Dark Step in Blox Fruits

Dark Step

Type

Fighting Style

Price

$150,000

Location

Pirate Village / Hot and Cold / Castle on the Sea

Upgradable

Yes (Death Step)

Dark Step is one of the earliest fighting styles in Blox Fruits, focused entirely on leg-based combat. It’s cheap, effective for early-game grinding, and a direct stepping stone to the powerful Death Step. With strong area attacks and solid stun potential, it’s a great choice for new players exploring melee combat.





How to Learn Dark Step

You can purchase Dark Step from the Dark Step Teacher for only $150,000. He can be found at:

  • Pirate Village (First Sea)
  • Hot and Cold (Second Sea – lava side)
  • Castle on the Sea (Third Sea)

Dark Step Abilities

Flying Kick (Z)

Mastery
1
Key
Z

Dash forward in a red arc and land a strong impact. The red aiming trail can be misleading at longer distances.

Breakdance (X)

Mastery
40
Key
X

Perform a spinning kick handstand, dealing AoE damage and stunning nearby enemies. You can’t move while spinning.

Barrage (C)

Mastery
80
Key
C

Unleash a barrage of kicks at your target. Holding the key increases the duration. Gets interrupted if you’re hit.

Overheat (V)

Mastery
150
Key
V

Sets your legs on fire, boosting all Dark Step damage by 1.22x for 30 seconds. Can be leveled up by using it 100 times. Cooldown: 60s.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • All abilities have AoE
  • Cheap and easy to acquire
  • Solid early-game for levels 50–200
  • Low mastery requirements
  • Can evolve into Death Step
  • Great combo potential
  • Flying Kick offers light mobility
  • Effective for stunning enemies in First Sea PvP

Cons

  • Low base damage overall
  • Barrage can be interrupted easily
  • Moves don’t break Instinct
  • Overheat has long cooldown and animation
  • Weak against elemental enemies in late game
  • Doesn’t pair well with Buddha
  • Breakdance locks you in place and can backfire
  • Short-range moves limit usability in PvP

Recommended Combos

  • X → Z
  • V → C → X → Z (With Overheat)
  • Spiked Trident Z + Kabucha X + V + C + X + Z (PvP Extension)
  • Ice V + C + X + Z + Dark Sword X
  • Dark Step X → Rengoku Z → Acidum Z → X

Dark Step Evolution & Use

Dark Step is ideal for early-game players who want a flashy and functional melee style. Its low cost and easy access make it one of the most popular styles for grinding. Once you’re ready, you can upgrade it to Death Step — one of the most powerful melee styles available in later seas.

You’ll find the Dark Step teacher at multiple locations across the seas. Whether you’re in First Sea or the Castle on the Sea in Third, it’s always a viable pick.

While Dark Step isn’t perfect for high-level PvP, its AoE and stunning potential are great for learning mechanics, controlling crowds, and practicing combos. Plus, the Overheat animation gives you a fiery kick that’s hard to miss.

In short, Dark Step is a classic style for mastering leg-based melee. Simple to use, satisfying to land — and a great introduction to combo play.