PvP and leveling call for different swords, so there are two lists; each sword shows which sea you get it in and how hard it is to get. For the full steps to get any sword, click its card to open the Sword Guides.
Judged on move accuracy, combos, burst damage and mobility, compared with the sword fully upgraded and Mastery high enough.
Cursed Dual KatanaCDK
Several 2026 videos rank it in the top two; Balance Update 001 didn't touch it28101112
How to get: Lv.2200 plus 350 Mastery on each of Yama and Tushita, then complete the six trials
Note: Both Yama and Tushita must reach 350 Mastery; the X move can pierce the Dragon transformation's defense (Wiki).
True Triple KatanaTTK
High damage and strong Portal combos; the X move has 0.5 more seconds of ending lag but is faster2810111216
How to get: Get Saishi, Shizu and Oroshi to 300 Mastery each, then pay $2,000,000
Note: The total cost is at least $8,000,000, and you have to train all three swords to 300 Mastery each, so it takes a long time; MiniYoru3 suggests not rushing it while you are still leveling up. Balance Update 001: X ending lag +0.5 s, move speed +25%16.
Shark Anchor
Wide range, pulls enemies in and adds stun; most lists place it near the top28111213
How to get: use the Monster Magnet to lure out the Anchored Terrorshark; it drops only if the Magnet holder deals at least 10% of the damage
Note: Both the Wiki and Miczilla45 recommend pairing it with a close-range fruit like Portal; it is not as good as CDK for farming small mobs, but it is the strongest against Sea Beasts and large targets.
Fox Lamp
Very fast basic attacks and a reliable Z stun; ZebsX puts it in the top tier128
How to get: during a Full Moon, activate the Kitsune shrine and offer 15 or more Azure Ember to receive it at random
Note: ZebsX thinks it beats Shark Anchor; YoSoloSupremez puts it in A, behind Shark Anchor.
Spikey Trident
Pair it with Godhuman to extend combos; you have to aim it, and it does not break Instinct2812
How to get: Defeat Cake Prince (10%) or Dough King (higher chance)
Gravity Blade
Strong combo starter that pairs with any fruit; short range (some rate it B)281112
How to get: defeat Orbitus in the Second Sea; drop rate is about 3–5%
Note: Orbitus used to be called Fajita. YoSoloSupremez rates it B, VYUJIN ranks it second, and most written lists put it in S.
Dark Blade
Z move buffed; some videos list it in the top three, others put it in the middle8101216
How to get: Buy the Gamepass in the shop for 1,200 Robux (can be gifted / traded)
Note: You need to spend about 1,200 Robux on the Gamepass. Balance Update 001: Z charge-up +10%, ending lag -30%, range and hitbox each +10%16. The leveling rating comes mainly from the Wiki and written guides.
Dragonheart
Wide range; Balance Update 001 nerfed Z's Instinct drain81613
How to get: at the Dragon Dojo, unlock the recipe with the Red Belt, then use the Black Belt + Dragon Tether to get the Dragon Egg and craft it
Note: Ryza4 mentions it was recently nerfed but is still strong.
Buddy Sword
High burst at long range, and two of its moves can break Instinct; you have to aim it yourself81117
How to get: defeat Cake Queen on Ice Cream Land; it drops from her
Yama
Starts with a pull; since Balance Update 001, X no longer breaks Instinct81619
How to get: Can be tried after completing Elite Hunter quests 20 times in total; guaranteed at 30
Note: A required prerequisite for Cursed Dual Katana (350 Mastery).
Pole 2nd Form
Buffed in month 8; ZebsX puts it in the top tier, while most written lists have it at B81618
How to get: Hold the First Form and get hit by lightning in the Rough Sea to transform it
Note: You need to get the First Form to 180 Mastery first (from this site's guide page). Opinions differ: ZebsX says it may return to the meta, while other written lists put it at B.
Rengoku
Good damage and applies Burning; most lists put it in the middle818
How to get: farm the Hidden Key at Ice Castle, then open the chest under the stairs
Tushita
Lists disagree (from the lowest tier up to S); it is mainly a CDK prerequisite1818
How to get: while rip_indra is alive, enter the secret passage, solve the five-torch puzzle within the time limit and fight Longma
Note: A required prerequisite for Cursed Dual Katana (350 Mastery); ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier, while KID DzaKyAXE puts it in S.
Hallow Scythe
X deals 1.2x damage to targets below half health; lists disagree8131718
How to get: summon the Soul Reaper with Hallow Essence; 5% drop chance
Note: The Wiki suggests using other Mythical swords first if you have Buddha; ZebsX calls it “good for farming mobs.”
