Top 10 Strongest Swords in One Piece (Ranked)
Swords in One Piece are more than just weapons – they’re legendary Meito with unique grades, histories, and wielders who shape the balance of power in the world. From Supreme Grade blades wielded by Yonko-level monsters to Great Grade swords in the hands of samurai and pirate captains, these weapons can split the sky, scar Emperors, and cut down mountains.
In this ranking, we’ll take a look at ten of the strongest swords revealed so far in One Piece, based on their grade, feats, and the strength of the characters who wield them. This list is updated with current information and may change as new weapons and upgrades are revealed in the story.
How Sword Strength Is Ranked in One Piece
Officially, One Piece sorts famous blades into different grades: Supreme Grade, Great Grade, Skillful Grade, and regular Grade Blades. In general, higher-grade weapons are rarer and more powerful, but feats and usage also matter a lot when judging a sword’s true strength.
For this list, we consider:
- Official grade: Supreme, Great, or other Meito ranks
- Feats shown: What the sword has actually done in combat
- Wielder’s level: How strong its user is and how much they unlock the blade’s potential
- Special abilities: Unique effects like Haki-draining, curses, or transformations
#1 – Yoru (Dracule Mihawk)
Grade: Supreme Grade (Saijō Ō Wazamono)
Type: Black Blade (Kokutō)
Wielder: Dracule Mihawk
Yoru is widely regarded as the strongest sword in One Piece so far. It is one of the Twelve Supreme Grade swords and has also become a permanent Black Blade, putting it at the absolute peak of weapon quality and Haki refinement.
In Mihawk’s hands, Yoru has casually sliced massive ships, split frozen tsunamis, and launched flying slashes that reshape the battlefield in an instant. It sets the standard for all other swords in the series – both in raw power and symbolic weight as the blade wielded by the World’s Strongest Swordsman.
Deep dive: Yoru – Mihawk’s Supreme Black Blade
#2 – Ace (Gol D. Roger)
Grade: Believed to be Supreme Grade
Type: Saber
Wielder: Gol D. Roger
Ace is the saber wielded by Pirate King Gol D. Roger, commonly ranked among the very strongest swords in the series. While its exact grade has not been explicitly confirmed, it frequently appears near the top in discussions and analyses of the strongest blades due to its feats and its user.
Ace has clashed evenly with Whitebeard’s Murakumogiri and Oden’s twin Great Grade swords, showing that it can stand on equal footing with the most powerful weapons in the world when wielded by someone at Roger’s level.
#3 – Murakumogiri (Edward Newgate)
Grade: Supreme Grade
Type: Naginata
Wielder: Edward “Whitebeard” Newgate
Murakumogiri is a Supreme Grade naginata used by Whitebeard, one of the strongest pirates to ever live. Even though it is technically a polearm rather than a straight sword, it is consistently listed among the top weapons in One Piece due to its grade and feats.
With Murakumogiri, Whitebeard could shatter the air itself using his Devil Fruit and send island-shaking shockwaves across the battlefield, requiring the Marines’ strongest forces to withstand his blows.
#4 – Gryphon (Shanks)
Grade: Unconfirmed (likely high-grade Meito)
Type: Saber
Wielder: “Red-Haired” Shanks
Gryphon is the saber wielded by Shanks, a Yonko known for his Haki mastery and legendary duels with Mihawk. While Gryphon’s exact grade has not been officially stated, its feats and its user’s level place it among the top weapons in the series.
Gryphon has clashed with Whitebeard’s Murakumogiri, halted Akainu’s magma attack, and helped Shanks split the sky with mere Haki clashes, indicating that it is more than capable of matching Supreme Grade weapons in actual battle.
#5 – Shodai Kitetsu (Original Kitetsu Blade)
Grade: Supreme Grade
Type: Katana
Wielder: Unknown (as of current story)
Shodai Kitetsu is the first-generation sword of the infamous Kitetsu line and is classified as a Supreme Grade blade. Like its successors, it is cursed, with a reputation for bringing tragic death to those who wield it.
Even without much on-screen action yet, its combination of Supreme Grade status and cursed sword lore earns it a place among the strongest swords, and fans widely expect it to play a bigger role in future arcs.
