Do not max out every stat to 99 immediately. The game calculates player form based on overall rating (OVR). If you jump from 70 OVR to 110 OVR overnight, the game might glitch, or your teammates will feel horrendously slow compared to you.
The "BAL Editor" (usually a third-party tool like PES 2021 BAL Editor by ZHacker or similar mods) is a save-game editor that allows you to modify your Become a Legend player file. The "updated" version typically refers to a patch that ensures compatibility with the latest Data Packs (DP2.0 to DP7.0) and season updates (2024/25 fan-made patches). bal editor pes 2021 updated
| Aspect | Default PES 2021 BAL | With Updated BAL Editor | |--------|----------------------|--------------------------| | Max Overall Rating | 99 | 127 | | Change Position after career start | No | Yes | | Add “Long Ranger” skill mid-career | No | Yes | | Force transfer from club | Random / Team-dependent | Immediate & guaranteed | | Edit appearance after start | Limited (hair/accessories) | Full (height, body build) | | Injury risk removal | Not possible | Set Injury Resistance to “A” | Do not max out every stat to 99 immediately
The latest iteration of the editor (often found under versions like BAL Editor 2025 v2.3 or PES 2021 CE Editor) offers incredible granularity: The "BAL Editor" (usually a third-party tool like
Always "Save As" a different slot number (e.g., Slot 2). This keeps your original vanilla career intact.
This is critical. Navigate to:
Documents\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021\WEPES\save
Copy the BAL00000000.bin file to your desktop. If the editor breaks your save, you can paste this back.