Grinding shapes your entire journey across all three seas and Update 25 shifted that flow again. Players noticed how some fruits now clear mobs faster, travel smoother, and keep energy stable even during long farming sessions.
You know how it goes when you step into a crowded quest area and want clean hits on every enemy without wasting time. Grinding becomes faster when a fruit lands wide hits, keeps you safe, and helps you move across islands without slowing down.
This guide explains the strongest fruits for grinding right now with a deep breakdown of how they behave after the latest update. I tested these fruits across Sea 1, Sea 2, and Sea 3 so you get a full picture based on real grinding patterns.
How Grinding Works After Update 25
Update 25 rewarded fruits that deliver wide area hits, quick movement, and safe combos. The thing is that grinding feels different when enemies stack tightly or spread across large areas.
Some fruits land bigger radius hits while others move you across the zone faster so you finish quests in less time.
What Matters Most While Grinding
Here are the factors that decide the ranking.
- Area hitbox size
- Movement comfort
- Energy stability
- Safety while pulling mobs
- Long fight consistency
- Ease of aim
- Damage per second
- How fast you can reset and repeat quests
Players forget how much movement matters until they switch to Light or Buddha and watch the time difference. Since Update 25 polished some animations and travel timing, the gap between good and weak grinding fruits became even clearer.
Full Grinding Tier List in Blox Fruits for Update 25
You can check this large table first if you want a quick overview before diving deeper.
| Tier | Fruits | Grinding Strength |
|---|---|---|
| S Tier | Buddha, Light, Dough, Dragon, Spirit | Fastest and safest grinding fruits across all seas |
| A Tier | Flame, Blizzard, Shadow, Magma, Rumble | Strong hitboxes with stable damage and clean mob control |
| B Tier | Ice, Sand, Phoenix, Quake | Useful for mid level grinding with decent crowd handling |
| C Tier | Rubber, Smoke, Door, Barrier | Works in early quests and short farming cycles |
| D Tier | Bomb, Kilo, Spin, Chop | Starter level fruits that you replace quickly |
S Tier Grinding Fruits
These fruits define grinding for Update 25. You already know this since most players swap into these fruits while leveling up in Sea 2 or Sea 3.
Buddha
Buddha stays at the top for grinding because of its massive hitbox. You can pull entire mobs and clear them with swords or guns. The thing is that Buddha removes the stress of aiming, especially during tight quests.
I used Buddha recently at Sea 3 Ship Raid area and the difference in clear speed was huge. You finish quests faster since enemies group around you naturally. Update 25 kept Buddha just as strong.
Buddha Grinding Ratings
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Area Damage | 10 |
| Safety | 10 |
| Energy Use | 9 |
| Movement | 7 |
| Ease of Use | 10 |
Light
Light gives very fast travel which helps a lot between quests. You can jump from one location to another instantly and keep a stable farming rhythm.
Light also deals clean ranged damage which helps in Sea 1 and Sea 2 quests. When you reach Sea 3 you still use Light for fast movement before switching to a heavier fruit.
Dough
Dough lands strong multi hit combos that clear mobs safely. Many players use Dough on mobs that move quickly because the stun time keeps them locked in place.
I tried Dough at Ice Castle and noticed how mobs cannot escape the chain. Update 25 made movement slightly smoother which helps during long grinding sessions.
Dragon
Dragon is a powerful grinding fruit even though some players use it mainly for PvP. When you transform you deal wide area damage and clear large groups in seconds.
You already know this if you ever used Dragon in Forgotten Island quests where enemies group tightly.
Spirit
Spirit offers a mix of damage and healing. This helps grinding because you stay safe even if mobs surround you. The summons attack automatically which speeds up large group fights.
Sometimes this works better than burst fruits because long grinding sessions need stability.
A Tier Grinding Fruits
A Tier fruits give steady damage and smooth mob control. These fruits sit right below the top group but you still finish quests quickly with them.
Flame
Flame gives clean range and wide hitboxes. You can pull enemies and hit them safely because Flame keeps distance without losing consistency.
When you reach Sea 2, Flame still works because the damage spreads nicely across groups. You can try this first before switching to Light or Buddha.
Blizzard
Blizzard feels great during mob farming because its projectiles spread naturally across enemies. The control stays strong even in moving groups. I tested Blizzard at Sea of Treats and the tracking patterns helped a lot during pull sessions.
