Ultimate Verse Piece Swords Guide & Tier List (April 2025)

Updated: April 2025 [Emiya & Gilgamesh Update]

There are so many swords in Verse Piece that you can spend days grinding just to unlock a few. However, not all of them are equally worth the effort. So, to help you get the best weapons in the game and skip all the irrelevant ones, here is our ultimate Verse Piece swords guide & tier list!

Verse Piece Swords Tier List - Best Weapons to Use

S+	S	A	B	C

You can find our tier list of all swords in Verse Piece in the table above. Swords, in general, don't provide much utility, with a few notable exceptions. Instead, they have skills that are just raw damage. So, the better the scaling of its skills, the better the sword is.

Verse Piece Swords Moves List & Ranking Reasons

Sword	Moves	Pros & Cons
Emiya (S+)	Z: After a windup, start slashing around while moving forward (120,500 DMG). X: Unleash a surge of energy towards the front (52,300 DMG). C: Unleash a surge of energy towards the front after a windup (47,100 DMG) V: Make the ground explode in front of you in a straight line (340,500 DMG)	+ One of the best swords in Verse Piece + Insane damage numbers on all moves + Very good range – Less AoE than most other top-tier swords
Sung Jin Woo (S+)	Z: Perform multiple slashes toward the front (40,200 DMG). X: Throw your dagger straight in front of you (36,000 DMG). C: Channel a barrage of slashes in an area in front of you (42,800 DMG) V: Channel a barrage of slashes in a wide area around you (58,700 DMG) F: Summon Igris to fight for you. He despawns after killing 1 mob.	+ Extremely good AoE and damage on all moves + Igris is a great summon for aggroing enemies + One of the best swords in Verse Piece – Less total damage compared to other end-game swords – Channel times on some moves are really long
Cid Kagenou V2 (S+)	Z: Unleash several slashes around you (41,900 DMG). X: Cast a barrage of slices at enemies in front of you (51,900 DMG). C: Damage enemies in a wide area around you multiple times (42,800 DMG). V: Create a vortex that damages enemies in a massive area (62,800 DMG). F: Channel and then detonate everything in a massive area around you (134,100 DMG).	+ Very good AoE and damage + One of the best end-game swords in Verse Piece + 5 damaging abilities + Relatively easy to get – Very long cast animations on most moves – Some new swords are better than it
Yoriichi (S+)	Z: Cast a burst of flames in front of you and ignite the enemies (43,900 DMG). X: Channel and then dash forward, damaging enemies on the path (55,600 DMG). C: Cast a vertical slash in front of you (49,700 DMG). V: Launch a barrage of slashes in a wide area around you (114,200 DMG).	+ One of the best end-game swords in Verse Piece + Very good mobility, damage, and AoE – Almost impossible to get – Some new swords are better than it
Rowan (S+)	Z: Throw a circling disc in front that returns to you after a few seconds (62,875 DMG). X: Slam the ground, dealing damage to enemies in a wide area (50,300 DMG). C: Slam the ground and then channel a burst of dark flames (62,875 DMG). V: Throw out an orb that expands and damages enemies in an AoE (64,970 DMG).	+ Very good AoE and damage + One of the best end-game swords in Verse Piece – Extremely difficult to get
Lancer (S+)	Z: Perform a thrust, dealing damage to enemies in front of you (41,916 DMG). X: Swirl your blade around you and deal damage to enemies in a small AoE (50,300 DMG). C: Slam the ground and damage enemies in front of you (50,300 DMG). V: Channel and then unleash a blast in a long line in front of you (62,875 DMG).	+ Very good damage and range + One of the best end-game swords in Verse Piece + Quick animations on all moves – Extremely difficult to get
Starkk (LL) (S)	Z: Channel multiple small jets of raw energy that damage enemies (48,400 DMG). X: Channel a jet of raw energy that damages enemies (42,000 DMG). C: Dash and slash multiple times toward the front (37,700 DMG) V: Channel twin jets of raw energy that damage enemies (60,300 DMG) F: Buff Starkk (LL) DMG by 25%.	+ The CC and damage are really good + Pretty good for PvP – Not that much AoE – Fairly difficult to get – Lower damage compared to the best end-game swords
