Stat builds define whether you clear B Tier dungeons or lose Dungeon Tickets to wipe mechanics. This guide explains stat categories, PvE survival tuning, PvP burst packages, and when to burn Stat Reset items from STATRESET or SUMMERGRIND.
Stat Overview
Core stats typically include Strength (physical damage), Defense (damage reduction), Sword (blade scaling), and Fruit (ability scaling). Exact names match in-game Stats menu.
Soft caps: Some stats diminish returns above thresholds noted in patch notes — check Tier List patch section after Summer Update.
PvE Builds
Tank route: 60% Defense, 40% primary damage stat for solo C Tier learning. Pair with Hearts.
Glass cannon: Max Fruit or Sword for speed clears when party heals — ideal for B Tier farming with friends.
Hybrid: Balanced for story quests requiring survivability and DPS checks on bosses.
PvP Builds
Burst: Max ability stat + enough Defense to survive one combo. Use Dash cancel windows from Controls guide.
Bruiser: Higher Defense and Sword for extended duels on PvP-enabled islands.
Respec: PvE and PvP share accounts — use Stat Reset before ranked sessions if specs diverge.
Hybrid and Style Synergy
Fighting Styles add scaling — Black Leg favors Strength, Rokushiki favors mobility stats if present.
Fruit pairings: Logia-style Fruits need less Defense in PvE; burst Paramecia needs positioning stats indirectly through player skill.
Patch awareness: Summer Update rebalanced several Fruits — revisit points after reading patch notes.