#6 – Enma (Kozuki Oden / Roronoa Zoro)
Grade: Great Grade
Type: Katana
Wielders: Kozuki Oden, Roronoa Zoro
Enma is one of the 21 Great Grade swords and is infamous for its unique ability to forcibly draw out excessive Armament Haki from its wielder. It is one of the few swords confirmed to have scarred Kaido when wielded by Kozuki Oden and later allows Zoro to injure Kaido as well.
Many sources and characters note that Enma could potentially be upgraded into an even higher-class blade if it becomes a Black Blade, making it one of the most important weapons to watch in the story.
Full breakdown: Enma – The Haki-Draining Sword of Wano
#7 – Ame no Habakiri (Kozuki Oden / Kozuki Momonosuke)
Grade: Great Grade
Type: Katana
Wielders: Kozuki Oden, Kozuki Momonosuke
Ame no Habakiri is the other Great Grade sword wielded by Oden, known as the blade that “cuts the heavens.” Together with Enma, it clashed evenly against Supreme Grade weapons like Ace and Murakumogiri, proving it belongs among the world’s top swords.
After Oden’s death, Ame no Habakiri was entrusted to Momonosuke, symbolizing his inheritance of Wano’s leadership and the responsibility to carry on his father’s will.
More lore: Ame no Habakiri – The Blade That Cuts the Heavens
#8 – Shusui (Ryuma / Roronoa Zoro)
Grade: Great Grade
Type: Black Blade Katana
Wielders: Shimotsuki Ryuma, Roronoa Zoro
Shusui is a Great Grade Black Blade once wielded by Wano’s legendary samurai Ryuma and later used by Zoro until it was returned as a national treasure. Its status as a permanent Black Blade means it is exceptionally durable and powerful, with Zoro remarking that it would not bend even if a dinosaur stepped on it.
While Zoro eventually exchanged it for Enma, Shusui remains one of the strongest and most iconic swords in the series.
Deep dive: Shusui – Zoro’s Legendary Black Blade
#9 – Wado Ichimonji (Kuina / Roronoa Zoro)
Grade: Great Grade
Type: Katana
Wielders: Kuina, Roronoa Zoro
Wado Ichimonji is another Great Grade sword forged in Wano, originally owned by Kuina and later inherited by Zoro after her death. It is renowned for its outstanding durability – it survived a direct clash with Mihawk’s Yoru that shattered Zoro’s other two swords early in the story.
Beyond its in-world power, Wado Ichimonji is the emotional core of Zoro’s arsenal and one of the most respected blades among fans.
More details: Wado Ichimonji – The Soul of a Swordsman
#10 – Kikoku (Trafalgar Law)
Grade: Unknown (likely Meito)
Type: Nōdachi-style Sword
Wielder: Trafalgar D. Water Law
Kikoku is the nodachi-like sword wielded by Trafalgar Law, captain of the Heart Pirates and user of the Ope Ope no Mi. While its official grade hasn’t been confirmed, its repeated use in high-level battles and its synergy with Law’s spatial slicing abilities have led many to consider it one of the stronger weapons among non-ranked blades.
Combined with Law’s Devil Fruit powers, Kikoku allows for clean, precise dismemberment and large-scale slashes inside his ROOM, making it terrifying despite its unknown classification.
Honorable Mentions
Several other blades could easily enter a top 10 once more feats or details are revealed:
- Nidai Kitetsu – A higher-grade Kitetsu sword from Wano with a curse similar to Sandai Kitetsu’s.
- Raiu – Shiryu’s sword, used alongside the Suke Suke no Mi to deliver invisible, lethal strikes.
- Kashu & Shigure – Tashigi’s swords, representing the potential of future Meito-focused storylines as she pursues famous blades.
Building a Collection of the Strongest One Piece Swords
For collectors, focusing on the swords at the top of this ranking is a great way to build a high-impact One Piece display. Replicas of Yoru, Enma, Shusui, Wado Ichimonji, and Ame no Habakiri are especially popular because they combine strong feats, beautiful designs, and close ties to fan-favorite characters.
Many fans like to start with one or two centerpiece blades – such as Yoru or Enma – and then expand into a themed set like “Zoro’s swords,” “Wano swords,” or “Supreme Grade weapons.”
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