The Egoist style in Soccer: Zero is designed around direct scoring pressure and controlled positioning. It favors players who prefer decisive actions, clean shooting angles, and strong off-ball movement rather than extended dribble chains or complex aerial setups.
This style is straightforward on the surface, but its effectiveness depends heavily on timing and awareness rather than raw ability spam.
Playstyle
Egoist is built for players who want to end plays quickly. It rewards good positioning, fast decision-making, and an understanding of when to disengage from the ball to create scoring opportunities.
Unlike styles that focus on trick plays or prolonged possession, Egoist excels when used aggressively but intelligently. Poor positioning or overconfidence can quickly make the style feel limited.
Base Abilities
Direct Strike
Direct Strike is Egoist’s primary offensive tool. It is a power-based shot ability designed to convert chances reliably when the player has a clear angle on goal.
The ability is most effective when used after creating space rather than forcing shots through defenders. While visually impactful, its strength lies in consistency rather than unpredictability.
Dash
Dash is a mobility-focused ability that can only be used when the player does not have the ball. This restriction is intentional and central to the style’s design.
Dash encourages players to think ahead, reposition, and anticipate ball movement instead of relying on constant possession. Used properly, it allows Egoist players to appear suddenly in scoring positions.
Awakening: Egoist
When awakened, Egoist gains access to Big Direct Strike, an enhanced finishing move supported by a cinematic cutscene.
The awakening is meant to represent a peak-moment play rather than sustained dominance. While powerful, it is limited by Flow buildup and timing, preventing overuse.
Developers have noted that the awakening visuals and audio are still being refined, and adjustments may be made before release.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Egoist performs best in structured play where positioning matters. It struggles more in chaotic scrambles where ball control is constantly disrupted.
Players who understand spacing and timing will find the style reliable and efficient, while players who rely on constant ball possession may find it restrictive.