Swords Tier List
Best swords and melee weapons ranked by damage, utility, and overall effectiveness.
📊 The Logic of the Rank
Sword-main builds have seen a resurgence. With the addition of more stun-heavy fighting styles, the ability to land a clean CDK or Dark Blade rotation has become the gold standard for high-bounty play.
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Meta Version: Update 29 (Valentine's Event)
S+ Tier
Cursed Dual Katana
Highest DPS sword with incredible abilities
Dark Blade
Extremely powerful with great range
S Tier
True Triple Katana
Excellent combo potential
Tushita
High damage with good abilities
Yama
Strong abilities and damage
A Tier
Shisui
Good early-mid game sword
Saber
Classic strong sword
Rengoku
Decent damage and range
B Tier
Wando
Solid mid-game option
Canvander
Decent for its level
Bisento
Good range
C Tier
Katana
Basic sword
Cutlass
Starter sword
Tier List Notes
This tier list is based on current game balance as of February 23, 2026. Rankings may change with future updates and balance patches.
Remember: Player skill, playstyle, and team composition can significantly impact effectiveness. A lower-tier option in skilled hands can outperform a higher-tier option used poorly.
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