Shadow
Shadow drains health from enemies which makes long sessions smoother. Many players use Shadow when they need safety along with steady hits. Shadow shines in Sea 3 because enemies hit harder and draining helps you stay alive.
Magma
Magma spreads ground burns that deal steady damage. Update 25 made Magma slightly smoother due to animation polish. You can pull enemies into tight areas and let the melt damage do the work.
Rumble
Rumble offers clean stuns and fast multi hits. Grinding becomes easy when enemies cannot move. You must have noticed how Rumble locks mobs during Marine quests in Sea 2. The range also helps during crowded fights.
B Tier Grinding Fruits
These fruits give a mix of good damage and decent safety. They work well until you get something stronger.
Ice
Ice gives short stuns that help beginners clear mobs safely. Many players stay with Ice until they reach Sea 2. You see this fruit used in Sword grinding setups since the stun timings help with blades.
Sand
Sand delivers decent area damage. You can group enemies and land hits without getting overwhelmed. Sand becomes better when paired with a sword.
Phoenix
Phoenix gives healing and mid range damage. You can use it for grinding but the power ceiling stays lower. Phoenix fits players who want safety more than speed.
Quake
Quake hits large areas which helps during group farming. It feels slower compared to top tier fruits but the area size makes up for that sometimes.
C Tier Grinding Fruits
These fruits work during early quests. You replace them once you reach higher seas.
Rubber
Rubber blocks sword damage which helps when enemies rely on melee hits. Grinding feels easier during low level quests.
Smoke
Smoke spreads decent early game hits. Many new players like Smoke because the moves land quickly.
Door
Door is not a grinding fruit but travel speed matters for quest cycles. Some players keep Door only for movement.
Barrier
Barrier gives protection during mob pulls. It works better as a utility fruit.
D Tier Grinding Fruits
D Tier fruits are meant for the first few hours of the game.
Bomb
Bomb deals burst damage in early levels, yet it slows down later.
Kilo
Kilo fits new players who want basic mobility.
Spin
Spin has early value for movement.
Chop
Chop blocks sword damage which helps in beginner quests.
Best Fruits for Grinding by Sea
This table helps you pick fruits based on your current sea.
Many players shift between fruits when they change seas because the enemy style and quest layout change too.
| Sea | Best Fruit | Backup Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| First Sea | Light | Flame |
| Second Sea | Buddha | Light |
| Third Sea | Dough | Buddha |
Best Fruits for Different Grinding Styles

Not all grinding happens in the same pattern. Some quests pack enemies tightly while others spread them.
| Grind Style | Best Fruit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tight Mob Groups | Buddha | Large range and easy hits |
| Fast Travel Quests | Light | Smooth movement across zones |
| Heavy Damage Farming | Dough | Clean stun chains |
| Long Sessions | Spirit | Healing keeps you safe |
| Mixed Quests | Dragon | Reliable damage in all zones |
Why These Fruits Lead Grinding in Update 25
Grinding depends on speed, area size, and comfort. Update 25 rewarded fruits that deal consistent damage without complex setups.
You must have noticed this during long grinding hours where smooth travel and steady hitboxes matter more than burst spikes.
Light and Buddha dominate early and mid game because they save time on both movement and clearing. Dough, Dragon, and Spirit dominate late game because strong enemies in Sea 3 need power and consistency.
The point is simple here. Grinding becomes faster with fruits that combine area hits and safe mobility.
Real Player Notes
Grinding feels different depending on your style. Here are some personal notes from testing.
- Buddha felt extremely stable during Ship Raid grinding because the hitbox pulls all enemies naturally.
- Light saved a lot of time in Sea 1 due to flying speed.
- Dough cleared Ice Castle mobs quickly because the stun locks grouped enemies.
- Dragon transformation helped in high level quests where enemies move too fast.
- Spirit kept me alive longer in Sea 3 long sessions.
You might think some fruits feel weaker until you test them in the correct sea. Grinding fruits change value depending on quest layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best fruit for grinding in Update 25?
Buddha stays at the top because of wide area control and safe clearing.
Which fruit is best for new players?
Light is the smoothest fruit for beginners due to very fast movement and clean ranged hits.
Which fruit is best for Sea 3 grinding?
Dough and Dragon stay strong because enemies hit harder and need fast burst.
Should I use Buddha for the entire game?
Many players stay with Buddha for most leveling but switch to other fruits for PvP.
What fruit is best for mixed grinding?
Light works well in Sea 1 and Sea 2. Buddha works better from Sea 2 onward.
