Race upgrades in Legacy Piece provide significant power boosts through V2 and V3 evolutions. Each race can be upgraded twice, unlocking enhanced abilities and new mechanics that dramatically improve combat performance. This guide covers every race upgrade in Legacy Piece, from the V2 requirements to the V3 unlock conditions and the effects of each evolution.
How Race Upgrades Work in Legacy Piece
Race upgrades in Legacy Piece are permanent enhancements that improve your racial abilities. V2 is the first upgrade that enhances existing racial bonuses, and V3 is the second upgrade that adds entirely new mechanics. Each upgrade requires specific materials, levels, and quest completion.
The V2 upgrade enhances your existing racial abilities by approximately 50% of their base value. For example, if your race provides a 10% damage buff, V2 increases it to 15%. V2 also provides minor stat boosts and visual changes that indicate your upgraded status.
The V3 upgrade adds a new racial ability that is unique to each race. V3 abilities are powerful and can fundamentally change how your race plays. V3 also further enhances existing bonuses, bringing the total racial effect to approximately 200% of base value.
Both upgrades are permanent and do not reset when you reroll your race. If you reroll to a different race after upgrading, you start at base level for the new race and must complete the upgrade quests again.
| Upgrade | Effect | Permanence | Reset on Reroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Standard racial abilities | Permanent | Yes |
| V2 | +50% base bonuses | Permanent | Yes |
| V3 | New ability + enhanced bonuses | Permanent | Yes |
V2 Upgrade Requirements and Quests
The V2 upgrade in Legacy Piece requires reaching a minimum level and completing a specific quest for your race. The quest involves defeating enemies and collecting materials that are tied to your race theme.
All V2 upgrades require level 100 minimum and completion of a race-specific quest. The quest typically involves defeating a boss related to your race lore and collecting special items from specific islands. The V2 quest becomes available from a race trainer NPC located on Loguetown. For the broader island progression context, see our all islands guide.
Oni V2 requires defeating a special Oni boss that spawns in the mountains behind Loguetown. The quest also requires collecting 5 Oni Horns dropped by Oni-type mobs in Alabasta. Completing Oni V2 increases the damage buff from 20% to 30% and the HP bonus from 10% to 15%. For full Oni build strategies, see our Oni race complete guide.
Mink V2 requires defeating a Electro Beast on Skypiea and collecting 5 Electro Cores from lightning-type mobs. Completing Mink V2 increases the speed buff from 15% to 22% and the electro damage from 8% to 12% per hit. For advanced Mink strategies, visit our Mink race abilities guide.
Fishman V2 requires defeating an Ocean Lord boss underwater near Arlong Park and collecting 5 Sea Crystals from water mobs. Completing Fishman V2 increases the swim speed from 50% to 75% and the water damage bonus from 10% to 15%.
| Race | V2 Quest Boss | Materials Needed | V2 Buff Enhancement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oni | Oni Mountain Boss | 5 Oni Horns | Damage 20% > 30%, HP 10% > 15% |
| Mink | Electro Beast | 5 Electro Cores | Speed 15% > 22%, Electro 8% > 12% |
| Fishman | Ocean Lord | 5 Sea Crystals | Swim 50% > 75%, Water dmg 10% > 15% |
| Human | Master Fighter | 5 Warrior Emblems | Balanced stats +5% |
| Skypiea | Sky Guardian | 5 Cloud Fragments | Air dash +30%, Dial +1 charge |
V3 Upgrade Requirements and New Abilities
The V3 upgrade in Legacy Piece unlocks a new race-specific ability and further enhances existing bonuses. V3 requires level 300 minimum and completion of a more challenging quest than V2.
V3 quests involve defeating endgame-level bosses and collecting rare materials from high-level islands. The V3 trainer NPC is located on Water 7 for all races. The quest difficulty is significantly higher than V2, requiring strong gear and combat skills.
Oni V3 unlocks the Oni Rage ability, activated by pressing a specific key combination. Oni Rage temporarily doubles the Oni damage buff for 10 seconds, creating an enormous burst damage window. During Oni Rage, the player glows with a red aura and deals devastating damage. The cooldown is approximately 120 seconds.
Mink V3 unlocks the Sulong transformation, activated under specific conditions. Sulong transforms the Mink player into a powered-up form with doubled speed and tripled electro damage for 15 seconds. The transformation is visually dramatic with white fur and glowing eyes. The cooldown is approximately 180 seconds.
