D. Clan is the strongest race to aim for if your build uses Conqueror’s Haki, while Dragonborn is the safest all-round pick and Demon, Fishborn, Skyborn, Beastborn, and Human each fit more specific playstyles.
Your race is one of the most important parts of your character in Haze Seas, because it hands you permanent passive bonuses for movement, stamina, survivability, combat, and water travel. There is no single race that wins for everyone, so the real question is which one matches how you actually play. If you lean on Conqueror’s Haki, D. Clan is the endgame prize; if you just want a strong, flexible fighter, Dragonborn is the pick that almost never lets you down; and Demon, Fishborn, and the movement races cover combat sustain, sea content, and travel.
Best races ranked by role and value
| Race | Best use | Key buffs |
|---|---|---|
| D. Clan | Conqueror’s Haki builds, endgame | Unlocks Conqueror’s, +health, +stamina, cheaper Conqueror’s cost |
| Dragonborn | Balanced PvE and PvP | +health, +health regen, stronger skywalk, glide |
| Demon | Bossing and sustain fights | Life steal, hellfire dash proc |
| Fishborn | Sea travel and water events | Faster swim, post-water speed, water-damage immunity |
| Skyborn | Vertical and air movement | Much stronger first skywalk, glide |
| Beastborn | Raw walking speed | +walk speed, +stamina |
| Human | Early progression, clutch speed | Low-HP speed, extra Observation dodge |
KEY!Think of this less as a strict S-to-B ladder and more as a map of which race earns its slot for which job. D. Clan sits at the top for high-end builds purely because it unlocks Conqueror’s Haki and then makes it cheaper to use — nothing else in the roster gives you that. It is also the rarest race, commonly pegged at roughly a 0.1% roll, so treat it as a long-term goal rather than something you expect to land quickly.
Dragonborn is the race most players should be happy to keep. It stacks health, health regen, and a stronger skywalk, so it carries you in both fights and traveling without asking anything from your build. Demon is the specialist for grinding and bossing thanks to its life steal, and Fishborn is untouchable for anyone who lives on the water. Skyborn, Beastborn, and Human round things out for vertical movement, raw speed, and early progression.
What every race does at V1 and V2
| Race | V1 | V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonborn | +10% health, +10% health regen, +25% first skywalk | +10% more health, unlocks glide |
| D. Clan | +5% health, +5% stamina, unlocks Conqueror’s (250 stamina) | +10% health, +10% stamina, Conqueror’s cost drops to 200 |
| Demon | 2.5% life steal | 3% life steal, 10% dash chance for hellfire circle |
| Fishborn | +50% swim speed | Double swim speed, +100% walk speed for 4s out of water, water-damage immunity for fruit users |
| Skyborn | +50% first skywalk | Glide, first skywalk twice as strong |
| Beastborn | +20% walk speed, +5% stamina | +50% walk speed, +10% stamina |
| Human | +25% walk speed below 70% HP | +50% walk speed below 70% HP, +1 Observation dodge |
Every race has two stages: the base V1 passive and an upgraded V2 that you awaken later. The jumps are meaningful, which is why V2 is one of your biggest power spikes once you qualify for it.
Dragonborn V1 gives +10% max health, +10% health regeneration, and a 25% stronger first skywalk, and V2 adds another 10% health plus glide, letting you fall much slower while airborne. D. Clan V1 gives +5% health, +5% stamina, and unlocks Conqueror’s, which normally costs 250 stamina to activate; V2 raises those bonuses to 10% health and 10% stamina and lowers the Conqueror’s cost to 200 stamina. Demon V1 gives 2.5% life steal, and V2 raises it to 3% while adding a 10% chance on dash to spawn a hellfire circle that damages nearby enemies.
Fishborn V1 gives 50% faster swimming; V2 doubles swim speed, grants double walking speed for 4 seconds after leaving water, and makes Devil Fruit users immune to water damage. Skyborn V1 makes your first skywalk 50% stronger, and V2 unlocks glide while making that first skywalk twice as powerful. Beastborn V1 gives +20% walking speed and +5% stamina, rising to +50% walking speed and +10% stamina at V2. Human V1 gives +25% walking speed when your HP drops below 70%, and V2 pushes that to +50% and adds one extra Observation dodge.
