Basketball Zero Emperor Rework Update Guide – Codes
Published 1 Aug 2026, 4:41 pm · 3 min read
The Emperor Style has received a rework in Basketball: Zero, bringing new moves and additional variations to its existing abilities.
The update expands Emperor Dribble with a third press, adds new off-ball options through Emperor Reach, introduces Gather Layup for Ultimate Pass, and gives Emperor its own new Awakening.
Emperor’s Defense, EmperorVision, an Emperor Bundle, limited shop items, a new code, and Emperor Aura Rank rewards are also included in the update.
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Emperor Dribble
Emperor Dribble is Emperor’s first on-ball ability and now has three presses.
The first press activates:
Emperor Dribble
The second press activates:
Emperor Drive
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A new third press has been added:
Emperor Fade
This gives Ability 1 three different stages, with Emperor Fade being the new addition to the sequence.
Emperor Reach
Emperor Reach is listed as Ability 1.5 and is used while you are off the ball.
The first press activates the new:
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Emperor Reach
Emperor Reach comes with two variations.
A second press can then activate:
Emperor Dribble
This Emperor Dribble option is also listed as a new addition to the reworked Style.
Ultimate Pass
Ultimate Pass remains Emperor’s second on-ball ability.
The first press activates:
Ultimate Pass
You then have additional options connected to the ability.
One option is:
Forced Shot
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The rework also introduces another option:
Gather Layup
Gather Layup is the new addition to Ultimate Pass, giving the ability another available choice after using it.
Emperor Awakening
The Emperor rework introduces a new Awakening called:
Emperor Awakening
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This gives the Style its own Awakening along with two Awakening abilities.
Emperor Awakening Ability
The first Awakening ability is called Emperor.
Using it activates:
Emperor
This ability includes a cutscene, which is part of the new Emperor Awakening content.
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Emperor’s Defense
The second Awakening ability is Emperor’s Defense.
The first press activates:
Emperor’s Defense
This is another new part of the Emperor rework.
Emperor’s Defense also has two variations, giving the Awakening ability more than one variation during use.
EmperorVision Zone
EmperorVision is Emperor’s Zone and has also received new effects.
EmperorVision now increases the dribbling speed of teammates.
Its effect involving nearby opponents has also received increased range. There is a 25% chance for nearby opponents to miss while affected by this part of EmperorVision.
Both changes expand the effects available through Emperor’s Zone.
Emperor Theme Music
The update adds an Emperor Theme as OTS music.
This is included as part of the additional Emperor content accompanying the Style rework.
Emperor Bundle
An Emperor Bundle is included with the update.
The update log also lists several Emperor-themed items in the Limited Shop.
Emperor’s Aura Score Effect
The new Emperor-themed Score Effect is:
Emperor’s Aura
It is available as part of the Limited Shop content included with the Emperor update.
Emperor’s Rage Emote
The Limited Shop also includes a new Emperor-themed emote called:
Emperor’s Rage
This is listed as a cutscene emote.
Emperor Cape Cosmetic
The Emperor update introduces the:
Emperor Cape
This is the new Emperor-themed cosmetic available through the Limited Shop.
Emperor’s Eye Card
Another Limited Shop addition is the:
Emperor’s Eye
Emperor’s Eye is a new Card introduced alongside the Emperor Style rework.
Basketball Zero Emperor Rework Code
A new code is available with the Emperor update.
EMPERORREWORK
Redeem code:
EMPERORREWORK
Reward:
10 Lucky Spins
The update log lists this as an instant code, giving players 10 Lucky Spins when redeemed.
Emperor Aura Rank Reward
The Rank system also receives a new Emperor-related reward.
A new Aura Rank Reward has been added:
[EMPEROR⚡]
This gives the Emperor update another addition outside of the Style’s abilities, Awakening, and Limited Shop content.
Emperor Rework Ability List
The Emperor rework expands both the normal Style and its Awakening.
Ability 1 – Emperor Dribble
First Press: Emperor Dribble Second Press: Emperor Drive Third Press: Emperor Fade – New
Ability 1.5 – Emperor Reach
Off Ball First Press: Emperor Reach – New Two Variations Second Press: Emperor Dribble – New
Ability 2 – Ultimate Pass
On Ball First Press: Ultimate Pass Option: Forced Shot Option: Gather Layup – New
Awakening
Emperor Awakening – New
Awakening Ability 1
Emperor. Cutscene Press: Emperor – New
Awakening Ability 2
Emperor’s Defense First Press: Emperor’s Defense – New Two Variations
Zone
EmperorVision Increases teammates’ dribbling speed – New Increased range for the 25% chance that nearby opponents miss – New