Canvander
Fast repositioning and decent damage; lists put it in the middle81718
How to get: on Floating Turtle, defeat Beautiful Pirate
Midnight Blade
Average damage; ZebsX feels it is missing something; placed in the middle81718
How to get: on the Cursed Ship, find El Admin and buy it for 100 Ectoplasm
Koko
Lists put it in the middle; it only stands out when paired with the Control fruit8171813
How to get: on Hot and Cold, defeat the Order boss to get it as a drop
Shizu
Fast attacks; ZebsX and the written lists both put it in the middle81718
How to get: Sold at random by the Legendary Sword Dealer for $2,000,000
Note: Formerly called Shisui; it is also one of the prerequisites for True Triple Katana.
Twin Hooks
Z move buffed in month 8; lists put it in the middle816
How to get: defeat Captain Elephant on Floating Turtle; it drops by chance
Dark Dagger
Fast at chasing enemies down but with a small hitbox; lists disagree81718
How to get: defeat rip_indra True Form; 5% drop chance
Note: ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier; KID DzaKyAXE puts it in A, and the written lists put it in B.
Cutlass
Starter weapon; every list puts it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: buy it from the Sword Dealer on the Pirate / Marine Starter Island for $1,000
Note: Its skills are the same as the Katana; only the look differs (from this site's guide page).
Katana
Starter weapon; every list puts it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer on the Pirate / Marine Starter Island for $1,000
Dual Katana
A stepping stone for beginners; every list puts it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: buy it from the Sword Dealer of the West in Pirate Village for $12,000
Note: It is not an ingredient for True Triple Katana.
Iron Mace
A stepping stone for beginners; every list puts it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the West in Pirate Village for $25,000
Triple Katana
A stepping stone for beginners; every list puts it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: buy it from the Sword Dealer of the East in Frozen Village for $60,000
Note: It is not an ingredient for True Triple Katana.
Pipe
Most lists put it in the lowest tier181718
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the East in Frozen Village for $100,000
Shark Saw
Most lists put it in the lowest tier17818
How to get: in Middle Town, defeat The Saw; it drops by chance
Dual-Headed Blade
Lists put it in the lowest tier1818
How to get: buy it from the Master Sword Dealer on the fourth island of the Skylands for $400,000
Trident
Most lists put it near the bottom; ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier181718
How to get: in the Underwater City, defeat the Fishman Lord; about 10% drop chance
Soul Cane
High stun-combo potential but low damage; most lists put it near the bottom13181718
How to get: complete the secret quest in Magma Village, then claim it for free from the Living Skeleton
Note: It became free from Update 30 (Wiki: it cost $750,000 before Update 30). The Wiki says it has high combo potential and is still good in PvP, but with low damage and a small hitbox; KID DzaKyAXE puts it in A and ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier.
Wardens Sword
Lists put it in the lowest tier1818
How to get: defeat the Warden; about 5%–10% drop chance
Note: From Update 30, it drops from the Warden, and the Chief Warden has been removed (Wiki: Updates/30).
Bisento
ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier, while the written lists put it in A; opinions differ181718
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer on the fourth island of the Skylands; Lv.250, $1,000,000
Pole 1st Form
Lists put it in the lowest tier; its value lies in upgrading it to the 2nd Form1817
How to get: in the Upper Skylands, defeat Lightning God; 6% drop chance
Note: After Update 30, Thunder God was renamed Lightning God (Wiki: Updates/30).
Saber
ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier; it's time to swap it out around the Third Sea8617
How to get: solve the Saber puzzle and defeat Saber Expert; it always drops
Note: A practical mainstay for the First Sea stage. Opinions are split: KID DzaKyAXE puts it in A, the written rankings put it in B, and ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier.
Dragon Trident
Rankings disagree a lot; ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier181719
How to get: Second Sea, Forgotten Island, Tide Keeper; 5% drop chance
Note: Opinions are split: KID DzaKyAXE and Skycoach put it in S, PlayHub puts it in B, DungeonPath puts it in C, and ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier.
Flail
Rankings disagree (from the middle tier down to C)181718
How to get: Second Sea, Smoke Admiral; about 20% drop chance
Note: Formerly called Jitte. ZebsX puts it in the middle tier, and the two written rankings put it in C.
Longsword
ZebsX and the written rankings all put it in the bottom tier181718
How to get: Second Sea, Kingdom of Rose; dropped after defeating Diamond
Oroshi
Wiki: loses to Third Sea swords in PvP; mainly used as a material for True Triple Katana1381718
How to get: Sold at random by the Legendary Sword Dealer for $2,000,000
Note: Formerly called Wando. One part of the Wiki calls it a standout for Second Sea leveling and PvP, while another part says it's on the weak side among Legendary swords.
Saishi
Rankings put it anywhere from the bottom to the middle tier; mainly used as a material for True Triple Katana18171813
How to get: Sold at random by the Legendary Sword Dealer for $2,000,000
Note: Formerly called Saddi.
