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.
Quick answer
What to check first
Best Early Game Sword
KatanaKatana ranks above Shark Blade for early progression and has two documented moves.
Best Bossing Sword
Dark Blade V2 / 3SS V2Dark 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.
Best Sea 2 Sword
Dark Blade V2Current community coverage places Dark Blade V2 at the top of Sea 2. Zenith is the easier alternative.
Best Sea 3 Sword
3SS V23SS V2 is the strongest established Sea 3 target. Dual Dark Blade is the endgame craft goal, but its current availability is disputed.
Best F2P Sword
ZenithZenith is described as easier to obtain while still strong, with a current guide listing a guaranteed boss drop route.
Interactive table
Sort swords by route, bossing, and status
Use the obtain route and status columns before farming. Unobtainable rows are kept visible for reference, not as live targets.
Showing 11 of 11.
| Sword | Tier | Sea | Rarity | Best For | Obtain Method | Upgrade / V2 Notes | Status | Wiki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3SS V2 | S | Sea 3 | Mythical | Late game, Bossing, PvP, Sea 3 crafting, Upgrade testing | Z: Soaring Phoenix (Mastery 0) | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Update Sensitive | Wiki |
 Dual Dark Blade | S | Sea 3 | Mythical | Endgame, Crafting goal, PvP, PvE, Bossing tests | Z: Midnight Havoc (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Update Sensitive | Wiki |
| 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 |
 Ace | A | Sea 3 | Mythical | Burst damage, Late game, Bossing, Bossing tests, Late-game planning | Z: God of War (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Community Checked | Wiki |
 Gryphon | A | Sea 3 | Mythical | PvP, Move spam, Late game, Bossing tests, Late-game planning | Z: Crimson Barrage (Mastery 0) | No V2 upgrade is confirmed. | Update Sensitive | 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 |
 Golden Staff V2 | B | Sea 3 | Legendary | Legacy late-game route, Reference, Upgrade testing, Late-game planning | Z: Storm Surge (Mastery 0) | A V2 or upgraded form is documented. | Update Sensitive | 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 |
 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 |
3SS V2
Late game, Bossing, PvP, Sea 3 crafting, Upgrade testing
3SS V2 is S tier. Current guides place 3SS V2 directly behind Dark Blade V2.
- Sea
- Sea 3
- Obtain
- Z: Soaring Phoenix (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- A V2 or upgraded form is documented.
Dual Dark Blade
Endgame, Crafting goal, PvP, PvE, Bossing tests
Dual Dark Blade is S tier. Recent guides describe it as an endgame Sea 3 craft, but its current availability is disputed.
- Sea
- Sea 3
- Obtain
- Z: Midnight Havoc (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
WhiteBlade
Best overall, PvP, PvE, Fast damage, Upgrade testing
WhiteBlade is S tier. This weapon is also called White Blade V2. Current guides rank Dark Blade V2 as the best sword.
- Sea
- Sea 2
- Obtain
- Requires the listed UGC limited item.
- Upgrade
- A V2 or upgraded form is documented.
Ace
Burst damage, Late game, Bossing, Bossing tests, Late-game planning
Ace is A tier. Current community coverage describes Ace as high burst, below upgraded Dark Blade and 3SS.
- Sea
- Sea 3
- Obtain
- Z: God of War (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
Gryphon
PvP, Move spam, Late game, Bossing tests, Late-game planning
Gryphon is A tier. Destructoid calls Gryphon a top-five sword and stronger than Ace for PvP.
- Sea
- Sea 3
- Obtain
- Z: Crimson Barrage (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
Zenith
Best F2P route, Guaranteed boss drop, Progression, Boss drop route, Bossing tests
Zenith is A tier. Destructoid identifies Zenith as easier to obtain while still very strong, with a listed 100% boss drop.
- Sea
- Sea 2
- Obtain
- 100% drop from Zenith
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
2 Sword Style V2
Mid-game progression, V2 upgrade, Upgrade testing, Early progression check
2 Sword Style V2 is B tier. A practical progression sword, but below 3SS V2 and Dark Blade V2.
- Sea
- Unknown
- Obtain
- Z: Precision Onslaught (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- A V2 or upgraded form is documented.
Bisento V2
Mid-game upgrade, Bossing, Upgrade testing, Early progression check
Bisento V2 is B tier. Older community rankings place Bisento V2 below the top endgame swords.
- Sea
- Unknown
- Obtain
- Z: Shattering Core (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- A V2 or upgraded form is documented.
Golden Staff V2
Legacy late-game route, Reference, Upgrade testing, Late-game planning
Golden Staff V2 is B tier. Current availability conflicts with newer Sea 3 weapon coverage.
- Sea
- Sea 3
- Obtain
- Z: Storm Surge (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- A V2 or upgraded form is documented.
Katana
Early game, Starter sword, Early progression check
Katana is C tier. Katana is the better of the two starter sword cards in older community rankings.
- Sea
- Sea 1
- Obtain
- Z: Sword Draw (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
Shark Blade
Early game, Starter alternative, Early progression check
Shark Blade is C tier. Useful early, but community rankings place it below Katana and later upgrades.