Alucard (S)	Passive: Heal when you damage enemies with Alucard moves. Z: Cast a barrage of blood projectiles in front of you (33,900 DMG). X: Launch an ice code in front of you, damaging and freezing enemies (27,200 DMG). C: Cast repeated blood explosions in the area in front of you (29,300 DMG). V: Unleash ice pulses in a wide area around you, freezing enemies (37,700 DMG).	+ Passive healing can be good both in PvE and PvP + Excellent range and AoE – You don't need healing if you're really maxed out – Subpar damage compared to other end-game swords – Fairly difficult to get
Toji Unleashed (S)	Z: Unleash a barrage of slashes in an area around you (33,500 DMG). X: Dash while gaining speed and slashing enemies multiple times along the path (33,500 DMG). C: Channel a barrage of stabs toward the front (34,300 DMG) V: Perform a slash around you that emits two shockwaves diagonally (41,900 DMG)	+ Excellent mobility and damage – Limited AoE – Subpar damage compared to other end-game swords – Fairly difficult to get
Red Mist (S)	Z: Unleash multiple slashes toward the front (20,900 DMG). X: Perform an overhead slash at the enemies (25,100 DMG). C: Strike enemies directly in front of you (25,100 DMG) V: Freeze time and slash enemies around you (33,500 DMG) F: Buff your DMG by 40%.	+ The F ability buff applies to specs, too + Fairly easy to get for an end-game sword + Excellent AoE – Subpar damage compared to other end-game swords
Butterflies (S)	Z: Repeatedly fire butterflies at the enemies in front of you (23,900 DMG). X: Execute a single shot toward enemies in front of you (25,100 DMG). C: Shoot butterflies at enemies in front of you (24,300 DMG). V: Unleash butterflies in a cone area in front of you (30,100 DMG). F: Buff Butteflies DMG by 40%.	+ Excellent range + The F ability increases its damage massively – Requires good aim – Subpar damage compared to other end-game swords – You'll need to farm dungeons a lot to get it
Cha Haein (S)	Z: Dash and deal damage to enemies on the path (33,533 DMG). X: Unleash a barrage of sword thrusts in front of you (37,725 DMG). C: Unleash a massive storm of sword slashes in a wide AoE (37,725 DMG) V: Perform two slashes close and then a massive slash further away (41,916 DMG)	+ Better than most other swords in the game + Solid damage, AoE, and mobility – One of the worst end-game swords in general – Incredibly difficult to get
Zenitsu (A)	Z: Dash and deal damage to enemies on the path (25,100 DMG). X: Perform a barrage of slashes in front of you (18,800 DMG). C: Throw a lightning bolt in front of you (25,700 DMG) V: Unleash a barrage of lightning bolts in the area in front of you (34,200 DMG)	+ One of the best late-game swords in Verse Piece + Excellent mobility and CC on all moves – Incredibly hard to get – Lacking AoE compared to other late-game swords
Vergil (A)	Z: Backstep while slashing your opponent (4,100 DMG). X: Unleash a flurry of slashes at enemies in front of you (29,300 DMG). C: Channel an explosion that damages enemies in a wide area around you (33,500 DMG). V: Freeze time for a few seconds, unleashing a shockwave that knocks back enemies (50,300 DMG).	+ One of the best late-game swords in Verse Piece + Excellent AoE DPS – Long channel times on some moves – Can be hard to get
Kokushibo (A)	Z: Perform a flurry of slashes in a small area in front of you (24,400 DMG). X: Launch three spinning discs in the area in front of you, damaging enemies (24,100 DMG). C: Project a cone-shaped zone, damaging enemies inside (25,100 DMG). V: Launch a barrage of slashes in a wide area around you (25,100 DMG).	+ One of the best late-game swords in Verse Piece + Excellent AoE DPS – Very hard to get – Less range compared to some other late-game swords
