Broken Blade Races - All Races & Drop Rates
There are 9 races in Broken Blade. The best race is Aesir (S-tier, Mythical, 0.03% drop rate) with +75% Damage, +10% Crit Chance, and +100% Crit Damage. For specific builds, Vanir is best for Katana, Nether for Buster, and Elf for Sword.
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Race System Overview
Races are a major build component in Broken Blade that provide passive stat bonuses. Unlike elements which give a single effect, races often provide multiple bonuses at once — combining damage, defense, health, crit, and weapon-specific buffs into one package. A strong race can be the difference between struggling on a boss and clearing it comfortably.
Races unlock at level 500, the same milestone where element rerolls become available. Your initial race is assigned randomly, but you can reroll it by defeating the Nivaron boss or through trading with other players. Race rerolls pull from the full race pool, with drop rates varying dramatically by rarity.
Your race should complement your weapon type. Each Legendary race provides a +25% damage bonus for a specific weapon (Vanir for Katana, Nether for Buster, Elf for Sword). Picking the right race for your weapon is one of the most impactful build decisions you can make.
Race Rarity Tiers
Mythical
Aesir — 0.03% drop rate
The ultimate race. Four powerful effects including +75% Damage and crit bonuses. Works with every weapon type. Extremely rare.
Legendary
Vanir, Nether, Elf — Legendary pool
Weapon-specific races with +75% Damage and +25% weapon damage. These are the practical target for most players.
Epic
Frost, Flame — Epic pool
Strong mid-tier races. Frost offers damage reduction for safer play. Flame gives bonus health for general leveling.
Rare
Giant — 15.87% drop rate
Provides defense and life steal. Useful while learning boss patterns but should be rerolled later.
Uncommon
Dwarves — 15.87% drop rate
Only +30% Health. Replace as soon as you unlock race rerolls at level 500.
Common
Human — 47.60% drop rate
Starter race with only +10% Health. Reroll immediately when you unlock Nivaron.
Quick Race Guide: Keep or Reroll
- ✓ Aesir — Keep. Best race in the game. Works with any weapon and any build.
- ✓ Vanir / Nether / Elf — Keep if it matches your weapon type. Reroll only if it does not match and you have spare rerolls.
- ○ Frost / Flame — Keep for general play. Reroll once you commit to a weapon type and want the matching Legendary race.
- ○ Giant — Keep while learning boss patterns for the defense and sustain. Reroll for an Epic or higher race.
- ✗ Dwarves / Human — Reroll as soon as possible. These provide minimal value beyond the earliest game content.
Understanding Race Drop Rates
Race drop rates vary enormously. Human appears on roughly 47.6% of rerolls, while Aesir has only a 0.03% chance per roll. The Legendary and Epic races draw from shared pools rather than having individual rates, which means your odds of getting any Legendary race are better than the 0.03% Aesir rate suggests.
For practical farming, this means you should expect to spend many rerolls before landing a Legendary or Mythical race. Farm Nivaron consistently and trade with other players when possible. Do not settle for a Common or Uncommon race — the stat difference between tiers is too large to ignore.
A practical strategy is to accept any Epic race (Frost or Flame) as a solid mid-term goal, then continue farming for the Legendary race that matches your weapon type. This gives you a strong build while you work toward the ideal.
All Races (9)
Aesir
Vanir
Nether
Elf
Frost
Flame
Giant
Dwarves
Human
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best race in Broken Blade?
Aesir is the best overall race (S-tier, Mythical). It provides +75% Damage, +10% Crit Chance, +100% Crit Damage, and +5% Attack Speed. For weapon-specific picks, Vanir is best for Katana, Nether for Buster, and Elf for Sword.
When do races unlock in Broken Blade?
Races unlock at level 500. You can reroll races by defeating the Nivaron boss and through trading.
Should I reroll my race?
Reroll if you have a Common or Uncommon race (Human, Dwarves). Keep any Epic or higher race until you have a clear build direction. Aesir is worth keeping no matter what.
How do race drop rates work?
Each race has a specific drop rate. Common races like Human have a 47.60% chance, while Mythical races like Aesir have only a 0.03% chance. Legendary races come from the Legendary pool.
What race should I pick for my weapon?
Pick the race that boosts your weapon type. Vanir for Katana (+25% Katana Damage), Nether for Buster (+25% Buster Damage), Elf for Sword (+25% Sword Damage). Aesir works with any weapon.
How long does it take to get a Legendary race?
Legendary races (Vanir, Nether, Elf) come from a shared Legendary pool. The exact rates are not public, but expect to spend a significant number of rerolls. Farm Nivaron consistently and trade when possible to speed up the process.
Is Frost or Flame worth keeping?
Yes, both are solid mid-tier races. Frost (+50% Damage, +20% Damage Reduction) is great for safer progression. Flame (+50% Damage, +50% Health) is good for general leveling. Keep either until you roll a Legendary or Mythical.