The new Raid game mode in Sailor Piece has quickly become one of the most popular parts of the latest update, but a lot of players are getting confused when trying to unlock it. Many people are farming enemies for hours without getting a single Raid Key simply because the game never properly explains how the drop system works.
If you have been struggling to get Raid Keys, do not worry. The method is actually very simple once you understand the hidden requirement behind the drops.
This guide explains exactly how Raid Keys work, the best farming method, and how to get them much faster.
What Are Raid Keys Used For?
Raid Keys are required to access the brand-new Raid game mode added in the latest Sailor Piece update.
The raids are located on:
Blue Planet Island
Without Raid Keys, you cannot properly enter or farm the new raid content, which also means missing out on:
- new rewards
- relics
- materials
- progression items
- endgame farming opportunities
Because of that, getting a steady supply of Raid Keys is extremely important if you plan to grind the update seriously.
The Most Important Thing Players Miss
This is where most players make mistakes.
While Raid Keys can technically drop from almost any NPC in the game, the drop condition is extremely specific.
You MUST use fists.
That means:
- No swords
- No fruits
- No weapon skills
- No melee abilities
- No flashy attacks
Only the basic starter combat style counts for Raid Key drops.
If you kill enemies using sword moves, fruit powers, or even advanced melee skills, the game will not count the kill for Raid Key drops.
That is why so many players think the drop rates are bugged.
How to Farm Raid Keys Properly
The actual farming method is very straightforward once you switch to the correct setup.
Step 1: Equip Basic Combat
Make sure you are using the default fist combat style.
Your normal punches are what matter here.
Step 2: Remove Other Damage Sources
Avoid accidentally using:
- sword abilities
- fruit attacks
- melee skills
- damage-over-time effects
Even one accidental skill can ruin the kill credit.
Step 3: Farm NPCs Normally
You can farm most NPCs in the game for Raid Keys, so choose enemies you can defeat quickly and consistently.
The faster your kills, the faster your chances at getting drops.
Best Stats for Raid Key Farming
Since fists scale directly with melee stats, you should focus heavily on melee damage while farming.
A strong melee build helps because:
- punches hit harder
- enemies die faster
- farming becomes smoother
- you clear groups more efficiently
If your melee damage is too low, the grind becomes painfully slow.
Best Farming Locations
The best NPCs to farm are usually:
- enemies with fast respawns
- grouped NPC areas
- weaker Sea 2 enemies
- locations with short travel distance
You do not necessarily need the strongest enemies in the game. In fact, farming weaker NPCs quickly is often much more efficient than slowly fighting tankier enemies.
The goal is speed, not difficulty.
Why Players Think Raid Keys Are Rare
The keys are not necessarily impossible to get.
The real problem is that many players unknowingly farm incorrectly for hours using:
- fruits
- swords
- skill combos
Since those methods do not count, they never see drops and assume the rates are terrible.
Once you switch to fists-only farming, the system makes much more sense.
Tips to Farm Faster
Here are some simple tricks that help a lot:
Focus on Fast Kills
Choose enemies you can defeat quickly instead of tanky bosses.
Use High Melee Stats
Your punches scale with melee damage, so investing stats here massively improves farming speed.
Stay Mobile
Farm areas with tightly grouped NPCs to reduce downtime.
Avoid Auto Skill Habits
A lot of players instinctively use abilities during combat. Try to avoid muscle memory while farming keys.
The Raid Key system is actually pretty simple once you understand the hidden mechanic behind it. The biggest thing to remember is that only basic fist combat counts for the drops.
As long as you:
- use fists
- stack melee stats
- farm NPCs quickly
- avoid other abilities
you should start getting Raid Keys much more consistently.
Once you have enough keys saved up, you can start farming the new raids properly and work toward all the new rewards added in the latest update.