Fishing Trophy
No combat function; every ranking puts it in the bottom tier1317
How to get: limited to the top 1,000 finishers of the 2025 Fishing Contest; no longer obtainable
Note: Wiki: it doesn't help with either PvP or leveling; it's no longer available, so we don't recommend adding it to the recommended list.
Looks at range and speed against mobs, and also how well each sword works for boss fights and Raids.
Cursed Dual KatanaCDK
Normal attacks don't dash and have a wide range; the Wiki calls it one of the best for leveling13512
How to get: Lv.2200 plus 350 Mastery on each of Yama and Tushita, then complete the six trials
Note: Both Yama and Tushita must reach 350 Mastery; the X move can pierce the Dragon transformation's defense (Wiki).
True Triple KatanaTTK
High normal-attack damage when paired with Buddha; the 4th hit dashes forward, which is bad for AFK farming13419
How to get: Get Saishi, Shizu and Oroshi to 300 Mastery each, then pay $2,000,000
Note: The total cost is at least $8,000,000, and you have to train all three swords to 300 Mastery each, so it takes a long time; MiniYoru3 suggests not rushing it while you are still leveling up. Balance Update 001: X ending lag +0.5 s, move speed +25%16.
Shark Anchor
Ranked first in two Sea Events videos; slow normal attacks, and the 4th hit dashes4513
How to get: use the Monster Magnet to lure out the Anchored Terrorshark; it only drops if the Magnet holder deals at least 10% damage
Note: Both the Wiki and Miczilla45 recommend pairing it with a close-range fruit like Portal; it is not as good as CDK for farming small mobs, but it is the strongest against Sea Beasts and large targets.
Dark Blade
High damage and a low Mastery requirement, usable in all seas; the 4th hit dashes131819
How to get: Buy the Gamepass in the shop for 1,200 Robux (can be gifted / traded)
Note: You need to spend about 1,200 Robux on the Gamepass. Balance Update 001: Z charge-up +10%, ending lag -30%, range and hitbox each +10%16. The leveling rating comes mainly from the Wiki and written guides.
Dragonheart
Top 3 in the Sea Events rankings; ZebsX says it's good for farming mobs458
How to get: the Red Belt at the Dragon Dojo unlocks the recipe; craft it with the Dragon Egg, which you pick up using the Black Belt + Dragon Tether
Note: Ryza4 mentions it was recently nerfed but is still strong.
Hallow Scythe
Fast normal attacks with no dash; fairly low damage among Mythical swords813
How to get: summon Soul Reaper with Hallow Essence; 5% drop chance
Note: The Wiki suggests using other Mythical swords first if you have Buddha; ZebsX calls it “good for farming mobs.”
Fox Lamp
Wiki: fast normal attacks with no dash, best paired with Buddha; the skills lack range13
How to get: activate Kitsune Shrine during a Full Moon and offer 15 or more Azure Embers to get it at random
Note: ZebsX thinks it beats Shark Anchor; YoSoloSupremez puts it in A, behind Shark Anchor.
Buddy Sword
Wiki: normal attacks don't dash, which suits AFK farming; the skills have heavy knockback13
How to get: dropped by Cake Queen on Ice Cream Land
Saber
Wiki: low cooldowns and little knockback; one of the top picks for First Sea leveling136
How to get: solve the Saber puzzle and defeat Saber Expert; it always drops
Note: A practical mainstay for the First Sea stage. Opinions are split: KID DzaKyAXE puts it in A, the written rankings put it in B, and ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier.
Bisento
Wiki: wide range against multiple targets, also useful in Sea Events13
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer on the fourth island of the Skylands; Lv.250, $1,000,000
Gravity Blade
An easy-to-get all-round sword for the Second Sea (recommended in videos)3
How to get: defeat Orbitus in the Second Sea; drop rate about 3–5%
Note: Orbitus used to be called Fajita. YoSoloSupremez rates it B, VYUJIN ranks it second, and most written lists put it in S.
Rengoku
Videos recommend pairing it with Buddha; the 4th hit dashes, which is bad for farming mobs313
How to get: farm the Hidden Key at Ice Castle and open the chest under the stairs
Dragon Trident
Good early in the Second Sea (recommended in videos); heavy knockback313
How to get: Tide Keeper on Forgotten Island in the Second Sea; 5% drop chance
Note: Opinions are split: KID DzaKyAXE and Skycoach put it in S, PlayHub puts it in B, DungeonPath puts it in C, and ZebsX puts it in the bottom tier.
Tushita
Wiki: good for leveling; the 4th hit dashes13
How to get: while rip_indra is alive, enter the secret passage, then solve the five-torch puzzle within the time limit and fight Longma
Note: A required prerequisite for Cursed Dual Katana (350 Mastery); ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier, while KID DzaKyAXE puts it in S.
