UNLEASH THE DESERT POWER

Master the Sand Fruit in Blox Fruits - your complete guide to sand-based attacks, trapping abilities, and strategies to dominate the battlefield.

Uncommon Elemental Type
B+ Power Tier
$420K Game Price
Sand Fruit Character

Introduction

Sand is an Uncommon Elemental-type Blox Fruit that allows users to create, become, and manipulate sand. With its sandstorms, sand traps, and versatile attacks, Sand has established itself as a powerful choice for both PvP and grinding.

Priced at $420,000 or R$850 from the Blox Fruit Dealer, this fruit offers excellent value for its control capabilities.

Originally released in Update 4, Sand has undergone significant updates, including a complete rework of its model in Update 20. Its awakening transforms it from a decent grinding fruit into a PvP powerhouse.

Sand is classified as a Logia-type fruit, providing elemental intangibility against basic attacks from lower-level players or those without Haki. However, it has a unique disadvantage - Sand users take twice as much damage when immersed in sea water compared to other fruit users.

💰 Price

Money: $420,000

Robux: R$850

📊 Rarity

Elemental-type: Uncommon

Release: Jul 07, 2019

⚔️ Combat Style

Control & Stuns

Excellent for PvP

🌟 Awakening Cost

Fragments: 14,500

Title: "Desert Prince"

Abilities & Moveset

Elemental Logia
P

Elemental Reflex

Passive Ability: Provides immunity to all physical attacks (fighting style, sword, gun) from players unless the attacks are imbued with Aura. Against NPCs, this immunity applies unless they are of a higher level.

P

Sand Dissolve

Passive Ability: Sand users take twice as much damage in water. Shark V1 users take regular water damage, while Shark V2, V3, or V4 users take no damage.

Z

Desert Sword

Effect: Decent damage with good range. Range increases with mastery.

Awakened: Enhanced version with improved damage and range.

X

Desert Funeral

Effect: Great stun that breaks Instinct. Range increases with mastery.

Awakened: Enhanced version with improved stun duration.

C

Sand Tornado

Effect: Slight stun with good combo potential. Breaks Instinct.

Awakened: Enhanced version with improved area coverage.

V

Heavy Sand

Effect: No end-lag with decent knockback and high damage. Breaks Instinct.

Awakened: Enhanced version with improved damage output.

F

Sand Flight

Effect: Good for flying to the top of tall buildings. Currently has the slowest flight in the game.

Awakened: Enhanced version with improved mobility.

✅ Advantages

  • Elemental immunity against physical attacks
  • Great for PvP with massive amounts of stuns and AoE
  • Excellent combo potential with versatile abilities
  • Good for grinding bosses due to stuns and decent damage
  • Most moves can break Instinct
  • Low mastery requirements
  • Quite easy to obtain
  • Performs well in ground PvP
  • Awakened version excels with improved hit-boxes, damage, speed, and stun

❌ Limitations

  • Unawakened version is not very good for PvP
  • Sand users take twice as much damage in water
  • Currently has the slowest flight in the game
  • Somewhat less viable in aerial combat
  • Requires awakening to reach full potential

Awakening Process

Total Awakening Cost: 14,500 Fragments

Awakening at least one move grants the "Desert Prince" title and significantly enhances all abilities.

The awakened version of Sand excels due to improved hit-boxes, damage, speed, stun, and versatility, transforming it into a PvP powerhouse.

500 Fragments

First Awakening Step

2,000 Fragments

Second Awakening Step

3,000 Fragments

Third Awakening Step

4,000 Fragments

Fourth Awakening Step

5,000 Fragments

Final Awakening Step

Awakening Benefits

Awakening the Sand fruit significantly enhances its combat capabilities for both PvE and PvP:

  • Enhanced Hit-Boxes: All abilities have improved area coverage
  • Increased Damage: Significant damage boost to all attacks
  • Improved Speed: Faster ability activation and execution
  • Extended Stuns: Longer stun durations for better control
  • Versatility: More flexible combat options and combos
  • Title Reward: Unlock the prestigious "Desert Prince" title

To awaken Sand, visit the Awakening Expert and complete a series of Raids to earn Fragments. Team up with other players for more efficient raid completion.

