Blox Fruits Update 8 Guide

New Fruits

The update introduced the Barrier Fruit, designed for players who prefer control and defense. It allows the creation of invisible or visible barriers to block enemy attacks, protect allies, or trap opponents. This fruit focuses on tactical gameplay, letting users outmaneuver powerful enemies in both PvE and PvP battles.

New Fighting Style

The Dragon Breath fighting style was unveiled, giving fighters access to fiery melee attacks inspired by dragon energy. It combines rapid close-range moves with powerful charge attacks, rewarding aggressive players who thrive on mobility and quick combos. This fighting style is a step toward more dynamic combat diversity.

New Swords & Weapons

• Longsword — a balanced melee weapon ideal for general use, offering steady damage and reach.
• Gravity Cane — grants gravity-based attacks that pull enemies together, great for crowd control.
• Saddi, Shisui, and Wando — the three Legendary swords with unique combat styles and enhanced damage scaling.
• Acidium Rifle — a high-precision firearm that fires corrosive rounds.
• Kabucha — a rare gun capable of explosive shots for burst damage.

New Items & Accessories

Update 8 brought collectible and practical accessories that boost combat performance. Items like the Black Spikey Coat, Top Hat, Warrior Helmet, and Dark Coat enhance stats such as defense, energy, or damage output. The Swan Glasses provide perception and damage buffs, while other items like Choppa offer cosmetic or unique functionality.

Additionally, the update introduced the Mythical item tier and a Sea Beast Summoning item, adding new strategic depth to late-game content. These rare items became status symbols among elite players.

New NPCs and Bosses

Several new NPCs were added, such as Trevor, Sabi, Norp, Plokster, The Alchemist, and Usoapp. They serve as quest givers, trainers, or merchants in the Second Sea. New bosses including Diamond, Jeremy, Fajita, Don Swan, and the Sea Beast challenge players with enhanced mechanics and powerful loot drops. The addition of the Darkbeard Raid Boss and the Factory Raid event made cooperative battles a central gameplay feature.

New Islands and Second Sea Exploration

The Second Sea introduced several new islands such as the Kingdom of Rose, the Green Zone extension, Dark Arena, Graveyard, and multiple small islands scattered across the ocean. Each location includes its own enemies, quests, and hidden rewards. These islands encourage exploration, team combat, and mastery farming, pushing players to strengthen their characters.

Gameplay Improvements and Systems

• Ships now have health bars and can take damage from cannonballs or special moves.
• Added race progression with new abilities like Last Resort, Agility, Water Body, and Heavenly Blood.
• Players can now reset stats and change races without spending Robux.
• The bounty and honor system was reworked with new caps and PvP fairness rules.
• Faster mastery and experience gain for better leveling efficiency.
• Energy regeneration now scales with player level for smoother combat flow.
• Fruit visuals were updated for Flame, Light, Dark, Rubber, Buddha, Ice, Phoenix, Bomb, Paw, and Magma.
• Added new music themes, environment improvements, and bug fixes.

What Players Expected

Before its release, the Blox Fruits community anticipated a new sea, tougher bosses, and better fruit balancing. Players wanted a more refined PvP system, a stronger late-game experience, and updates that made ship travel meaningful. Update 8 delivered these requests with deeper mechanics, higher-level content, and replayable raid events. It set the tone for future updates by emphasizing teamwork, long-term progression, and exploration.

Release Date

Blox Fruits Update 8, also known as The New World expansion, was officially released on November 23, 2019. The release introduced the Second Sea and permanently changed the structure of progression for all players, making it a milestone update in the game’s history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Barrier fruit different?

Barrier focuses on defensive control and area denial, letting players block attacks and shape fights rather than only dealing direct damage.

How do I get to the Second Sea?

Second Sea access is unlocked through level-gated quests and progression steps designed to lead mid-level players into the new map and its challenges.

Will I keep my progress?

Yes, characters keep fruits, gear, and earned progression; the Second Sea extends content rather than resetting it.

Are the new swords strictly better?

Not automatically. New weapons fit different builds and may outshine older gear for certain playstyles, but balance depends on mastery, level, and how you combine equipment.

Do ships fight differently now?

Yes. Ships have health bars and can be damaged by attacks and cannon fire, so naval encounters are more tactical and risky.

Can low-level players still enjoy this update?

Yes. The update increased XP rates and made mastery progression smoother, but some end-game zones require a higher level or stronger gear.