Dark Dagger
Weapon · Blox Fruits
Seas
3
Update
#15
How to Obtain
Dropped rip_indra True Form
Location
Castle on the Sea
Source
rip_indra True Form
Description
Few legendary swords in Blox Fruits carry as much prestige as the Dark Dagger — not because it can be bought, but because it has to be earned. The only way to obtain it is by defeating Rip_Indra in his True Form at Castle on the Sea, one of the most punishing boss encounters in the Third Sea. That barrier alone makes it a rare sight in any player's inventory. Being a legendary sword, the Dark Dagger scales with the Sword stat, so investing in that tree directly improves its output as you level it through mastery. Its two moves, Proficient Impale and Shaming Slash, reflect the weapon's aggressive, close-quarters identity — the kind of kit built for players who favor relentless pressure over ranged safety. If you are farming Rip_Indra for the drop, expect a grind. The True Form variant is a step above the standard fight, and the Dark Dagger is not a guaranteed reward. Persistence and a solid build are both required.
Moves & Abilities
3 movesThe player does 3 slashes, then performs a lunge on the fourth.
The user initiates a stance before rushing forward, creating an impact of green electrical-like shock when an entity is hit. This attack breaks Instinct.
The user shoots a short, green, electrical, glowing dagger. If it comes in contact with an entity, the user will teleport behind and slash them.
Pros
10- ✦Good combo potential.
- ✦Very low M1 cooldown (0.2s).
- ✦Incredible for catching runners.
- ✦Works with nearly every build.
- ✦Extremely fast moves.
- ✦Breaks Instinct.
- ✦Quick cast.
- ✦Stuns the target for 1.5 seconds.
- ✦Can switch to another weapon during the animation.
- ✦High range.
Cons
7- ✦Cannot hit Blade users.
- ✦Hard to obtain.
- ✦Both moves are single-target.
- ✦Small hitboxes.
- ✦Bad range.
- ✦Require good aim.
- ✦Can be dodged.
Trivia
8- 1The Dark Dagger is currently the smallest sword in the game in terms of its model size, although it does not have a small hitbox in its click attacks.
- 2The Dark Dagger has the same click animation as the Dark Blade, but smaller.
- 3If the user times it right, they can land a melee attack during .
- 4Before Update 24, while the Dark Dagger is worn, it seems to take the appearance of a golden cross or crucifix.
- 5There is currently a glitch where if the user uses [Z] Proficient Impale, they will land the attack but phase through the player, preventing the user from following up with any other skill.
- 6This can be avoided however by simply turning around after landing the hit.
- 7Dark Dagger's model was revamped.
- 8Dark Dagger was released.
Dark Dagger — In-Depth Analysis
Identity and Rarity
Dark Dagger is a Legendary-rarity sword introduced in Update 15, available exclusively in the Third Sea. Despite its dagger form suggesting a short-range tool, this weapon punches well above its size — it is widely regarded as one of the fastest and most technically rewarding swords in the game thanks to its exceptional M1 speed and a stun that genuinely opens combo routes.
How to Obtain
Dark Dagger drops from rip_indra True Form at the Castle on the Sea, the Third Sea's prestige boss arena. There is no Beli price — this is a pure boss-hunt grind. Because it is a Third Sea exclusive tied to a specific boss encounter, newer players will need to progress fully through the Second Sea before they can even attempt it.
Role: Runner-Catcher and Combo Initiator
The weapon's defining strength is its 0.2-second M1 cooldown, one of the shortest in the entire game. This makes it a premier runner-catcher — opponents who try to dash away after taking a hit frequently walk straight into another one. Its moves also break Instinct and inflict a 1.5-second stun, giving combo-oriented players a generous lock-up window to follow up with fruit or fighting-style skills.
Weaknesses are real: both skills are single-target only, hitboxes are small and demand accurate aim, and it cannot affect Blade users.
Tip: In mid-combo, use Dark Dagger's weapon-swap window — the game allows you to switch weapons mid-animation — to layer its stun on top of a fruit skill for an extended lockdown.
- Good combo potential.
- Very low M1 cooldown (0.2s).
- Incredible for catching runners.
- Works with nearly every build.
- Extremely fast moves.
- Cannot hit Blade users.
- Hard to obtain.
- Both moves are single-target.
- Small hitboxes.
- Bad range.
How to Get Dark Dagger
Dropped rip_indra True Form
Dark Dagger Stats & Numbers
- Rarity
- legendary
- Category
- Sword
Alternatives to Dark Dagger
If Dark Dagger is locked, traded away, or simply not the right fit, the same-rarity bracket offers comparable options: Saishi, Oroshi, Soul Cane, Triple Dark Blade, Hallow Scythe, Trident.