Every few months someone in the Blox Fruits community posts "Buddha nerfed?" and a wave of panic follows. The short answer: Buddha has received adjustments, but it remains one of the strongest fruits in the game. Here is a clear breakdown of what actually changed, what stayed the same, and whether you should be worried.
Recent Buddha changes — what the patches actually said
The developers have made several balance passes on Buddha over the game's history. The most discussed changes include a slight hitbox size reduction in late 2024 and a cooldown adjustment on one of the awakened moves. Neither change removed Buddha from S-tier.
| Change | Version approx. | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Passive hitbox size reduced ~10% | Update 20 era | Minor — still largest in game |
| Awakened Shift cooldown +1s | Update 21 | Slight PvP impact, negligible PvE |
| Buddha dash range adjusted | Update 22 | Neutral — mobility unchanged |
| Damage scaling rebalanced | Ongoing | Keeps Buddha competitive, not dominant |
These are approximate patch references based on community tracking — always verify in the official Blox Fruits changelog.
What still makes Buddha dominant
Despite the adjustments, Buddha's core strength is unchanged:
- Passive transformation grows your character model, extending the hitbox of all melee attacks automatically
- No active effort needed — the AoE is inherent to the form, not locked behind a move cooldown
- Synergy with every fighting style — any sword or martial arts moveset benefits from the enlarged hitbox
- Best-in-class for mob grinding — hitting 6–10 enemies per swing is still the gold standard
Buddha vs the new S-tier fruits
New fruits like Leopard and Kitsune have closed the gap, but they are harder to obtain and require more skill to use effectively. For a player who wants low-effort, high-efficiency grinding, Buddha is still the answer.
| Fruit | PvE tier | PvP tier | Ease of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha (Awakened) | S | A | Very Easy |
| Leopard | S | S | Hard |
| Kitsune | S | S | Medium |
| Light (Awakened) | A | A | Easy |
Should you still spend Robux on Buddha?
Yes. The fruit costs a significant amount of Beli or Robux via the in-game stock, but the investment holds up. If you want to buy Robux to speed up the purchase, Marix offers Roblox gift cards with instant delivery.
FAQ
Was Buddha permanently nerfed or is it a bug?
All known changes were intentional balance adjustments, not bugs. The hitbox reduction is real but modest.
Did the awakening get nerfed too?
The awakened Shift move received a minor cooldown increase in one update, but the overall awakening remains strong and is still recommended as a priority upgrade.
Is Buddha still the best fruit for beginners?
Yes. Its passive nature makes it forgiving — there are no complex combos to learn, and the grinding efficiency is top-tier.
Which update nerfed Buddha the most?
Community consensus points to the hitbox reduction as the most impactful change, but it reduced Buddha from "absurdly overpowered" to "very strong," not from "good" to "bad."
Should I switch to Leopard or Kitsune?
Only if you want to invest time learning their movesets for PvP. For pure grinding, Buddha is still equal or better and far easier to use.