Glove Masteries Explained - Slap Battles Wiki
Understand the mastery system, pick the easiest masteries to grind first, and see the community tier list ranking every mastery from best to worst.
Features
Key Features
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Understand Masteries
Masteries are upgraded glove variants unlocked by completing glove-specific tasks, released in the January 2025 update.
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Pick the Easiest
Start with masteries like Obby and Brick that have simple, low-effort tasks so you can build momentum fast.
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Read the Tier List
See where every mastery ranks by community vote, from meta-defining upgrades to skips that barely change the base glove.
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Choose the Best
Focus on top-tier masteries that offer real offensive and defensive power for the time you invest.
Articles
All Masteries Articles
Best Masteries
A guide to the best masteries in Slap Battles, headlined by Glovel as a top-tier upgrade, with community tier list context and how to evaluate the strongest options.
Easiest Masteries
A community-ranked guide to the easiest masteries in Slap Battles, led by Obby as the clearest pick, with runthroughs of the other low-effort options.
Mastery Tier List
The community-driven mastery tier list for Slap Battles, ranked by Worth Obtaining and Performance, with breakdowns of Hive, Spin, Fort and other standout masteries.
Mastery System Overview
How the Mastery system works in Slap Battles, which gloves have masteries, and what the upgraded variants offer over their base versions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mastery in Slap Battles?
A mastery is an upgraded variant of a glove, unlocked by completing a specific task while using that glove. It adds new abilities or stat boosts.
What is the easiest mastery to get?
Obby and Brick are widely considered the easiest masteries because their tasks are straightforward and quick compared to grind-heavy options.
What is the best mastery in the game?
Glovel and a few other high-tier masteries consistently top community tier lists for offering strong offensive and defensive upgrades.
Do I need the base glove to unlock its mastery?
Yes. You must own and equip the base glove, then complete its mastery task while actively using it in the arena.