Optimal Combos & Strategies

Ground PvP Combo

X (Desert Funeral) → C (Sand Tornado) → V (Heavy Sand) → Z (Desert Sword)

Start with X to stun the opponent, follow up with C for additional control, use V for high damage, and finish with Z. This combo maximizes crowd control while dealing significant damage.

Awakened PvP Combo

X (Awakened Desert Funeral) → V (Awakened Heavy Sand) → C (Awakened Sand Tornado) → Z (Awakened Desert Sword)

For awakened Sand, use X for extended stun, V for massive damage, C for area control, and Z for finishing. The improved abilities allow for more devastating combinations.

Boss Grinding Combo

X (Desert Funeral) → V (Heavy Sand) → Z (Desert Sword)

Use X to stun the boss, follow with V for high damage, and use Z for additional damage. The stuns prevent the boss from attacking while you deal damage safely.

PvP Dominance

Awakened Sand is considered one of the best fruits for ground PvP due to its multiple stun abilities and combo potential. Its wide-reaching and reliable stuns make it particularly effective against various playstyles. The key to mastering Sand in PvP is timing your stuns to lock down opponents and create openings for devastating combos.

While Sand remains somewhat viable in aerial combat, it truly excels in ground-based engagements. Use your abilities to control the battlefield and force opponents into unfavorable positions.

Gameplay Tips & Strategies

Elemental Advantage

Leverage your elemental immunity against players without Haki. Against NPCs, your immunity works unless they are higher level, making it excellent for grinding safely.

PvP Control

Sand is extremely powerful for PvP due to its multiple stun abilities. Use your stuns to control the battlefield and create openings. The X move (Desert Funeral) is particularly effective for initiating engagements.

Water Avoidance

Remember that Sand users take twice as much damage in water. Avoid water-based combat whenever possible, or use the F move (Sand Flight) to traverse water safely from above.

Awakening Priority

Focus on awakening at least one move first to unlock the "Desert Prince" title. Then prioritize the X and V moves for maximum stun and damage potential in PvP situations.

Mastery Benefits

The Z and X moves' range increases depending on mastery. Focus on increasing your mastery to extend your effective combat range.

Flight Usage

While Sand Flight is the slowest in the game, it's still useful for reaching high places and avoiding ground-based threats. Use it strategically for positioning rather than rapid mobility.

Trivia & Special Interactions

Unique Disadvantage

Sand is one of the only Blox Fruits that has a passive which gives a disadvantage to the user, along with Control's Area Bound and Tiger's Overheat.

Name Similarity

Awakened Sand's F move shares the same name as Blizzard's F move - Tornado Flight, though they function differently.

Mastery Scaling

The Z and X moves' (both awakened and unawakened) range increases depending on the user's mastery level.

Flight Speed

Sand currently has the slowest flight in the game, making it less effective for rapid traversal compared to other fruits.

Historical Changes

Sand has undergone visual reworks, with its model being remade in Update 20 to improve its appearance and effects.

Shark Race Synergy

Shark V2, V3, or V4 users take no water damage, effectively neutralizing Sand's water disadvantage when using these races.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is Sand a Logia fruit?

Yes, Sand is classified as a Logia-type Devil Fruit, providing elemental intangibility against basic attacks from players without Haki.

❓ How good is Sand for beginners?

Unawakened Sand is decent for beginners due to its elemental immunity and low mastery requirements. However, it truly shines when awakened, making it more suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

❓ Is awakened Sand worth the investment?

Yes, awakened Sand offers significant benefits including improved hit-boxes, damage, speed, stun, and versatility. It transforms from a decent grinding fruit into a PvP powerhouse suitable for competitive play.

❓ How does Sand compare to other elemental fruits?

Sand excels in ground PvP with its stuns and control abilities, while other elemental fruits like Ice may offer better aerial combat or Flame may provide higher damage output. Choose based on your preferred playstyle.

❓ Can Sand users fly?

Yes, Sand users can fly using the F move (Sand Flight). However, it currently has the slowest flight in the game, making it less effective for rapid traversal.

❓ What is Sand's main weakness?

Sand's main weakness is that users take twice as much damage when immersed in sea water compared to other fruit users. This makes water-based combat particularly dangerous for Sand users.

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