Races Overview
Blox Fruits features 7 playable races, each with four upgrade versions (V1 through V4). Your starting race is randomly assigned among Human, Rabbit, Shark, and Angel. Ghoul, Cyborg, and Draco must be unlocked through quests.
Each race offers unique abilities that dramatically impact your combat style, mobility, and survivability. V4 (Race Awakening) is the endgame upgrade system, unlocking powerful transformations and gear choices.
All 7 Races at a Glance
| Race | Specialty | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Human | Damage / Aggression | Starter (random) |
| Rabbit (Mink) | Speed / Mobility | Starter (random) |
| Shark | Defense / Tank | Starter (random) |
| Angel | Healing / Air Control | Starter (random) |
| Ghoul | Life Leech / All-Rounder | Experimic quest |
| Cyborg | Instinct Break / AoE | Cyborg Puzzle |
| Draco | Team Buffs / DPS | Dragon Wizard quest (Lv. 2000+) |
How to Upgrade Each Race Version
V2 — The Alchemist (Second Sea)
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Level | 850+ |
| Prerequisite | Complete the Colosseum Quest |
| NPC | Alchemist in Green Zone |
| Quest | Flower Quest — collect Blue, Red, and Yellow flowers |
| Cost | 500,000 Beli |
Draco exception: Talk to Dragon Wizard (Lv. 2000+), collect 5 Fire Flowers from NPCs (5-minute cooldown each), pay 1,000,000 Beli.
V3 — Arowe (Second Sea)
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Level | 1,000+ |
| Prerequisite | V2 unlocked, defeat Don Swan, unlock his door |
| NPC | Arowe (hidden entrance in Diamond’s plateau) |
| Cost | 2,000,000 Beli |
V3 Quests by Race:
| Race | V3 Quest |
|---|---|
| Human | Kill Diamond, Jeremy, and Fajita |
| Rabbit | Collect 30 chests anywhere in Second Sea |
| Shark | Kill a naturally spawned Sea Beast |
| Angel | Kill another player who also has Angel race |
| Ghoul | Kill 5 players in Second Sea |
| Cyborg | Show any physical fruit to Arowe |
| Draco | Defeat a Terrorshark + Horned Man quest (3,000,000 Beli) |
V4 — Temple of Time (Third Sea)
Prerequisites:
- Race V3 unlocked
- Defeat rip_indra (Raid Boss)
- Defeat Dough King (get Mirror Fractal)
- Find Blue Gear on Mirage Island (nighttime only — use race ability while staring at the moon)
Awakening Process:
- Go to the Temple of Time and pull the lever
- Gather 2 other players with different races
- Activate all three race abilities together during a Full Moon
- Complete the race trial (defeat waves of enemies)
- Place your gear in the Ancient Clock
Cost: ~26,750 Fragments per full race awakening. Total for all 6 base races: 160,500 Fragments.
Controls: Press T for V3 ability, Y for V4 transformation.
Detailed Race Ability Breakdowns
Human — The Damage Dealer
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | No buffs |
| V2 | +Movement speed, +Instinct dodge regen, +Dash distance, +Flash Step range |
| V3 — Last Resort | Damage increases the lower your HP drops. High-risk, high-reward for clutch PvP moments |
| V4 Gear: Limit Break | Rage meter builds during combat, uncapped to 150% at Tier 2 — progressively boosts all damage |
| V4 Gear: Psycho | Flash Step gains 3 charges, temporary invisibility and speed on use. Tier 2: faster regen, longer dashes |
Best for: Aggressive players who want maximum damage output. Pairs well with combo-heavy fruits like Dough and Spirit.
Rabbit (Mink) — The Speed Demon
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | +1.5x movement speed |
| V2 | +2x speed, +Dash distance, reduced energy cost for dashes |
| V3 — Agility | +4x movement speed, massively reduced dash cooldown |
| V4 Gear: Whirlwind (Blue) | Dashes leave behind damaging tornadoes that trap enemies |
| V4 Gear: Lightning Cloak (Red) | Dashes become significantly longer with electricity. Tier 2: Super Dash by holding dash button |
Best for: Hit-and-run tactics, kiting, escaping unfavorable fights. Weakest V4 in terms of raw combat power — relies on outmaneuvering opponents.
