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Dark Blade

Dark Blade is a Mythical sword centered around high damage and combo-based combat. It rewards precise timing and good spacing, making it more effective in the hands of players who can consistently land and chain attacks.

In PvP, Dark Blade is a solid option thanks to its strong damage output and good combo potential. It can deal heavy punishment once an opening is created, especially in builds designed around chaining moves efficiently. However, the sword is somewhat skill-dependent, as its full potential relies on proper aim, timing, and combo execution rather than simple spam. Players who can use it well will get much more value from it than those looking for an easy-to-use weapon.

Obtainment:
Obtain by purchasing for R$1,200, receiving it as a gift/trade from another player, upgrade to Version 2 by completing The Son Quest, and unlock the Slayer Skin (Version 3) for a white-black Aura variant plus the Slayer of God #151 reward.

Dark Blade

Dark Blade
RarityMythical
Release Date16th January 2019
ObtainableFirst Sea/Second Sea/Third Sea
How to obtainPurchase From Shop
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Strengths & Weaknesses

A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.

Strengths

  • Good introductory sword for beginners.

  • Very cheap and easy to obtain.

  • Low mastery requirements allow new players to unlock its full moveset quickly.

  • Useful for players who do not yet have a Blox Fruit.

  • Both skills have AoE, making them somewhat helpful for early grinding.

  • Quiet Rush [Z] has a quick startup.

  • Air Slash [X] provides decent damage for its stage of the game.

Weaknesses

  • Bad against Blade users: Complete immunity is a major matchup weakness.

  • Overpriced: Expensive for what it offers unless gifted or traded.

  • Skill-dependent in PvP: Not many true combos; relies heavily on timing and prediction.

  • Limited mobility: Z move leaves you exposed, and the 4th M1 dash can hurt positioning.

  • X move has counterplay: Predictable if released instantly; holding it too long can get you punished

Verdict

A powerful but expensive sword with great damage and range, especially for beginners or stun-fruit users. It performs well in PvP with good setup tools, but its Blade immunity weakness and reliance on timing keep it from being top-tier.
Verdict: Strong and fun, but overpriced unless you really like its playstyle.

Abilities

Mastery: 600Required to fully upgrade:1,15,and10
Moves (V1)
TapNormal Attack
Mastery
-
Description

  • Executes 3 slashes.

  • Ends with a 4th dash attack.

Showcase
ZOne Thousand Slices
Mastery
1
Description

The user unleashes a near-instant barrage of green slashes, dealing high damage and briefly stunning enemies.

  • Executes a rapid barrage of green slashes.

  • Deals high damage.

  • Briefly stuns enemies on hit.

Showcase
XDark Air Slash
Mastery
50
Description

The user launches a thin vertical slash of green energy forward.

  • Fires a tall vertical energy slash in front.

  • Deals high damage.

  • Applies slight knockback

Showcase

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Update Logs

Update 27.5- September 27, 2025
  • Dark Blade V2 [Z] One Thousand Slices now uses surface-based sound effects.
Update 26.8- August 17, 2025
  • Held [X] Dark Air Slash V2 range increased by 15%.
Update 24- December 14, 2024
  • [X] Dark Air Slash received updated visuals.
Update 21- November 2, 2023
  • Dark Blade upgrade damage boost was reduced from 10% to 8%.
Update 20- October 21, 2023
  • Dark Blade received a new model
  • Ability Changes
    • Held [X] Dark Air Slash V2 gained increased damage and speed
Update 17.2- March 12, 2022
  • Dark Blade’s ability visual effects were improved.
Update 15- September 11, 2021
  • [Z] One Thousand Slices had reduced end-lag.
Update 11- July 10, 2020
  • Dark Blade was fully reworked with a new model, faster animations, and exclusive V2 mechanics.
  • Ability Changes
    • Holding [Z] One Thousand Slices now moves the user forward after a short charge.
    • [X] Dark Air Slash can now be charged to attack faster and break Instinct.
Update 9- December 25, 2019
  • Dark Blade received minor buffs.
Update 8- November 23, 2019
  • Dark Blade’s rarity was upgraded from Legendary to Mythical.
Update 5- July 14, 2019
  • The [Z] One Thousand Slices into [X] Dark Air Slash combo was made escapable
Update 4- July 7, 2019
  • Dark Blade V2 was added.
Update 2- June 16, 2019
  • Dark Blade received its first balance nerf.
Update 1- January 16, 2019
  • Dark Blade was released as a Legendary sword.

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