Fishman V3 unlocks the Ocean Fury ability, which creates a massive water vortex around the player. The vortex deals continuous damage to all nearby enemies and provides a defensive water shield that absorbs damage. Ocean Fury lasts 15 seconds with a 150 second cooldown.
| Race | V3 Ability | Effect | Duration | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oni | Oni Rage | 2x damage buff | 10 seconds | 120 seconds |
| Mink | Sulong Transform | 2x speed, 3x electro | 15 seconds | 180 seconds |
| Fishman | Ocean Fury | Water vortex + shield | 15 seconds | 150 seconds |
| Human | Inner Focus | 20% all stats boost | 20 seconds | 120 seconds |
| Skypiea | Sky Lord | Flight + dial barrage | 15 seconds | 180 seconds |
V2 and V3 Combined Effects
Having both V2 and V3 upgrades on your Legacy Piece race provides the maximum racial power. The combined effects are significantly stronger than either upgrade alone, making the upgrade progression a key part of endgame character development.
Oni with V2 + V3 has a base 30% damage buff from V2 plus the Oni Rage ability that temporarily doubles it to 60%. During Oni Rage, a V3 Oni player is the most powerful damage dealer in all of Legacy Piece. The 15% HP and defense bonuses from V2 further enhance survivability during the aggressive Rage window.
Mink with V2 + V3 has 22% speed and 12% electro from V2, plus the Sulong transformation that temporarily doubles speed and triples electro. During Sulong, a V3 Mink player moves at incredible speed and deals massive electro damage on every melee hit. This makes Mink V3 the ultimate melee burst build.
Fishman with V2 + V3 has 75% swim speed and 15% water damage from V2, plus the Ocean Fury vortex ability. A V3 Fishman near water with Ocean Fury active is nearly unstoppable, dealing continuous AoE water damage while shielded. The vortex also pulls enemies toward the Fishman player, enabling devastating melee combos.
| Race V3 | Burst Damage | Sustained Damage | Defense | Overall Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oni V3 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Mink V3 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Fishman V3 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Human V3 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Skypiea V3 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Upgrade Priority Recommendations
If you cannot complete both V2 and V3 upgrades immediately, prioritizing the right upgrade first maximizes your power gains. The general recommendation is to get V2 before V3 because V2 has lower requirements and provides consistent passive bonuses.
V2 should be your first priority for every race in Legacy Piece. The level 100 requirement is achievable through normal leveling, and the V2 quest materials come from islands you naturally progress through. V2 provides an immediate power boost that helps you level faster toward V3 requirements.
V3 should be pursued after reaching level 300 and having strong enough gear to complete the challenging V3 quest. The V3 boss fights are significantly harder than V2 and may require multiple attempts. Having V2 bonuses active during the V3 quest makes the boss fights more manageable.
For Oni players, V3 should be the highest priority because Oni Rage is the most impactful V3 ability in Legacy Piece. The damage burst during Oni Rage is game-changing for both PvP and boss fights. Rush to V3 as soon as you meet the requirements.
| Race | V2 Priority | V3 Priority | Rush V3? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oni | High | Very High | Yes |
| Mink | High | High | Yes |
| Fishman | High | High | Optional |
| Human | Medium | Medium | No |
| Skypiea | Medium | Low | No |
FAQ
How do I get V2 upgrade in Legacy Piece? Reach level 100 and find the race trainer NPC on Loguetown. The trainer will give you a race-specific quest that involves defeating a boss and collecting materials. Complete the quest to unlock your V2 racial upgrade.
What level do I need for V3 upgrade in Legacy Piece? V3 requires level 300 minimum. The V3 trainer is located on Water 7. The V3 quest involves defeating an endgame boss and collecting rare materials from high-level islands. Having V2 active before attempting V3 is highly recommended.
Do race upgrades reset if I reroll my race? Yes, race upgrades are tied to the specific race. If you reroll from Oni V3 to Mink, you start at base Mink with no V2 or V3 upgrades. You must complete the Mink V2 and V3 quests to upgrade the new race in Legacy Piece.
Which V3 ability is the best in Legacy Piece? Oni V3 Oni Rage is the best V3 ability because it temporarily doubles the already massive Oni damage buff. During Oni Rage, the damage output is unmatched in all of Legacy Piece. Mink V3 Sulong is second best for melee burst.
Can I skip V2 and go straight to V3? No, V3 requires V2 as a prerequisite. You must complete the V2 upgrade before the V3 trainer will offer you the V3 quest. The upgrade path is sequential: Base > V2 > V3.
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