You've probably spent hours sailing around the Second and Third Seas, wondering why your inventory looks so empty despite all the NPCs you've sent to the graveyard. It's frustrating. You need that upgrade for your favorite sword, or maybe you're trying to get the Godhuman fighting style, and suddenly, everything grinds to a halt because of scrap metal Blox Fruits requirements.
Most players think it’s just a random drop. They think if they hit enough things, eventually, the RNG gods will smile. That’s a mistake. Scrap metal isn't just "junk"; it's a specific material drop tied to very particular enemy types, and if you're grinding the wrong islands, you're literally wasting your time.
Where the Scrap Metal Blox Fruits Actually Drops
Let’s get the locations straight because this is where most people mess up. You aren't going to find scrap metal in the First Sea. Don't even try. It’s a Second and Third Sea resource.
In the Second Sea, your best bet—honestly, your only real consistent bet—is the Kingdom of Rose. You want to look for the Swan Pirates. They’re level 775. They’re relatively easy to group up, which is key for efficient farming. If you’re higher level, you might head over to the Forgotten Island and mess with the Sea Soldiers (level 1425 and 1450).
The Third Sea opens up more options, but it’s also more dangerous. Floating Turtle is the hotspot here. Look for the Fishman Captains or the Forest Pirates. These guys drop scrap metal at a decent rate, but the combat is much tighter. You can’t just mindlessly click; you need a decent Logia/Elemental fruit or some serious Haki to avoid getting chipped down while you’re gathering your loot.
The Math of the Drop Rate
Is it rare? Not exactly. Is it common? No.
Scrap metal is classified as a "Common" material, but in the world of Blox Fruits, that label is kinda misleading. Based on community testing and data from the Blox Fruits Wiki, the drop rate sits somewhere around 5% to 15% depending on the NPC. That means you could kill ten pirates and get nothing, or kill three and get two drops. It’s pure variance.
If you're using a 2x Drop Chance gamepass, this becomes a breeze. Without it, you’re looking at a long afternoon of grinding. I’ve seen players go thirty minutes without a single drop because they were just killing one-off enemies instead of "clumping" them together for AoE (Area of Effect) attacks.
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Why You Actually Need This Stuff
You aren't just hoarding this for fun. Scrap metal is a "bottleneck" material. In game design, a bottleneck is something easy to understand but tedious to acquire, designed to slow your progression so you don't max out everything in a single weekend.
The most common use is at the Blacksmith.
If you want to upgrade your swords or guns to "Grade 1" or higher, the Blacksmith is going to ask for a shopping list. Usually, it's a mix of something rare (like Magma Ore or Dragon Scales) and a bunch of scrap metal. For example, upgrading the Saber—a legendary sword many people get early—requires 10 scrap metal. It doesn't sound like much until you realize you have zero in your inventory.
The Godhuman Grind
Then there’s the big one. Godhuman.
If you’re aiming for the top-tier fighting styles, you need materials. Lots of them. To even talk to the Ancient Monk at the Floating Turtle, you need to prove your worth. This involves a massive material dump. We're talking 20 Fish Tails, 20 Magma Ores, 20 Dragon Scales, and yes, 10 scrap metal Blox Fruits players often forget to pre-farm.
It’s an annoying requirement because by the time you’re level 2400+, you don't really want to go back and bully level 775 Swan Pirates. But if you didn't save your metal from the Second Sea, that's exactly what you'll be doing.
Optimization: How to Farm Without Losing Your Mind
Stop killing enemies one by one.
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The most efficient way to farm scrap metal is "luring." Walk past a group of Swan Pirates, get their attention, and run in a small circle until they’re all bunched up. Then, hit them with a high-damage AoE move. Fruits like Magma (Awakened), Blizzard, or Buddha are the kings of this.
Buddha is basically the "Easy Mode" for farming materials. The increased hit range allows you to stand in the middle of a spawn point and mashing M1 (left click) until everything is dead. If you’re using a fruit like Portal or Dark, you’re going to find this process much slower because your damage isn't spread out over a wide area.
Server Hopping vs. Staying Put
Some people swear by server hopping. For bosses? Sure. For scrap metal? No.
Since scrap metal drops from regular mobs, server hopping is actually counter-productive. It takes time to load in, and you lose your "flow." Stay in one server, find a spot where two groups of NPCs spawn close together, and rotate between them. By the time you kill the second group, the first group has usually respawned. It’s a cycle. Use it.
Common Myths About Scrap Metal
I’ve heard some wild theories in the game chat. No, your Blox Fruit level does not affect the drop rate. No, being in a specific crew doesn't give you a "luck" boost. And no, killing NPCs with a sword instead of a fruit doesn't change what drops.
The only things that actually matter are:
- Are you killing the right NPC?
- Do you have the 2x Drop Chance pass?
- How many NPCs can you kill per minute?
That’s it. It’s a numbers game. If you want more scrap metal, you need to increase your "Kills Per Minute" (KPM).
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The Rarity Tier List
To put things in perspective, scrap metal is on the bottom rung of the ladder.
- Scrap Metal: Common (Easy to find, high volume needed)
- Radioactive Material: Uncommon (Found in Factory/Hot and Cold)
- Electric Wing: Rare (Skypiea/Turtle)
- Dark Fragment: Legendary (Blackbeard raid)
Because it’s common, the game expects you to have a lot of it. Don't be surprised when an upgrade requires 15 or 20 units.
Actionable Steps for Your Next Session
If you’re staring at a Blacksmith window right now and realizing you’re broke, here is exactly what you should do.
First, check your level. If you’re under level 1500, set your spawn at the Kingdom of Rose in the Second Sea. Go to the area behind the mansion where the Swan Pirates hang out. Put on your best AoE fruit or sword. Grind there for exactly twenty minutes. Don't look at your inventory. Just move and click.
Second, if you’re in the Third Sea, go to Floating Turtle. The Forest Pirates are your targets. They are bunched up better than the Fishman Captains.
Third, check your storage. Sometimes players actually have the metal but don't realize it because they're looking for a physical item on their hotbar. Materials are stored in a separate inventory tab.
Finally, stop selling your soul for legendary fruits if your gear is weak. A "Grade 1" Shark Anchor or Cursed Dual Katana is significantly better than a base-level version. Those small percentage boosts to damage add up in PvP and raids. You need the scrap metal to get there.
Go to the Kingdom of Rose. Round up the pirates. Clear the wave. Repeat. You’ll have your 20 pieces in less than an hour if you stay focused and stop checking the chat every thirty seconds.