Your race in Legacy Piece determines your passive stat buffs, V2 and V3 abilities, and synergies with specific Devil Fruits and Fighting Styles. While skill and gear matter more than race alone, choosing the right race provides meaningful combat advantages. This tier list ranks all 5 races in Legacy Piece from S to C tier, with detailed analysis of each race's abilities, stat buffs, best builds, and PvP versus PvE performance.
Overall Race Tier List
The overall race tier list reflects each race's combined value across all Legacy Piece content. Races that provide universally valuable buffs rank higher, while niche races with situational abilities rank lower.
| Tier | Race | Overall Rating | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Oni | 9.5/10 | Melee damage buff + survivability |
| A | Mink | 8.5/10 | Movement speed + electro damage |
| B | Fishman | 7/10 | Water combat + water damage bonus |
| B | Human | 6/10 | Balanced stats, no weakness |
| C | Skypiea | 4/5/10 | Observation Haki range, weak combat buffs |
S Tier: Oni Race
Oni is the best race in Legacy Piece because its melee damage buff enhances every close-range build. Oni provides 15 percent increased melee damage at base, damage mitigation at V2, and a burst damage ability at V3. These three layers of combat enhancement make Oni the most impactful race. For full details, see our Oni race complete guide.
The Oni melee damage buff applies to all M1 attacks, Fighting Style abilities, and sword swings. This universal buff means Oni enhances every build that involves close-range combat, which is most builds in Legacy Piece. The 15 percent buff stacks multiplicatively with other damage buffs for significant total damage increase.
Oni V2 unlocks the Demonic Resilience passive, which reduces all incoming damage by 10 percent. This survivability buff makes Oni the tankiest race alongside its damage buff. The combination of offense and defense in one race is unmatched.
Oni V3 unlocks the Oni Fury active ability, which temporarily increases melee damage by an additional 25 percent for 10 seconds. This burst window creates massive damage spikes for clutch boss fights and PvP encounters. The V3 ability has a 120-second cooldown.
| Oni Race Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Passive | +15% melee damage |
| V2 Passive | -10% damage taken |
| V3 Active | +25% melee damage for 10 sec |
| V3 Cooldown | 120 seconds |
| Best Builds | Melee burst, tank, boss fighting |
| Best Fruit Synergy | Goro, Hie-Hie |
| Best Sword Synergy | Yoru, Shusui |
A Tier: Mink Race
Mink is the best speed race in Legacy Piece, providing movement speed buffs and electro damage that benefit aggressive PvP builds. Mink's speed advantage creates combat opportunities that slower races cannot access.
The Mink base passive provides 15 percent increased movement speed. This speed buff applies to walking, running, and ability movement. The faster movement lets you chase fleeing opponents, escape dangerous situations, and rotate between mob spawns more efficiently during farming.
Mink V2 unlocks the Electro Strike passive, which adds electro damage to melee hits. The electro damage is a small percentage of base damage applied as a separate hit, creating a dual-damage mechanic that slightly increases total output. The electro visual effect also provides feedback on hit confirmation.
Mink V3 unlocks the Surge active ability, which temporarily doubles movement speed for 5 seconds. Surge creates a burst of speed that lets you cross entire arenas instantly, making it the strongest gap-close and escape tool in the game. The V3 ability has a 90-second cooldown. For advanced Mink strategies, visit our Mink race guide.
| Mink Race Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Passive | +15% movement speed |
| V2 Passive | Electro damage on melee |
| V3 Active | 2x speed for 5 sec (Surge) |
| V3 Cooldown | 90 seconds |
| Best Builds | Speed PvP, aggressive rush-down |
| Best Fruit Synergy | Mera, Smoke |
| Best Sword Synergy | Wado Ichimonji |
B Tier: Fishman Race
Fishman is the water combat race in Legacy Piece, providing unique water abilities that no other race can access. Fishman excels on water-adjacent islands and with water-based Fighting Styles, but its value drops significantly on dry terrain. For detailed water combat strategies, see our Fishman water combat guide.
The Fishman base passive allows unrestricted combat in water. While other races cannot attack while swimming, Fishman players can use all abilities underwater. This creates a unique combat advantage on islands like Arlong Park, Baratie, and Water 7 where water access is abundant.
Fishman V2 unlocks the Water Aura passive, which activates the 20 percent water damage bonus on Fishman Karate abilities regardless of proximity to water. This eliminates the positioning requirement for the damage bonus and makes Fishman Karate consistently stronger for Fishman V2 players.
Fishman V3 unlocks the Oceanic Transformation active ability, which temporarily enhances all water-based abilities by 30 percent for 15 seconds. This creates massive water damage spikes during the transformation window. The V3 ability has a 150-second cooldown.
| Fishman Race Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Passive | Water combat capability |
| V2 Passive | Water Aura (always-on 20% bonus) |
| V3 Active | 30% water damage boost for 15 sec |
| V3 Cooldown | 150 seconds |
| Best Builds | Water control, Fishman Karate |
| Best Fruit Synergy | Any + Fishman Karate |
| Best Island Synergy | Arlong Park, Water 7 |
B Tier: Human Race
Human is the balanced race in Legacy Piece, providing no specific strengths and no specific weaknesses. Human serves as the default race that most players start with, and its lack of specialization makes it the least impactful race.
