
Best Overall Sword
Dark Blade V2Current rankings place Dark Blade V2 first for PvP and PvE. It is also called WhiteBlade V2, and its obtain route remains update-sensitive.
Sword rankings
Compare swords by active farming value, bossing tests, progression route, rarity, upgrade notes, and unobtainable status. Do not farm a sword until its status is clear.
Quick answer

Current rankings place Dark Blade V2 first for PvP and PvE. It is also called WhiteBlade V2, and its obtain route remains update-sensitive.

Katana ranks above Shark Blade for early progression and has two documented moves.

Dark Blade V2 is the strongest current all-round sword, while 3SS V2 is the leading late-game alternative. Their obtain routes should be verified before farming.

Current community coverage places Dark Blade V2 at the top of Sea 2. Zenith is the easier alternative.

3SS V2 is the strongest established Sea 3 target. Dual Dark Blade is the endgame craft goal, but its current availability is disputed.

Zenith is described as easier to obtain while still strong, with a current guide listing a guaranteed boss drop route.
Interactive table
Use the obtain route and status columns before farming. Unobtainable rows are kept visible for reference, not as live targets.
Showing 31 of 31 matches (31 total).
| Sword | Tier | Sea | Rarity | Best For | Obtain method | Upgrade / V2 Notes | Status | Wiki | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WhiteBlade | S | Sea 2 | Unlisted | Best overall, PvP, PvE, Fast damage, Upgrade testing | Requires the listed UGC limited item. | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Community checked | Wiki | |
3 Sword Style V2 | A | Unknown | Mythical | Upgrade testing, Bossing tests, Late-game planning | Craftable via Doran the Forge in Land of the Gods | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Zenith | A | Sea 2 | Legendary | Best F2P route, Guaranteed boss drop, Progression, Boss drop route, Bossing tests | 100% drop from Zenith | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Community checked | Wiki | |
2 Sword Style V2 | B | Unknown | Unlisted | Mid-game progression, V2 upgrade, Upgrade testing, Early progression check | Z: Precision Onslaught (Mastery 0) | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Community checked | Wiki | |
Bisento V2 | B | Unknown | Unlisted | Mid-game upgrade, Bossing, Upgrade testing, Early progression check | Z: Shattering Core (Mastery 0) | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Community checked | Wiki | |
DarkBlade v2 | B | Unknown | Unlisted | Upgrade testing, Early progression check | Obtained from Darkblade Upgrader quest in Foggy Castle | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Golden Staff V2 | B | Sea 3 | Mythical | Legacy late-game route, Reference, Upgrade testing, Late-game planning | Crafted by Doran the Forge | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Community checked | Wiki | |
SeaBeast Hammer v2 | B | Sea 3 | Unlisted | Upgrade testing, Boss drop route, Early progression check | 3.5% drop from SeaBeast | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Source checked | Wiki | |
2 Sword Style | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Z: Cross Slash. Launches an X shaped air projectile towards the target (Sword lvl 50) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
3 Sword Style V1 | C | Sea 3 | Unlisted | Early progression check | Requires at least 3 swords at 300 Mastery | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Bisento v1 | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Bought from Bella at Marine HQ. $500k. | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
DarkBlade | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Strongest Sword in-game. | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Dough Trident | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Boss drop route, Early progression check | 50% drop from Dough Boss | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Enma | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Boss drop route, Early progression check | 10% drop from Enma Boss | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Fishman Trident | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Sold by Fork Merchant on Fishman Island | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Golden Staff | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | 1% drop from Thunder God on Sky Island | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Katana | C | Sea 1 | Unlisted | Early game, Starter sword, Early progression check | Z: Sword Draw (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Community checked | Wiki | |
Mace | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | 100% Drop from Mace Boss | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Mace V2 | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Upgrade testing, Early progression check | 1% from Mace V2 Boss on Dragon Island | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Operation Blade | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Sold by Magma Minion for 250k$. | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Pipe | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Obtained from Soba in Marine Base Town. | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Raiu | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Obtained via NPC behind the skull on Skull Island | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
SeaBeast Hammer | C | Sea 3 | Unlisted | Boss drop route, Early progression check | 3.5% drop from SeaBeast | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Shark Blade | C | Sea 1 | Unlisted | Early game, Starter alternative, Early progression check | Z: Shark Slamdown (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Community checked | Wiki | |
Shusui | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Z: Thrust Barrage (sword lvl 50) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Soul Cane | C | Unknown | Unlisted | Early progression check | Sold by Mr Skeleton for $100k | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Source checked | Wiki | |
Ace (Unreleased) | D | Unknown | Mythical | Late-game planning | Z: God of War (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Unobtainable | Wiki | |
Dual Axe | D | Unknown | Unlisted | Needs more testing | Unobtainable | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Unobtainable | Wiki | |
Dual Dark Blade (Unreleased) | D | Unknown | Mythical | Late-game planning | Z: Midnight Havoc (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Unobtainable | Wiki | |
Gryphon (Unreleased) | D | Unknown | Mythical | Late-game planning | Z: Crimson Barrage (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Unobtainable | Wiki | |
Krampus Scythe | D | Unknown | Unlisted | Needs more testing | 7.5% drop from Krampus (Unobtainable) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Unobtainable | Wiki |

WhiteBlade is S tier. This weapon is also called White Blade V2. Current guides rank Dark Blade V2 as the best sword.
Strength: Move details are incomplete.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.

