Every Sword Style in One Piece You Must See to Believe

Summary

Various sword styles in One Piece include One Sword, Two Sword, Three Sword, to name a few.
Swordsmen like Zoro, Oden, and Hatchan have unique techniques that involve multiple swords, body parts, or special abilities in combat.
Zoro’s No Sword Style showcases his adaptability in swordfighting, using techniques like Tatsu Maki when his swords are unavailable.

Characters wielding swords are frequently encountered in the world of One Piece, often found within pirate crews. These skilled warriors, usually among the strongest members, often engage in battles with characters like Roronoa Zoro, who aspires to be recognized as the World’s Greatest Swordsman.

In the progression of the storyline, an array of diverse swordsmen with unique fighting styles are introduced. Many of these techniques are mastered by specific characters, but several can be acquired by others as well. These represent the multiple sword-fighting styles found in the world of One Piece.

9. One Sword Style

One Sword, Typically With A Dominant Hand

Known User(s): Roronoa Zoro, Shimotsuki Kuina, Hyougoro, and others

In general, the unique characteristic of this style of sword fighting is that only one sword is used. This particular style is often associated with the character Zoro, who usually employs various other styles involving multiple swords. Zoro’s techniques in this single sword style primarily revolve around Wado Ichimonji and heavily favor his left hand. However, it’s important to note that for both Zoro and other practitioners, certain single sword techniques may necessitate the use of both hands.

Kuina, who was both Zoro’s friend and distant relative, often favored this particular fighting style. She functioned as an unconquerable adversary for Zoro, despite his persistent choice to wield two swords. Her unique sword was named Wado Ichimonji, and its incorporation into some of Zoro’s One Sword techniques could be seen as a sort of homage to their lost companion. Another individual who has explicitly claimed their One Sword Style is Hyougoro of the Flower, a former yakuza residing in Wano Country. Fittingly, his style is also known as the One Sword Style of the Flower. Notably, only one technique from this style has been demonstrated to viewers: Dohatsu Kohai. This technique leverages speed and leaves a trail of flames in its wake.

8. Two Sword Style

Dual Wielding Technique

Known User(s): Roronoa Zoro, Kozuki Oden, Kin’emon, Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, Denjiro, Ashura Doji, and others

In addition to One Sword Style, dual-wielding is another frequently used technique in the series. Before developing his own style, Zoro was accustomed to dual-wielding swords. Some even find this method similar to traditional Japanese dual-wielding styles like Niten Ichi-ryū, a style believed to have been practiced by Miyamoto Musashi during the Edo Era.

The distinctive method referred to as the Oden Two Sword Technique uniquely combines the user’s physical power with Haki. Kozuki Oden masterfully employed this technique with his two iconic swords, Enma and Ame no Habakiri. Despite Oden’s death at the hands of Kaido, this sword style remains widely practiced, particularly among his former retainers, the Nine Red Scabbards, five of whom also adopt Oden’s dual-wielding approach.

7. Three Sword Style

A Sword in the Mouth

Known User(s): Roronoa Zoro, Jigoro (Formerly)

In this unique form of sword-fighting, it is Roronoa Zoro who is credited as its creator. He employs Kuina’s sword, Wado Ichimonji, alongside the two swords he previously wielded. This style incorporates his original dual-wielding techniques and additionally uses a third sword embedded in his jaw. Mastering this demanding artistry calls for immense strength, and before Zoro possessed three Meito to utilize, his less powerful weapons would shatter during its execution due to the intensity of the moves.

Later, I witnessed Zoro crafting a formidable fighting style, dubbed the King of Hell Three Sword Style, which was an enhanced version of his combat artistry. This powerful method harnessed Enma’s lethal Armament Haki abilities in harmony with Zoro’s other swords, Conqueror’s Haki, and even incorporating facets of the Foxfire Style. In a remarkable display, I saw Zoro employ this style against the King of the Beasts Pirates. Remarkably, he managed to prevail over the Lunarian, despite his prodigious resilience and strength. However, due to its roots in Enma’s lethal Haki release, Zoro can only wield this technique for a limited duration; if he uses it excessively, it could prove fatal for him.

Since Zoro invented the Three Sword Style, it’s clear that anyone else who practices it has been influenced by him. For instance, Jigoro, a zombie who bore a resemblance to Zoro during their time on Thriller Bark, was also a practitioner of this style. Recently, with Zoro now a prominent member of the Straw Hat Pirates, many kids mimicking him have emerged at Isshin Dojo, where young Zoro once trained. A recurring joke among fans is that Zoro must get quite the jaw ache from carrying a sword in his mouth, which was indeed confirmed by Oda in one of his SBS segments.