The Human base passive provides a 5 percent increase to all stats, including damage, defense, and speed. This universal buff is weaker than the specialized buffs of other races. The 5 percent damage increase is one-third of Oni's 15 percent, and the 5 percent speed increase is one-third of Mink's 15 percent.
Human V2 unlocks the Adaptability passive, which provides 5 percent damage resistance when health drops below 30 percent. This emergency survivability buff is minor compared to Oni's consistent 10 percent damage reduction.
Human V3 unlocks the Determination active ability, which temporarily increases all stats by 10 percent for 8 seconds. This general-purpose buff is weaker than the specialized V3 abilities of other races. The V3 ability has a 120-second cooldown.
| Human Race Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Passive | +5% all stats |
| V2 Passive | +5% defense below 30% HP |
| V3 Active | +10% all stats for 8 sec |
| V3 Cooldown | 120 seconds |
| Best Builds | None specifically |
| Weakness | No specialization |
C Tier: Skypiea Race
Skypiea is the weakest race in Legacy Piece because its primary benefit, enhanced Observation Haki range, provides minimal combat value compared to the damage and speed buffs of other races. Skypiea should be rerolled if possible.
The Skypiea base passive extends Observation Haki detection range by 50 percent. While this helps detect nearby players and mobs earlier, it does not increase combat effectiveness in direct engagements. The enhanced detection is a convenience feature rather than a combat buff.
Skypiea V2 unlocks the Sky Walk passive, which provides a brief hover after jumping. This hover allows slightly longer air time but does not provide the vertical mobility of Geppo or the practical combat value of other V2 abilities.
Skypiea V3 unlocks the Lightning God active ability, which calls a single lightning strike on a targeted location. The lightning deals moderate damage with a long cooldown of 150 seconds. The damage is insufficient to justify the cooldown, making this V3 ability the weakest among all races.
| Skypiea Race Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Passive | +50% Observation Haki range |
| V2 Passive | Sky Walk (brief hover) |
| V3 Active | Lightning strike (moderate damage) |
| V3 Cooldown | 150 seconds |
| Best Builds | None recommended |
| Recommendation | Reroll if possible |
Race PvP vs PvE Comparison
Races perform differently in PvP versus PvE content. This comparison highlights the best race for each content type.
| Race | PvP Rating | PvE Rating | Best Mode | Primary Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oni | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | Both | Damage + survivability |
| Mink | 9/10 | 7/10 | PvP | Speed + chase + escape |
| Fishman | 6/10 | 8/10 | PvE | Water zone control |
| Human | 5/10 | 6/10 | PvE | Balanced reliability |
| Skypiea | 4/10 | 3/10 | Neither | Minimal combat value |
Oni is the best race for both PvP and PvE because its damage buff and survivability apply universally. Mink is the second best PvP race because speed creates PvP advantages that no stat buff can replicate. Fishman is the second best PvE race because water zone control excels in boss fights on water islands.
Best Race for Each Build Type
This guide matches each race to the build archetype it best supports.
| Build Type | Best Race | Second Best | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Burst | Oni | Mink | Oni's +15% damage enhances burst |
| Speed Rush | Mink | Oni | Mink's speed enables chase |
| Tank | Oni | Fishman | Oni's -10% damage taken |
| Water Control | Fishman | Oni | Fishman's water combat |
| Farming | Mink | Oni | Mink's speed between spawns |
| Balanced | Oni | Human | Oni's universal buffs |
For race upgrade details, see our Race V2 and V3 Upgrade Guide. For the best race per build, see our Best Builds Tier List.
FAQ
What is the best race in Legacy Piece? Oni is the best race in Legacy Piece because its 15 percent melee damage buff enhances every close-range build, and the V2 10 percent damage reduction provides unmatched survivability. Oni is the strongest race for both PvP and PvE content.
How do I reroll my race in Legacy Piece? Use the race spin system to reroll your race. Free spins are available from active codes, and additional spins can be purchased with Beli. Target Oni or Mink for the best combat buffs. Skypiea should be rerolled immediately.
Is Fishman race worth keeping? Fishman race is worth keeping if you use Fishman Karate Fighting Style and fight on water-adjacent islands frequently. The always-active water damage bonus at V2 and water combat capability create unique advantages. However, for general content, Oni and Mink outperform Fishman.
Does Human race have any advantages? Human race has no specific advantages over other races. The 5 percent universal stat buff is weaker than every specialized race buff. Human is the default race and should be rerolled to Oni, Mink, or Fishman as soon as possible for meaningful combat benefits.
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