Shark — The Tank
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | Reduced water damage as a fruit user |
| V2 | Zero water damage, faster swimming |
| V3 — Water Body | Reduces all incoming damage by 65-70% temporarily |
| V4 Gear: Leviathan’s Armour | Water shield that regenerates when you deal damage, absorbs ~85% damage |
| V4 Gear: Whirlpool | Hits apply water debuff — slows enemies and reduces their defense, stacks |
Best for: PvP tanking. Nearly unkillable in water. S-Tier V4 for beginners learning PvP and veterans who want survivability. Lacks land mobility.
Angel — The Healer
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | +Extra air jumps |
| V2 | +More air jumps, reduced air jump energy cost |
| V3 — Heavenly Blood | Heals 14-20% HP, +15% defense, regenerates energy. Low cooldown |
| V4 Gear: Prince of the Skies | Hold dash to glide, hold jump to fly freely. Tier 2: greatly enhanced flight |
| V4 Gear: King’s Rule | Light aura that slows, deals damage over time, drains energy, and distorts enemy screen |
Best for: Sky camping and healing. Excellent with Portal fruit. King’s Rule aura can stun-lock enemies in combos.
Ghoul — The All-Rounder
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | +30% movement speed at night |
| V2 | Life Leech — heal 25% of all fighting style damage dealt |
| V3 — Heightened Senses | +Damage, +Speed, +Defense, and 40% cooldown reduction for 8 seconds |
| V4 Gear: Domain Expansion | Dark field inflicting slowness, health regen negation, and blindness. Night passives active during day |
| V4 Gear: Blood Siphon | Life leech works on ALL attacks. ~10% on players, ~5% on NPCs. Tier 2: ~15% on players |
Best for: Aggressive, sustained combat. Pairs perfectly with Sanguine Art. Arguably the best overall V4 for the cooldown reduction + life leech combination.
Cyborg — The Instinct Breaker
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | No buffs |
| V2 | +Defense vs melee/sword/gun, converts 15% damage taken into energy |
| V3 — Energy Core | AoE field with tick damage, +30% defense, breaks enemy Instinct (Observation Haki) |
| V4 Gear: Energy Control | Damage chains to nearby enemies via electric orbs. Super Jump and Super Dash |
| V4 Gear: Aftershock | Attacks apply electrifying effect that disables enemy Instinct |
Best for: PvP dominance. The electric DoT prevents enemies from charging moves. S-Tier in competitive PvP.
Draco — The Dragon (Newest)
| Version | Abilities |
|---|---|
| V1 | +5% Health, +5% Melee Damage, +5% Damage Reduction. Cosmetic: small horns |
| V2 | +Speed, +Dash, Fiery Flight (fly ~5 seconds), Flash Step causes burn/explosion damage |
| V3 — Primordial Reign | Buffs you + allies by 15% damage/speed, debuffs enemies 15% speed, cancels enemy skills in range. 10s duration |
| V4 Gear: Cometic Field | Hits attach explosive orbs — 3-4 stacks detonate for massive damage (~5K+), breaks Instinct. Allies also apply orbs. Damage scales with bounty |
| V4 Gear: Thorn Mail | Reflects ~45% of incoming damage back at attackers. Reflected damage breaks Instinct |
Best for: Late-game powerhouse. Team support + massive DPS. Can 3-shot high-bounty players. S-Tier alongside Shark.
Race Tier List (V4, Update 24)
| Tier | Races | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| S | Shark, Draco, Cyborg | Top V4s for PvP and PvE |
| A | Ghoul, Angel | Ghoul for sustain, Angel for healing/flying |
| B | Human | High damage but squishy |
| C | Rabbit | Pure speed, minimal combat utility |
Pro Tips
- Race version progress is saved per race — switching away and back preserves your V2/V3/V4
- Ghoul and Draco can be re-obtained for free from Experimic/Dragon Wizard
- Cyborg costs 2,500 Fragments to switch back via the secret NPC
- V4 meter fills by dealing/taking damage from players and Sea Beasts (not regular NPCs)
- Cursed Dual Katana puzzle room and Chocolate Land are the best spots for fast V4 training
- Full V4 awakening (all upgrades) requires ~90 minutes of transformation time
Related Guides
- Blox Fruits Beginner Guide — Getting started in Blox Fruits
- Blox Fruits Fruits Tier List — Best fruits for each race
- Blox Fruits Fighting Styles Guide — Fighting style and race synergy
- Blox Fruits Haki & Abilities Guide — Haki mechanics