL Rin) became the dominant competitive formation.

Striker-specific analysis on Best Strikers.

Post-Update Reroll Strategy

Adjust your reroll approach after the ELUSIVES update:

Accept every Elusive immediately — Never reroll or refresh away an Elusive pull. See Reroll Strategy.

Legendaries are stepping stones — Keep S-tier Legendaries. Reroll A-tier Legendaries if your squad exceeds 85 OVR.

Stack all reroll sources — Redeem ELUSIVE code, complete Daily Quests, claim Free Rerolls, and spend strategically.

Target 92+ OVR — Updated benchmarks in High OVR Squad Guide reflect the new OVR ceiling.

Use refreshes on multi-Elusive pools — If a refresh ever shows multiple Elusive options (extremely rare), evaluate carefully before committing.

What Did Not Change

The ELUSIVES update focused on content addition rather than system overhauls:

• Reroll and refresh mechanics unchanged
• Code redemption process unchanged (Settings, bottom-left)
• Free reroll sources unchanged (Sendou, like, favorite, group join)
• Daily quest system unchanged
• Controls and UI layout unchanged — see Controls

Existing strategies from pre-update guides remain valid — they just have higher OVR targets now.

Community Reaction

The ELUSIVES update generated significant community excitement on Discord and the Roblox group — see Discord & Community. NEL Isagi pull screenshots flooded community channels within hours of the update launching.

There is no official Trello documenting update details. Community knowledge consolidates on Discord and this wiki.

Preparing for Future Elusive Content

The ELUSIVES update established the Elusive tier but likely will not be the last Elusive content drop. Future updates may add Elusive variants of Kaiser, Barou, Bachira, and other popular characters.

Track future additions through the Updates Hub and Patch History.

ELUSIVES Update Checklist

Complete these steps to fully capitalize on the update:

1. Redeem the ELUSIVE code (10 rerolls, 5 refreshes)
2. Read Elusive Characters profiles
3. Review updated Tier List rankings
4. Adjust reroll targets on Best Characters
5. Update squad goals in High OVR Squad Guide
6. Join Discord & Community for pull celebrations
7. Reroll strategically using Reroll Strategy

The ELUSIVES update is the defining moment for Build A Blue Lock Squad in 2026. Players who adapt their strategy now will lead the post-update meta.