Soul Cane
Soul Cane is a Rare sword that is primarily valued for its strong combo potential and reliable stun capabilities. It is a popular choice among players who prefer precise, combo-oriented gameplay over raw damage or large hitboxes.
The sword's playstyle revolves around setting up and extending combos, making it particularly effective in the hands of experienced players. Its stun utility allows users to create openings for follow-up attacks and maintain pressure during combat.
Despite its strengths, Soul Cane can be difficult to use consistently due to its small hitboxes, which require good aim and timing. Missing attacks can make it harder to take advantage of its combo-focused design.
Because of its higher skill requirement, Soul Cane is most commonly seen in skill-based PvP builds, often paired with weapons and abilities that help capitalize on its combo potential.
Obtainment:
The Soul Cane can be purchased for $750,000 from the Living Skeleton
in Magma Village.
Soul Cane
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
Extremely high combo potential.
Fits nearly every playstyle thanks to its strong stuns.
Effective for farming since both abilities have AoE and little to no knockback.
Very fast attacks, making them difficult to react to.
Low mastery requirements.
Soul Beam [Z] provides a long stun.
Soul Beam [Z] travels very quickly.
Soul Beam [Z] can break Instinct with a headshot.
Soul Slashes [X] is an excellent combo extender.
Strong support weapon for Sword, Fruit, Gun, and Hybrid builds.
Weaknesses
Cannot damage Blade-type users.
Requires significant skill and accuracy to use effectively.
Expensive for players in the First Sea.
Lower damage compared to many competing swords.
Small hitboxes make abilities difficult to land.
Short range limits engagement options.
Soul Beam [Z] is difficult to hit consistently.
Soul Beam [Z] only breaks Instinct on a headshot.
Soul Slashes [X] can be Instinct-tricked.
Soul Slashes [X] has a long animation.
Soul Slashes [X] leaves the user stationary and vulnerable.
Verdict
Soul Cane is a combo-focused sword that prioritizes utility over raw damage. While its damage output is relatively low, its powerful stuns and fast attacks make it one of the best support swords for setting up devastating combos.
The sword rewards precision and game knowledge. Players who can consistently land Soul Beam [Z] gain access to one of the strongest stun tools available in the First Sea, while Soul Slashes [X] provides reliable combo extension. However, its small hitboxes and short range create a high skill ceiling that many players struggle to overcome.
Abilities & Upgrade
5,and
20Performs a simple four-hit cane combo.
Delivers three quick swings followed by a finishing strike.
Provides consistent close-range damage.
Useful for basic pressure and combo extensions.
Fires a piercing beam that detonates after traveling a short distance.
Creates an explosion on impact.
Freezes enemies for approximately 1.5 seconds.
Provides strong crowd control and combo setup potential.
Effective at mid-range engagements.
Unleashes a barrage of air slashes toward the target.
Fires multiple short-range projectiles.
Deals continuous damage on hit.
Stuns enemies for 2 seconds, allowing follow-up attacks.
Excellent for combo extensions and pressure.
Performs a simple four-hit cane combo.
Delivers three quick swings followed by a finishing strike.
Provides consistent close-range damage.
Useful for basic pressure and combo extensions.
Fires a piercing beam that detonates after traveling a short distance.
Creates an explosion on impact.
Freezes enemies for approximately 1.5 seconds.
Provides strong crowd control and combo setup potential.
Effective at mid-range engagements.
Unleashes a barrage of air slashes toward the target.
Fires multiple short-range projectiles.
Deals continuous damage on hit.
Stuns enemies for 2 seconds, allowing follow-up attacks.
Excellent for combo extensions and pressure.
Upgrade
Showcase Video
Update Logs
- Major Changes
- Soul Cane's model was reworked.
- Ability Changes
- Soul Cane's moveset was reworked.
- Major Changes
- Soul Cane was added to the game.