Want to master the Spin in A Universal Time (AUT)? This guide covers everything about the new Steel Spin ability introduced in the 4.0 patch, including how to get it and information on its moveset and passives in AUT.
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How to Get Steel Spin Ability in A Universal Time [AUT]
Steel Spin is obtained by using the Altered Steel Ball on the Standless base in A Universal Time.
- Obtain the Altered Steel Ball: This Epic item drops from Epic Loot Crates. Farm Epic Loot Crates by defeating enemies like Sorcerers and Curses in the desert. The drop rate for the Altered Steel Ball is not guaranteed, so you might need to open multiple crates.
- But Epic Chests are pretty common, so getting it shouldn’t take long.
- Use the Altered Steel Ball: Equip Standless, then use the Altered Steel Ball from your inventory. This will unlock the Steel Spin ability.

Steel Spin Passives
- Energy of the Spin: Your damage increases with your heat count. Higher heat = more damage.
- Hardened Skin: Upon reaching a 100-meter height, you gain temporary defensive buffs. This ability has a cooldown.
Steel Spin Moveset
- LMB/M1 (Rush Attack): A chain of strikes ending in a powerful knockback.
- Q (Spin Charge): Charge a steel ball to fill your Spin meter.
- E (Iron Frenzy): Unleashes a barrage of steel balls.
- R (Rotary Havoc): A rotating steel ball creates a whirlwind, lifting enemies caught in it.
- T (Iron Flux): Throws three steel balls.
- Y (Scan): Scans enemies. Attacking scanned enemies deals more damage and converts ragdoll effects to soft ragdolls.
- G (Amnestic Club): A running kick followed by a devastating beatdown on hit.
- H (Golden Pitch): A charged throw of a reflective steel ball, granting a temporary buff. Manifests Ball Breaker on use.
- Z (Deadly Whirl): Grabs an opponent and throws a rotating steel ball at their face, bashing them away.
- V (Energy Burst): A rotating steel ball bursts, releasing an energy wave.
Steel Spin Showcase
If you’re after a showcase of the Steel spin ability, check out the showcase below!
Steel Spin Lore
Steel Spin (Ball Breaker in the manga) is Gyro Zeppeli’s Legendary Stand, manifested during his final battle against Funny Valentine. It takes the form of a small, dwarf-like humanoid resembling a Steel Ball, infused with Spin energy.
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