The essential guide to Armament, Observation, and Conqueror's Haki. Master the economy gates, unlock auto-dodges, and dominate the seas with Haki builds.
View Meta Tier ListPost-Aizen Update (Patch 1.5) PvE & PvP Assessment
| Tier | Ability | Combat Role | Investment Cost | Meta Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S | Armament Haki (Busoshoku)MANDATORY The mathematical foundation of all high-tier builds. | Hyper-Carry DPS | 200k Beli + Grind | Strictly impossible to compete in Raids or high-bounty PvP without this layer of damage scaling (+33.5%). |
A+ | Observation V2 (Future Sight)PVP META V2 (Future Sight) transforms the game with wall-hack capabilities. | Intel & Evasion | High (Mastery) | Reveals enemy locations and health bars through walls. Essential for pre-emptive strikes against Gravity users. |
A | Conqueror's HakiLUXURY Visually dominant crowd control, but countered by skilled players. | Crowd Control | 5,000,000 Beli | Excellent for stunning mobs. In PvP, experienced players can predict the animation. Primarily a status symbol. |
B | Observation V1STARTER Basic defense essential for early survival. | Basic Defense | 200k Beli | Low dodge cap (2-3 charges) is easily overwhelmed by multi-hit bosses like Sukuna. Must be upgraded to V2. |
Primary Damage Modifier | Glacier Isle
An essential combat aura that coats the user in spiritual armor, enabling damage against Logia users and boosting raw output.
Evasive Utility | Jungle Island
A sensory ability granting the user heightened perception to automatically dodge incoming physical attacks and monitor enemy status.
Legendary Crowd Control | Rusuk Island
The rarest form of Haki, unleashing a burst of spiritual pressure that stuns nearby enemies. Available to those with the will of a king.
In the maritime expanse of Rogue Piece, Haki (Ambition) operates independently of your Devil Fruit or Weapon. It is a tri-faceted power system that serves as the primary "gate" for content progression. Unlike physical stats which scale linearly, Haki provides multiplicative advantages.
The interplay between Haki types creates a distinct combat triangle in PvP:
Step-by-step guides to unlocking all Haki types
Gather 200,000 Beli. Sail North/North-East to Glacier Isle (Frost Island). Avoid the Yetis and find the Rightmost Watchtower. Pay the 'Haki Teacher' (Rayleigh) and press G to activate.
Reach Level 500+ recommended. Sail to Jungle Island. Locate the 'Instinct Teacher' on the upper level (temple ruins). Pay 200,000 Beli. Activate with K or H to see the dodge counter.
Accumulate 5,000,000 Beli (Endgame Grind). Sail South from Starter Island to Rusuk Island (isolated landmass). Find the lone Master in the wilderness to purchase.
To level up Observation Haki without effort, aggro 3-4 weak Bandits (Level 1). Stand in a corner and activate Observation. Let them hit you to consume dodge charges. Each dodge grants XP. When charges deplete, reset and repeat. This is the fastest way to prepare for V2.
When grinding Observation XP, ensure you do not have a Logia (Elemental) fruit active. If enemy attacks phase through you due to elemental immunity, it does not count as a dodge, and you gain 0 XP.
Using Haki allows players to spec fully into Attack stats while neglecting Defense. By relying on Observation Haki's auto-dodge (up to 8 charges with V2), a player effectively has "Infinite Health" as long as they don't get hit.
This archetype requires perfect cooldown management but offers the highest theoretical DPS in the game, particularly when paired with high-damage fruits like Magma or Light.
Universal dodge grinding method applicable to Rogue Piece mastery.
Visual guide to Glacier Isle and Jungle Island trainers.
Why Armament is essential for Aizen and Gravity fruit interactions.
Walkthrough of the 5 Million Beli grind and Rusuk Island path.
Common questions about mastery, colors, and mechanics.