If you’re just starting out in Grand Blue, there is a lot to figure out. The game throws quests, islands, weapons, fighting styles, Devil Fruits, ships, life skills, and plenty of other systems at you, so it can be a little confusing at first. In this guide, I’ll go over the things I wish I knew when starting out.
I’ll show you how I recommend leveling from the early game into the later islands, where you can find repeatable quests, and some of the easiest ways to get your first Devil Fruit without spending anything. I’ll also cover codes, weapons, fighting styles, skill scrolls, life skills, ships, and world events.
This guide is mainly aimed at new players, but even if you’ve already put some time into Grand Blue, you might find a few useful things here. I was still finding quests and different activities even after reaching a much higher level, so don’t be afraid to explore instead of following the main quest nonstop.
Grand Blue Best Beginner Guide – Level Up, Ships, Codes
When you first enter Grand Blue, you’ll go through the character customization screen.
The main things you should pay attention to here are your race and traits. You can reroll your traits by using the reroll option in the customization menu.
If you don’t have enough rerolls, codes can give you a nice head start.
At the time covered in the video, two working codes were available:
- RELEASE
- TWITTERGOALREACH
These codes can give you useful rerolls, which can be especially helpful when you’re trying to get a trait or race that you like.
Once you get a trait you’re happy with, you can also use the trait storage option to save it rather than accidentally replacing it later.
Best Way to Level Up in Grand Blue
Once you’ve finished the tutorial, you can start focusing on leveling.
The easiest approach I found is to follow the main quest while taking advantage of repeatable quests whenever they become available.
You don’t need to spend all your time doing side quests, but some repeatable quests are extremely useful for getting through the early levels.
Level 1 to 30: Beginner Town
For your first levels, I recommend staying around the Beginner Town and using the repeatable quest available behind the gate.
To reach the area, head toward the gate and talk to the NPC there.
If you’re too low level to open it yourself, you can pay 25 Gold to have the gate opened.
If you have a high-level friend with you, they can also open the gate for you.
Once you’re through, continue straight ahead until you find the repeatable quest.
Captive Swordsman Quest
The Captive Swordsman quest is one of the quests you can use to build up your early levels.
You can repeatedly complete it for EXP while continuing along the main questline.
I recommend using these repeatable quests until you’re around Level 30, although you can continue toward Level 40 if you want.
While you’re doing this, don’t forget about the main quest. The idea is to combine the repeatable EXP with your normal progression rather than completely ignoring the story.
Level 30 to 70: Clown Island
Once you’re ready for the next area, grab your boat and sail toward Clown Island.
When you arrive at Clown Town, continue following the main quest. One of the important NPCs here is the mayor, who gives you quests that eventually unlock more repeatable activities.
Johnny’s Repeatable Quest
One of the best quests for leveling around this point is Johnny’s repeatable quest.
You’ll need to defeat the clowns and Clown Officers around the area.
Because the quest can be repeated, it’s a good way to earn a lot of EXP while you’re progressing through Clown Island.
At a certain point, you’ll also unlock the repeatable Buggy Clown quest from the mayor.
Once you have both available, you can rotate between these quests and continue farming EXP.
This is the method I’d recommend for roughly Level 30 to 70.
Clown Town Arm Wrestling
There’s another activity you shouldn’t ignore in the center of Clown Town.
Head to Clown’s Hub, where you’ll find the arm wrestlers.
You can challenge them in order, starting with:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Arm Wrestling Champion
The arm-wrestling minigame requires you to click repeatedly, so it can become pretty tedious if you’re doing it manually.
If you’re comfortable using an auto-clicker, this can make the activity much easier, although you should always make sure that any automation you use is allowed by the game’s rules.
Level 70+: Maple Island
Once you reach around Level 70, it’s time to head toward the next island.
From Clown Town’s port, sail toward Maple Island.
Once you arrive at Maple Village, you’ll find several quests that can help you continue leveling.
There are a couple of repeatable quests around the village that you can use for additional EXP.
That said, I wouldn’t recommend ignoring everything else in the game just to grind one quest.
Grand Blue has a surprising number of quests and activities scattered around the islands. Even after reaching a much higher level, I was still coming across quests I hadn’t completed before.
So, if you’re enjoying the exploration side of the game, don’t be afraid to wander around and see what you can find.
How to Get Devil Fruits for Free
One of the biggest questions new players have is how to get a Devil Fruit without spending money.
Fortunately, there are several ways to get Fruit Chests for free.
Method 1: Use Codes
The first method is through codes.
After redeeming the available codes and reaching the required playtime quota, you can eventually claim a Fruit Chest.
Opening the chest gives you a random Devil Fruit.
Of course, the result is completely dependent on luck.
You might get an ordinary fruit, or you could get lucky and pull something from a stronger category such as a Logia or Zoan.
I wasn’t particularly lucky with my own chest, but it’s still worth claiming because you’re getting the opportunity for free.
Method 2: Complete the Beginner Wizard Quest
There’s also a one-time quest in the Beginner Town that can give you another Fruit Chest.
Look for the Wizard NPC near the blacksmith area.
After speaking with him, you’ll need to purchase a shovel and collect the ores or objects he asks for.
The quest is fairly beginner-friendly because the game gives you information about what you’re looking for and where you need to go.
Once you finish the requested objectives, the Wizard rewards you with Calvin’s Treasure.
Despite having a different name, this essentially works as a Fruit Chest.
This is a great option for new players because you don’t need to spend premium currency to get the reward.
Method 3: Treasure Maps
For a more long-term method of getting Devil Fruits, you’ll want to start farming Treasure Maps.
Treasure Maps can be obtained from NPCs throughout the game.
They can lead you toward Fruit Chests, making them one of the better options once you’ve progressed beyond the early game.
