May 2026 brought subtle but important balance changes to swords following the late-April Update 29.5 hotfix. CDK is still PvP king despite the April teleport nerf, TTK got another small AOE bump, and Spikey Trident continues to rise. Here is the definitive tier list for the current meta.
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SS Tier Swords (Meta-Defining)
1. True Triple Katana (TTK)
Cost: 8,000,000 Beli | Location: Combine 3 legendary swords
PvE Rating: 10/10 | PvP Rating: 8/10
Why SS Tier:
- Massive AOE buffed +5% in April, +2% in 29.5 (hits 15+ enemies)
- Undisputed king of PvE, raids, and Sea Beast farming
- X move: 8,000 damage spin attack
- Z move: Triple slash 10,500 total damage
Best for: Raids, Sea Beasts, boss farming, grinding
2. Cursed Dual Katana (CDK)
Requirements: 350 mastery Yama + 350 mastery Tushita
PvE Rating: 8/10 | PvP Rating: 10/10
Why SS Tier (despite April teleport nerf):
- Teleport range reduced 10% but still best gap-closer in game
- Fastest combo speed (0.8s cooldowns)
- Infinite combo potential
- Tournament meta staple (55%+ of winners use CDK)
Best for: PvP, duels, ranked battles
Success: TTK for PvE (AOE buffed twice this patch cycle), CDK for PvP (still king despite teleport nerf). Both are SS Tier for different reasons.
S Tier Swords (Excellent)
3. Spikey Trident
Cost: 3,000,000 Beli | Location: Floating Turtle (Third Sea)
PvE Rating: 8/10 | PvP Rating: 9/10
April + May Changes: Combo speed +8% then +3% — now a true contender for CDK’s PvP throne.
- Excellent knockback for spacing
- Water-themed abilities with stun
- Rising in competitive play after consecutive buffs
4. Dark Blade
Cost: 1,000 Robux | Location: Robux Shop
PvE Rating: 7/10 | PvP Rating: 8/10
- Consistent all-rounder
- Dark-themed abilities with decent range
- V2 version available through Dark Blade quest
- No balance changes this patch
5. Yama
Location: Third Sea hidden cave quest
PvE Rating: 8/10 | PvP Rating: 7/10
- Required for CDK crafting
- Strong standalone with good range
- Fire damage over time
- Essential stepping stone
6. Tushita
Location: Third Sea order quest
PvE Rating: 7/10 | PvP Rating: 8/10
- Required for CDK crafting
- Light-based attacks with blind effect
- Good combo starter
- Essential stepping stone
A Tier Swords (Very Good)
7. Pole V2 (Bisento V2)
Cost: Quest reward | Location: Second Sea
PvE Rating: 8/10 | PvP Rating: 6/10
Buffs: April +6%, May 29.5 +2% damage — now the best budget grinding sword.
- Wide sweeping attacks
- Excellent for PvE farming
- Free to obtain through quests
8. Shisui
Cost: 2,000,000 Beli | Location: Second Sea
PvE Rating: 6/10 | PvP Rating: 7/10
- Fast attack speed
- Good for early PvP builds
- Affordable for Second Sea players
9. Rengoku
Cost: Raid reward | Location: Flame raids
PvE Rating: 7/10 | PvP Rating: 6/10
- Fire damage AOE
- Solid raid companion
- Requires consistent raid farming
10. Buddy Sword
Cost: Event drop | Location: Various events
PvE Rating: 7/10 | PvP Rating: 7/10
- Unique abilities
- Good jack-of-all-trades
- Limited availability
Pro Tip: With the May damage tweak, Pole V2 is now the best free-to-obtain sword for PvE grinding. Get it before investing millions in premium swords.
B Tier Swords (Good)
| Sword | PvE | PvP | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Blade | 6/10 | 6/10 | Quest | Decent all-rounder |
| Gravity Cane | 5/10 | 7/10 | 750,000 | Unique pull mechanic |
| Soul Cane | 6/10 | 5/10 | Raid | Ghost damage type |
| Warden Sword | 6/10 | 5/10 | 500,000 | Reliable early sword |
| Shark Anchor | 5/10 | 6/10 | 750,000 | Water abilities |
C Tier Swords (Below Average)
| Sword | PvE | PvP | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass | 3/10 | 2/10 | 1,000 | Starter, replace immediately |
| Katana | 3/10 | 3/10 | 5,000 | Basic upgrade |
| Iron Mace | 4/10 | 3/10 | 25,000 | Early option |
| Pipe | 3/10 | 2/10 | 10,000 | Not recommended |
| Dual Headed Blade | 4/10 | 3/10 | 80,000 | Skip |
Best Sword for Each Use Case
| Use Case | Best Sword | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| PvP (Competitive) | CDK | Spikey Trident |
| PvE Grinding | TTK | Pole V2 |
| Raids | TTK | Rengoku |
| Sea Beasts | TTK | Spikey Trident |
| Budget PvP | Spikey Trident | Shisui |
| Budget PvE | Pole V2 | Yama |
| New Player | Iron Mace → Pole V2 | Shisui |
How to Obtain Top Swords
True Triple Katana (TTK)
- Obtain Saddi from Second Sea Sword Dealer
- Obtain Shisui from Second Sea Sword Dealer
- Obtain Wando from Hydra Island quest
- Combine all three at the Legendary Swordsman NPC
Cursed Dual Katana (CDK)
- Obtain Yama (Third Sea hidden cave quest)
- Obtain Tushita (Third Sea order quest)
- Max both to 350 mastery each
- Complete the Cursed Dual Katana combination quest
Spikey Trident
- Travel to Floating Turtle (Third Sea, Level 1925+)
- Purchase from the Premium Sword Dealer for 3,000,000 Beli
Note: TTK dominates PvE even harder with the May AOE bump. CDK is still PvP king but Spikey Trident is closing the gap with its combo speed buffs. The biggest surprise is Pole V2 becoming the go-to budget option.
May 2026 Sword Balance Changes (29.5 Hotfix)
| Sword | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| TTK | AOE radius +2% | Marginal but additive |
| Spikey Trident | Combo speed +3% | Tighter combos |
| Pole V2 | Damage +2% | Still budget king |
| CDK | No change | Floor-priced top sword |
For the latest fruit and item values that pair well with these swords, visit our values page and trading guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best sword for a new player?
Start with Iron Mace (25,000 Beli), then work toward Pole V2 (free quest reward) as soon as possible.
Q: CDK or TTK first?
TTK first — it is easier to obtain and makes grinding (including the quests for CDK components) much faster.
Q: Is Dark Blade worth the Robux?
At 1,000 Robux, it is decent but not meta-defining. Free swords like CDK and TTK are objectively better.
Q: Did CDK get nerfed too hard?
No. The April 10% teleport range reduction is noticeable but CDK remains the #1 PvP sword. The combo potential is untouched.
Last Updated: May 18, 2026. Sources: in-game testing, community tournament data.