One Piece Elbaf Arc Hands Straw Hats a Legendary Weapon

The Straw Hat Pirates are set to gain a new weapon in the Elbaf arc, sourced from the strongest Queen in the One Piece universe, as reported by Game Rant. This report presents the acquisition as a confirmed story development rather than a mere fan theory.

The excerpt confirms where the weapon originates and in which arc it will appear. However, it doesn’t reveal the weapon’s name, who will use it, or its abilities. Explosion will keep you updated once those details come to light.

The timing aligns with the arc’s increasing visibility. New trailers for the anime’s comeback provide a sneak peek at the Straw Hat crew’s adventure to Elbaf, the Land of Giants. The marketing is also expanding beyond the screen, featuring a Popeyes x ONE PIECE collaboration that introduces an anime-themed menu and collectibles.

Explosion has been closely following Elbaf. Between October 14 and October 18, we reported on three powerful transformations, a new Devil Fruit for the strongest Yonko fleet, and Oda’s reveal of all five Sun Gods from various eras. A legendary weapon for the crew adds to this impressive lineup of power-focused reveals.

If you want to play as the Straw Hats now, check out One Piece Odyssey. This game tells an original story created by developer ILCA and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, rather than adapting Elbaf. It launched on January 13, 2023, and currently enjoys an 80% positive rating based on 1,845 Steam reviews. The game is priced at $39.99 on Steam, with 17 players online as of this writing.

By The Numbers

Game	One Piece Odyssey (ILCA / Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Release date	January 13, 2023
Steam reviews	80% positive (1,845 reviews)
Current Steam price	$39.99
Current players	17

Overall, the community seems to feel positively about the game based on the 10 signals we gathered. One reviewer on Steam described it as “a pretty fun JRPG that feels like going on another adventure with the Straw Hat crew.” They also mentioned that “the turn-based combat is simple but enjoyable, and the character abilities make battles feel very One Piece.”

What To Watch

• Weapon details: The name, wielder, and abilities are still unconfirmed. Keep an eye out for the manga chapter or anime episode that reveals the details.
• Anime trailers: The Elbaf trailers offer the first look at this arc in animation. Future releases might show how the anime presents the weapon.
• Elbaf power creep: With new transformations, a new Devil Fruit, and now a legendary weapon, we’re seeing a significant power shift. Watch how the arc balances these elements.