The latest Jujutsu Shenanigans update has landed, and this patch is one of the most content-packed drops in recent weeks. It introduces a brand-new character with a complete moveset, several major reworks for existing fighters, combat system adjustments, new emotes, a reworked map, and a performance-focused settings overhaul.
Here is a full breakdown of everything included in the Jujutsu Shenanigans Head of the Hei (Naoya Zenin) Update.
Jujutsu Shenanigans Update Guide – Naoya Zenin Release, Major Puppet Master Rework
New Character: Head of the Hei (Naoya Zenin)
The highlight of the patch is the release of Head of the Hei, a full character built around Projection Sorcery. He arrives with a complete kit in early access and stands out thanks to his double-dash mechanic and unique movement restrictions.
New Abilities Added
The character comes with the following moves:
- Projection Sorcery (New Special)
- Projection Breaker (New Move)
- Bleedout (New Move)
- Decisive Strike (New Move)
- Cursory Impact (New Move)
This makes Head of the Hei one of the most mechanically distinct characters in the game. His moveset focuses on fast repositioning, quick executes, and combo pressure, supported by a smooth animation style and a high-speed combat rhythm.
Puppet Master – Heavy Rework and Ability Improvements
Puppet Master received the largest batch of balance changes in this update, turning him into a much more polished and responsive character.
Ultra Spin Adjustments
- New finisher added
- Improved hit feedback
- Puppet explosions no longer affect ragdolled targets
- Increased block end-lag (+0.1)
- Wind-up slightly decreased (10 percent faster)
- Damage increased: 13 → 15
- Offload variant now grabs ragdolled players and deals 17 damage
- Offload ragdoll duration increased (+0.3 seconds)
- Now only directionally blockable
Boost On Changes
- Hitbox increased
- Using Boost On twice now deals the same damage as the normal version
- Offload variant is now blockable
- Normal variant cooldown reduced: 16 → 13 seconds
- Offload variant now bounces the opponent higher, ragdoll ends 0.2 seconds after the bounce
Ultra Cannon Changes
- No longer resets damage on its initial charge explosion
- M1s reset on landing
- Projectile version is no longer blockable in a full 360°
- Hold beam tick damage increased: 0.75 → 0.95
- Hold beam now ragdolls enemies further
- Enemies stunned by the beam become temporarily immune to melee damage
Puppet Barrage Changes
- Increased dash speed for normal variant puppets
Overall, Puppet Master now feels faster, stronger, and more consistent across his entire kit.
Cursed Partners – Rika Adjustments
A series of updates were made to improve Rika’s responsiveness and reliability during combat.
Changes
- Rika Grab and Rika Haymaker have swapped positions
- Added a maximum range to Rika
- Rika now moves faster
- Reworked how Rika is controlled to improve usability
These upgrades make Rika far more predictable and effective during combos.
Vessel – Strike & Impact Adjustments
Vessel’s kit received multiple refinements focused on impact clarity and combo flow.
Changes
- Aerial Cursed Strikes now have an updated pose
- Divergent Fist delayed impact now stuns if it interrupts a move
- Increased the size of the Divergent Fist delayed impact
These changes make Vessel more threatening in punish scenarios and improve the readability of his delayed-hit mechanics.
Switcher – Hitbox Tweaks
Small but meaningful adjustments were made to improve combo consistency.
Changes
- Swift Kick hitbox reduced, but now has a slight lingering effect
- Elbow Drop hitbox increased, and lingers on ragdolled enemies
Emotes – 9 New Additions
A new batch of emotes has been added, each covering different styles and animations.
New emotes include:
- Liar Dancer
- Cooking
- Virtual Insanity
- ITS NO USE
- Welcome Back
- Pickaxe
- Symbol of Peace
- LuckStar
- Dream Friends
- Delightful
Roulette – Map and MVP Expansion
Two major additions were made to Roulette:
- Shipping Yard map fully remade
- New MVP animation unlocked by earning the achievement
“The strongest of history”
Settings – Performance & Controls Overhaul
The Settings menu has been heavily updated to improve performance and usability.
Changes
- Settings backend completely rewritten for better performance
- New Controls tab added to streamline keybind management
This update should result in smoother gameplay on both PC and mobile.
Bug Fixes
A batch of stability fixes were included to address lingering issues:
- Fixed blood particles not creating pools on collision
- Fixed blood disappearing when the part it rests on breaks
- Bullet dummies no longer fire while stunned
- Fixed domain transition for Authentic Mutual Love
- Fixed mobile cursor not aiming properly through logic blocks
These fixes clean up several long-standing gameplay inconsistencies.
This update introduces one of the most refreshing characters the game has released in months while also modernizing several older fighters. Puppet Master’s rework alone dramatically shifts his feel in combat, while Rika and Vessel both receive impactful quality-of-life adjustments that make their kits more intuitive.
With new emotes, a remade map, updated settings, and a healthy round of bug fixes, this patch strengthens both gameplay depth and overall polish. If you have been waiting for a good moment to jump back into Jujutsu Shenanigans, this update is an ideal starting point.