Do Karakura raids count for Bankai wins?

Karakura Town raids typically do not count. Clan war wins can count as two and ranked wins as half.

What resets Stage 2 progress?

Dying during Stage 2 will reset that stage. Play with a team and avoid risky fights.

Progression Guide

Unlock race-specific forms: Shikai → Bankai (Shinigami), Resurrección (Arrancar), and Vollständig (Quincy). Updated October 2025.

ShinigamiArrancarQuincy

Typical path: 3 stages

No‑death stages: present

World boss: required

Path	Requirement overview
Shikai (Shinigami)	Reach Grade 2 → Meditate three times → Fourth meditation enters Inner World → Defeat Zanpakutō spirit → Press E (equip) + J (Shikai).
Bankai (Shinigami)	Stage 1 wins (e.g., ~13 raid wins; clan war = 2 wins, ranked = 0.5) → Stage 2: 50 Hollow NPC kills + 10 Elite grips (opposite race) + 1 World Boss → Stage 3: Meditate to trigger Bankai boss and defeat it.
Resurrección (Arrancar)	Partial: Grade 2 → Harribel → Pink Orb → Obby. Full: Stage 1 wins → Stage 2 no-death set (50 Hollow kills + 10 Elite grips + 1 World Boss) → Stage 3: Menos Forest sword → White Hollow Labyrinth → Find blue-eyed Inner Hollow.
Segunda Etapa (Arrancar)	Be at least Lesser Vastocar (e.g., 7 Hogyoku fragments) → Menos Forest sword → Grip 20 players in powerful mode (Bankai/Full Res/Segunda/Vollständig).
Vollständig (Quincy)	Follows a similar 3-stage pattern: Stage 1 wins → Stage 2 no-death objectives (grips + world boss + faction NPCs) → Stage 3: meditate to enter the Quincy trial and finish the maze/fight to unlock.

Note: Exact counts and locations can change with patches. Track wins at the Karakura progress NPC ("V - Unequalled, Unrivaled") and speak to your spirit/mentor to check step 2/3 status.

Shinigami

Sword-focused combat that unlocks Shikai and later Bankai. Grade 2 is your first milestone.

Shikai – How to unlock

Reach Grade 2 via missions (division quests help from Grade 2 upward).
Meditate three times (about 5–7 minutes each).
Meditate a fourth time to enter your Inner World.
Defeat your Zanpakutō spirit to unlock Shikai.
Press E to equip and J to activate Shikai.

Tip: Meditate somewhere safe (e.g., inside tree leaves) to avoid interruptions.

Bankai – Three-stage path

Stage 1 – Wins: ~13 raid wins; clan war win counts as 2; ranked win counts as 0.5. Check progress at the Karakura NPC named “V - Unequalled, Unrivaled” near the grey barn.
Stage 2 – No-death set: 50 Hollow NPC kills + 10 Elite enemy grips (opposite race) + 1 World Boss kill. Talk to your Shikai spirit to verify progress.
Stage 3 – Trial: Meditate, speak to your spirit again to start the Bankai boss fight. Defeat it to unlock Bankai (a Bankai bar appears).

Note: You may need to interact with your spirit multiple times before it responds for progress checks.

Optional: Vizard

At Elite Grade, use 10 Hogyoku Fragments, go to Hueco Mundo, find your Vizard NPC and grip it.
Follow the whispers/quest to obtain your Vizard Mask.
Complete one of: Win 3 raids with mask on, grip 20 Soul Reapers, or grip NPCs in Inner World.

Arrancar

Evolve as a Hollow (Fishbone → Menos → Adjuchas → Vasto Lorde), then remove your mask to become an Arrancar and unlock Resurrección.

Hollow evolution – fast notes

Fishbone → Menos: defeat AI Hollows and grip their remains to evolve.
Menos: either rip mask now (becomes Menoscar, not recommended) or evolve to Adjuchas (kill another Menos).
Adjuchas: collect mask cracks from Adjuchas AI/players (e.g., 2 from NPC, 1 from player; dying removes some). Become Albino Adjuchas → defeat another Albino or a spawned Vasto NPC to reach Vasto Lorde.
Vasto Lorde: strongest Hollow form; rip mask here for best Arrancar base stats.

Partial Resurrección

Reach Grade 2.
Talk to Harribel once to receive a Pink Orb.
Complete the Obby to unlock Partial Res.

Full Resurrección – Three-stage path

Stage 1 – Wins: accumulate raid/ranked/ clan wins.
Stage 2 – No-death set: without dying, complete 50 Hollow NPC kills, 10 Elite grips (opposite faction), and 1 World Boss (e.g., Bawabawa or Jidanbo). Track in the Unrivaled Book inside Hueco Mundo’s library.
Stage 3 – Trial: Go to Menos Forest, meditate at the sword above the hole to enter the White Hollow Labyrinth. Avoid the Shadow Adjucha, find your blue-eyed Inner Hollow, watch the cutscene, and unlock Full Res.

Segunda Etapa

Be at least Lesser Vastocar (e.g., use 7 Hogyoku Fragments).
Return to the Menos Forest sword and accept the quest.
Grip 20 players in powerful modes (Bankai, Full Res, Segunda, or Vollständig) to unlock.

Quincy

Ranged spiritual combat that culminates in Vollständig. Expect a familiar three-stage structure.

Vollständig – Three-stage path

Stage 1 – Wins: collect raid/ranked/clan wins (same tracking behavior as other paths).
Stage 2 – No-death objectives: complete a set of Elite grips, one World Boss, and required faction NPC eliminations without dying. Use the in‑game tracker and mentor dialog to verify.
Stage 3 – Trial: meditate to enter the Quincy trial/maze area and complete the encounter to unlock Vollständig.

Tip: Save your mode and mobility skills for the maze segment; bring team help for boss objectives.

Plan your build and next steps:

Race Tier List – strengths and evolutions.
Items – gear up before Stage 2/3 grinds.

Progression FAQ

Do I need Grade 2 for every path?

Yes for Shikai and Partial Res. Quincy follows a similar early requirement pattern. Aim for Grade 2, then start your unlock steps.

Do Karakura raids count for Bankai?

Karakura Town raids typically do not count. Clan wars can count as 2, ranked wins as 0.5. Use the Karakura progress NPC to confirm.

What resets my Stage 2 progress?

Dying during the no‑death objective set will reset that stage. Consider grouping and playing safe.

Where do I check progression?

For wins, talk to the “V - Unequalled, Unrivaled” NPC in Karakura. For step details, speak to your spirit/mentor or check the respective in‑world book/library.