- Build a Volleyball Squad secret characters are the rarest pulls, sitting above Legendary in the roll pool.
- Rare variants of known characters often outperform base versions by a full tier.
- Rerolls and refreshes are the main tools for hunting secret-tier units.
- Save rerolls for updates — new character batches refresh the pool with fresh top-tier units.
- Redeem active codes for free rerolls to extend your hunting sessions.
What Are Secret Characters in Build a Volleyball Squad?
Build a Volleyball Squad features a roster of more than 130 rollable characters, many inspired by Haikyuu!! favorites like Hinata, Kageyama, and Oikawa. Every character comes in rarity variants running from Common up through Rare, Epic, Legendary, and the coveted Mythic / Secret tier. Secret characters are the rarest rolls in the pool — units so uncommon that most players will burn hundreds of rerolls before landing one.
The rarity ladder determines everything: raw stats, special abilities, and how much a single unit can carry your five-minute duels. A secret-tier variant of an otherwise average character can jump straight into S-tier territory thanks to boosted stats and extra abilities.
| Rarity Tier | Roll Difficulty | Squad Impact | Keep or Reroll? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Very easy | Placeholder level | Reroll early |
| Uncommon | Easy | Early filler | Keep temporarily |
| Rare | Moderate | Solid mid-game core | Keep |
| Epic | Hard | Strong duel contributor | Keep and upgrade |
| Legendary | Very hard | Near S-tier power | Always keep |
| Mythic / Secret | Extremely rare | Stat dominance, game-changing | Never reroll |
Secret characters are not hidden unlocks behind quests. They are ultra-rare rolls in the summon pool. No story mission or purchase guarantees one — only patience, rerolls, and smart timing.
How to Unlock Secret Characters: Step-by-Step
Because secret units live in the roll pool, "unlocking" them means maximizing your roll volume and targeting the right moments. Follow this proven workflow.
Build a Functional Squad First
Use your starting rerolls to fill all six roster slots with decent players covering setter, hitters, blockers, and libero. A balanced squad wins duels, and wins generate more rerolls over time.
Stockpile Rerolls and Refreshes
Redeem every active code, win duels, log in daily, and watch for event giveaways. Codes are the fastest free source of rerolls — check the codes page after every update.
Lock Your Keepers
Before rerolling, lock or mentally mark every player you are keeping. Never reroll blind — you risk discarding a strong Legendary while chasing a secret pull.
Use Refreshes to Filter the Pool
If the current roll pool has nothing worth targeting, spend a refresh to change the available pool instead of wasting rolls on unwanted units.
Reroll After Update Drops
New character batches arrive in periodic updates. Rolling right after an update gives you a shot at brand-new top-tier and secret-tier units before the community burns through the fresh pool.
Spread rerolls across weak slots instead of dumping them into one position. A balanced squad with six strong players wins more duels — and more wins mean more rerolls — than one superstar carrying five weak teammates.
Notable High-Rarity Characters and Variants
The roster mixes Haikyuu!!-inspired legends with original units. These representative characters show how rarity and role shape your collection goals.
| Character | Rarity | Role | Inspired By | Signature Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoyo (Tiny Giant Style) | Legendary | Middle Blocker | Hinata | Explosive jump, quick-attack speed |
| Toby (King of the Court) | Legendary | Setter | Kageyama | Pinpoint tosses boost spiker damage |
| Toru (Great Setter) | Legendary | Setter | Oikawa | Balanced serve and set stats |
| Ace Libero | Epic | Libero | Original | Top-tier dig and receive consistency |
| Wall Blocker | Rare | Middle Blocker | Original | High block stat for mid-game walls |
| Rookie Spiker | Common | Outside Hitter | Original | Easy to obtain, decent early damage |
Rare variants deserve special attention. A variant of Shoyo or Toby with a boosted rarity tier typically gains additional stats and extra abilities, pushing an A-tier unit into S-tier impact. When comparing a variant against your current player, check the full stat line before deciding.
Rare Variant Logic
- Boosted stats over base version
- Often extra abilities
- Usually worth keeping
Duplicate Strategy
- Duplicate Commons upgrade fast
- Fully upgraded Epics can beat unleveled Legendaries
- Invest before chasing rares
Collection Tracking
- Log every pull by rarity
- Track variants separately from bases
- Reroll lowest-value duplicates first
Always keep a rare variant over its base version. The stat and ability boost is almost always worth the roster slot, even if the base character is mediocre.
Where Secret Characters Fit in Your Squad
Landing a secret-tier unit changes how you build around it. Once mythic-level players join your roster, position synergy matters less than raw stat dominance — fill all six slots with your highest-stat units while keeping at least one true setter for consistency.
| Squad Stage | Rarity Focus | Role Priority | Key Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Game | Common / Uncommon | Setter + 2 blockers | Coverage, no weak rotation |
| Mid Game | Rare / Epic | Tall middles + serve specialist | Win points without a rally |
| Late Game | Legendary | Elite setter + ace hitter | Fast tempo offense |
| Endgame | Mythic / Secret | Highest stats everywhere | Stat dominance with one true setter |
For duel play, remember the fundamentals even with secret units in hand: lock a true setter first, front-load tall blockers against the enemy ace, and score early with aggressive serves before switching to consistent receives. Raw power still needs smart positioning to convert into wins.
No matter how strong your secret characters are, dropping your only true setter for another powerhouse hitter often collapses your offense under pressure. Keep one setter slot locked.
Secret Character Hunting Checklist
Track your collection progress with this checklist before and after each update drop.
Before Your Next Reroll Session:
- Redeem all active codes for free rerolls
- Lock or mark every keeper on the roster
- Check the update log for new character batches
- Compare variants against current players before rerolling
- Confirm one true setter stays locked in the squad
FAQ
Q: Are there secret characters in Build a Volleyball Squad?
Yes. Secret-tier units are the rarest rolls in the summon pool, sitting above Legendary. They are obtained through rerolls rather than quests or purchases, so stocking rerolls and rolling after update drops is the main strategy.
Q: How do I get more rerolls to hunt secret characters?
The main sources are active codes (the fastest free source), winning duels and completing matches, limited-time events and update giveaways, and daily logins. New codes typically drop with updates and milestones.
Q: Should I keep a rare variant of a weaker character?
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 full stat line against your current player before deciding.
Q: When is the best time to reroll for secret characters?
Roll right after an update. New character batches add fresh top-tier units to the pool, giving you a shot at brand-new secret-tier pulls before the community exhausts them.