Races
Races Guide

Sailor Piece Races

Use this page to compare race value, decide when rerolls are worth it, and figure out which race fits swords, melee, farming, or safer all-round progression.

Core PlaystyleReroll PlanningRace + Clan Synergy
Quick Take
Race is one of the few systems that changes how the whole account feels. That is why the correct reroll decision is usually the one that fits your real build, not the one with the loudest tier-list hype.
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Quick Answer

Best Sword Pick
Swordblessed

The first name most players compare when their account is clearly sword-focused.

Best Melee Pick
Galevorn

A common starting point for players who want stronger melee identity and direct combat value.

Best General Rule
Keep Strong Functional Rolls

Do not waste rerolls chasing a perfect race too early if the current one already fits your route.

What Do Races Affect?

Races are one of the most important core identity systems in Sailor Piece because they change how your account feels across damage, survivability, reroll value, and long-term build direction. They are not just minor passives. They shape the baseline that the rest of the build sits on top of.

That is also why race usually matters more than clan at the start of a build decision. Clan value stacks well, but race decides the main route first.

Race Tier List

S Tier

Swordblessed, Galevorn, Kitsune

Top picks when you want the strongest race identity for swords, melee, or farming value.

A Tier

Sunborn, Slime, Servant, Leviathan, Oni, Hollow

Excellent functional races that still support serious progression without needing a perfect account.

B Tier

Shinigami, Shadowborn, Player, Vessel, Limitless, Vampire

Good enough to keep if your rerolls are limited, but usually not the final target.

C Tier

Demon, Orc, Fishman, Mink

Usable but more niche or harder to justify if stronger options are available.

D Tier

Skypea, Human

Usually treated as filler rolls rather than long-term endgame targets.

Best Race by Build

BuildBest RaceWhy It Fits
Sword buildSwordblessedBest when the account is clearly centered around swords and sword-related scaling.
Melee buildGalevornA strong match for players who want direct melee identity and reliable damage value.
Farming / luckKitsuneBest when your account can convert utility and luck-friendly value into faster real farming returns.
General survivalServant / Slime / SunbornSafer recommendations when you want a practical all-round race instead of a specialized chase.

Race Reroll Strategy

1

Do not chase a perfect race before your fruit, sword, and leveling route are stable enough to justify reroll spending.

2

Keep top functional races if they already fit your build. The cost of forcing a theoretical upgrade can be worse than the value of using a strong current roll.

3

Use codes, bosses, and other reward sources to refill reroll pressure before committing to long race hunts.

4

Re-check race value after updates because balance changes can move entire build categories, not just one race.

Race + Clan Synergy

ComboBest ForWhy It Works
Swordblessed + PrideSword-heavy damage routeOne of the clearest examples of race and clan pushing the same build identity.
Galevorn + VoldigoatMelee-focused progressionUseful when you want the race and clan to support direct combat at the same time.
Galevorn + MonarchBoss farming melee setupGood if the goal is repeatable burst and cleaner PvE cycles.
Kitsune + luck-focused clanFarming-oriented accountBest when the route is already efficient enough to turn extra utility into real value.

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Choose A Race That Fits The Route You Actually Farm

A race only becomes truly strong when the rest of the account can use it well. That is why reroll planning should stay connected to your fruits, swords, Haki, and clan decisions instead of living as a separate hype chase.

This is an unofficial fan guide built for route planning. Use it to decide whether your next reroll should push toward a specialized build or simply keep a strong functional race and move on.