Dragon Fruit Blox Fruits: Overcoming Opponents' Reflect Abilities

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Introduction

In Blox Fruits, a popular Roblox game inspired by One Piece, players battle with various Devil Fruits to gain unique abilities. Among these, the Dragon Fruit (Dragon V2) stands out as one of the most powerful and versatile fruits. However, one of the biggest challenges Dragon users face is dealing with opponents who have reflect abilities, such as the Buddha Fruit’s "M1 Spam Reflect" or Barrier Fruit users.

This guide will explore strategies to counter reflect mechanics, optimal Dragon Fruit combos, and tactics to dominate battles even against defensive opponents.

Understanding Reflect Abilities in Blox Fruits

Reflect abilities allow players to negate or bounce back incoming damage, making them a nightmare for aggressive fighters. Some common sources of reflect include:

Buddha Fruit’s M1 Spam – High melee range with built-in damage reflection.
Barrier Fruit’s "Barrier Push" – Reflects projectiles and melee attacks.
Dough Fruit’s "Dough C" (Electric Claw Combo) – Can reflect if timed correctly.
Human: Buddha Awakening’s "Zen" – Reduces damage taken and reflects some attacks.

Since the Dragon Fruit relies heavily on melee and AoE attacks, players must adapt their playstyle to bypass these defenses.

Why Dragon Fruit Struggles Against Reflect

The Dragon V2 excels in mobility, damage output, and crowd control, but its attacks can be countered by reflect mechanics:

Dragon C (Roar) – A powerful AoE attack that can be reflected if the opponent times their ability.
Dragon X (Flight Slam) – A high-damage melee move that can be countered by Buddha’s M1 spam.
Dragon Z (Flame Breath) – A projectile that can be blocked by Barrier users.

To overcome this, Dragon users must mix combos, bait reflects, and exploit enemy weaknesses.

Best Strategies to Counter Reflect Abilities

1. Bait and Punish

Many reflect abilities have cooldowns or activation delays. Use fake-outs to force opponents to waste their reflect before attacking.

Example: Use Dragon’s flight (V) to approach, then quickly disengage. If the opponent activates reflect, punish them after it expires.

2. Use Unreflectable Attacks

Some Dragon moves are harder to reflect:

Dragon F (Transformation Flight) – While flying, use hit-and-run tactics to avoid being countered.
Dragon Z (Flame Breath from a Distance) – Barrier users must predict the angle to block it.

3. Combo Extensions

Instead of relying on single heavy attacks, use fast, unpredictable combos:

Dragon X (Flight Slam) → M1 Spam → Dragon C (Roar)
Dragon Z (Flame Breath) → Dragon X (Flight Slam)

This prevents opponents from reacting in time to reflect.

4. Mobility and Positioning

Dragon users have superior aerial movement, making it easy to outmaneuver grounded reflect users like Buddha.

Stay airborne to avoid melee reflects.
Use Dragon V (Flight) to reposition after every attack.

5. Use Sword or Gun Hybrid Builds

If an opponent heavily relies on reflecting Devil Fruit abilities, switch to melee weapons or guns:

Soul Cane / Pole V2 – High DPS to pressure reflect users.
Serpent Bow / Kabucha – Long-range attacks to chip away at their health.

Best Dragon Fruit Combos Against Reflect Users

Combo 1: Aerial Pressure

Dragon V (Flight) → Approach from above.
Dragon X (Flight Slam) → Knock them down.
M1 Spam (3-4 hits) → Quick damage before they recover.
Dragon C (Roar) → Finish with AoE damage.

Combo 2: Hit-and-Run Flame Breath

Dragon Z (Flame Breath from mid-range) → Force them to block.
Dragon V (Flight) → Reposition behind them.
Dragon X (Flight Slam from behind) → Catch them off-guard.

Combo 3: Sword Hybrid Pressure

Dragon X (Flight Slam) → Knock them down.
Switch to Soul Cane → M1 spam while they’re staggered.
Dragon C (Roar) → If they try to escape.

Matchup-Specific Tips

1. vs. Buddha Users

Avoid trading M1s – Buddha’s melee range and reflect are deadly.
Use Flame Breath (Z) from a distance to chip away at their health.
Stay airborne to avoid their ground-based attacks.

2. vs. Barrier Users

Attack from unpredictable angles – Barrier only blocks frontal attacks.
Use melee weapons if they keep reflecting projectiles.

3. vs. Dough Users

Bait their Dough C (Electric Claw Reflect) before committing to big attacks.
Use Dragon X (Flight Slam) when they’re mid-combo to interrupt them.

Conclusion

While reflect abilities can be frustrating for Dragon Fruit users, mastering baiting, mobility, and hybrid builds can turn the tide in your favor. By adapting your combos and exploiting enemy weaknesses, you can dominate even the most defensive opponents in Blox Fruits.

Practice these strategies, stay unpredictable, and unleash the true power of the Dragon V2!