Cid Kagenou (A)	Z: Execute a horizontal slash, damaging enemies around you (9,146 DMG). X: Smash the ground and damage enemies close to you (9,146 DMG). C: Repeatedly damage enemies in a wide area around you (11,404 DMG) V: Repeatedly damage enemies in a massive area around you (13,720 DMG)	+ Good range, damage, and AoE + Relatively easy to get + Required for the Cid V2 (an OP end-game sword) – Other late-game swords outperform it by a mile
Anubis (A)	Z: Perform multiple slashes in a small area in front of you (8,632 DMG). X: Dash forward and slash the enemies in front of you (9,489 DMG). C: Send a shockwave in a line in front of you, dealing damage (8,003 DMG). V: Launch a flurry of slashes in a wide area around you (16,063 DMG).	+ Good range, mobility, and AoE + Relatively easy to get – Other late-game swords outperform it by a mile
Ichigo Zangetsu (A)	Z: Execute a flurry of slashes in a small area around you (15,090 DMG). X: Execute a quick vertical slash, damaging nearby enemies (13,413 DMG). C: Execute a vertical slash that pierces enemies in a long line (16,766 DMG).	+ One of the easiest late-game swords to get + Solid damage numbers, mobility, and AoE – Only three moves – Other late-game swords outperform it by a mile
Shusui (B)	Z: Summon a whirlwind around you, damaging enemies (8,574 DMG). X: Cast repeated explosions at the target location (8,574 DMG). C: Teleport forwards and damage enemies you pass through (9,146 DMG).	+ Solid AoE and mobility + Fairly easy to get + One of the best mid-game swords in Verse Piece – Outscaled by the late-game swords
Maki (B)	Z: A quick vertical slash (6,860 DMG). X: Cast a gust of wind in the area in front of you (8,575 DMG). C: Execute multiple slashes in front of you (6,860 DMG).	+ Good total DPS for a mid-game sword – Relatively hard to get
Starkk (B)	Z: Cast a short-range projectile (5,145 DMG). X: Cast explosions in a small area around you (6,288 DMG). C: Perform a barrage of explosions in a small area in front of you (8,574 DMG).	+ Good DPS and range – Very hard to get – Z move actually requires aim
Rengoku (B)	Z: Perform a diagonal slash, damaging enemies close to you (5,780 DMG). X: Dash forward and deal damage to enemies on the path (7,149 DMG).	+ Solid damage – Only two moves – Arguably the worst mid-game sword – Unobtainable
Grimmjow (B)	Z: Release a burst of energy in front of you (4,030 DMG). X: Repeatedly deal damage in a wide area around you (5,037 DMG). C: Perform multiple slashes at the enemies in front of you (3,358 DMG).	+ The best early-game sword in Verse Piece – Unobtainable – Outscaled by the mid-game swords
Kashimo (C)	Z: Cast a short shockwave in front of you, damaging enemies (3,430 DMG). X: Cast a shockwave in front of you, damaging enemies (3,430 DMG). C: Teleport forwards and damage enemies you pass through (5,145 DMG).	+ Better than most other early-game swords + Solid mobility – Still too bad to be viable beyond the early game – Hard to get
Toji (C)	Z: Perform a double slash in front of you (4,573 DMG). X: Perform a flurry of slashes in the area in front of you (4,573 DMG). C: Teleport backward and throw a projectile forward (5,145 DMG).	+ Better than most other early-game swords – Still too bad to be viable beyond the early game
Excalibur (C)	Z: Perform a horizontal slash around you (4,001 DMG). X: Explode the ground in a straight line in front of you (5,716 DMG).	+ Okayish range/AoE – One of the worst swords in Verse Piece – Atrocious damage scaling
Saber (C)	Z: Cast a slash/projectile in front of you (3,430 DMG). X: Repeatedly deal damage to enemies in a wide area around you (4,001 DMG).	+ Solid AoE – One of the worst swords in Verse Piece – Atrocious damage scaling
Yoru (C)	Z: Cast a slash/projectile in front of you (4,191 DMG). X: Perform a horizontal slash in the area around you (3,353 DMG).	– One of the worst swords in Verse Piece – Atrocious damage scaling
Katana (C)	Z: Launch a projectile in front of you (1,676 DMG).	+ Easy to get – The worst sword in Verse Piece

