Blox Fruits Tier List January 2026: Best Fruits for PvP & Grinding

Update 28 brought massive changes to the Blox Fruits meta. With the Dragon rework, new Sea Events, and balance adjustments across multiple fruits, the competitive landscape looks completely different from just a few months ago.

This comprehensive tier list ranks every fruit based on our testing across PvP combat, grinding efficiency, Sea Events performance, and raid viability. Whether you’re deciding which fruit to main or evaluating a trade, this guide will help you make informed decisions.

📊 How We Rank Fruits

Our rankings are based on four core criteria:

Tier Definitions

• S+ Tier - Meta-defining. Pick or ban in competitive play.
• S Tier - Excellent in multiple categories. Top-tier choice.
• A Tier - Strong fruits that excel in specific areas.
• B Tier - Solid options with notable strengths.
• C Tier - Situational picks that require skill to use effectively.
• D Tier - Underpowered or outclassed by better alternatives.
• F Tier - Avoid unless you enjoy the challenge.

🏆 S+ Tier (Meta-Defining)

These fruits dominate the current Update 28 meta. If you have access to any of these, you’re playing with a significant advantage.

Kitsune

The most expensive fruit in the game for good reason. Kitsune’s transformation provides unmatched mobility and damage output. The nine-tailed fox form allows for aggressive playstyles that most other fruits simply cannot match.

Why Kitsune Dominates:

• Transformation grants massive speed boost
• M1 attacks have excellent range in fox form
• Spirit projectiles deal high damage
• Mobility makes you nearly impossible to catch

Weaknesses:

• Extremely high mastery requirement (450)
• Costs a fortune to trade for
• No awakening yet (potential for future buff)

Verdict: If you can afford Kitsune, it’s the best all-around fruit for players who want to dominate both PvP and PvE content.

Dragon (Post-Rework)

The long-awaited Dragon rework transformed this fruit from mediocre to meta-defining. The new moveset emphasizes massive AoE damage and flight-based combat, making Dragon the premier choice for Sea Events.

Rework Highlights:

• Complete moveset overhaul with new animations
• Fire Breath covers enormous area
• Dragon Flight allows sustained aerial combat
• Infernal Dive is devastating in group fights

Sea Events Dominance: Dragon is arguably the best fruit for Leviathan hunting. Flight keeps you safe from water attacks while your fire-based abilities deal consistent damage. Many end-game players specifically use Dragon for grinding Sea Event materials.

Verdict: Must-have for serious Sea Event grinders. Also excellent for PvP with its mobility and AoE damage.

⭐ S Tier (Excellent)

These fruits are meta staples that perform exceptionally well across multiple game modes.

Dough V2

Dough remains the combo king of Blox Fruits. When awakened, Dough V2 has some of the longest and most damaging combo strings in the game. If a Dough user catches you, the fight is essentially over.

Combo Potential: The awakened Dough moveset chains together seamlessly. Experienced players can combo from full HP to zero without giving opponents a chance to escape.

PvP Strengths:

• Longest combos in the game
• Multiple Instinct-breaking moves
• Restless Dough Barrage locks targets
• Excellent for 1v1 and team fights

Limitations:

• Requires high skill to maximize
• Not ideal for grinding (slow clear)
• Expensive awakening (19,500 fragments)

Leopard

Leopard offers incredible versatility with its hybrid playstyle. The transformation enhances both mobility and damage, making it effective for nearly any content in the game.

Key Strengths:

• Fast attack speed in leopard form
• Strong single-target and AoE damage
• Excellent mobility with dashes
• Works well with most builds

Venom

Venom’s damage-over-time mechanics make it uniquely frustrating to fight against. The poison ticks continue even after your combo ends, often securing kills you wouldn’t get with other fruits.

DoT Advantage: While other fruits need to land hits continuously, Venom users can tag enemies and watch their HP drop. This is especially useful in team fights where you can poison multiple targets.

💪 A Tier (Strong)

These fruits excel in specific areas and are excellent choices for focused playstyles.

Buddha

Buddha is the undisputed #1 grinding fruit in Blox Fruits. Nothing else comes close for pure leveling efficiency. If you’re not max level, you should be using Buddha.

Why Buddha Dominates Grinding:

• Transformation gives massive M1 range
• 40% damage reduction keeps you alive
• Works with any fighting style
• Easy to use, hard to mess up

PvP Limitations: Buddha’s large hitbox makes you an easy target for skilled players. While the defense helps, you’ll struggle against mobile fruits like Kitsune or Portal.

Pro Tip: Keep Buddha until you hit max level. It’s not worth trading for PvP fruits until you’ve finished grinding.

For complete Buddha strategies, see our Buddha Fruit Guide.

