How to Unlock Characters: Step-by-Step Unlock Guide - Characters

How to Unlock Characters: Step-by-Step Unlock Guide

Learn how to unlock characters in Build a Volleyball Squad: rerolls vs refreshes, rarity system, codes, and the best ways to get rare variants fast.

2026-10-03
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Quick Guide
  • Unlock characters in Build a Volleyball Squad by rolling players with rerolls on Roblox.
  • Rare variants of any character almost always beat the base version — keep them.
  • Redeem active codes for free rerolls and refreshes to expand your roster faster.
  • A balanced 6-person squad wins more duels than one superstar with weak teammates.
  • Roll right after update drops to grab newly added top-tier players first.

How Character Unlocking Works

In Build a Volleyball Squad, you don't buy characters from a shop — you unlock them through the roll system. Every reroll fills a roster slot with a random player from the current pool, drawn from a roster of 130+ characters including units inspired by Haikyuu!! like Hinata, Kageyama, and Oikawa. Each character comes in rarity variants from Common all the way up to Mythic and Secret, and higher rarity means stronger stats and special abilities.

Core Concept

Rerolls roll a new random player for a slot. Refreshes change the pool of available players without spending a roll. Use refreshes when the pool has nothing you want, and rerolls when you're chasing a specific upgrade.

The four unlock pillars of the game:

Unlock MethodWhat It DoesCostBest Use
RerollRolls a new random player into a slotReroll tokensReplacing weak players
RefreshChanges the rollable player poolRefresh tokensWhen the pool has no targets
CodesGrants free rerolls and refreshesFreeStocking up between updates
Events / DuelsEarn rerolls through play and milestonesTimeSteady long-term income

Rarity System Explained

Every character you unlock falls into a rarity tier, and rarity is the single biggest factor in duel performance. Knowing what to keep and what to throw back saves you hundreds of wasted rerolls.

RarityImpactKeep or Reroll
CommonBasic stats, loses points in duelsReroll when possible
UncommonDecent early fillersKeep early, reroll mid-game
RareSolid, role-reliable playersKeep until upgraded
EpicStrong core squad membersKeep
LegendaryGame-changing stats and abilitiesNever reroll
Mythic / SecretHighest stats, rarest variantsAlways keep

Shoyo (Tiny Giant Style)

  • Legendary Middle Blocker
  • Inspired by Hinata
  • Explosive jump and quick-attack speed

Toby (King of the Court)

  • Legendary Setter
  • Inspired by Kageyama
  • Pinpoint tosses boost spiker damage

Toru (Great Setter)

  • Legendary Setter
  • Inspired by Oikawa
  • Balanced serve and set stats
Rare Variant Rule

Rare variants of weaker characters are usually worth keeping. Boosted stats and extra abilities can push an average character into A-tier territory — always compare the variant against your current player before rerolling it away.

Step-by-Step Unlock Process

Follow this workflow every session to unlock characters efficiently and build toward a full 6-person squad.

1

Redeem Codes First

Before rolling, redeem all active codes for free rerolls and refreshes. Launch the game, click the Codes button on the left side of the screen, enter each code exactly as shown, and press Redeem. New codes drop with updates and milestones.

2

Fill Your Roster

Use starting rerolls to fill all six slots with any decent players. Early on, accept functional players — you can reroll for upgrades later once your squad can win duels.

3

Lock Your Keepers

Lock or clearly mark the players you're keeping. Never reroll blind — one accidental reroll can destroy a Legendary pull.

4

Reroll Weak Slots Only

Target your weakest positions one at a time. Stop as soon as you land a high-rarity player, and spread rerolls across all six positions instead of dumping them into one slot.

5

Save for Update Drops

Once your squad is functional, slow down and bank rerolls. Rolling right after an update gives you a shot at brand-new top-tier players before everyone else.

Common Mistake

Don't chase every spike. A fully upgraded Epic unit often outperforms an unleveled Legendary — invest in duplicates you already have before burning rerolls chasing rares you can't upgrade yet.

Best Sources of Rerolls

Rerolls are the core currency of character unlocking. Here's every major source ranked by efficiency:

SourceSpeedCostNotes
Active codesFastestFreeRedeem immediately, codes expire quickly
Winning duelsSteadyTimeMatches are only ~5 minutes each
Update giveawaysBurstFreeCheck in after every patch
Events & milestonesPeriodicFreeAnnounced via the official group
Daily loginsSlow dripFreeAdds up over weeks
Track Official Channels

New character batches, variants, and compensation codes are announced through the official Hideaway Studio Roblox group and the game page. Check both after every update.

Squad-Building Checklist

Once you start unlocking characters, use this checklist to keep your progression on track:

Character Unlock Milestones:

  • Redeem all active codes for free rerolls
  • Fill all 6 roster slots with functional players
  • Lock one high-rarity true Setter
  • Unlock your first Legendary character
  • Keep a rare variant over its base version
  • Bank rerolls before the next update drop
Set Your Priorities

Always secure a high-rarity setter before stacking hitters. Even the best spikers whiff without clean tosses — a top-tier setter multiplies your whole squad's attack output.

FAQ

Q: How do I unlock characters in Build a Volleyball Squad?

Characters are unlocked through the roll system. Spend rerolls to roll a random player into a roster slot from a pool of 130+ characters. Higher rarities like Legendary and Mythic appear less often, so stockpile rerolls from codes, duels, and events before rolling.

Q: What is the difference between rerolls and refreshes?

Rerolls roll a new random player for a roster slot. Refreshes change the pool of available players without spending a roll. Use refreshes when the current pool has nothing you want, and rerolls when you're going for a specific upgrade.

Q: Should I keep rare variants of weaker characters?

Usually yes. Rare variants come with boosted stats and often extra abilities, which can push an average character into A-tier territory. Compare the variant's stats against your current player before deciding.

Q: When is the best time to spend rerolls?

Spend early to build a functional 6-person squad, then save rerolls for update drops when new, stronger players are added to the pool. Rolling right after an update gives you first access to new top-tier characters.