Zoro’s Battle Moves in One Piece: From Chapter 1 to the Latest Chapter

 

Roronoa Zoro's swordsmanship has evolved enormously since his first appearance in Chapter 3. His main Three Sword Style (Santoryu) has been complemented by One Sword Style, Two Sword Style, Nine Sword Style, No Sword Style, Foxfire Style, and eventually King of Hell Three Sword Style. The official ONE PIECE character profile confirms Zoro's distinctive three-sword fighting style, while the official site has also highlighted several of his signature techniques.

Below is a list-only reference of Zoro's named battle techniques in the manga canon, from the early East Blue material through Chapter 1192, the latest officially released chapter as of September 2026. Chapter 1192 was released on September 6, 2026 internationally according to VIZ.

One Sword Style — Ittoryu

• Ittoryu
• Ittoryu Iai: Shishi Sonson
• Ittoryu Iai: Shi Shishi Sonson
• Yakkodori
• Hiryu: Kaen
• Daishinkan
• Kokutoryu: Tatsumaki
• Kokutoryu: Tatsumaki Kogetsu
• Ittoryu: Ichi Gorilla
• Ittoryu: Nigiri
• Ittoryu: Sanjuroku Pound Ho
• Ittoryu: Hiryuken
• Ittoryu: Rengoku Oni Giri
• Ittoryu: Shishi Sonson — En-O variation

The One Sword Style became particularly important when Zoro learned to cut extremely hard materials. His battle against Mr. 1 in Alabasta established Shishi Sonson as one of his defining one-sword techniques. The official anime site identifies this battle as the moment Zoro reaches the ability to cut steel.

Two Sword Style — Nitoryu

• Taka Nami
• Sai Kuru
• Nitoryu Iai: Rashomon
• Nigiri
• Toro
• Otoro
• Hirameki
• Samon
• Maguma
• Naname Giri
• Katasumi Giri
• Nigiri: Toro Samon
• Takanami
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki — Enma/Kitetsu variation

Zoro originally learned swordsmanship through the Two Sword Style before developing his famous Three Sword Style.

Three Sword Style — Santoryu

• Oni Giri
• Enbima Yonezu Oni Giri
• Tora Gari
• Tatsumaki
• Tatsu Maki
• Ushi Bari
• Gazami Dori
• Yaki Oni Giri
• Hyaku Hachi Pound Ho
• Sanzen Sekai
• Karasuma Gari
• Hyakuhachi Pound Ho
• 36 Pound Phoenix
• 108 Pound Phoenix
• 1080 Pound Phoenix
• Santoryu Ogi: Sanzen Sekai
• Santoryu Ogi: Ichidai Sanzen Daisen Sekai
• Rengoku Oni Giri
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• Rokudo no Tsuji
• Ul-Tora Gari
• Hiryuu Kaen
• Daishinkan
• Enma-related Santoryu techniques
• Santoryu: Homura Saki
• Santoryu: Homura Saki Rokudo no Tsuji

The Three Sword Style first appeared very early in the manga and remains Zoro's trademark style. The official character profile describes him as a swordsman who simultaneously uses two swords in his hands and another in his mouth.

Signature Three Sword Style Techniques

• Oni Giri
• Enbima Yonezu Oni Giri
• Tora Gari
• Tatsumaki
• Yaki Oni Giri
• Hyaku Hachi Pound Ho
• 108 Pound Phoenix
• Sanzen Sekai
• Ichidai Sanzen Daisen Sekai
• Rengoku Oni Giri
• Rokudo no Tsuji
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki

The official ONE PIECE site has specifically highlighted Sanzen Sekai as one of Zoro's most iconic techniques, including its first major use against Mihawk.

Nine Sword Style — Kyutoryu / Ashura

• Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura
• Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura Ichibugin
• Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura Makyusen
• Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura Bakkei: Moja no Tawamure
• Ashura: Dead Man's Game

Zoro's Nine Sword Style was first revealed during his battle with Kaku and later returned during the Wano battle against Kaido.

No Sword Style — Mutoryu

• No Sword Style: Tatsu Maki

This style first appeared during the Davy Back Fight when Zoro temporarily could not use his swords.

Foxfire Style — Kitsunebi-ryu

• Foxfire Style: Hiryuu Kaen
• Homurasaki
• Homurasaki: Rokudo no Tsuji
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• En-Ō Santoryu: flame-cutting techniques

Zoro learned the principles of Foxfire Style from observing Kin'emon and later incorporated them into his own swordsmanship, allowing him to cut through flames such as Kaido's Bolo Breath.

