If you’ve been playing Anime Final Quest lately, you’ve probably seen everyone talking about the new Straw Hat weapon. And honestly, it’s not just hype — this thing is actually strong, but not in the usual “spam skills and win” way.
It’s more of a burst-heavy weapon that rewards timing and positioning, especially once you unlock its awakening. Let’s go through everything properly so you know if it’s worth using.
Hollow Mask Gear
Before jumping into the weapon, let’s talk about the new Hollow Mask gear since it came with the same update.
- Deals around 640 damage
- Hits enemies in a wide frontal area
- Works as a bonus AoE hit, not your main damage source
Overall, it’s solid. Not game-breaking, but definitely useful for:
- Extra chip damage
- Clearing small groups
- Supporting your main combo
Straw Hat Weapon
Now onto the main part.
Basic Attacks (M1)
- Damage: 300–450 per hit
- Good attack speed
- Decent range
This is one of the smoother parts of the weapon. It’s not crazy damage, but it feels reliable while waiting for cooldowns.
Skills Breakdown (Normal Form)
This is where the weapon starts getting interesting.
Skill 1: Gum Gum Pistol
- Damage: ~6,000
- Cooldown: ~13 seconds
- Range: Mid-range
Good all-round skill:
- Strong burst damage
- Works on bosses + groups
- Slightly long cooldown, but worth it
Skill 2: Gum Gum Smash
- Damage: ~7,000
- Cooldown: ~20 seconds
- Range: Short
This is more of a boss killer skill.
- Higher damage than Skill 1
- But much shorter range
- Cooldown is noticeably long
You’ll mainly use this when you’re close to bosses.
Skill 3: Gum Gum Gatling
- Damage: ~7,000 total
- Cooldown: ~20 seconds
- Multi-hit + finisher
This skill:
- Hits multiple times
- Ends with a stronger final hit
Good for sustained damage, but again — cooldown is long.
Normal Form Verdict
In base form, the weapon feels:
- Strong but not broken
- Good damage overall
- Held back slightly by cooldowns
It’s not a spam weapon — it’s more about:
Hit → wait → hit hard again
Awakening – This Is Where It Gets Crazy
Once you unlock awakening, the weapon basically levels up completely.
Awakened Basic Attacks
- Damage: ~1,600 per hit
This alone is a massive upgrade.
Your M1 goes from “decent filler” to:
Actually dangerous damage on its own
Awakened Skill 1: Gum Gum Kong
- Damage: ~26,000 (crit)
This is pure burst.
- Huge single-hit damage
- Perfect for bosses
- One of the hardest-hitting skills in the kit
Awakened Skill 2: Gum Gum Kong Gatling
- Damage: 16,000–20,000+
Even without full hits landing:
- Already very strong
- Likely higher in perfect conditions
Great for:
- Melting bosses
- Finishing fights quickly
Awakening vs Normal (Big Difference)
Here’s the real takeaway:
- Normal Form: Balanced, steady damage
- Awakened Form: Massive burst, high pressure
This weapon is clearly designed around:
Survive → Build → Awaken → Destroy
Overall Weapon Review
Pros
- Strong burst damage
- Smooth basic attacks
- Very powerful awakening
- Good boss damage
Cons
- Long cooldowns in base form
- Not very spam-friendly
- Requires good timing
The Straw Hat weapon is one of those weapons that doesn’t feel broken immediately, but once you understand it — especially with awakening — it becomes really strong.
If you like:
- Big damage numbers
- Burst combos
- Transform-style gameplay
You’ll enjoy this weapon a lot.
If you prefer fast, spammy builds, this might feel a bit slow.