Starting your weapon journey in Legacy Piece with the right upgrade path saves you time, Beli, and frustration. Many new players waste resources upgrading the wrong weapons or skip important upgrade steps. This starter weapons upgrade path guide covers the complete progression from the Cutlass to endgame swords, with material farming locations and efficient upgrade strategies for every stage of the game.
Starting with the Cutlass
Every Legacy Piece player starts their weapon journey with the Cutlass, the C tier sword available from the Starter Island shop. While the Cutlass is the weakest sword in the game, it provides a meaningful damage increase over bare-handed combat and should be purchased immediately.
The Cutlass costs 500 Beli, which you earn from just a few Starter Island quests. Buy it as soon as you spawn and never look back. The Cutlass will serve you well through the first 50 levels until you can obtain your first boss drop sword. For tips on getting started quickly, see our beginners guide.
Do not invest upgrade materials into the Cutlass. The sword is a temporary placeholder, and upgrade materials are too valuable to waste on a weapon you will replace. Save all materials for B tier and above swords that you will use for longer periods.
| Cutlass Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 500 Beli |
| Tier | C |
| Damage | Low |
| Range | Short |
| Special | None |
| Upgrade Recommendation | Do not upgrade |
First Upgrade: Sandai Kitetsu
The Sandai Kitetsu is the first sword upgrade most Legacy Piece players obtain. Dropped by the Marine Captain boss on Loguetown, this B tier sword provides a significant damage increase over the Cutlass and introduces the curse proc mechanic.
The Sandai Kitetsu drops from the Marine Captain at a 10-15% rate. With the boss respawning every 7 minutes, you can reasonably obtain this sword within 1-2 hours of farming. The Marine Captain also provides 3,000 XP per kill, making the farming doubly productive.
Once you obtain the Sandai Kitetsu, invest your common upgrade materials to bring it to Level 2 or Level 3. The 10-15% damage boost from early upgrades is worthwhile for a sword you will use through levels 50-150. Do not go beyond Level 3 since you will eventually replace this sword.
| Upgrade Level | Materials | Damage Boost | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 10 common | +10% | Yes, worth it |
| Level 3 | 5 uncommon | +15% | Yes, worth it |
| Level 4 | 3 rare | +20% | No, save for A tier |
| Level 5 | 1 legendary | +25% | No, save for Yoru |
Mid-Game Upgrade Options
At levels 100-200, you should upgrade from the Sandai Kitetsu to either the Wado Ichimonji or Soul Solid. These swords provide a meaningful damage increase and serve you well through the mid-game content.
Wado Ichimonji can be purchased from the Loguetown shop for 50,000 Beli. This is the guaranteed option if you have been saving money from quests and boss drops. The A tier damage and balanced stats make Wado Ichimonji a reliable mid-game weapon.
Soul Solid drops from the Arlong boss at an 8-12% rate. If you prefer to save your Beli and farm for a free sword, Soul Solid is a strong alternative. The ice slow effect also provides PvP utility that Wado Ichimonji lacks.
| Mid-Game Sword | Source | Cost | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wado Ichimonji | Loguetown shop | 50,000 Beli | Balanced damage | No special effect |
| Soul Solid | Arlong drop | Free (farm time) | Slow effect | Lower base damage |
Late-Game Upgrade: Shusui
Shusui is the late-game sword upgrade before Yoru, dropped by the Crocodile boss on Alabasta. This A tier sword provides the highest accessible burst damage in Legacy Piece, making it the best weapon for boss farming and PvP before obtaining the legendary Yoru.
The Shusui drop rate from Crocodile is 5-8%, requiring 12-20 kills on average. Each Crocodile kill takes 5-7 minutes with the 10-minute respawn, making the total farming time approximately 3-5 hours. This investment is worthwhile because Shusui dramatically improves your combat effectiveness through the 200-500 level range.
