Shark Anchor
The Shark Anchor is a Legendary sword built for aggressive sword-focused combat, especially in PvP. Its attacks deal high damage, have short cooldowns, and are reliable enough to pressure opponents consistently. This makes it a strong option for players who prefer landing frequent attacks rather than waiting for long cooldowns.
A major strength of the Shark Anchor is how easy its abilities are to connect compared to many other swords. Its combination of damage output and dependable hit potential allows skilled players to maintain pressure and capitalize on openings without relying heavily on prediction or complex setups.
The weapon performs best during ground-based fights, where its attacks are most consistent and effective. While it becomes less reliable in aerial combat, this is more of a limitation than a major flaw. Players who spend time learning its timing and range can still use it effectively against airborne targets, though it generally feels stronger when fighting on the ground.
For Sword Mains looking for a PvP weapon that combines strong damage, consistency, and low downtime between attacks, the Shark Anchor remains one of the more dependable choices.
Obtainment:
The Shark Anchor can only be obtained in the Third Sea by defeating an Anchored Terrorshark. To trigger this encounter, a player must consume a Monster Magnet, which causes the message "Your Monster Magnet has attracted an irregular beast..." to appear, indicating that the special sea beast has been summoned.
The sword is not available to everyone who participates in the fight. Only the player whose Monster Magnet was consumed is eligible to receive the drop. In addition, that player must contribute at least 10% of the Anchored Terrorshark's total damage taken. Meeting both requirements is necessary for a chance to obtain the Shark Anchor.
Shark Anchor
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
High damage output with strong combo potential.
Large AoE attacks that can hit multiple enemies at once.
Effective stun and crowd-control tools for PvP.
Performs exceptionally well against Leviathan and other large targets.
All skills can damage Sea Beasts, making it useful for sea content.
Multiple attacks can break Instinct, helping pressure defensive opponents.
Good range, mobility, and relatively reliable hitboxes.
Weaknesses
Cannot damage Blade users without additional support.
Difficult to obtain and requires high mastery to unlock its full kit.
M1 attacks feel slower than many competing swords and include a dash on the fourth hit.
Most abilities can be Instinct-tricked if used predictably.
Less effective during aerial combat than on the ground.
Some attacks are easier to avoid without prior stuns or setup.
Certain moves cause significant knockback, which can interrupt combo extensions.
Verdict
The Shark Anchor is one of the strongest PvP swords for players who value high damage, reliable crowd control, and strong performance against large enemies. It excels in ground combat and sea content, particularly against Leviathan. Its main drawbacks are the difficult acquisition process, high mastery requirements, and limited effectiveness against Blade users, but for dedicated Sword Mains, it remains a top-tier choice.
Abilities
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50Performs a three-hit attack sequence that ends with a forward lunge.
Hits multiple times before the final strike.
The last attack propels the user forward, extending its reach.
Most effective at close range for maintaining pressure on targets.
Launches a water shark projectile that creates a tornado on impact, pulling enemies into an explosion that launches them upward.
Chargeable attack that increases in size and area of effect when held.
Travels quickly, making it effective at medium to long range.
Creates a large AoE tornado on impact before exploding.
Applies upward knockback, making it useful for combos and crowd control.
Dashes forward with a powerful uppercut that drags targets along before slamming them into the ground.
Combines mobility, crowd control, and damage in a single attack.
Pulls enemies with the user before finishing with a ground slam.
Deals increased damage to large targets, including Sea Beasts, ships, Terrorsharks, the Factory Core, and Leviathan.
Reduces the defensive benefits of transformation-based abilities, making it effective against forms such as Buddha, Mammoth, and Dragon.
Performs a three-hit attack sequence that ends with a forward lunge.
Hits multiple times before the final strike.
The last attack propels the user forward, extending its reach.
Most effective at close range for maintaining pressure on targets.
Launches a water shark projectile that creates a tornado on impact, pulling enemies into an explosion that launches them upward.
Chargeable attack that increases in size and area of effect when held.
Travels quickly, making it effective at medium to long range.
Creates a large AoE tornado on impact before exploding.
Applies upward knockback, making it useful for combos and crowd control.
Dashes forward with a powerful uppercut that drags targets along before slamming them into the ground.
Combines mobility, crowd control, and damage in a single attack.
Pulls enemies with the user before finishing with a ground slam.
Deals increased damage to large targets, including Sea Beasts, ships, Terrorsharks, the Factory Core, and Leviathan.
Reduces the defensive benefits of transformation-based abilities, making it effective against forms such as Buddha, Mammoth, and Dragon.
Upgrade
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Update Logs
- Ability Changes
- Introduced the Shark Anchor, a new Legendary sword designed for high-damage PvP combat and crowd control.