6. Four Sword Style

Two Blades + Two Legs

Known User(s): Kaku

In the realm I observe, there’s an exceptional fighting style known as Four Sword Style that seems exclusively wielded by Kaku from Cipher Pol. Raised to be a formidable assassin since youth, Kaku’s mastery over Rokushiki techniques is evident, subtly infused in this unique martial art. Notably, Kaku employs Rankyaku, a skill he excels at, where he kicks the air so swiftly it seems to create ‘blades’ out of thin air.

Giraffe, Kaku obtains additional agility, enabling a wider array of techniques, such as utilizing his head as an impact weapon. In the storyline portrayed by Oda, Zoro learns this technique and an unknown “Five Sword Style” at ages 40 and 60 respectively. However, whether or not Kaku’s style shares any connection with Zoro’s learned techniques is currently uncertain.

5. Six Sword Style

Hatchan’s Technique

Known User(s): Hatchan

The distinctive Six Sword Style is masterfully wielded by Hatchan, a character whose unusual octopus-fishman anatomy makes him exceptionally adept at it. With a total of six arms, Hatchan’s combat technique can be likened to his version of dual-wielding swords.

Incorporating some of his own Fish-Man skills, Zoro’s arsenal isn’t limited to swords alone. He can even shoot a stream of ink at opponents. Remarkably, with just half as many swords as Hatchan during their initial fight, Zoro managed to emerge victorious.

4. Eight Sword Style

Hyouzou’s Technique

Known User(s): Hyouzou, Onigumo (?)

Hyozou is a merman with poisonous blue-ringed octopus traits, possessing eight arms in all. Known as the island’s strongest swordsman on Fish-Man Island, Arlong aspired to recruit him for his crew. However, due to dissatisfaction with the salary, Hyozou declined, and it was this supposed reason that led Arlong to enlist Hatchan instead.

Similar to Hatchan, Hyouzou’s unique abilities as a octopus-humanoid play a significant role in his attacks, including the release of venom. Surprisingly, Zoro managed to defeat Hyouzou without much commotion, even though he had been injected with energy boosters. This incident underscores the fact that more swords may not always be superior, especially when their wielder is both intoxicated and under the influence of stimulants. The style and label of Onigumo, a marine vice admiral who consumed an unnamed spider Devil Fruit, are yet to be clearly defined as he is seen wielding eight swords, but the specifics of his fighting technique remain undefined.

3. Foxfire Style

Fire-Rending Swords

Known User(s): Kin’emon, Roronoa Zoro

Unlike most specialized sword styles, Foxfire Style doesn’t rely on the number of swords its user carries. Instead, it enables its wielder to both launch and counter fire-based attacks. Notably, this style is predominantly practiced by Kin’emon of the Nine Red Scabbards, who bears the “Foxfire” name.

Kin’emon possesses an impressive talent that allows him to slice through even formidable opponents like Kaido and his attacks. Additionally, he employed his Foxfire Technique to cauterize Kikunojo’s severed arm wound, effectively stopping the bleeding. It appears that Roronoa Zoro has learned some aspects of this technique, as he successfully split Big Mom’s sun homie, Prometheus, in two using it.

2. Nine Sword Style

Three by Three Sword Style

Known User(s): Roronoa Zoro

The Enhanced Nine Sword Technique is an advanced form of Zoro’s Three Sword Technique. By generating fictitious counterparts for his head and arms, Zoro essentially wields nine swords at once. This gives him a likeness to mythical beings known as asuras, who are characterized by possessing multiple heads and limbs.

This action appears to be a last resort, seldom employed by Zoro. Notably, he utilized this skill to vanquish Kaku, demonstrating that multiple swords may prove advantageous under certain circumstances. Moreover, it left a physical mark on Kaido, indicating his great power.

1. No Sword Style

Swordfighting Technique Without the Sword

Known User(s): Roronoa Zoro

In different situations, Zoro adapts his fighting style according to the demands at hand. For instance, when he had to participate in a Davy Back Fight against the Foxy Pirates, his swords were forbidden within the Groggy Ring. Consequently, he was compelled to invent the No Sword Style as a means of self-defense.

In the canon, Zoro’s unique attack from this ability is called Tatsu Maki. This move involves Zoro spinning and generating a whirlwind that can produce shockwaves. Since these techniques resemble those he uses with his swords, he typically only employs Tatsu Maki when separated from them.

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