3 Sword Style V2 is A tier. 3 moves are documented.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.

Zenith is A tier. Destructoid identifies Zenith as easier to obtain while still very strong, with a listed 100% boss drop.
Strength: 1 documented move.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.

2 Sword Style V2 is B tier. A practical progression sword, but below 3SS V2 and Dark Blade V2.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.

Bisento V2 is B tier. Older community rankings place Bisento V2 below the top endgame swords.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.
DarkBlade v2 is B tier. 3 moves are documented.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.

Golden Staff V2 is B tier. Current availability conflicts with newer Sea 3 weapon coverage.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.
SeaBeast Hammer v2 is B tier. 3 moves are documented.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
2 Sword Style is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
3 Sword Style V1 is C tier. 3 moves are documented.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Bisento v1 is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
DarkBlade is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Dough Trident is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Enma is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Fishman Trident is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Golden Staff is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.

Katana is C tier. Katana is the better of the two starter sword cards in older community rankings.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.
Mace is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Mace V2 is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Operation Blade is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Pipe is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Raiu is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
SeaBeast Hammer is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.

Shark Blade is C tier. Useful early, but community rankings place it below Katana and later upgrades.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Compared with current sword rankings and recent weapon showcases.
Shusui is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Soul Cane is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Ace (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: This sword is marked unobtainable, so it is not a farming target.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Dual Axe is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: This sword is marked unobtainable, so it is not a farming target.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Dual Dark Blade (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: This sword is marked unobtainable, so it is not a farming target.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Gryphon (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Strength: 3 documented moves.
Watch: This sword is marked unobtainable, so it is not a farming target.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Krampus Scythe is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Strength: 2 documented moves.
Watch: This sword is marked unobtainable, so it is not a farming target.
Source: Published weapon information reviewed.
Tier groups
Swords are grouped by current planning value. UGC-limited and unobtainable rows are clearly labeled so they do not become bad farm targets.

WhiteBlade is S tier. This weapon is also called White Blade V2. Current guides rank Dark Blade V2 as the best sword.

3 Sword Style V2 is A tier. 3 moves are documented.

Zenith is A tier. Destructoid identifies Zenith as easier to obtain while still very strong, with a listed 100% boss drop.

2 Sword Style V2 is B tier. A practical progression sword, but below 3SS V2 and Dark Blade V2.

Bisento V2 is B tier. Older community rankings place Bisento V2 below the top endgame swords.
DarkBlade v2 is B tier. 3 moves are documented.

Golden Staff V2 is B tier. Current availability conflicts with newer Sea 3 weapon coverage.
SeaBeast Hammer v2 is B tier. 3 moves are documented.
2 Sword Style is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
3 Sword Style V1 is C tier. 3 moves are documented.
Bisento v1 is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
DarkBlade is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Dough Trident is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Enma is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Fishman Trident is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Golden Staff is C tier. 2 moves are documented.

Katana is C tier. Katana is the better of the two starter sword cards in older community rankings.
Mace is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Mace V2 is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Operation Blade is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Pipe is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Raiu is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
SeaBeast Hammer is C tier. 2 moves are documented.

Shark Blade is C tier. Useful early, but community rankings place it below Katana and later upgrades.
Shusui is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Soul Cane is C tier. 2 moves are documented.
Ace (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Dual Axe is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Dual Dark Blade (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Gryphon (Unreleased) is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Krampus Scythe is marked unobtainable. Keep it as a reference, not a farming target.
Progression path
Start with available swords that have clear move and obtain information.
WhiteBlade, Katana, Shark Blade
Use V2 cards as upgrade checkpoints, then verify actual combo reliability before spending materials.
2 Sword Style V2, Bisento V2, 2 Sword Style, Bisento v1
Sea 2 routing is not consistently listed on local sword cards. Confirm the wiki card and boss route first.
WhiteBlade, Zenith
Sea 3 and late-game routes often depend on bosses, V2 requirements, or update-sensitive drops.
Golden Staff V2, SeaBeast Hammer v2, 3 Sword Style V1, SeaBeast Hammer
Legendary and Mythical rows are late-game test candidates unless marked unobtainable.
3 Sword Style V2, Zenith, Golden Staff V2
Community cross-check
Sword rankings use current guides and recent weapon showcases. Conflicting obtain routes remain update-sensitive.
Separates PvE/PvP fruit use cases and identifies Dark Blade V2 and 3SS V2 as top swords.
Open sourceRecent showcase covering 3SS, Gryphon, and Dual Dark Blade acquisition and moves.
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FAQ
Dark Blade V2 is the current top community pick for both PvP and PvE. 3SS V2 is the strongest late-game alternative.
Use Katana before moving into mid-game V2 swords. Shark Blade is a workable starter alternative.
Dark Blade V2 and 3SS V2 lead bossing recommendations. Zenith is the best easier-to-obtain alternative.
Yes. Dark Blade V2 and 3SS V2 are the strongest current sword targets, but some obtain routes conflict across sources and must be checked in game.
Rows marked Unobtainable or tied to UGC limited items are not normal farming targets. Boss-drop swords also depend on spawn and drop chance.