Shinigami Progression Guide for Hollow Era

*Hollow Era* is a thrilling Roblox game that plunges players into the captivating world of the **Bleach** anime. This guide will focus on the progression path for the **Shinigami (Soul Reaper)** archetype, one of the two main character types you can choose, with **Hollow** being the other. So, ready your Zanpakuto, channel your Reiatsu, and let's explore the *Hollow Era* Shinigami progression guide.

How to Become a Shinigami in Hollow Era

At the start of *Hollow Era*, you begin as a **Soul Spirit**, a recently deceased entity. To transform into a Shinigami or Soul Reaper, you must accept the first quest from the NPC known as **Hurt Shinigami**. She's in desperate need of assistance, and upon accepting her quest, you commit to the Shinigami path, locking you out from becoming a Hollow unless you later become a **Visored**. If you're keen on playing as a Hollow, check out our separate guide on Hollow progression.

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During the initial phase where you choose between Shinigami and Hollow, time is of the essence. To become a Hollow, you simply break your chain. However, if you aim to be a Shinigami, the chain will gradually break on its own every two minutes. Ignoring this process will result in becoming a Hollow by default. If that happens, consult our guide on **resurrection moves** to navigate your Hollow journey.

Hollow Era Shinigami Quests Guide

After becoming a Shinigami, your first task is to purify 6 Lost Souls, aligning with the Shinigami's duty to maintain balance between life and death. Next, you'll find another NPC near Hurt Shinigami, who will task you with delivering a letter to a Doctor friend near the hospital.

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Early quests are a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with your Shinigami abilities. Consider purchasing a $1,000 random sword of power from an Urahara shop. If you have the funds, the bus stop can serve as a teleport/fast travel option for $200, given the game's expansive map. For an even more convenient travel solution, you can purchase **infinite fast travel** in the Robux Shop for 149 Robux.

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Subsequent quests are marked with a red crosshair, guiding you through various challenges. From defeating a single Hollow to taking down 5 Corrupted Shinigamis, you'll progress until you reach level 15. Quests in *Hollow Era* are categorized into repeatable, progression, and path-specific quests, such as those for Vizard and Airwalk.

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Full Soul Reaper Skill Tree and Reiatsu

To maximize your Shinigami potential, strategic investment of your skill points is crucial. The **Reiatsu Skill Tree** offers various **Kido** abilities, exclusive to Shinigami.

Kido and Reiatsu Nodes enhance your damage and Reiatsu output, respectively. Here are some key Kido abilities:

• **Caja Negacion**: A lightning beam from your finger, which can spread electricity when combined with **Electric**.
• **Shakkaho**: A red energy ball that explodes on impact, capable of ragdolling or setting enemies on fire with **Ragdoll** and **Fire**.
• **Chain Bind**: Summons energy chains to pull enemies towards you.
• **Prison of Light**: Immobilizes enemies with six light rods, perfect for agile foes.
• **Thunder Sear**: A slow-moving lightning ball that damages and explodes, ideal for crowd control.

How to Get Shikai in Hollow Era

To unlock your **Shikai** in *Hollow Era*, you must reach level 15 and visit Urihiro to start the **Shikai Training** quest. Your challenge is to defeat **Urahara Kisuke**, earning 1,700 exp upon success, which then allows you to harness Shikai powers.

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**Warning**: Facing Kisuke at level 15 can be tough if your character isn't fully optimized. Consider grinding to level 25 or higher before attempting this challenge if you're not confident in your abilities.

Using Shikai

Upon unlocking Shikai, your weapon gains a random powerful ability. If you're not satisfied with the new power, you can re-roll it at Urahara Shop for a fee. Shikai activation requires a full Rage Bar, which fills as you deal or take damage. Press Y (default keybind) to activate Shikai, which will deactivate when your Reiatsu is depleted or you release the key.

Hollow Era Shikai Mastering

Your Shikai Mastery Level increases with Mastery Points earned by using Shikai Skills. Higher Mastery Levels reduce the Rage spent during Shikai use and come with different aura effects and visual enhancements:

• **Mastery Level 1**: 1-149 Points. Grants Transparent Aura.
• **Mastery Level 2**: 150-299 Points. Grants a brighter aura with particles.
• **Mastery Level 3**: 300-499 Points. Grants a Lightning boost.
• **Mastery Level 4**: 500+ Points. Grants a zone of flying stones around you.

Becoming a Visored in the Hollow Era

Once you've chosen the Shinigami path, becoming a **Visored** allows you to break the barrier between Shinigami and Hollow, using a **Hollow Mask** to switch between the two. To pursue this path, you must reach **level 50** and unlock the Vizard fighting style at the **Vizard’s Warehouse**.

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To become a Visored, you'll need to obtain the **Hogyoku**, a mystical orb that breaks the barriers between Hollow and Shinigami. This involves defeating the **King of Hueco Mundo**, though the Hogyoku has a mere 1% drop rate. After acquiring the Hogyoku, you can proceed with the Visored progression.

Hollow Era Visored Mastering

As a Visored, you gain access to unique perks and buffs. **Mask Control** reduces the chance of your Hollow taking over, while the **Visored** node extends the duration you can wear the mask, enhancing your damage output with Hollow powers.

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Visored Abilities in Hollow Era

• **Hollow Mask**: Allows you to control your inner Hollow and wear the mask at will.
• **Cero**: Charges a beam of Reiatsu for significant damage.
• **Final Cero**: Pins down an enemy and crushes them with a powerful Cero from above.
• **Vasto Rage**: Temporarily transforms you into the mightiest Hollow type, unleashing your full potential.

What About Hollow Era Bankai?

At the time of writing this guide, **Bankai** is not available in *Hollow Era*. However, given the game's popularity, it's likely that Bankai will be introduced in future updates. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding this powerful ability.

Hollow Era Tips and Tricks

If you find yourself disoriented in combat, use **the lockup button** to focus on your primary target. This can be a lifesaver in a game that can sometimes be buggy and laggy. Learn to **block enemy attacks** early on, as even low-level enemies can deal significant damage. When you die, you'll lose some money, so consider investing in **bus teleport** to save time traveling between quests.

When allocating Skill Points, prioritize **Strength and Speed** initially for better damage output and mobility. Use your Reiatsu sense by pressing and holding J (default keybind) to reveal markers around **Karakura**. If you prefer less grind and more action, the Shinigami path might be more enjoyable than the Hollow route, which can be repetitive.

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This concludes our *Hollow Era* Shinigami progression guide. Remember, the game is still in development, so expect some bugs and lag. To give yourself an early boost, don't forget to claim your *Hollow Era* codes!