How To Get Yama: 20 Elite Kills & Pull Guide

Unlocking the legendary Yama sword in Blox Fruits requires a mix of persistence, server tracking, and managing probability. While 30 elite kills grant a guaranteed 100% success rate at the stone shrine, hitting the milestone of 20 elite kills unlocks your first chance to pull the blade. Going in at 20 kills introduces a gamble where failure results in instant character death, but for players looking to shave hours off the grind, understanding the math and mechanics makes all the difference.

This guide breaks down the exact requirements, spawn mechanics, and step-by-step extraction process to secure Yama without wasting hours on dead servers.

Prerequisites and the 20-Kill Threshold

Before you can start stacking elite kills, you need to meet the baseline progression requirements for the Third Sea.

• Level Requirement: You must be at least Level 1500 to enter the Third Sea and access the Elite Hunter quest givers.
• Quest Access: Speak to the Elite Hunter NPC located at the Castle on the Sea. If he doesn't give you a quest, wait ten minutes or check if an active elite pirate is already alive in the world.
• The Probability Curve: Completing 30 elite hunter or player hunter quests guarantees success when you attempt to pull Yama from the stone in the Secret Temple. Stopping at 20 elite kills means you enter a probability window. Each kill past 20 incrementally raises your odds, but pulling early carries a high risk of rejection and death.

If you decide to test your luck at 20 kills, keep in mind that you can combine Elite Hunter quests with Player Hunter quests from the nearby NPC to hit your target count faster.

Efficient Elite Pirate Tracking

Elite Pirates spawn every 8 minutes and 45 seconds across specific islands in the Third Sea. Only one Elite Pirate can exist in a server at a time, making efficient navigation critical to hitting your 20-kill milestone quickly.

• Check the Quest Giver First: Talk to the Elite Hunter at Castle on the Sea. When he asks you to hunt a specific target (such as Deandre, Diablo, or Urban), his dialogue often hints at the target's current location if they haven't been defeated yet.
• Key Spawn Islands: Focus your search on Floating Turtle, Hydra Island, Port Town, and Great Tree. Floating Turtle features multiple complex hills and elevation changes where targets frequently get overlooked by casual players.
• Server Hopping: Don't sit in a single dead server waiting for respawns. If an elite pirate was just killed or you can't find them quickly, hop to a fresh public server or use a private server to eliminate competition and shorten your turnaround time.
• Combat Strategy: Use high-mobility builds or area-of-effect fruits like Buddha to clear the 60,000 HP elite health bars quickly without taking unnecessary damage from their high-output moves.

Navigating the Secret Temple on Hydra Island

Once you hit your target number of kills, head directly to Hydra Island to claim your sword.

1. Locate the Hidden Entrance: Navigate behind the waterfall on Hydra Island. You will find a stone door blocking the entrance to the Secret Temple.
2. Break the Barrier: Use an explosive or damaging attack—such as the Ice fruit ability, a bomb move, or standard combat techniques—to break through the stone door. Alternatively, many players use the Flash Step ability to glitch through the opening.
3. Clear the Guardians: Once inside, a wave of hostile ghosts will spawn around the stone altar. Defeat them quickly. They possess relatively low health and pose little threat compared to elite pirates.
4. Interact with the Altar: Approach the stone where Yama is embedded. You will need to click or interact with the sword multiple times to initiate the extraction sequence.

The Pull Attempt: Success vs. Rejection

When you interact with the sword four times, the game evaluates your total kill count and triggers one of two distinct outcomes based on your progress:

• The Rejection Message: If your RNG fails or you attempted the pull too early below the 30-kill threshold, the sword will reject you with the message, "The sword has rejected you! You're not worthy." This immediately kills your character, sending you back to your spawn point.
• The Success Message: If your 20+ kills roll successfully, or if you reached the full 30-kill cap, you will see the message, "The sword has accepted you as its new owner!" The blade frees itself from the stone and is added directly to your inventory.

If you fail on your first attempt at 20 kills, you don't lose progress permanently, but you must return to hunting elite targets to improve your odds before trying again.

Mastery and Moveset Overview

Once Yama is in your inventory, training its mastery unlocks two powerful area-of-effect abilities:

• Hellish Slash (Z Key): Unlocks at 150 mastery. Your character executes a swift spin and slash toward targets, delivering solid knockback and heavy medium-range damage.
• Infernal Hurricane (X Key): Unlocks at 300 mastery. Charging this attack allows you to dash forward through multiple opponents, unleashing a rapid flurry of cuts ideal for combo extensions.

Pairing Yama with other legendary blades later allows advanced players to pursue ultimate weapon combinations like the Cursed Dual Katana. For official updates on patch changes and weapon balancing, check the Official Roblox Game Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix Player Hunter quests with Elite Hunter quests?

Yes. The game tracks your cumulative progress across both elite pirate bounties and player hunter board completions toward your total requirements.

Do I lose my kill count if I die before pulling Yama?

No. Your cumulative elite kill count is saved to your account statistics, meaning you can safely die in combat without resetting your progress toward the sword.

Is Buddha fruit recommended for farming elite pirates?

Buddha is widely considered the best option for farming elite pirates because its transformed state grants massive reach, high defense, and rapid melee damage output against high-health bosses.

What happens after I finally obtain Yama?

Aside from adding a top-tier legendary sword to your loadout, successfully pulling Yama unlocks the exclusive Demon Mode title (#159) on your profile.