Ice (Awakened) VS Dark (Awakened)
Ice and Dark are the two most iconic budget stun fruits in Blox Fruits. Both cost under 500,000 Beli, yet both are capable of locking down 30M bounty players when paired with strong swords and fighting styles.
Ice (Awakened)
Uncommon- Type: Elemental
- Beli Price: 350,000 Beli
- Robux Perm: 750 R$
- Trade Market Value: 1,000,000
- Demand Rating: 7/10
- Raid Awakening: Yes (14,500 Fragments)
- Combo Difficulty: Very Easy (Ground freeze stuns)
Key Advantages:
- ✓ Passive Ice Skating allows fast travel on water without taking damage
- ✓ Glacial Surge and Absolute Zero freeze targets in place for guaranteed sword follow-ups
- ✓ Extremely cheap and accessible for First and Second Sea players
Dark (Awakened)
Uncommon- Type: Elemental
- Beli Price: 500,000 Beli
- Robux Perm: 950 R$
- Trade Market Value: 1,200,000
- Demand Rating: 7/10
- Raid Awakening: Yes (14,500 Fragments)
- Combo Difficulty: Medium (Teleport & aerial pulls)
Key Advantages:
- ✓ Darkness Teleport allows instant aerial gap closing
- ✓ Black Hole and Dark Bomb can catch airborne targets unlike Ice
- ✓ Legendary synergy with swords like Rengoku, Saber, and CDK
📊 Performance Ratings & Category Scores (Out of 10)
| Category | Ice (Awakened) | Dark (Awakened) | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PvP Bounty Hunting | 9/10 | 9.2/10 | Dark (Awakened) (+0.2) |
| PvE Grinding & Leveling | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | Tie |
| Sea Events & Boss Raids | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | Ice (Awakened) (+0.5) |
| Mobility & Map Travel | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | Tie |
⚔️ Round 1: PvP & Bounty Hunting Performance
Ice is the easiest fruit in the game to learn ground combos with (Freeze + CDK + Godhuman). However, higher-tier PvP players will jump into the air to avoid Ice. Dark Awakened is the superior high-ELO choice because its teleports and black holes pull aerial targets.
🌾 Round 2: PvE Grinding, Leveling & Raids
Ice wins for PvE thanks to water skating, freeze stuns that lock island mobs in place, and an elemental reflex.
⚖️ Round 3: Trading Market Value & Demand
Both fruits carry low trading value (~1M) and are mostly used as sweet-adds in player trades.
Test combinations on our live trading calculator.
The Final Verdict: Ice (for Beginners) / Dark (for Advanced PvP)
Start with Ice for the amazing water skating and easy ground stuns. Transition to Dark once you learn air combo execution.