Haki-Enhanced Techniques

• Busoshoku Haki Sword Hardening
• Armament Haki-infused Santoryu
• Armament Haki-infused 1080 Pound Phoenix
• Armament Haki-infused Sanzen Sekai
• Haoshoku Haki-infused attacks
• Conqueror's Haki-infused Santoryu
• Conqueror's Haki-infused Rengoku Oni Giri
• Conqueror's Haki-infused Tatsumaki
• Conqueror's Haki-infused Kokujo: O Tatsumaki

King of Hell Three Sword Style — En-Ō Santoryu

• En-Ō Santoryu
• En-Ō Santoryu: Rengoku Oni Giri
• En-Ō Santoryu: Ippyakusanjo Hiryu Jigoku
• En-Ō Santoryu: Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• En-Ō Santoryu: Tatsumaki
• En-Ō Santoryu: Ul-Tora Gari
• En-Ō Santoryu: Ippyakusanjo Hiryu Jigoku — King of Hell variant

The King of Hell Three Sword Style is Zoro's advanced swordsmanship using both Armament Haki and Supreme King Haki. It was developed after he learned to control Enma's enormous Haki consumption.

Major Techniques by Story Era

East Blue

• Oni Giri
• Tora Gari
• Tatsumaki
• Ushi Bari
• Sanzen Sekai

Alabasta

• Yaki Oni Giri
• Hyaku Hachi Pound Ho
• Shishi Sonson
• Sanzen Sekai

Skypiea

• 36 Pound Phoenix
• Karasuma Gari
• 108 Pound Phoenix

Enies Lobby

• Enbima Yonezu Oni Giri
• Rashomon
• Nigiri
• Toro
• Otoro
• Hirameki
• Samon
• Maguma
• Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura
• Ashura Ichibugin

Thriller Bark

• Sanzen Sekai
• 108 Pound Phoenix
• Ashura Makyusen

Sabaody and Fish-Man Island

• Shishi Sonson
• Yakkodori
• Rengoku Oni Giri
• Tatsumaki
• 1080 Pound Phoenix

Dressrosa

• Ichidai Sanzen Daisen Sekai
• 1080 Pound Phoenix
• Hiryuu Kaen

The official anime site specifically identifies Ichidai Sanzen Daisen Sekai as the attack Zoro used to cut through Pica's enormous stone body.

Wano

• Rengoku Oni Giri
• Hiryuu Kaen
• Homurasaki
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• Rokudo no Tsuji
• Ashura Bakkei: Moja no Tawamure
• En-Ō Santoryu
• En-Ō Santoryu: Rengoku Oni Giri
• En-Ō Santoryu: Ippyakusanjo Hiryu Jigoku

Egghead

• Santoryu techniques enhanced with Haki
• Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
• En-Ō Santoryu techniques
• En-Ō Santoryu clashes against Rob Lucci
• En-Ō Santoryu clashes against Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro

Elbaf — Latest Manga Material

• Zoro's advanced Santoryu techniques
• Haki-infused sword attacks
• Zoro's latest combat techniques in the Elbaf conflict

As of Chapter 1192, the latest officially released chapter, Zoro remains active in the Elbaf storyline. VIZ lists Chapter 1192 as released on September 6, 2026, while the official ONE PIECE site also lists Chapter 1192 as the latest chapter preview/publication material.

Quick Master List

For easier use on a blog, here is the condensed list without descriptions:

Oni Giri
Enbima Yonezu Oni Giri
Rengoku Oni Giri
Tora Gari
Tatsumaki
Ushi Bari
Yaki Oni Giri
Gazami Dori
Sanzen Sekai
Ichidai Sanzen Daisen Sekai
Hyaku Hachi Pound Ho
36 Pound Phoenix
108 Pound Phoenix
1080 Pound Phoenix
Yakkodori
Shishi Sonson
Shi Shishi Sonson
Rashomon
Taka Nami
Sai Kuru
Toro
Otoro
Hirameki
Samon
Maguma
Nigiri
Nigiri: Toro Samon
Rokudo no Tsuji
Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
Hiryuu Kaen
Homurasaki
Ul-Tora Gari
Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura
Ashura Ichibugin
Ashura Makyusen
Ashura Bakkei: Moja no Tawamure
En-Ō Santoryu
En-Ō Santoryu: Rengoku Oni Giri
En-Ō Santoryu: Ippyakusanjo Hiryu Jigoku
En-Ō Santoryu: Kokujo: O Tatsumaki
No Sword Style: Tatsu Maki

This compilation focuses on manga-canon named techniques and deliberately leaves out anime-original, movie-exclusive, and video-game-exclusive moves. The distinction is important because Zoro has many additional techniques created specifically for non-canon material.

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