Midnight Blade
Wiki: decent for Second Sea leveling; normal attacks don't dash13
How to get: buy from El Admin on the Cursed Ship for 100 Ectoplasm
Canvander
Wiki: normal attacks dash forward, making it harder to position while farming mobs13
How to get: defeat Beautiful Pirate on Floating Turtle
Koko
Wiki: the 3rd hit of the normal attack dashes, so leveling isn't stable13
How to get: dropped after defeating the Order boss on Hot and Cold
Longsword
Wiki: the range is enough, but there are better options13
How to get: dropped after defeating Diamond at Kingdom of Rose in the Second Sea
Oroshi
Opinions differ on the Wiki: mostly used just for leveling or to put together True Triple Katana13
How to get: Sold at random by the Legendary Sword Dealer for $2,000,000
Note: Formerly called Wando. One part of the Wiki calls it a standout for Second Sea leveling and PvP, while another part says it's on the weak side among Legendary swords.
Saishi
Wiki: fast normal attacks, but the 4th hit dashes13
How to get: Sold at random by the Legendary Sword Dealer for $2,000,000
Note: Formerly called Saddi.
Trident
Wiki: useful in the later part of the First Sea, then replaced by Second Sea swords13
How to get: defeat Fishman Lord at Underwater City; about 10% drop chance
Pole 1st Form
Video: not a main leveling sword; mostly used to upgrade it to its second form6
How to get: defeat Lightning God on Upper Skylands; 6% drop chance
Note: After Update 30, Thunder God was renamed Lightning God (Wiki: Updates/30).
Wardens Sword
Wiki: good early on; after entering the Second Sea, swap it out as soon as you can13
How to get: defeat Warden in Prison; about 5%–10% drop chance
Note: Since Update 30, it drops from Warden, and Chief Warden has been removed (Wiki: Updates/30).
Soul Cane
Wiki: two moves have area range and no knockback, good for early mob farming13
How to get: after finishing the secret quest in Magma Village, claim it for free from Living Skeleton
Note: It became free from Update 30 (Wiki: it cost $750,000 before Update 30). The Wiki says it has high combo potential and is still good in PvP, but with low damage and a small hitbox; KID DzaKyAXE puts it in A and ZebsX puts it in the lowest tier.
Shark Saw
Wiki: decent for early First Sea mob farming13
How to get: a chance to drop from defeating The Saw in Middle Town
Triple Katana
Cheap and good enough for early mob farming; the 4th hit dashes136
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the East in Frozen Village for $60,000
Note: It is not an ingredient for True Triple Katana.
Dual Katana
Wiki: low knockback and wide range, reliable for low-level mob farming13
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the West in Pirate Village for $12,000
Note: It is not an ingredient for True Triple Katana.
Iron Mace
Wiki: ideal for low-level mob farming, but gets worse at higher levels13
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the West in Pirate Village for $25,000
Pipe
The Wiki says it's effective for farming mobs; replaced at higher levels13
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer of the East in Frozen Village for $100,000
Dual-Headed Blade
Wiki: normal attacks don't dash, and it works well for farming mobs with Elemental fruits13
How to get: buy from the Master Sword Dealer on the 4th island of the Skylands for $400,000
Katana
A starter sword for the early transition; all rankings put it in the bottom tier18
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer on the Pirate / Marine Starter Island for $1,000
Cutlass
A starter sword for the early transition; all rankings put it in the bottom tier18
How to get: Buy it from the Sword Dealer on the Pirate / Marine Starter Island for $1,000
Note: Its skills are the same as the Katana; only the look differs (from this site's guide page).
We collected 12 sword-ranking videos from 2026, plus acquisition and mechanics data from the Blox Fruits Wiki, and set the tiers by the conclusions most sources agree on; swords where the sources disagree are noted on their cards.
The “Easy / Medium / Hard to get” label is based on the level, materials, bosses, and puzzle steps required, not on trade price. The small number after each card’s reasoning is a source number; click it to jump to Sources at the bottom of the page.
It depends on what you need. Based on the rankings checked on 2026/11/07: the top three for PvP are Cursed Dual Katana (CDK), True Triple Katana (TTK), and Shark Anchor; the top three for leveling are Cursed Dual Katana (CDK), True Triple Katana (TTK), and Shark Anchor.
Start with swords that are easy to get and still good enough: Gravity Blade, Saber, and Bisento. Once your level and materials are enough, go for the higher-ranked swords that are harder to get.
This page only compares strength and how easy each sword is to get; for each sword's steps to get it, moves, and upgrade methods, see the individual pages in the Sword Guides.
We recheck it after major updates or balance changes; the “Ranking checked” date at the top of the page is when it was last checked.
Ranking videos are the creators' personal opinions, so we only use conclusions that most sources agree on. Sword names and how to get them follow the Blox Fruits Wiki (community-maintained) and may change after in-game hotfixes.
