DEVIL FRUIT COMPARISON
Shadow Monarch vs True Aizen
The two best swords in Sailor Piece compared: Shadow Monarch has the highest damage with AoE + iFrames, True Aizen has the best damage-to-cooldown ratio. Both S+ Tier.
Updated 2026-03-16
Shadow Monarch
Mythical
True Aizen
Legendary
Stats Comparison
| Shadow Monarch | STAT | True Aizen |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | TIER | S+ |
| Mythical | RARITY | Legendary |
| 999 (highest in game) | DAMAGE | 900 |
| Medium | ATTACK SPEED | Fast |
| Mythical | GRADE | Legendary |
| 999 | MASTERY REQUIRED | 800 |
| Shadow Army Strike | SPECIAL MOVE | Kyoka Suigetsu |
| Jinwoo → Monarch Core → Shadow Monarch boss on Boss Island | ACQUISITION | Aizen Sword upgrade → Chrysalis Sigils → True Aizen boss on Soul Society |
Pros & Cons
Shadow Monarch
Pros
- +Current meta best weapon — highest damage in game
- +Massive AoE range for boss and mob clearing
- +Excellent iFrames for avoiding damage
- +High crowd control (CC) output
- +Dominant in both PvP and boss farming
Cons
- -Extremely long acquisition chain (Jinwoo → Monarch Core → Shadow Monarch boss)
- -Requires 2,500,000 Money just for prerequisite sword
- -High mastery requirement
True Aizen
Pros
- +Extremely high damage output
- +Low cooldown times — easy to spam attacks
- +Best damage-to-cooldown ratio in the game
- +Excellent pressure on opponents
Cons
- -Very high acquisition difficulty
- -Requires Aizen Sword as prerequisite
- -Boss material farming required
Verdict: Which Is Better?
PVP
True Aizen edges out in PvP — Fast attack speed + low cooldowns mean you can spam Kyoka Suigetsu faster than opponents can react. Shadow Monarch has more burst but Medium speed leaves gaps.
PVE
Shadow Monarch wins PvE — 999 damage + massive AoE + iFrames means you clear bosses and mobs faster while taking less damage. The raw damage difference (999 vs 900) matters in sustained boss fights.
FARMING
Shadow Monarch is better for farming — AoE range covers more enemies per attack. True Aizen's fast cooldowns are less relevant when you can one-shot mobs with Shadow Monarch's higher damage.
BEGINNERS
Neither is beginner-accessible. True Aizen has a slightly shorter acquisition chain (Aizen Sword → upgrade) vs Shadow Monarch (Jinwoo → Monarch Core → boss chain). True Aizen is marginally easier to obtain.
OVERALL VERDICT
Shadow Monarch is the #1 sword for raw power (999 damage, AoE, iFrames, CC). True Aizen is the #1 sword for attack speed pressure (900 damage, Fast speed, lowest cooldowns). Shadow Monarch for PvE dominance, True Aizen for PvP spamming.