If you’re planning to stick with Grand Blue for a while, this is a system you’ll want to learn.
Method 4: Celestial Coins
Another way to obtain Fruit Chests is by using Celestial Coins.
Celestial Coins are a premium-style currency that you can still earn through gameplay.
One way to get them is by completing NPC quests marked with a purple exclamation point.
You can also earn Celestial Coins through the Achievements menu.
Use Celestial Coins for Fruit Chests
Once you’ve collected enough Celestial Coins, you can spend them on Fruit Chests.
There are different Fruit Chest options available, including more expensive ones that require a larger number of Celestial Coins.
One of the chests shown in the video costs around 11,000 Celestial Coins.
So, don’t immediately spend every Celestial Coin you receive. If you’re specifically saving for a Fruit Chest, it can be worth holding onto them.
World Events
World events are another useful source of rewards.
These events appear periodically, and participating in them can give you Fruit Chests and Celestial Coins.
World bosses are particularly worth watching for because they provide another way to progress without simply grinding normal NPCs all day.
The video notes that world bosses spawn roughly every hour, so keep an eye out for them when you’re playing.
Best Weapons in Grand Blue
Weapons are another major part of Grand Blue.
Most basic swords can be purchased from shops, while some stronger weapons and weapon skills require specific NPCs.
Beginner Weapons
In the Beginner Town, you can purchase weapons such as the Cutlass.
It’s a straightforward early-game option and works perfectly well while you’re still learning the game.
Clown Town Weapons
When you reach Clown Town, you can find another shop near the mayor.
Here, you can purchase weapons such as the Katana and Willow Blade.
These are more suited to the mid-game as you progress through the islands.
Last Love Sword
If you’re looking for the strongest sword mentioned in this guide, you’ll want to get the Last Love Sword.
This sword can be purchased from the Smuggler.
You can find a Smuggler in the relevant areas, including near the Beginner Town and another location later in the game.
From what I found, Last Love is currently the best sword available in the game.
Fighting Styles
Grand Blue also has several different fighting styles.
At the time of the video, there were four fighting styles in total, although not all of them were covered in detail.
I was using Swordsman, while other styles can be learned from different trainers around the islands.
The important thing to remember is that fighting styles aren’t simply cosmetic. They give you access to different skills and attacks.
Fighting Style Trainers
Certain trainers teach skills that you can only obtain from them.
For example, you can learn different weapon-specific abilities depending on the style and weapon you’re using.
Some skills can also be obtained through Skill Scrolls.
Skill Scrolls
Skill Scrolls are another important part of progression.
As you defeat NPCs and continue through the main story, you can obtain skill scrolls that unlock additional abilities.
Some skills are tied to specific weapons.
For example, Axe Spin is designed for axe weapons, so you can’t simply equip it with any weapon and expect it to work.
There are also skills for other weapon types, including claws and blades.
So, when you’re building your character, pay attention to which skills work with your current weapon.
Life Skills
Don’t ignore the game’s life skills.
Grand Blue includes several activities outside of normal combat, including:
- Mining
- Fishing
- Farming
- Cooking
These aren’t just random side activities. They can actually help with your overall progression.
Mining
Mining is particularly useful because the ores you collect can be used to upgrade your weapons and obtain additional effects.
So, if you see mining resources while exploring, don’t automatically run past them.
Cooking
Cooking is also worth learning because the food you prepare can provide different buffs.
Depending on what you’re doing, these buffs can give you useful advantages while you’re playing.
I’d recommend experimenting with the life skills instead of focusing entirely on combat and quests.
How to Get a Bigger Ship
Once you’ve progressed further, you’ll probably want a better ship.
To get one, head to Maple Village and look for the NPC named Mary.
Talk to Mary and choose the option to purchase a new ship.
From there, you can buy a larger ship and start customizing it.
Ship Customization
One of the things I really like about Grand Blue is how much detail has gone into the ships.
You can customize your ship and equip features such as cannons.
The cannons are actually usable. You can mount them, aim them, and fire them.
You can also drop the ship’s anchor by holding E.
These details make the world feel much more interactive, especially for an early-access game.
Don’t Ignore Exploration
If you’re a new player, my biggest advice is not to rush through everything.
Yes, following the main quest is one of the easiest ways to unlock new islands and keep your character moving forward, but Grand Blue has plenty of side content.
There are NPCs with quests scattered around the islands, hidden activities, life skills, fighting-style trainers, treasure maps, world events, and other things you can discover simply by exploring.
I was still finding quests I’d never completed even after reaching around Level 118, so there’s definitely more to the game than just following the main quest marker.
If you’re starting Grand Blue for the first time, I’d recommend following a simple progression path.
Start by getting your race and trait sorted out, then redeem any active codes you have available. After that, follow the main quest while using the repeatable quests in Beginner Town to level up quickly.
Once you reach Clown Island, use Johnny’s repeatable quest and the Buggy Clown quest to push toward Level 70.
After reaching Maple Island, continue following the main quest and use the repeatable quests there when you need extra EXP.
For Devil Fruits, take advantage of every free opportunity. Claim your Fruit Chest from codes, complete the Beginner Wizard quest for Calvin’s Treasure, work toward Treasure Maps, and save your Celestial Coins if you’re aiming for one of the better Fruit Chests.
For combat, experiment with different weapons and fighting styles. If you find a Skill Scroll, check what weapon it works with before assuming you can use it with your current setup.
And finally, don’t ignore mining, fishing, farming, and cooking. These systems can provide useful resources and buffs that become more valuable as you progress.
Grand Blue is still an early-access game, but there’s already a good amount of content to explore. If the developers continue adding islands, quests, weapons, Devil Fruits, and other systems, there’s plenty of room for the game to grow.