The Manipulator Sword, formerly recognized as the Aizen Sword, stands out as a quintessential weapon in Sailor Piece, especially in late-game scenarios. This formidable sword not only enhances your combat capabilities with potent movesets ideal for tackling large enemy groups but also accelerates your progress towards endgame modes. Players can subsequently upgrade this weapon to either the Abyssal Empress or the Atomic Sword. In this guide, we will explore straightforward methods to acquire the Manipulator Sword and how to evolve it into the True Aizen Sword.
Acquiring the Manipulator Sword in Sailor Piece
Your quest to obtain the Manipulator (Aizen) Sword commences on Hollow Island, historically known as Hueco Mundo. Begin by venturing to the easternmost part of the island where you will locate the Manipulator Trainer NPC. Interacting with him initiates a series of quests that must be completed sequentially:
- Defeat 250 Hollow Enemies: These adversaries are prevalent throughout Hollow Island and can mostly be found along the shoreline. Equip an effective AoE build to eliminate them efficiently.
- Acquire the Shinigami Race: Utilize race rerolls to secure a Shinigami race, classified as legendary. To improve your odds, adjust your game settings to bypass epic races.
- Utilize a Worthiness Fragment: This item drops from the Hollows. After acquiring it, don’t forget to use it by clicking on it in your inventory.
- Inflict 350, 000, 000 Damage: The damage can be accumulated over several encounters, so consistently defeat enemies and bosses.
- Defeat the Manipulator Boss 15 Times: To expedite the process, switch servers after defeating the boss to face him repeatedly in different lobbies.
After successfully completing the training, you must still collect several materials to hand over to the Manipulator NPC before claiming your sword. Here are the necessary items along with their respective drop rates:
- 1x Hyoguko Fragment (Drop rate: 1.28%)
- 3x Reiatsu Core (Drop rate: 3.21%)
- 6x Illusion Prism (Drop rate: 8.56%)
- 10x Mirage Pendant (Drop rate: 21.40%)
- 10, 000 Gems
- 6 Million Money
Upon providing all the required materials to the Manipulator Trainer NPC, you will obtain the Manipulator (Aizen) Sword.
Unlocking the True Manipulator Sword
Having acquired the Manipulator Sword, you are now poised to unlock its upgraded counterpart, the True Manipulator Sword. Your first task is to uncover the 6 Hogyoku Fragments scattered throughout the Sailor Piece universe. Once you have them all, teleport to Soul Dominion and set your spawn point.
Navigate to the far side of the spawn area to locate the NPC who can grant you the True Manipulator Sword. Upon approaching him, you will see a detailed message outlining the necessary materials for the upgrade:
- Possess the Manipulator Sword
- 35, 000 Gems
- ‘Transcendent Being’ Title: Defeating the True Manipulator boss will grant you a chance to obtain this title.
- 1x Evolution Fragment: Drop rate: 0.43% from the True Manipulator boss.
- 3x Transcendent Core: Drop rate: 0.86% from the True Manipulator boss.
- 8x Divinity Essence: Drop rate: 3.48% from the True Manipulator boss.
- 15x Fusion Ring: Drop rate: 10.17% from the True Manipulator boss.
- 75x Chrysalis Sigil: Can be collected from defeating the Quincy enemies in Soul Dominion.
Once you gather all requisite items, return to the NPC to claim your True Manipulator Sword. This upgrade boasts enhanced power, though one of its moves is contingent upon completing additional quests.
Activating the True Manipulator Sword’s F Move
To unlock the F Move associated with the True Manipulator Sword, you’ll embark on a dedicated questline that requires considerable perseverance. After obtaining the True Manipulator, engage in a series of jumps to search for an NPC atop the tallest towers.
At the pinnacle of the tallest tower adjacent to the True Manipulator Boss, you will find the True Manipulator F Mastery NPC. Approach him and initiate the following quests:
- Defeat the True Manipulator (Aizen) Boss on either Hard or Extreme difficulty 15 times: Each summon costs Chrysalis Sigils, requiring at least 45 to complete 15 defeats in Hard mode.
- Obtain the Espada Clan: Utilize clan rerolls to secure the Espada clan.
- Consume 5 Transmutation Shards: These shards drop from Quincy enemies, but with a challenging drop rate.
Once you have successfully completed all of these quests, the F Move for the True Manipulator Sword will be unlocked, enhancing its abilities and providing a permanent damage boost of +30%.
Comparing the Movesets: Manipulator and True Manipulator Swords
The Manipulator Sword and its upgraded version exhibit marked differences not just in stats but also in their unique animations. Below is a comparison of their respective movesets:
| Key Bind | Manipulator Sword | True Manipulator Sword |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Continuous slashes emitting purple sparks. | Four successive slashes in the forward direction. |
| WITH | Front thrust creating a yellow energy burst. | A powerful yellow strike using the player’s hand. |
| X | Repetitive sword slashes followed by a cross formation attack. | Generates multiple player copies, each engaging enemies with sword slashes. |
| C | Expansive AoE attack forming a circular area. | Launches a larger, powerful AoE strike. |
| In | Creates a rectangular domain inflicting damage within. | Similar area attack as the Manipulator Sword, but more extensive. |
| F | N/A | Delivers a cinematic move summoning a powerful purple dragon. |
In conclusion, we’ve outlined the step-by-step process of acquiring the Manipulator Sword and upgrading it within Sailor Piece. Have you advanced to other prestigious endgame weapons such as the Atomic Sword or the Abyssal Empress Sword? Share your experiences in the comments below.
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