Guns
High Damage: The Acidum Rifle has one of the highest total damage outputs among all guns in the game, making it a formidable weapon for "gun main" builds.
Damage Over Time (DoT): Its basic M1 attacks and [X] ability ("Acidic Smoke") apply an acid debuff that deals damage over time. This constant damage prevents enemies from regenerating their health/energy and hinders the recharging of their Instinct dodges.
Instinct Breaking: All of its moves, including the DoT, can break an opponent's Observation Haki/Instinct. This leaves the opponent vulnerable and makes it difficult for them to dodge follow-up attacks.
Stun Utility: The [Z] ability ("Spiky Bomb") sticks to any surface (including players) and explodes, providing a short stun effect that is useful for setting up combos.
Versatility: It works well at range and can be effective for kiting stronger enemies or those focused on close-quarters combat.
Combo Synergy: While considered difficult to use due to requiring good aim, the Acidum Rifle pairs extremely well with fruits or swords that provide reliable stun effects (e.g., Ice, Rumble, Dark fruits, or the Spikey Trident sword), allowing for devastating one-shot combos if executed properly.
Extremely High Fire Rate: The Dragonstorm is known for having the fastest fire rate of any gun in the game, functioning like a minigun when holding the M1 attack. This allows for a continuous stream of damage and pressure.
Instinct/Ken Breaking: The DoT (damage over time) from the flames left on the ground, and the explosion effects from its abilities, can break an opponent's Observation Haki/Instinct. This is crucial for preventing enemies from dodging subsequent attacks and enabling full combos.
Disrupts Movement: The high-speed M1 attacks are highly effective at nearly shutting down the movement of players in large transformations, such as Beast fruits (like Dragon or Leopard) or the Buddha form, due to the constant hit stun.
Combo Potential: The Kabucha is widely recognized as one of the best weapons for setting up and extending combos. Its moves, when timed correctly, lock opponents into an animation, leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks from your fighting style or fruit.
Instinct/Ken Breaking: Both the [Z] move ("Blazing Phoenix") and the [X] move ("Dragon Tempest") can break an opponent's Instinct/Observation Haki. This prevents enemies from dodging the subsequent attacks in your combo.
Rapid M1 Attacks: The basic M1 (auto-attack) has a fast fire rate, allowing for quick damage and applying pressure in close to mid-range encounters.
Area of Effect (AoE) and Utility: The [Z] move creates an explosion that can trigger even if it lands near the opponent, providing some area denial and allowing it to land even if blocked. The subsequent explosion from the [Z] move also launches the opponent into the air, perfectly positioning them for further combos.
Accessibility: As a Legendary gun obtainable in the Second Sea, it is easier to acquire than the Mythical Soul Guitar, making it an accessible yet powerful option for players progressing through the game.
Synergy with specific swords: The Kabucha works exceptionally well with swords that have fast-dashing moves or pull mechanics, such as the Spikey Trident (which pulls enemies back with its X move).
Exceptional Combo Potential: The Soul Guitar's moves are ideal for initiating and extending combos, making it a staple in many high-level builds. It can set up inescapable combos when used correctly with other abilities.
Instinct (Ken) Breaking: Both of its skills can break an opponent's Observation Haki (Instinct), preventing them from dodging and allowing you to land the rest of your combo reliably.
Life Leech: The "X" move has a life-leech effect, which can heal the user and significantly increase their survivability during fights.
High Damage Output: As a mythical rarity weapon, it delivers substantial damage, especially when the player has invested heavily in the Gun stat.
Good Range and AoE: The M1 (normal attacks) have good range and are multi-target, helping to keep enemies at a distance while dealing damage. The "Z" move also has a good Area of Effect (AoE).
Extremely High Fire Rate: The Dragonstorm is known for having the fastest fire rate of any gun in the game, functioning like a minigun when holding the M1 attack. This allows for a continuous stream of damage and pressure.
Instinct/Ken Breaking: The DoT (damage over time) from the flames left on the ground, and the explosion effects from its abilities, can break an opponent's Observation Haki/Instinct. This is crucial for preventing enemies from dodging subsequent attacks and enabling full combos.
Disrupts Movement: The high-speed M1 attacks are highly effective at nearly shutting down the movement of players in large transformations, such as Beast fruits (like Dragon or Leopard) or the Buddha form, due to the constant hit stun.