All Swords (Weapons) in Verse Piece and How to Get Them

Here is the list of all swords (weapons) in Verse Piece and how to get them. Note that some of these might be unavailable as certain game content was removed over time. Still, you can trade for the required resources if some other players have them.

Sword	How to Get
Emiya	10,000 Gems 1 Bakuya: Rare drop from Emiya Boss. 1 Kanshou: Rare drop from Emiya Boss. Trace On Ability: Exotic rarity Ability Reroll drop. Hero of Wrought Title: Kill Emiya Boss 25 times. Talk to Emiya Teacher NPC at Lost Island.
Sung Jin Woo	10,000 Gems 1 Basaka Dagger: Rare drop from the Shadow Monarch dungeon. 1 Knight Dagger: Rare drop from the Shadow Monarch dungeon. 2nd Awakening title: Finish the Jinwoo Quest at Karakura Town (Lv. 7,500-10,000). Jinwoo Quest: Die to a player with the Betrayer trait a 100 times (farm with friends). Monarch trait equipped: Trait rerolls. Talk to Sung Jin Woo Teacher NPC at the Starter Island (Lv. 1-100).
Yoriichi	Finish in the top 5 of the Endless Dungeon leaderboard. Talk to the Yoriichi Teacher NPC at Runes Island.
Cid Kagenou V2	10,000 Gems 2 Cid's Eyes: Bought at Event Exchange NPC (Starter Island) for 2,500 Shadow Fragments. 2,500 Shadow Fragments: Drop from the Shadow Castle dungeon. Shadow King trait equipped: Trait rerolls. Shadow Garden title: Defeat the Shadow Castle dungeon on Hard mode 10 times. Cid Kagenou Sword equipped: Regular Cid Kagenou sword. Talk to Shadow Teacher NPC during the night at Frost Town (Lv. 5,000-7,500)
Rowan	1% chance to drop from Son of Rowan Boss. Alternative: • 10,000 Gems • 100 Rowan Fragments: Drop from Son of Rowan Boss. • Son of Rowan Trait: Kill Son of Rowan Boss 50 times; talk with Son of Rowan NPC at Boss Island to get the quest. • Talk to Rowan Teacher NPC at Blacksmith Island
Starkk (LL)	10,000 Gems 100 Resureccion Energy: Rare drop from the Starkk Boss and Starkk (LL) Boss. 2 Gun Barrel (Starkk): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 2 Handle (Starkk): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 100 True Hogyoku: Rare drop from chests, Aizen (TYBW) Boss, and Starkk (LL) Boss. 1 Los Lobos Core: Rare drop from the Starkk (LL) Boss. Starkk Sword: Regular Starkk sword. Los Lobos title: Slay Stark (LL) boss 25 times. Talk to Starkk (LL) Teacher NPC at the Karakura Town (Lv. 7,500-10,000)
Alucard	Crafting: • 7,500 Gems • 1 Alucard Blood: Rare drop from Alucard Boss. • 1 Casull: Rare drop from Alucard Boss. • 1 Jackal: Rare drop from Alucard Boss. • Vampire Race: Race rerolls.
Lancer	1 Gae Bolg: Exotic drop from the Lancer boss. Use Gae Bolg from your inventory.
Toji Unleashed	10,000 Gems 1 Heavenly Spear: Rare drop from the Toji Boss and chests. 1 Split Soul Katana: Craft with: • 100 Iron: Drop from Bandit Leader on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). • 75 Black Iron: Drop from Snow Bandit Leader at Snow Island (Lv. 300-600). • 1 Handle [Split Soul Katana]: Rare drop from Maki Boss. • 1 Blade [Split Soul Katana]: Rare drop from Maki Boss. 1 Curse Worm: Rare drop from the Toji Unleashed Boss. Toji Sword: Regular Toji sword. Thrutseeker race equipped: Race rerolls. Rejected Zenin trait: Trait rerolls. Talk to Toji Unleashed Teacher NPC at the Jujutsu Village (Lv. 3,000-5,000)
Red Mist	Use Mimicry (250 Dungeon Medals at the Dungeon Medal Exchange NPC)
Butterflies	10,000 Gems 100 Death Butterflies: Drop from the Limbus Company dungeon. 1 Solemn: Rare drop from the Limbus Company dungeon. 1 Lament: Rare drop from the Limbus Company dungeon. E.G.O Title: Rare drop from the Red Mist dungeon. Talk to Butterflies Teacher NPC at Runes Island. Working Method: Use Death Butterflies for a 1% chance to get the sword instantly.