Picking a race for your build
| Playstyle | Pick |
|---|---|
| PvP / Conqueror’s Haki | D. Clan |
| Balanced PvE and PvP | Dragonborn |
| Bossing and sustain | Demon |
| Sea travel and water events | Fishborn |
| Vertical movement | Skyborn |
| Raw speed | Beastborn |
| Early progression | Human |
The fastest way to choose is to start from what you do most in a session. If you clash and crowd-control with Conqueror’s Haki, go D. Clan. If you split your time between fighting and getting around, Dragonborn is the balanced default. For long grinding sessions and solo bosses, Demon‘s life steal keeps you alive while you attack, and if you spend a lot of time crossing water or farming sea events, Fishborn is the clear answer.
For movement-first players, Skyborn owns vertical play, while Beastborn and Human give you raw walking speed — Human especially shines as an early race and in clutch low-HP escapes. One warning worth repeating: if you are chasing D. Clan through rerolls, don’t casually spin away a Dragonborn or Demon you already have. Plenty of players burn through good races trying to hit the rarest one and end up weaker in the meantime.
Before you start the V2 quest, stockpile 1,000,000 Beli and 100 Gems so you can awaken the moment you finish the quest line instead of stalling at the final step.
How to unlock Race V2 in Haze Seas
STEP 1/6
Reach level 2200
Race V2 only opens up once you hit level 2200, so this is the real gate for everyone.
STEP 2/6
Visit the Race Engineer NPC
Head to the Race Engineer and start the V2 quest line — it is usually found on the Starter Island in the Second Sea (Sea 2).
STEP 3/6
Defeat one Sea Beast
Take down a single Sea Beast, which spawns more reliably once your bounty is high.
STEP 4/6
Collect 50 chests
Gather 50 chests from around the map; routing efficiently, this often takes under 15 minutes.
STEP 5/6
Defeat the Zenith boss
During a storm event, beat the Zenith boss to clear the final quest.
STEP 6/6
Return and pay to awaken
Go back and pay 1,000,000 Beli and 100 Gems to awaken your race to V2.
The quest chain is repeatable per race, so the requirements above apply no matter which race you awaken.
Video help
Old race lists that no longer match
If you have seen race guides naming Dragonic, Lunarian, Celestial Dragon, Elf, Skypeian, or 3 Eyed Tribe, those come from older Haze Piece-era lists that don’t line up with the current game. The seven races that actually matter now are Human, Skyborn, Beastborn, Fishborn, Demon, Dragonborn, and D. Clan.
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Because names and buffs shifted during that transition, it’s easy to plan around a race that no longer exists or reads differently than it used to. Stick to the seven above and the V1/V2 stats in the tables, and you’ll be building around what the game gives you today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which race is best in Haze Seas?
There is no single best race for everyone. Dragonborn is the best balanced choice for most players, while D. Clan is the strongest pick specifically for builds that lean on Conqueror’s Haki.
Is D. Clan worth chasing?
Yes, if your build actually uses Conqueror’s — it is the only race that unlocks the ability and then cuts its stamina cost from 250 to 200 at V2. It is also the rarest race, so expect a long grind before it rolls, and don’t sabotage a strong race you already have while chasing it.
Is Dragonborn better than Demon?
They serve different roles. Dragonborn is the safer all-round pick with health, regen, and skywalk bonuses, while Demon is better for extended fights and bossing thanks to life steal and its hellfire dash proc. If you want one race that fits everything, take Dragonborn; if you grind bosses solo, Demon pulls ahead.
Which race is best for sea travel?
Fishborn. It gives 50% faster swimming at V1, and at V2 doubles swim speed, adds a burst of walking speed after you leave water, and makes Devil Fruit users immune to water damage — ideal if you island-hop or farm sea events.
When does Race V2 unlock?
Race V2 becomes available at level 2200, after which you complete the Race Engineer’s quest line and pay 1,000,000 Beli and 100 Gems to awaken it.
More questions⤵
Should I include older races like Dragonic or Lunarian?
No. Dragonic, Lunarian, and similar names come from older Haze Piece-style lists and don’t match the current lineup. Build around the current seven races instead.
