Tact Longinus 2Pulse Defense Metsu

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Tact Longinus 2Pulse Defense Metsu is a Defense-Type Beyblade that plays a pivotal role in Beyblade Burst Ascension, as the Gamma Bey of Leon Graer.

It is succeeded by Curse Uranus Mobius 2D.

## Gatinko Chip - Longinus

**Longinus** is a left-spin Gatinko Chip that features two dragon heads representing the Gatinko Chip's namesake. **Longinus** has a standard weight for Gatinko Chips, and high Burst Resistance. Its high Burst Resistance is due to its two hard locks, akin to Valkyrie. This gives **Longinus** high Burst Resistance, even when a Dash Driver is not used. Its symmetrical shape also gives it good balance, and making it one of the best options for left-spin Layer Bases. When paired with the Goku Layer Weight, it can even rival Diabolos 1 in terms of sheer weight, and additionally has much better balance, making it an ideal choice for left-spin Layer Bases.

## Layer Base - Tact

No information can be acquired for Tact's performance.

## Layer Weight - Metsu

**Metsu** is a Layer Weight with four hexagons, two on each side, resulting in a Z shape, or one consisting of 2 Ls linked centrally. Its weight is distributed at each of these hexagons, allowing it to synergize well with two-sided Layer Bases such as Judgement and Zwei. However, it is not as heavy as the Goku Layer Weight, and thus is outclassed in Attack Combinations. While it is lighter than the Ten Layer Weight, **Metsu** has a superior weight distribution for Attack Combinations, and thus can be used as a second choice Layer Weight if Goku is unavailable.

## **Forge Disc - 2**

**2**, like other even numbered Core Discs, is symmetrical and elliptical in shape in order to facilitate a Disc Frame. Each side features one protrusion with "2" shaped molding on either side of the protrusion. **2** has a standard weight distribution and an average weight among Core Discs, these features allow it to act as a "Jack-of-All-Trades", capable of performing well in any type of Combination. While other Core Discs such as 4 and 7 can work better for Attack, Defense and Stamina, **2** works as an excellent alternative if those Core Discs are unavailable.

## Disc Frame - Pulse

Pulse is a Disc Frame created by Leon, made by removing the free-spinning plastic part of Hurricane. It can be placed on the Disc in either face orientation, with different performance for either.

When face-up, it gives considerable LAD, and in theory high attack during Disc-To-Layer contact. However, since such contact is rare, this is immaterial. It adds no weight, so serves no purpose other than decoration, LAD and aerodynamics (on a Left-spin Bey when face-up, and a right-spin when face-down, the shape reduces the Disc's resistance, and thus increases Stamina slightly).

When face-down, it can rotate slightly, allowing a sort of parry attack during Disc-to-Layer contact. However, since such contact is rare, this is immaterial. Pulse, in a similar manner to the Dead/Revive Armour and the Prominence Shield from the Phoenix line of Beyblades, has been known to "pop" off of the Disc when placed face-down, resulting in a Destabilising attack, an obstacle on the Stadium, or another outcome in the same vein as the Phoenix Armours.

## Performance Tip - Defense

**Defense** features a ball tip and sits at a standard height. A ring sits halfway down the Performance Tip, and the ball tip has four tabs. The tabs are intended to force the **Defense** Combination back into an upright position after being knocked off balance and act as brakes to prevent Knock-Outs by striking against the stadium floor at the cost of Stamina. While the ring may imply Defense potential, it is positioned too low for any opposing Beyblade to make contact with. However, the smooth perimeter of the ring does grant Life-After-Death (LAD) potential.

## Avatar

The avatar for Tact Longinus is a variation of the avatar Lúinor (Rise) with numerous alterations:

- The white and gold have been replaced with purple and silver, the blue is darker, and the purple has become red;

- The eyes are the same blue as the energy/fire that acts as the back-scales/mane.

- The second mouth above its eyes is not present.

## Trivia

- The character used with the Metsu Layer Weight ( 滅 ) is different to the usual ( 双 ) due to copyright avoidance.

- Even though the Gatinko Layer System is outclassed, Leon's real Tact Longinus (which utilises the same build) has appeared to be capable of defeating Lightning Beys (including but not limited to Curse Lucifer Wheel Destroy 1S, Infinite Achilles Zone'+X 1A (both Sword and Shield Modes), and even Satan The End Kou Drift), and even Quad beys: as of yet, it has beaten Greatest Raphael Over High Xtend+', Vanish Fafnir Tapered Kick-3, and Cyclone Ragnaruk Giga Never-6.

- He used to take it to college with him for sentimental reasons, but Barricade Lucifer has since taken that role. He does occasionally take both, however.