Portal

Portal is the best fruit for sword mains. Its teleportation abilities allow you to close gaps instantly and escape danger effortlessly. Combined with a high-tier sword, Portal users are slippery and deadly.

Sword Main Synergy:

• Teleport behind enemies instantly
• Spatial Rupture creates openings
• World Warp for repositioning
• Excellent with Dark Blade or CDK

Magma V2

Magma V2 has the highest raw damage in the game. More importantly, it’s essential for Sea Event farming due to its water-walking passive.

Sea Event Essential:

• Water walking makes Sea Beast hunting trivial
• Tick damage burns enemies constantly
• Eruption hits multiple targets
• Best DPS for Terror Shark grinding

Why Not Higher? Magma’s slow mobility and predictable attacks make it vulnerable in high-level PvP. It’s a grinding specialist, not a PvP fruit.

T-Rex

T-Rex offers excellent tankiness combined with strong damage. The dinosaur transformation makes you surprisingly durable while maintaining offensive pressure.

Tank + DPS:

• High HP pool in transformation
• Strong bite attacks
• Good AoE with stomp moves
• Works for both PvP and grinding

👍 B Tier (Solid)

Good fruits that work well with the right build or playstyle.

Light V2

Light’s speed is unmatched. For players who value getting around the map quickly, Light V2 remains a solid choice. The awakening is required to unlock its full potential.

Ice

Ice’s freeze mechanics make it excellent for combo setup. The stuns allow you to chain abilities or let teammates capitalize on frozen targets.

Rumble

Rumble is a stun machine. Every ability has crowd control, making it incredibly frustrating to fight against. In team fights, a good Rumble player can control multiple enemies simultaneously.

Soul

Soul’s unique mechanics focus on soul manipulation and revival. It’s niche but powerful in the right hands, especially for duo content.

Blizzard

Blizzard covers large areas with ice damage. Great for clearing groups of NPCs but struggles in 1v1 PvP due to its telegraphed attacks.

😐 C Tier (Average)

These fruits are functional but outclassed by better options.

These fruits work fine for casual play but don’t excel in any particular category. If you’re serious about optimization, trade up to A tier or higher.

👎 D Tier (Weak)

Underpowered fruits that need buffs or reworks.

❌ F Tier (Avoid)

These fruits are not worth using in the current meta.

If you spawn with any of these, eat something else as soon as possible.

🌊 Sea Events Tier List

Sea Events require specific fruit characteristics. Here’s what works best:

S Tier for Sea Events

1. Dragon - Flight + AoE fire damage
2. Magma V2 - Water walking + burn damage
3. Kitsune - Speed + high DPS

A Tier for Sea Events

4. Buddha - Survivability + range
5. Venom - DoT melts Sea Beasts
6. T-Rex - Tank through damage

Avoid for Sea Events

• Any fruit without mobility or water utility
• Slow, melee-focused fruits

🔄 Meta Changes in Update 28

Fruits That Got Better

Fruits That Got Worse

Unchanged Meta Picks

• Kitsune remains #1
• Buddha still best for grinding
• Dough V2 still combo king

💰 Trading Value Considerations

When trading, remember that tier list rankings don’t always match trade values:

Buddha is one of the most undervalued fruits relative to its utility. For grinding purposes, it provides more value than fruits costing 10x more.

Use our Trading Value Calculator for current prices.

❓ Tier List FAQ

What’s the best fruit for beginners?

Buddha is the best starter fruit for leveling. It’s affordable, easy to use, and makes grinding significantly faster.

Should I trade my Buddha for a PvP fruit?

Not until you’re max level. Buddha’s grinding advantage is too valuable to give up early. Trade up once you’ve finished leveling.

Is the tier list different for bounty hunting?

Yes, slightly. For bounty hunting specifically, mobility matters more. Kitsune, Portal, and Leopard rank higher, while Buddha drops to B tier.

How often does the meta change?

Major updates (like Update 28) can significantly shift rankings. Minor patches rarely change the top tiers, but can affect B-C tier fruits.

🔗 Related Guides

• Buddha Fruit Complete Guide
• Dragon Fruit Guide
• Kitsune Fruit Guide
• Sea Events Grinding Guide
• Trading Value Calculator

📝 Conclusion

The Update 28 meta rewards mobility, AoE damage, and versatility. Kitsune and Dragon lead the pack as the best all-around fruits, while Buddha remains essential for anyone still grinding to max level.

Quick Recommendations:

Remember that skill matters more than tier placement. A skilled Light user can outplay a mediocre Kitsune user. Use this tier list as a guide, but develop mastery with whatever fruit you enjoy playing.

Last updated: January 2026 (Update 28)

Tier list maintained by BloxFruits.web.id. Rankings based on community testing and competitive meta analysis.