Upgrade Shusui to Level 3 or Level 4 once obtained. The materials invested into Shusui provide returns for a longer period than previous swords because the jump from Shusui to Yoru requires significant additional farming. Level 4 Shusui with 20% damage boost is a competitive endgame weapon.
| Shusui Upgrade | Materials | Damage Boost | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 10 common | +10% | Yes |
| Level 3 | 5 uncommon | +15% | Yes |
| Level 4 | 3 rare | +20% | Yes, worth it |
| Level 5 | 1 legendary | +25% | Maybe, depends on Yoru progress |
Endgame Goal: Yoru
Yoru is the ultimate sword upgrade in Legacy Piece. This S tier weapon provides the highest damage, extended range, and the unique Black Slash ability. Every sword upgrade path leads to Yoru as the final destination. For the complete breakdown, see our Yoru sword guide.
Obtaining Yoru requires farming the Mihawk boss at level 500 with a 1-2% drop rate. This is a significant time investment of 20-50 hours for most players. However, Yoru provides such a massive damage upgrade that the investment pays for itself through faster boss kills and PvP dominance. For help with the Mihawk fight, check our Mihawk boss strategy guide.
Once you obtain Yoru, invest all available upgrade materials into maximizing its level. Yoru is the final sword in the game, so there is no reason to save materials for future weapons. A Level 5 Yoru is the strongest weapon possible and significantly accelerates all remaining content.
| Yoru Milestone | Expected Farming Time | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| First Mihawk Kill | Level 500 | Practice the fight |
| 10 Kills | ~3 hours | Maintain consistency |
| 50 Kills | ~17 hours | 64% cumulative chance |
| Yoru Drop | 50-100 kills average | Immediately equip and upgrade |
Complete Upgrade Path Summary
This table summarizes the complete weapon upgrade path from Starter Island to endgame. Follow this progression for the smoothest and most efficient weapon journey in Legacy Piece.
| Level Range | Recommended Sword | Source | Investment | Time to Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Cutlass | Buy (500 Beli) | None | 1-2 hours |
| 50-100 | Sandai Kitetsu | Marine Captain drop | Common materials | 2-3 hours |
| 100-200 | Wado or Soul Solid | Shop or Arlong drop | Uncommon materials | 3-5 hours |
| 200-500 | Shusui | Crocodile drop | Rare materials | 20-50 hours |
| 500+ | Yoru | Mihawk drop | Legendary materials | Endgame |
Material Farming Strategy
Collecting upgrade materials efficiently requires targeting the right mobs and bosses on each island. The following strategy maximizes your material income while progressing through the game normally.
Common materials drop from basic mobs on every island. You accumulate these naturally while questing. Do not go out of your way to farm common materials since they come from normal gameplay.
Uncommon materials drop from mid-game bosses and elite mobs. Focus on boss farming for these materials since you need to farm bosses for sword drops anyway. Each boss kill provides both XP and material chances.
Rare materials come from late-game bosses like Crocodile and Enel. Farm these bosses during your weapon upgrade progression to accumulate rare materials passively. Do not dedicate separate farming sessions for rare materials since boss farming covers both needs.
| Material | Best Source | Passive Accumulation | Active Farming Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Any mobs | High from questing | No |
| Uncommon | Mid-game bosses | Medium from boss farming | Sometimes |
| Rare | Late-game bosses | Low from boss farming | Yes, during progression |
| Legendary | Roger boss | Very rare | Dedicated farming |
FAQ
What sword should I buy first in Legacy Piece? Buy the Cutlass from the Starter Island shop for 500 Beli as soon as you start the game. This provides an immediate damage boost over bare-handed combat. Do not upgrade the Cutlass; save materials for your next sword.
When should I upgrade my sword in Legacy Piece? Upgrade to the Sandai Kitetsu at level 50 by farming the Marine Captain. Then upgrade to Wado Ichimonji or Soul Solid at level 100-200. Finally, farm Shusui at level 200+ and Yoru at level 500+ for the endgame sword.
Is it worth upgrading the Cutlass? No, do not invest upgrade materials into the Cutlass. It is a temporary starter weapon that you will replace within hours of gameplay. Save all materials for B tier and above swords that you will use for longer periods.
How do I get upgrade materials in Legacy Piece? Common materials drop from all mobs, uncommon materials from mid-game bosses, rare materials from late-game bosses, and legendary materials from endgame bosses like Roger. Farm bosses during your normal progression to accumulate materials passively.
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