- Sea
- Sea 1
- Obtain
- Z: Shark Slamdown (Mastery 0)
- Upgrade
- No V2 upgrade is confirmed.
Tier groups
Sword tiers by active planning value
Swords are grouped by current planning value. UGC-limited and unobtainable rows are clearly labeled so they do not become bad farm targets.
S
S Tier
3 items3SS V2
Update Sensitive3SS V2 is S tier. Current guides place 3SS V2 directly behind Dark Blade V2.
Late gameBossingPvPSea 3 crafting
- Watch
- Published availability and newer guides disagree. Verify in game before farming.
- Source
- 3 documented moves.
Dual Dark Blade
Update SensitiveDual Dark Blade is S tier. Recent guides describe it as an endgame Sea 3 craft, but its current availability is disputed.
EndgameCrafting goalPvPPvE
- Watch
- Published availability and newer guides disagree. Verify in game before farming.
- Source
- 3 documented moves.
WhiteBlade
Community CheckedWhiteBlade is S tier. This weapon is also called White Blade V2. Current guides rank Dark Blade V2 as the best sword.
Best overallPvPPvEFast damage
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- Move details are incomplete.
A
A Tier
3 itemsAce
Community CheckedAce is A tier. Current community coverage describes Ace as high burst, below upgraded Dark Blade and 3SS.
Burst damageLate gameBossingBossing tests
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 2 documented moves.
Gryphon
Update SensitiveGryphon is A tier. Destructoid calls Gryphon a top-five sword and stronger than Ace for PvP.
PvPMove spamLate gameBossing tests
- Watch
- Published availability and newer guides disagree. Verify in game before farming.
- Source
- 3 documented moves.
Zenith
Community CheckedZenith is A tier. Destructoid identifies Zenith as easier to obtain while still very strong, with a listed 100% boss drop.
Best F2P routeGuaranteed boss dropProgressionBoss drop route
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 1 documented move.
B
B Tier
3 items2 Sword Style V2
Community Checked2 Sword Style V2 is B tier. A practical progression sword, but below 3SS V2 and Dark Blade V2.
Mid-game progressionV2 upgradeUpgrade testingEarly progression check
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 2 documented moves.
Bisento V2
Community CheckedBisento V2 is B tier. Older community rankings place Bisento V2 below the top endgame swords.
Mid-game upgradeBossingUpgrade testingEarly progression check
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 2 documented moves.
Golden Staff V2
Update SensitiveGolden Staff V2 is B tier. Current availability conflicts with newer Sea 3 weapon coverage.
Legacy late-game routeReferenceUpgrade testingLate-game planning
- Watch
- Published availability and newer guides disagree. Verify in game before farming.
- Source
- 3 documented moves.
C
C Tier
2 itemsKatana
Community CheckedKatana is C tier. Katana is the better of the two starter sword cards in older community rankings.
Early gameStarter swordEarly progression check
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 2 documented moves.
Shark Blade
Community CheckedShark Blade is C tier. Useful early, but community rankings place it below Katana and later upgrades.
Early gameStarter alternativeEarly progression check
- Watch
- Exact damage and cooldown values can change after patches.
- Source
- 2 documented moves.
Progression path
Pick a sword for the stage you are actually in
Early Game Swords
Start with available swords that have clear move and obtain information.
WhiteBlade, Katana, Shark Blade
Mid Game Swords
Use V2 cards as upgrade checkpoints, then verify actual combo reliability before spending materials.
2 Sword Style V2, Bisento V2
Sea 2 Swords
Sea 2 routing is not consistently listed on local sword cards. Confirm the wiki card and boss route first.
WhiteBlade, Zenith
Sea 3 Swords
Sea 3 and late-game routes often depend on bosses, V2 requirements, or update-sensitive drops.
3SS V2, Dual Dark Blade, Ace, Gryphon, Golden Staff V2
Late Game Swords
Legendary and Mythical rows are late-game test candidates unless marked unobtainable.
3SS V2, Dual Dark Blade, Ace, Gryphon, Zenith, Golden Staff V2
Community cross-check
Sources used to challenge the rankings
Sword rankings use current guides and recent weapon showcases. Conflicting obtain routes remain update-sensitive.
Guide
Destructoid tier list
Separates PvE/PvP fruit use cases and identifies Dark Blade V2 and 3SS V2 as top swords.
Open sourceYouTube
XenoTy weapon showcase
Recent showcase covering 3SS, Gryphon, and Dual Dark Blade acquisition and moves.
Open sourceMore tools
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FAQ
Sword tier questions
What is the best sword in Haze Seas?
Dark Blade V2 is the current top community pick for both PvP and PvE. 3SS V2 is the strongest late-game alternative.
What sword should I use early game?
Use Katana before moving into mid-game V2 swords. Shark Blade is a workable starter alternative.
Which sword is best for bosses?
Dark Blade V2 and 3SS V2 lead bossing recommendations. Zenith is the best easier-to-obtain alternative.
Are V2 swords worth farming?
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.
Which swords are hard to obtain?
Rows marked Unobtainable or tied to UGC limited items are not normal farming targets. Boss-drop swords also depend on spawn and drop chance.