Ready to make a flashy entrance onto the Mugen battlefield? If raw power combined with dazzling, explosive style is what you seek, then Sound is calling your name! Inspired by the God of Festivals himself, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer, this Style erupted into the Mugen playtest with incredible fanfare and proved itself to be a true powerhouse.
This guide delves into everything revealed about Sound during the April 2025 playtest – its unique abilities, explosive playstyle, Legendary rarity, and how you can dominate (or survive against) this whirlwind of sound and fury when Mugen officially launches.
Sound is a Legendary rarity Style in Mugen, putting it on par with Flame in terms of power and difficulty to obtain. Introduced shortly before or during the playtest, it immediately captured attention by translating Tengen Uzui’s unique combat philosophy into the game:
- Explosive Offense: Utilizes attacks that generate powerful, bombastic explosions with significant area-of-effect potential.
- Extreme Flashiness: Lives up to Tengen’s flamboyant motto with bright sparks, intense flashes, and loud sound effects accompanying attacks.
- Speed & Agility: Mimics Tengen’s rapid movements and dual-wielding fighting style.
- Chaotic Combat: Excels at disrupting opponents and controlling the battlefield through continuous explosive pressure.
Equipping Sound lets you embody Tengen’s overwhelming presence and unique “Musical Score” combat technique.
Acquiring Sound (Legendary Rarity)
Just like Flame, obtaining Sound is a challenge due to its Legendary status. It requires significant luck within Mugen’s Spin System. You’ll need to use your Spins, especially hoping for luck with Lucky Spins, to get a shot at unlocking this highly coveted Style. Its rarity matches its top-tier performance seen in the playtest.
While the exact move names remain under wraps until launch, the playtest showcased abilities clearly inspired by Tengen’s arsenal:
Dual-Blade Fury Feel
Even if visually using one sword model (pending final release design), the attack patterns and speed of Sound likely mimic the rapid, relentless strikes of Tengen’s twin Nichirin cleavers. Expect fast M1 combos and swift execution of special moves.
Explosive Strikes & Effects
This is the defining characteristic. Nearly every attack seems accompanied by loud, impactful explosions. These aren’t just visual flair; they likely deal significant Area of Effect (AoE) damage, making Sound deadly against grouped opponents. Think pressure waves, bright flashes, and ground-shattering impacts with each major hit or combo finisher, reflecting Tengen’s use of small explosives.
Rhythmic Combat & Musicality
Tengen fights using his “Musical Score” technique, analyzing opponents’ rhythm to predict their moves. In Mugen, this could translate to:
- Rapid Multi-Hit Combos: Attacks might land in quick, rhythmic succession, perhaps culminating in a larger final explosion.
- Unique Combo Timings: The flow of attacks might have a distinct rhythm players need to master for optimal damage.
String Performance Recreation?
One of Tengen’s most potent techniques involves rapidly rotating his cleavers while detonating bombs, creating a near-impenetrable offensive/defensive whirl. Sound’s ultimate or high-cooldown moves likely recreate this effect – perhaps a spinning attack sequence generating continuous, powerful explosions around the user.
Flamboyant Visuals & Sound Design
Testers consistently described Sound as incredibly “flashy.” Expect vibrant gold and black sparks, blinding flashes accompanying explosions, and impactful screen shake effects. Crucially, the sound design is likely sharp and punchy, emphasizing the loud booms and sonic impacts central to the Style’s theme.
Potential Utility Moves
Given Tengen’s agility and ninjutsu background, Sound might also include utility options like a quick, sound-enhanced dash for evasion or a temporary buff to attack speed or power.
Playstyle & Strategy: Conducting the Chaos
Sound rewards an aggressive, somewhat chaotic, and highly mobile playstyle:
- Overwhelm with Explosions: Utilize the constant AoE damage to pressure opponents, deny area, and punish mistakes.
- High Mobility: Leverage likely speed advantages and potential dash enhancements to stay unpredictable and control engagement distance.
- Mix-ups: Combine rapid melee strikes with sudden explosive finishers to keep opponents guessing.
- Top-Tier Performance: Like Flame, Sound was considered S-Tier in the playtest, capable of dominating matches in skilled hands.
- Potential Weaknesses: The constant explosions might make precise targeting difficult in chaotic group fights. Relies heavily on landing hits to trigger the explosive effects. Cooldown management is likely vital.
Facing the explosive onslaught of Sound requires focus and agility:
- Avoid Clumping: The AoE nature punishes players grouped too closely. Maintain spacing.
- Predict Rhythms: Try to anticipate the timing of their combos and explosive bursts to dodge effectively.
- Mobility is Key: You need to be able to quickly dash out of the blast radius of their attacks.
- Exploit Cooldowns: After they unleash a major explosive ability, look for the window to counter-attack before it’s ready again.
Sound offers a thrilling, high-energy combat experience perfect for players who love flashy visuals and explosive power. Its combination of speed, AoE damage, and sheer style makes it one of Mugen’s most exciting Legendary options. Prepare to make some noise when Mugen arrives!
