One Piece Swords Tier List – From Legends to Cursed Blades
One Piece isn’t just about devil fruits and pirates with wild dreams. There’s another layer of lore that fans often sleep on — the swords. Whether it’s a black blade forged through countless battles or a cursed sword thirsty for blood, the series is filled with iconic weapons that helped shape its biggest legends.
And we’re not just talking about Zoro.
From the Supreme Grades to obscure blades hidden in cover stories, Too Lazy Panda just dropped a full breakdown of every major sword in the One Piece world — and ranked them.
Why Swords Matter So Much in One Piece
In a world full of superpowers, swords still dominate the battlefield. Mihawk doesn’t need a fruit. Zoro refuses one. Roger’s blade made history. These aren’t just weapons — they’re extensions of their wielder’s will.
Some swords even change over time. With enough battles and haki, they can evolve into Black Blades, permanently boosting their strength. This unique feature alone separates One Piece swords from every other anime weapon out there.
Sword Grades in One Piece – Quick Breakdown
Before diving into the swords themselves, here’s a crash course in sword classification:
- Supreme Grade (Saijō Ō Wazamono) – Only 12 in existence. The best swords in the world.
- Great Grade (Ō Wazamono) – 21 powerful blades, elite-level steel.
- Skillful Grade (Ryō Wazamono) – 50 fine-quality swords.
- Cursed Blades – Infamous for bringing death to weak wielders. Not all are graded, but they’re dangerous as hell.
- Black Blades – A transformation, not a classification. Forged through battle, not forged by the smith.
🥇 Only 5 Confirmed Supreme Grade Swords (Saijō Ō Wazamono)
Out of the 12 legendary Supreme Grade swords in One Piece, only five have been officially revealed so far:
- Yoru – Wielded by Dracule Mihawk
- Murakumogiri – Wielded by Whitebeard (technically a naginata, but classified as a blade)
- Ace – Gol D. Roger’s sword
- Shodai Kitetsu – The first-generation Kitetsu; said to be extremely cursed
- Yakuza Kasen – Fujitora’s sword-cane (officially confirmed via SBS 109 as a Supreme Grade blade)
The Big Names: Legendary Swords You Can’t Ignore
🗡️ Yoru – Mihawk’s Sword
- Grade: Supreme Grade Blades
- Current Status: Black Blade
- The strongest sword in the world, and the only one confirmed to be permanently black. This sword is massive, elegant, and terrifying.
🗡️ Shusui – Ryuma’s Blade
- Grade: Great Grade Blades
- Status: Black Blade
- Wielded by Wano’s legendary swordsman Ryuma. Later given to Zoro, but returned to Wano. The fact it’s a black blade makes it stronger than most Supreme Grades.
🗡️ Enma – Oden’s Sword, Now Zoro’s
- Grade: Great Grade Blades
- Trait: Haki-sucking
- Enma literally forces its wielder to leak haki, which can be fatal without control. Zoro’s current sword, and many believe it’s the blade he’ll turn black next.
🗡️ Wado Ichimonji – Kuina’s Blade
- Grade: Great Grade Blades
- This is the blade Zoro swore to wield in Kuina’s memory. Simple in design, deadly in skill. Some fans think this might become his black blade instead of Enma.
🗡️ Sandai Kitetsu – Cursed Blade
- Grade: Grade Blades
- This sword is cursed — and Zoro just casually grabbed it from a barrel. Despite being the weakest Kitetsu, it’s dangerous and might have more story ahead.
🗡️ Gryphon – Shanks’ Saber
- Grade: Unknown
- Not much is known about Gryphon, but it’s wielded by the Yonko with arguably the strongest haki in the world. That says enough.
Will Zoro Forge a Black Blade?
Zoro is walking the same path as Ryuma and Mihawk — but which blade will turn black?
- Enma?
- Wado Ichimonji?
- Kitetsu?
What makes this question more interesting is what it means to forge a black blade. It’s not just power—it’s a symbol of complete mastery and a legacy in steel.
The video dives deeper into this theory and compares Zoro’s growth with the only two confirmed black blade users.
Swords You Might’ve Missed
Here’s a rapid-fire of underrated swords we touched on in the video:
- Oto and Kogarashi (Shiki the Golden Lion’s blade)
- Soul Solid (Brook’s soul-chilling weapon)
- Daz Bones’ Arm Blade (Technically part of his body, still counts)
- Funkfreed (A sword that’s also…an elephant)
- Kikoku (Law’s cursed nodachi)
- Nidai Kitetsu (Held briefly by Luffy)
Oda goes hard on sword lore, even in the background. Some of these will matter more later — guaranteed.
Final Thoughts: One Piece Sword Lore Is Underrated
With devil fruits taking center stage, many forget that some of the most important One Piece moments came from a sword swing, not a fruit.
- Roger used a blade.
- Shanks doesn’t need a fruit.
- Mihawk runs it solo with pure swordsmanship.
- Rocks D. Xebec uses a sword.
- Zoro’s dream is to surpass them all — blade in hand.
So if you love the steel, the slashes, and the stories behind them, don’t miss this deep dive.
📺 Watch the Full Breakdown on YouTube
The video includes sword visuals, lore context, Zoro theories, and our full ranking. Watch All Swords in One Piece.
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