Cha Haein	7,500 Gems 1 Sword of Light: Drop from Fallen Angel Boss 5 Light Ore: Mine ore veins at Dungeon Cave Island 100 Iron: Drop from Bandit Leader on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). 50 Wood: Drop from Bandits on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). Talk to Cha Haein Teacher NPC at Dungeon Cave Island
Zenitsu	Use Zenitsu's Sword (rare drop from the Zenitsu Boss).
Vergi	5,000 Gems 1 Yamato's Sword: Rare drop from the Vergil boss. 1 Motived Chair: Rare drop from the Vergil boss. The Alpha & The Omega trait equipped: Trait rerolls. Talk to Vergil Teacher NPC at Runes Island.
Kokushibo	Use Kokushibo Sword which is dropped by Kokushibo Boss.
Cid Kagenou	Use Cid's Sword (1% chance to drop in Shadow Castle dungeon). Exchange with the Event Exchange NPC for 1,000 Shadow Fragments at the Starter Island (Lv. 1-100)
Anubis	Crafting: • 5,000 Gems • 1 Anubis Sword: Rare drop from Anubis Boss. • 10 Curse Aura: Rare drop from Anubis Boss.
Ichigo Zangetsu	3,000 Gems 1 Blade (Zangetsu): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 1 Handle (Zangetsu): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 1 Hilt (Zangetsu): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 1 Zangetsu Soul: Rare drop from the Ichigo Boss (Hueco Mundo missions). Talk to Ichigo Teacher NPC at Boss Island.
Starkk	5,000 Gems 1 Resureccion Energy: Rare drop from the Starkk Boss and Starkk (LL) Boss. 2 Gun Barrels (Starkk): Rare drop from the Bleach Gacha. 2 Handles (Starkk): Drop from the Bleach Gacha. 5 True Hogyokus: Rare drop from chests, Aizen (TYBW) Boss, and Starkk (LL) Boss. Talk with Starkk Teacher NPC at Bleach Island.
Maki	5,000 Gems 1 Split Soul Katana: Craft with: • 100 Iron: Drop from Bandit Leader on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). • 75 Black Iron: Drop from Snow Bandit Leader at Snow Island (Lv. 300-600). • 1 Handle [Split Soul Katana]: Rare drop from Maki Boss. • 1 Blade [Split Soul Katana]: Rare drop from Maki Boss. Zenin Trait: Trait rerolls. Talk with Maki NPC at Jujutsu Village (Lv. 4,000-5,000)
Rengoku	Use the code Rengoku (expired).
Shusui	Buy it for 5,000,000 Yen from the Shusui Master NPC. Shusui Master NPC spawns at night randomly. Possible locations are Blacksmith Island, Snow Island, Starter Island, and Shells Town.
Grimmjow	Join the Vermillion Roblox group and talk to the Grimjow Teacher NPC.
Kashimo	5% chance to drop when you kill Kashimo Boss during Jujutsu Missions.
Toji	2,500 Gems 1 Heavenly Spear: Rare drop from the Toji Boss and chests. Heavenly Restriction Trait equipped: Trait rerolls. Talk with Toji NPC at Desert Island (Lv. 600-1,500)
Excalibur	2,500 Gems 20 Goblets: Drop from Jujutsu Missions (Frost Town). 5 Light Shards: Drop from Saber Boss. Talk with Saber NPC at Snow Island (Lv. 300-600)
Saber	1,500 Gems 1,000 Reputation Talk with Shanks NPC at Jungle Island (Lv. 300-600)
Yoru	25,000 Yen 30 Black Iron: Drop from Snow Bandit Leader at Snow Island (Lv. 300-600). 25 Wood: Drop from Bandits on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). Talk with Yoru Seller NPC at Snow Island (Lv. 300-600)
Katana	2,000 Yen 10 Wood: Drop from Bandits on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). 5 Iron: Drop from Bandit Leader on Starter Island (Lv. 1-100). Talk with Katana Seller NPC at Starter Island (Lv. 1-100)

Verse Piece Swords FAQ

That does it for our Verse Piece swords (weapons) guide and tier list. To learn how to increase your character's power further, check out our race, traits, and combat/specs tier list as well. Also, be sure to bookmark the Verse Piece category here on PGG for more helpful guides.