Attention, warriors and esports fans! NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment have officially dropped one of the most exciting updates in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT history. As part of the game’s grand fifth-anniversary celebrations, the legendary protagonist of the acclaimed anime series The King’s Avatar, Ye Xiu, has officially joined the playable roster—and he’s available completely free!
Whether you are a seasoned unspecialized tactician or a newcomer ready to master melee battle royales, here is everything you need to know about this game-changing crossover.
Who is Ye Xiu?
For fans of Chinese animation and esports fiction, Ye Xiu needs no introduction. Widely known as the “God of Glory” and the “Glory Textbook,” he is the brilliant, tactical mastermind behind The King’s Avatar.
Rather than treating Ye Xiu as an exclusive paid cosmetic or a simple outfit swap, 24 Entertainment went all-out by designing him as a fully realised playable hero with his own dedicated kit, voice lines, and unique playstyle. His arrival embodies the spirit of resilience, team coordination, and unyielding competitive drive.
What Makes Ye Xiu’s Gameplay Unique?
True to his reputation as a master tactician who can wield any class, Ye Xiu is engineered as a fast, highly adaptive, and unpredictable fighter.
- Evasive Counterplay: His kit heavily incorporates signature techniques straight from The King’s Avatar, including mechanics like Shadow Clone and Z-Shuffle.
- Versatile Skillset: Ye Xiu thrives on rapid position changes, defensive resets, and fluid combo chains. He boasts a mix of powerful area-of-effect (AoE) strikes and punishing single-target burst damage, leaving opponents second-guessing every engagement.
- No Weaknesses: Designed to excel in Solos, Duos, and Trios, Ye Xiu adapts seamlessly to both aggressive push strategies and defensive team resets.
Introducing the Kaleidoscope Parasol: NARAKA’s First Transforming Weapon
Ye Xiu doesn’t arrive empty-handed. Accompanying his release is the Kaleidoscope Parasol—the very first weapon in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT history capable of shape-shifting during active combat.
Inspired by his legendary Myriad Manifestation Umbrella, the Kaleidoscope Parasol allows players to dynamically cycle between three distinct combat modes:
- Parasol Form: Agile, fluid strikes with high mobility.
- Shield Form: Heavy defensive options to mitigate incoming damage and disrupt enemy rhythms.
- Axe Form: Devastating close-range offence designed to break through opponent defences.
How to Get Ye Xiu and Free In-Game Rewards
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment are celebrating the 5th anniversary by making this crossover as accessible as possible:
- Free Playable Hero: Simply log into NARAKA: BLADEPOINT after updating, open your in-game mailbox, and claim Ye Xiu for FREE—no premium currency or battle pass grind required!
- Free Premium Skin: Players can also unlock an exclusive premium skin for the Kaleidoscope Parasol at zero cost by completing a limited-time in-game anniversary event.
Final Thoughts
This massive collaboration bridges the world of competitive esports fiction with the intense, martial-arts combat of Morus Isle. Ye Xiu isn’t just a nostalgic addition; his fluid counterattacks and shape-shifting weapon mechanics are set to shake up NARAKA: BLADEPOINT‘s meta for seasons to come.
Jump into the game today, claim your free hero from the mailbox, and show Morus Isle why “this was never a one-man game!”
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