Want Yama, the cursed katana every Blox Fruits swordsman farms for? Here’s the short answer: reach the Third Sea, complete 30 Elite Hunter or Player Hunter quests, then enter the Secret Temple behind the waterfall on Hydra Island, defeat every Ghost inside, and pull the sword four times. Hit 30 completed hunts and Yama is guaranteed to accept you — fall short and it can reject you, painfully. I’ve packed every step, the full moveset, upgrade materials, and the fastest farming tricks I’ve found into this November 2026 guide, so you can go from zero hunts to the Demon Mode title without wasting a single quest.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary — one of the two cursed katanas |
| Location | Third Sea, Hydra Island (Secret Temple) |
| Requirement | 30 Elite Hunter or Player Hunter quests (20+ for a chance) |
| Upgrade | 20 Mini Tusks + 6 Leather at the Blacksmith (+8% damage) |
| Bonus | Demon Mode title and the Cursed Dual Katana path |
How to Get Yama in Blox Fruits?
The Yama questline has been part of the game since Update 15, and its steps haven’t changed — only the sword’s moves and model have been modernized along the way. Here’s exactly how I run it.
Prerequisites
You need three things before starting: Third Sea access (unlocked at level 1500), a build that can handle packs of Ghost enemies, and fast travel — unlocked portals or a good boat. There’s no level requirement on Yama itself; the sea is the only gate. I’d also bring an AoE-heavy fruit: Quake works double duty here, smashing the temple gates and shredding the Ghost room.
Step-by-Step: Unlocking Yama
- Complete 30 Elite or Player Hunter quests. Talk to the Elite Hunter in the Third Sea and he’ll mark an elite pirate on a random island. Sail over, defeat the target, return to the Hunter, repeat — that’s one hunt. Player Hunter bounties on real players count toward the same 30, and you can mix the two freely (15 + 15 works fine). I stick to Elite Hunter quests because marked NPCs are far more reliable than players who may never log in. Two speed tricks: hunt on a private server or server hop so elite targets stay uncontested, and use portals so island-hopping takes seconds.
- Sail to Hydra Island and find the waterfall. The Secret Temple hides directly behind it — walk into the base of the falls and you’ll find the hidden entrance. Don’t mix up your islands: Tushita’s trial sits behind the Floating Turtle waterfall, not this one.
- Break the temple gates. The entrance is sealed, and any heavy damage source smashes it open. A destructive fruit like Quake makes this trivial.
- Clear the Ghosts. Kill every Ghost enemy in the temple room before you touch the sword.
- Pull the sword four times. With 30 hunts completed, you’ll see “The sword has accepted you as its new owner!” Try it early and you’ll get “The sword has rejected you! You’re not worthy; you will die.” Either way, your hunt progress is saved — a failed pull costs time, never quests.
Yama Moveset and Stats
Yama’s basic combo is three quick slashes into a lunge stab, and both skills unlock cleanly as you grind mastery:
| Move | Mastery | Cooldown | Energy | What It Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 Combo | — | — | — | Three slashes, then a lunge stab |
| Z — Hellish Slash | 150 | 9s | 20 | Spinning slash that carries you toward your cursor with big knockback; solid mobility |
| X — Infernal Hurricane | 300 | 14s | 30 | Charge a stance, then dash through enemies in a tornado of slashes that stuns; great combo starter and extender |
Neither move breaks Instinct anymore — Update 29.6 removed that from the X entirely, and it now only drains Instinct while targets stay inside the hitbox. Yama’s moves were revamped in Update 20 and its model refreshed in Update 24, so it looks and plays far better than its age suggests. In PvP it’s a mobility-support weapon: Z repositions you instantly, X locks enemies in place for your fruit or fighting style to finish the job. For everything the current event patch changes across combat, check our Hellfire patch notes.
For PvE, Yama is serviceable rather than spectacular — its AoE is narrow next to fruit damage — but that’s fine, because this sword’s real jobs are PvP support and the CDK path. I pair mine with a hard-hitting fighting style and let X stun set up every kill.
How to Upgrade Yama?
Take 20 Mini Tusks and 6 Leather to any Blacksmith and Yama gains +8% damage. That’s a flat boost on already-fast slashes, and both materials stack up quickly while you grind. Most players I know hit the requirement before their 30th hunt, so check your inventory before making a dedicated farm run.
5 Tips to Get Yama Faster
- Hunt on a private server or server hop. Marked elite pirates despawn fast on busy servers, and a fresh join resets the board instantly.
- Mix quest types when PvP dries up. If Player Hunter bounties are your only targets, take them — the counter is shared.
- Don’t pull before 30 hunts. Below 30 the sword usually rejects you, and the walk back through the Ghosts wastes more time than one extra hunt.
- Stack side events between hunts. The Hellfire Halloween event is live this November, and our Blox Fruits Hellfire event guide covers the hourly schedule I farm alongside my Elite Hunts.
- Grab limited-time loot while you island-hop. I sweep for Spooky Tokens and Cursed Pumpkin Seeds between bounties — both events end November 15, so the clock is ticking.
What Yama Unlocks: Demon Mode and the Cursed Dual Katana
Equipping Yama grants the Demon Mode title (#162) immediately — a badge longtime players recognize instantly. But the real prize is what comes next: Yama is one half of the Cursed Dual Katana (CDK), the game’s Mythical endgame sword. Grind Tushita next, push both katanas to 350 Mastery while you’re level 2200 or higher, and the CDK puzzle unlocks. Since both swords come from Third Sea questlines, I alternate Elite Hunts with Tushita’s trial in the same sessions — nothing overlaps, so no time is wasted. I always tell friends to start Yama early for exactly this reason: every hunt you finish now is progress toward the strongest dual-wield in Blox Fruits.
FAQs
Is Yama Legendary or Mythical in Blox Fruits?
Yama is a Legendary sword — one of the two cursed katanas alongside Tushita. Only the Cursed Dual Katana you craft from them is Mythical.
What level do you need to be to get Yama?
There’s no level requirement on the sword itself. You need level 1500 just to reach the Third Sea, where Hydra Island and the Secret Temple are located.
Do Player Hunter quests count toward Yama?
Yes. Elite Hunter and Player Hunter quests share one counter, so 15 of each adds up to the same 30 as pure Elite Hunts.
Why does Yama keep rejecting me?
You’re pulling with fewer than 30 completed hunts. The sword needs the full 30 for a guaranteed accept — keep grinding, because your progress is never reset.
Is Yama good for PvP in Blox Fruits?
Yes — it’s a mobility-support sword built for combos: Z closes gaps, X stuns for your fruit follow-up. Tushita is the better PvE grinder, but you’ll want both for CDK anyway.
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