
However, a transformed Buddha (V1) can outrun any race that doesn't give a speed boost. Due to the recent nerf to V2, Rabbit can easily outrun a Buddha without any trouble.This is because the Rabbit buff for Buddha got nerfed. Rabbit race does add speed, but the difference is much less noticeable than if you weren't transformed.If you awaken the Z move of Buddha and use the ability, you will be immune to water damage as your body hitbox is above the water.Its recommend to use Water Kung Fu, because it has no pause end on the third attack, and it has recoil. Any sword or fighting style with recoil knockback can prevent the enemy from going near you.Transformation can be used to prevent NPCs from hitting the user because the user has further range than the NPCs.This can be prevented by jumping before or during the fight with Buddha V2, which counts as a Blox Fruit attack. In PvP, Buddha users will not receive Bounty or Honor most of the time due to the suspicious kill system, which does not reward Bounty/Honor if the opponent is killed with purely M1 attacks.The Buddha form can be annoying when it's transformed because it is bright, and there are some circles floating around you, so you'll have to zoom out to see.You’ll become slower if you Transform and become even SLOWER in the Awakened Buddha form.
Fruits such as Shadow can easily overwhelm Buddha using AoE and high damage attacks, especially because of the massive hitbox.Mobility is very poor, although the moves Buddha Leap (C move) and Retribution Dash (F move) can help with this.
#Have awaken or awoken update#
In Update 17 Part 2, the fruit got a slight but noticeable change in both speed and damage. Bosses with swords that have big hitboxes, moves can hit you. are now capable of hitting you as of Update 17.2. ALL NPCs like normal mobs, Bosses that use Fighting Styles, short, etc. Superhuman X move is impossible to hit players on the ground due to the shockwave appearing in the player's torso. The player will be grabbed, but won’t take any knockback or damage. The Buddha F move does not break Instinct. It is harder to get out of the Water because of the big hitbox which can drown you. Two moves have a long cast time similar to Rumble (V2). The X move is almost impossible to hit in PvP, both V1 and V2. Buddha V2 has a big hitbox, but is extremely hard to hit. Moves take a long time to finish, making you stuck until the animation ends. Buddha users tend to be targeted in combat the most because they have a large body and hitbox. In Transform/ Shift mode, your Tap ability damages will be decreased by 27.5% as of Update 18 during PvP. Maximizing the power of your Sword or Melee Tap ability helps deal massive damage in PvP. In V2, you have a jump boost that will make you jump way higher, roughly 3 - 5 times the jump power of a normal character when transformed.
Buddha V2 can walk on water because your hitbox is above the water, but keep in mind moves that drag your hitbox underwater like Electric Claw's C move will make you take a tremendous amount of damage.Every move deals damage (except when using the Z move to transform into a regular player).You also don't have to worry about getting damaged because of your damage reduction. Amazing for bosses, as you can just spam click them without them getting close.The clicks in the aura can also knock back NPCs away, and pairing it with Ghoul race and Ghoul Mask ( Life Leech) will absolutely cheese the NPCs.
The larger hitbox is about the size of the golden aura, which means that if the enemy goes into the golden aura, in whatever direction, it will be hit by your clicks. You technically have more health than the average player because of the damage reduction. All of Awakened Buddha's moves and jumping break Instinct, except for the F move. Buddha V1's X, C, and V moves all break Instinct. This allows for easier chasing, running, and travel. The Rabbit race works well for Buddha users, as it gives a player that size and high speeds. Note that this is directed to players at Level 700+ (Second/Third Sea). Widely seen as one of the best fruits in the game for grinding, and you won't have to rely on Elemental due to your reduced damage. Offers extremely useful damage reduction which stacks with Aura. This fruit is widely considered the best option for raids and grinding in Second/ Third Sea. Extremely versatile, which works perfectly whether you are a sword, gun or fruit main.