Diamond Fruit
Diamond
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
Cheap and easy to obtain for the value it provides.
Strong defensive buff greatly improves survivability against bosses, NPCs, and players.
Works especially well with Sword, Gun, and Fighting Style builds thanks to its durability-focused playstyle.
Effective for grinding, raids, bosses, and Sea Events.
Several attacks have large hitboxes, making them easier to land.
Access to mobility, crowd control, and burst damage within a single kit.
Has a blind effect that can create combo opportunities or help disengage from fights.
Transformation activates quickly and can deal damage during use.
Weaknesses
Most attacks are short-range and often require combo setups to land consistently.
Struggles against multiple opponents due to its close-range nature.
Many abilities are easy to dodge when used predictably.
Damage can be inconsistent if multi-hit attacks do not fully connect.
Lacks a reliable travel ability, making movement less convenient than many other fruits.
Some mobility options can be difficult to control and may put the user in dangerous positions.
Verdict
Diamond is one of the best defensive fruits for its price. Its durability, large hitboxes, and strong synergy with Sword, Gun, and Fighting Style builds make it a reliable choice for PvP, bosses, raids, and general progression. While its limited range and mobility prevent it from competing with top-tier fruits, it offers excellent value and remains a strong all-around option well into the Second and Third Sea.
Abilities & Upgrade
Launches the user toward the cursor, damaging enemies along the path and triggering an explosion on impact with a surface.
Functions as both an attack and mobility tool.
Damages enemies hit during the dash and creates an AoE explosion upon collision.
Can hit multiple targets if enemies are caught in the impact area.
Useful for engaging, repositioning, or covering distance quickly.
Transforms the user into a diamond-coated form, granting increased durability and access to enhanced abilities.
Provides a 23% defense boost, reducing incoming damage while active.
Transformation releases a large AoE blast that damages nearby enemies.
Tap: Fires diamond shards in all directions, allowing the transformation move to be used offensively while already transformed.
Hold: Cancels the transformation and returns the user to normal form.
Fires a volley of diamond shards that ends with a powerful explosive projectile, dealing high damage if multiple hits connect.
Hold: Increases the number of shards fired before the final attack.
Deals multi-hit damage followed by an explosive finisher.
Most effective at close to mid range, where more shards are likely to connect.
Damage varies based on how many projectiles hit the target before the final explosion.
Releases a burst of reflected light that damages and blinds nearby enemies, briefly limiting their ability to respond.
Deals AoE damage and applies a 3-second blind effect.
The blind acts as a soft stun, making it easier to start combos or disengage.
Hold: Slightly increases the attack's size and damage.
Effective for crowd control and creating openings in PvP.
Summons multiple diamond mirrors that fire light beams, dealing continuous damage to enemies within range.
Deals multi-hit damage over time while targets remain inside the attack area.
Covers a wide area, making it effective against grouped enemies.
Features auto-targeting beams, reducing the need for precise aim.
Best used to apply sustained pressure during grinding, PvP, or boss fights.
Launches the user toward the cursor, damaging enemies along the path and triggering an explosion on impact with a surface.
Functions as both an attack and mobility tool.
Damages enemies hit during the dash and creates an AoE explosion upon collision.
Can hit multiple targets if enemies are caught in the impact area.
Useful for engaging, repositioning, or covering distance quickly.
Transforms the user into a diamond-coated form, granting increased durability and access to enhanced abilities.
Provides a 23% defense boost, reducing incoming damage while active.
Transformation releases a large AoE blast that damages nearby enemies.
Tap: Fires diamond shards in all directions, allowing the transformation move to be used offensively while already transformed.
Hold: Cancels the transformation and returns the user to normal form.
Fires a volley of diamond shards that ends with a powerful explosive projectile, dealing high damage if multiple hits connect.
Hold: Increases the number of shards fired before the final attack.
Deals multi-hit damage followed by an explosive finisher.
Most effective at close to mid range, where more shards are likely to connect.
Damage varies based on how many projectiles hit the target before the final explosion.
Releases a burst of reflected light that damages and blinds nearby enemies, briefly limiting their ability to respond.
Deals AoE damage and applies a 3-second blind effect.
The blind acts as a soft stun, making it easier to start combos or disengage.
Hold: Slightly increases the attack's size and damage.
Effective for crowd control and creating openings in PvP.
Summons multiple diamond mirrors that fire light beams, dealing continuous damage to enemies within range.
Deals multi-hit damage over time while targets remain inside the attack area.
Covers a wide area, making it effective against grouped enemies.
Features auto-targeting beams, reducing the need for precise aim.
Best used to apply sustained pressure during grinding, PvP, or boss fights.
Showcase Video
Diamond
Update Logs
- Four new Chromatic skins were added for Diamond: Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, and Rose Quartz.
- Diamond received a balance pass aimed at reducing its effectiveness in PvP.
- The fruit's inventory icon was updated.
- Ability Changes
- The transformation's damage reduction was slightly lowered, reducing Diamond's overall durability.
- Several core abilities became easier to avoid with Instinct, reducing the fruit's reliability against experienced players.
- Crowd-control effects were shortened, making combo setups and follow-up attacks less consistent.
- Damage and area coverage were reduced on some of Diamond's strongest attacks
- The transformation's damage reduction was slightly lowered, reducing Diamond's overall durability.
- Complete Diamond Rework
- Diamond received a full redesign that rebuilt its moveset and expanded its combat options.
- Added a dedicated M1 attack, giving transformed users a basic attack option.
- Updated the fruit's icon and overall presentation.
- Ability Changes
- Every Diamond ability was reworked.
- Several moves were renamed as part of the redesign:
- Beaming Tackle → Shard Storm
- Diamond Hail → Shimmering Disruption
- Solar Flare → Prismatic Reflection
- Diamond's fruit model was visually redesigned.
- Diamond's passive damage reduction was increased, improving its ability to absorb damage during combat.
- Diamond was added to the game as a playable Blox Fruit.