Tiers

0: The beginning of your story. Presently, you are incapable of properly wielding a weapon. Your movements are simplistic and that frail body makes you a hindrance on the battlefield. Skills are iffy but you should be able to fend for yourself in a pinch. | Koby – Romance Dawn Arc

0-1: Your maneuverability and decision-making skills have improved. Instead of always going in blind you think before you act from time to time. | Triplet Brothers of the Alvida Pirates

0-2: Attaining this sub-tier unlocks crew creation. Feel free to read the Crew Articles if you haven’t already to receive more information. Now you’ve gone and done it! Flying that flag has undoubtedly put a target on your back now. Don't get caught or else you will have justice to answer to! | Alvida – Romance Dawn Arc

1: Countless run-ins have taught you the gist of hand-to-hand combat. I wouldn’t go barking up the wrong tree if I were you though. | Jango – Syrup Village Arc

1-1: Nothin’ but stronger opponents from here on out. Most of whom have developed fighting styles to exert and reinforce their skills. You can’t hope to compete if you haven’t found your calling yet. | Fullbody – Baratie Arc  

1-2: Hardly recognizable as an amateur fighter. Your name has received so much attention that it’s become infamous across the islands. Rumor has it that one of Guest’s fists alone carries the strength of fifty men. | "Axe-Hand" Morgan – Romance Dawn Arc

1-3: You have all the makings of a great strategist. You are capable of skillfully planning an attack while also taking into consideration any possible setbacks. Using both brawn and brains, you triumph over your enemies. | Kuro – Syrup Village Arc