Shizu
Weapon · Blox Fruits
Price
2,000,000
Seas
2
Update
#8
How to Obtain
Bought Legendary Sword Dealer
Source
Legendary Sword Dealer
Description
Among the handful of legendary swords available in the Second Sea, Shizu stands out for its emphasis on speed over raw brute force. Its two moves, True Quiet Rush and Focus Shot, reward precise timing — the rush chains into targets in rapid succession while Focus Shot fires a concentrated projectile, making the sword a natural fit for players who stack the Sword stat and want near-instant combo openers in PvP. Acquiring Shizu takes some patience. The Legendary Sword Dealer, the exclusive vendor, spawns at one of several rotating spots in the Second Sea and must have Shizu in his current stock — it is not guaranteed every spawn cycle. Access to the dealer at all requires completing the Colosseum Quest first. Once you find him with Shizu available, the price is 2,000,000 Beli. Because the hitboxes on both moves are relatively tight, Shizu rewards players who practice their positioning. Mastery builds up as you land hits in normal gameplay, gradually unlocking the full potential of each move.
Moves & Abilities
3 movesThe player does 3 slashes, then performs a lunge on the fourth.
The user dashes in the direction of their cursor, dealing damage to enemies in their path. Purple energy bursts from the user after their dash. This slightly stuns the enemies that were hit, similar to Katana's [Z] move.
The user swiftly fires an extremely fast purple projectile followed by a purple trail in the direction of their cursor. It slightly stuns and causes knockback when hit.
Pros
10- ✦Very good range.
- ✦Fast moves with minimal endlag.
- ✦Good combo potential.
- ✦Good damage.
- ✦Both moves can hit multiple targets.
- ✦All moves can hit Sea Beasts.
- ✦Reach extends further than its visuals.
- ✦Decent mobility.
- ✦Very long range.
- ✦Fast projectile and cast speed.
Cons
7- ✦Cannot hit Blade users.
- ✦Small hitboxes.
- ✦Hard to hit.
- ✦Does not break Instinct.
- ✦Attacks can require skills.
- ✦Short range.
- ✦Predictable, which makes them very hard to hit a victim from afar.
Trivia
7- 1Although Shizu is considered out meta by the community because of its bad hitbox and does not break Instinct, its combos are still extremely fast and the sword itself deals good damage.
- 2Shizu, along with Oroshi and Saishi are required (and with 300 mastery on each respectively) to obtain the True Triple Katana.
- 3Shizu is much like Canvander or Koko.
- 4Many people refer to Shizu as an improved version of Cutlass and Katana.
- 5Shisui was remodeled and renamed to Shizu.
- 6Shisui's moves were reworked.
- 7Shisui was released.
Shizu — In-Depth Analysis
What Is Shizu?
Shizu is a Legendary sword sold by the Legendary Sword Dealer in the Second Sea for 2,000,000 Beli. It arrived with the second major sword dealer expansion and has a distinct identity: a long-range projector sword whose reach visually extends further than the hitbox animations suggest, catching enemies off-guard at distances they thought were safe.
Strengths and Weaknesses in Play
Shizu's appeal is straightforward — very long range, fast move animations, minimal endlag, and a fast projectile cast speed that makes it feel snappy compared to slower legendary alternatives. Both moves can hit Sea Beasts and multiple targets, giving it grinding utility beyond pure PvP. In Sea 2, where player fights often happen across terrain gaps, the extended effective range is a genuine advantage.
The downsides, however, demand respect. Despite the long range claim, the actual hitboxes are relatively small and the projectiles are predictable — experienced opponents will read the angle and dodge. Neither move breaks Instinct, so you need a reliable setup before committing Shizu's skills.
- Best role: Sea 2 PvP poking and ranged combo initiating - Key trait: effective range exceeds visual reach — use this to pressure opponents who think they are safe - Concrete tip: Fire Shizu's projectile from an unexpected angle (off a cliff edge or from above) to reduce the window opponents have to Instinct-dodge; straight horizontal shots are the easiest to read and sidestep.
- Very good range.
- Fast moves with minimal endlag.
- Good combo potential.
- Good damage.
- Both moves can hit multiple targets.
- Cannot hit Blade users.
- Small hitboxes.
- Hard to hit.
- Does not break Instinct.
- Attacks can require skills.
How to Get Shizu
Bought Legendary Sword Dealer
Shizu Stats & Numbers
- Rarity
- legendary
- Category
- Sword
- Price
- 2,000,000
Alternatives to Shizu
If Shizu 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.