Strikers Clubs are online groups of players in Mario Strikers: Battle League that compete to be the best and unlock new rewards. In order to get started, players will need to decide if they want to find a Club to join or create their own. When a Club is started, the creator becomes the Owner, and they get to decide the name, uniform designs, stadium customizations, region, policy, and conditions to join.
To create a Club, players can choose a Mario Strikers: Battle League character after selecting the Strikers Club from the main menu, then they can press Y to open the options screen. The name will be displayed to any members or players looking to join, and the chosen region will help determine who Club members will face in online matches. Players from other regions can still join the Club regardless of the location it's set to. The stadium, as well as warm color and cool color uniforms, can be designed by the Owner, and the option to change them is available at any time. The policy will state whether the Club is just for fun or focused on competitive play to rank up, and the conditions can be set to let anyone join or require approval first.
If players would rather join an existing Club, they can enter a code, search for a group with openings, or choose one from the recommended list. After joining, a character will need to be chosen. Any gear unlocked in Mario Strikers: Battle League can be equipped to the chosen character, but it can also be changed at any time after joining. After becoming a Club member, players can start competing to earn points and tokens for their team. Online matches can be completed solo or with other Club members.
Play Open Matches First In Mario Strikers: Battle League
Points can be earned to increase the Club's ranking by completing matches. Winning matches awards six points, ending in a tie gives two points, and one point is earned if the match is lost. Losing Season Matches will negatively affect the Club's rank, so players can complete Open Matches to improve their skills, earn tokens for the Club, and avoid the risk of decreasing the group's rank. Open Matches can also make it easier to determine the best team composition, as well as observe any strategies frequently used by other players.
Choose Gear Carefully In Mario Strikers: Battle League
All gear sets have both positive and negative impacts on a character's stats in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Equipping gear can help build powerful characters, but players need to consider what they want to sacrifice and which stats should be increased. Every character has strengths and weaknesses, so gear can either amplify one of the higher stats or make a more well-balanced competitor by increasing the lower stats. The best gear for each character will depend on the team composition and preferred playstyle, but it can take a while to earn enough coins for a top build. Gear purchases should be planned out to ensure the creation of a powerful, well-rounded team.
Collect Strike Orbs In Mario Strikers: Battle League
Strike Orbs appear as glowing orange balls on the field during matches, and they can be collected to gain the Hyper Strike ability. Each character in Mario Strikers: Battle League has a unique Hyper Strike that can be used after obtaining a Strike Orb. Successfully scoring a goal with this special move grants two points. Hyper Strike moves require a quick-time action, and the opposing team can interrupt the shot. Therefore, the special skill should only be used when players are sure they have enough time to complete the Hyper Strike. Any time a Strike Orb appears, players should try to grab it before the opposing team so they don't gain an advantage.
Items Can Help Win A Match In Mario Strikers: Battle League
Although items aren't as important as Strike Orbs, they can still end up being the difference between a win and a loss. Different item boxes will appear depending on what happens in the match. Rainbow boxes are thrown onto the field by the crowd, and players are more likely to receive one when a dangerous tackle or exciting play occurs. Running over the box will automatically collect an item to use in Mario Strikers: Battle League.
Other item boxes match the team colors and are thrown onto the field when a character that doesn't have the ball is tackled by an opponent. There is a mix of six offensive and defensive items currently in Mario Strikers: Battle League, including a Banana, Green Shell, Red Shell, Star, Bob-omb, and Mushroom. Some items, like the Green and Red Shells, can affect teammates, so players should be cautious when using them.
Avoid Tackling Frequently In Mario Strikers: Battle League
It can be tempting to take down opponents whenever possible, especially when playing a strong character like Bowser. However, whenever a character on the opposing team is tackled and doesn't have possession of the ball, the team gets an item to use. Items are an important aspect of the soccer matches in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Tackling often will likely ensure defeat if the opposing team uses their items strategically. Of course, there are situations where tackling may be necessary to keep rivals away from the ball, but this function should be used sparingly.
Change Tactics Periodically In Mario Strikers: Battle League
Approaching every match the same and sticking to one or two strategies will lead to becoming predictable. It's important to keep the opposing team guessing so they don't have as much time to react. Constantly attempting the same play will inevitably lead to losses. Players can change characters or switch their gear to break away from their comfort zone and try something new. Additionally, players should use a mix of moves around the field. Switching between regular passing and a free pass in Mario Strikers: Battle League can assist in maintaining possession of the ball and scoring goals.
How To Use Tokens In Mario Strikers: Battle League
All of the tokens earned by Club members are pooled together and can only be spent by the Club Owner. However, other Club members can communicate with the Owner and vote on what they want the tokens to be spent on. Tokens are used to customize the Club's stadium. Club Owners should be aware that once a new purchase is made, the previous customization will cost 100 tokens to use again. Club Owners can change the goals, fence posts, decorations, field, and stadium theme with tokens in Mario Strikers: Battle League.
Mario Strikers: Battle League is available for Nintendo Switch.