u/efootballers

Having the new Epic Ronaldo with the WillPower skill, just wanted to share my opinion about the skill. These are from Amadeusz's findings and my own experiences:

Main information: from this post and this one

• Willpower increases both the Finishing and Kicking Power stats by +1 with each shot.
• Headers, clearances made with the shoot button, and fake shots do NOT affect the buff.
• Free-kick shots also have the same effect as shots.

While playing, consider that:

• Do not force yourself to always shoot with the WillPower player (forget about the skill and play normally).
• Put a counter-target on the player. He will be more useful toward the end of the game.
• Alternatively, you can put the Willpower player in the midfield just before half-time to get an extra 35% recovery. (I assume that this still holds in the recent updates).

While training:

• Just give the cheapest points for shooting up to 4 or 8. So do not focus on reaching 90 or 95.
• Do not think about any threshold for kicking power (e.g., a few points below 90 is fine)
• Use the remaining points elsewhere.

The uploaded Ronaldo build is an example. Some may want more curl; depending on how you attack, you may need more curl. Please let me know what you think.

https://preview.redd.it/wyyex3i5f95h1.png?width=853&format=png&auto=webp&s=ef61369268acdd72c05b41e2d25fdd91fd2bd013

Edit:
Or if you don't need high ball control, the following build is more aerial threat (thanks to u/Mysterious-Dog3482 to bring this to my attention.)

https://preview.redd.it/jrh46138w95h1.png?width=761&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fb2cafee5e07c72383a9db6efcd4353d4e1f168

With a new skill on the way, I thought it would be helpful to categorize skills to get a better sense of how useful each one can be. Also, this is my opinion and might have played a bit of favoritism in the list. Anyway, I would be happy to hear others' take on the skill categories and characteristics.

skill list 1

skill list 2

I analyzed the key skills in the game and tried to categorize them. The columns are:

• Type: This is based on Skye's eFootball Encyclopedia and relates to Amadeusz (Please check the document; it is updated and a great source).
  • Animation: the skill triggers a new animation.
  • Parameter: You can think of a change in the hidden mechanics of the game.
  • Stat: affects the player's states (e.g., acceleration, speed).
• Game Results: If the skill gets triggered based on the result of the game. Empty means no effect.
• Game Time: if the skill gets triggered based on the time of the game (1st or 2nd half). Empty means no effect.
• Other Players: if the skill applies to other players. Empty means only on the subject player.
• Player Position: If the skill is only triggered for a specific position (e.g., CB). Empty means no position dependent.
• Location: If the skill only gets triggered when the subject is in a specific location. Empty means no location-dependent.
• Specific Scenario: If the skill only gets triggered when a specific scenario. Empty means that triggering does not need a specific condition.
• Control over skill: How much you have control over triggering the skill. Yes means full control.

I think these categories can help us to understand how effective a skill is and how often it is triggered.

Most useful skills are (in no particular order):

• Phenomenal Pass: Not limited to location, player position, etc and gets triggered automatically when passing in unorthodox posture, good for quick build-up.
• Long-Reach Tackle: the only limitation is that the player must be stationary or moving slowly; otherwise, it often gets triggered. I personally disagree that it is animation-based, and the definition says it increases the frequency of standing tackles even when the opponent seems far away. So, it is like a parameter type and, in simple terms, gives the player more daring to tackle even if the opponent is far away. It does not convert them to Jean-Claude Van Damme.
• One Touch Pass, Through Passing: Mandatory for MFs, FWs, and good for DFs.
• First Time Shot: Mandatory for all players getting into shooting position
• Fighting Spirit: In today's high-pressure game, this is a gold skill that not only helps against fatigue but also helps the player maintain accuracy when passing, shooting, and heading. Basically, it can be activated in every situation.
• Magnetic Feet: The skill gets triggered easily.
• WillPower: Can save a lot of points when allocating to shooting, and can be spent somewhere else.
• Aerial Superiority: always triggered in aerial duels (does not mean that you always win the duel)
• Heading: I think it also includes passes done with the header as well.
• Super-sub: You always substitute, and better to give your usual subs
• Track Back: Not recommended on CBs, RB/LB, or DMF (especially Anchor Man), as it moves them out of position. Most useful on CMF, or AMFs if you want to make them more aggressive in the midfield.
• Outside Curler: Every player can have it (even with high weak foot accuracy). Almost mandatory for players with not "very high accuracy" (not essential for CB, LB/RB)
• Edge Crossing: can help even your shorter forwards to score headers.
• Acrobatic Clearance: essential for CBs and DeepLined MFs.
• Interception and Blocker: Intercepting improves the chance of intercepting a pass. Blocker is for both passes and shots and also limits rebounds. Mandatory for CB, RB/LB, DMF. If your CMF, AMF, LMF/RMF, SS, or CF has a high defensive stat (>70), it could be useful.
• Long-range curler and Blitz Curler: ultimate joy when you can pull one.
• Other useful skills: Heel trick, pinpoint crossing, Double Touch, Marseille Turn, Cut Behind & Turn, Sole Control, Long Range Shooting, Visionary Pass, Phenomenal Finishing, Bullet Header, Momentum Dribbling.