Sword Comparison
Escanor vs True Aizen
Two S+ Tier swords with very different identities: Escanor (Mythical, Medium, exclusive Boss Rush sword) vs True Aizen (Legendary, Fast, best cooldown-to-damage ratio). Which S+ fits your playstyle?
Updated 2026-06-16
Escanor
Mythical
True Aizen
Legendary
Stats Comparison
| Escanor | Stat | True Aizen |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | S+ |
| Mythical | Rarity | Legendary |
| 870 | Damage | 900 |
| Medium | Attack Speed | Fast |
| Mythical | Grade | Legendary |
| Cruel Sun | Special Move | Kyoka Suigetsu (lowest cooldown in game) |
| Boss Rush exclusive — farm Boss Rush for drops | Acquisition | Aizen Sword → Chrysalis Sigils + Transmutation Shards → Soul Society upgrade |
| Boss damage, PvE burst | Best For | N/A |
| N/A | Mastery Required | 800 |
Pros & Cons
Escanor
Pros
- +Very high damage (870) — among the strongest S+ swords
- +Exclusive Boss Rush sword — guaranteed acquisition path
- +Mythical grade with S+ tier performance
- +Strong burst damage for boss fights
Cons
- -Medium attack speed — slower than Fast S+ competitors
- -Boss Rush exclusive — cannot farm from open-world bosses
- -Requires Boss Rush keys for farming (time-gated)
- -Mythical grade increases pity/RNG requirements
True Aizen
Pros
- +900 damage — 30 more base damage than Escanor
- +Fast attack speed + lowest cooldowns in the game
- +Best damage-to-cooldown ratio — spammable special move
- +Legendary grade — easier pity threshold than Mythical
- +Clear upgrade path from Aizen Sword
Cons
- -Legendary grade — lower rarity ceiling than Mythical
- -Requires Aizen Sword as prerequisite
- -Chrysalis Sigils + Transmutation Shards farming required
- -Soul Society upgrade location adds travel time
Verdict: Which Is Better?
PvP
True Aizen wins PvP — Fast speed + lowest cooldowns means Kyoka Suigetsu pressure is relentless. Escanor's Medium speed and 30 less damage put it at a PvP disadvantage. True Aizen's spammable special is the meta PvP choice.
PvE
Escanor has a slight PvE edge for burst windows — Cruel Sun's single-hit damage is excellent for boss damage checks. However, True Aizen's sustained DPS from Fast speed + low cooldowns yields higher total damage over time. For most PvE content, True Aizen outperforms through consistency.
Farming
True Aizen is better for farming — Fast speed clears mobs faster and lower cooldowns mean less downtime between packs. Escanor's Medium speed slows farming pace. True Aizen's clear upgrade path also means you can start with Aizen Sword and progressively upgrade.
Beginners
True Aizen is significantly more accessible. Legendary grade means the pity threshold is lower than Escanor's Mythical requirement. The Aizen Sword → True Aizen upgrade path provides a clear goal with measurable progress. Escanor is locked behind Boss Rush which requires Boss Rush keys and is time-gated.
Overall Verdict
True Aizen is the better all-rounder — 900 damage, Fast speed, lowest cooldowns, and a clearer acquisition path. Escanor is a specialized boss-killer (870 damage + Cruel Sun burst) but its Medium speed and Boss Rush exclusivity limit its versatility. For most players, True Aizen is the stronger and more achievable choice.