If you're trying to reach Dragon Goddess in Sailor Piece, the biggest mistake is farming every sword just because it looks strong. From experience, the fastest route is much simpler: pick the swords that give real value, skip the ones that slow your progress, and focus on the few weapons that actually unlock the next stage.

This guide covers the best sword path from SEA 1 to SEA 2, with a practical upgrade order, basic requirements, and the reasons each sword matters. The goal here is not to collect everything. It's to reach the strongest sword in the game with the least wasted time.

• Best Sword Progression Path
• SEA 1 Sword Guide
• Katana
• Dark Blade
• Gryphon
• Solo Hunter
• Shadow Sword
• Atomic Sword
• Ice Queen
• Optional Sword Worth Mentioning
• Great Mage
• SEA 2 Endgame: Dragon Goddess
• Dragon Goddess
• Recommended Route for Most Players
• FAQ
• Is Gryphon worth getting in Sailor Piece?
• Can I skip Solo Hunter?
• Why is Shadow Sword mandatory?
• Is Ice Queen still worth it after SEA 2 released?
• What is the best sword in Sailor Piece right now?
• Final Notes

↖ Best Sword Progression Path

For most players, this is the cleanest route:

If you want the fastest progression, the core route is:

Katana → Dark Blade → Gryphon → Shadow Sword → Atomic Sword → Ice Queen → Dragon Goddess

That path is efficient because it avoids wasting gems and boss grind on swords that don't help your long-term progress.

↖ SEA 1 Sword Guide

This is where most of your progression happens. The key is to build strength without overspending.

↖ Katana

Katana is your starting sword.

• Location: Starter Island
• Cost: 2,500 money
• Why get it: You need something cheap and immediate

There's not much to say here. It's basic, close-range, and quickly outclassed. Still, it does its job and gets you moving.

↖ Dark Blade

Dark Blade is the first real upgrade.

• Location: Snow Island
• Cost: 250,000 cash + 150 gems
• Why get it: Better damage and range than Katana

If you feel Katana is already slowing you down, that's normal. Dark Blade is the first sword that starts making farming feel smoother.

↖ Gryphon

Gryphon is where early progression starts to feel good.

• Location: Shibuya Station
• Cost: 650,000 cash + 650 gems
• Why get it: Strong AoE and very solid for AFK farming

From real gameplay, Gryphon's X move is the reason most players stick with it for a while. It clears groups much better than earlier swords, which means faster levels, faster money, and less tedious grinding.

↖ Solo Hunter

Solo Hunter is strong, but not mandatory.

• Location: Sailor Island
• How to get it: Farm the rotating boss and collect materials
• Why get it: Great mid-game damage

This sword is good, no question. The only issue is time. If you enjoy boss grinding, it's worth picking up. If you're trying to move through SEA 1 as fast as possible, you can skip it and head toward Shadow Sword.

↖ Shadow Sword

Shadow Sword is one of the most important swords in the guide.

• Location: Dungeon Island
• Requirements:
  • Shadow Bone Wraith race
  • 10M cash
  • 15K gems
  • Dungeon materials
• Why get it: Required for Atomic Sword

This is the point where progression becomes more about planning than raw damage. Even if another sword looks tempting, Shadow Sword matters because it unlocks Atomic. That alone makes it essential.

↖ Atomic Sword

Atomic Sword is a major jump.

• Location: Lawless Island
• Requirements: Title, gems, boss materials
• Why get it: One of the strongest swords before SEA 2

Once you unlock Atomic, the difference is obvious. Boss farming gets easier, damage feels much better, and the rest of SEA 1 becomes more manageable. In practice, this is one of the most rewarding upgrades in the entire progression route.

↖ Ice Queen

Ice Queen is your best late-game SEA 1 sword for most players.

• Location: Boss Island
• Requirements: Frost Empress title, gems, boss drops
• Why get it: Elite SEA 1 sword with strong abilities

Even after balance changes, Ice Queen is still one of the best swords you can bring into SEA 2 prep. If you're not ready to hard-farm Dragon Goddess yet, Ice Queen gives you a very strong endgame weapon to work with.

↖ Optional Sword Worth Mentioning

Not every sword belongs in the main route, but one optional pick is still worth noting.

↖ Great Mage

• Location: Easter Island
• Why get it: Strong event sword if available
• Best use: Temporary bridge between Ice Queen and Dragon Goddess

If the event is active, Great Mage is a decent pickup. I wouldn't place it above the core progression swords, but limited swords are often worth getting while they're available. If you find yourself needing a better SEA 2 transition weapon, this can help.

↖ SEA 2 Endgame: Dragon Goddess

This is the sword most players are aiming for.

↖ Dragon Goddess

• Location: SEA 2
• How to get it: Rare drop from sea beasts
• Main targets: Kraken and Sea Serpent
• Why it matters: Best sword in the game right now

To farm it, head into the Open Sea in SEA 2 and wait for sea beasts to spawn. From actual player experience, this grind is much better if:

• you have higher bounty
• you farm with other players
• you stay in Open Sea long enough for spawns to cycle

If you're solo with low bounty, the process feels slow. If you're grouped with strong players, it becomes much more efficient.

The important part is staying realistic: Dragon Goddess is an endgame grind, not a quick unlock. Ice Queen is often the sword that carries players until they finally get it.

↖ Recommended Route for Most Players

If you want the clean version, follow this order:

1. Katana

2. Dark Blade

3. Gryphon

4. Shadow Sword

5. Atomic Sword

6. Ice Queen

7. Dragon Goddess

Use Solo Hunter if you want extra mid-game power.

Use Great Mage if the event is active and you want an optional upgrade.

This route works because every major stop either:

• gives a strong power spike,
• improves farming speed,
• or unlocks the next important sword.

That's the logic that keeps the grind efficient.

↖ FAQ

↖ Is Gryphon worth getting in Sailor Piece?

Yes. Gryphon is one of the best early-to-mid SEA 1 swords because its AoE is strong and it helps a lot with farming.

↖ Can I skip Solo Hunter?

Yes. Solo Hunter is strong, but it is optional. If you want faster progression, you can skip it and go straight toward Shadow Sword.

↖ Why is Shadow Sword mandatory?

Because Atomic Sword requires it. Even if Shadow Sword is not your final goal, it is a key progression checkpoint.

↖ Is Ice Queen still worth it after SEA 2 released?

Yes. Ice Queen is still one of the best swords before Dragon Goddess and remains a very strong weapon for late SEA 1 and early SEA 2 farming.

↖ What is the best sword in Sailor Piece right now?

Right now, Dragon Goddess is the best sword in the game.

↖ Final Notes

The fastest sword progression in Sailor Piece is not about collecting every weapon. It's about making good decisions in the right order. In most cases, that means building through Katana, Dark Blade, and Gryphon, then focusing on Shadow Sword, Atomic Sword, and Ice Queen before committing to the long Dragon Goddess grind in SEA 2.

If you manage your gems well, avoid unnecessary detours, and only farm optional swords when they truly help, the path becomes much smoother and a lot less frustrating.