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[[Usopp]], being a member of the [[Straw Hat Pirates]], has had to face more than one strong opponent. However, unlike most of the crew who either specialize in superhuman feats of strength or the like, Usopp hasn't matched their enormous strengths. Thus, he will instead use a number of weapons and gadgets in order to keep up with them. These weapons, along with his sniper skills, give him a completely unique fighting style of his own, a fighting style which even amazes his fellow crew members. This page lists and details each and every weapon in Usopp's arsenal. It also provides and details the attacks that come along with them.
 
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[[Usopp]], being a member of the [[Straw Hat Pirates]], has had to face more than one strong opponent. However, in contrast to most of the crew who specialize in superhuman feats of strength, he, instead, uses a number of weapons and gadgets in order to keep up with them. These weapons, along with his lies and sniping skills, give him a completely unique fighting style of his own called {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Tactics'''|ウソップ戦法|Usoppu Senpō}},{{qref|name=Yellow|databook=yellow|page=264|Usopp Tactics is officially named.}} a trickery based fighting style which even amazes his fellow crew members. This page lists and details each and every weapon in Usopp's arsenal. It also provides any details of the attacks that come along with them.
   
 
==Lies==
 
==Lies==
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Usopp's first and foremost weapon is his lies. Derived from his constant lying about pirates invading everyday in his hometown as well from telling outlandish adventure stories to entertain his friends in [[Syrup Village]], Usopp has developed a knack for telling tall tales. These lies are always ridiculously unbelievable, and only the extremely naïve or gullible ever take them at face value, for example his own crewmates, [[Monkey D. Luffy|Luffy]] and [[Tony Tony Chopper|Chopper]].
[[Image:UsoppLie.PNG|right|thumbnail|230px|Usopp telling Kaya one of his "adventures".]]
 
   
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However, despite their unbelievability, his lies have sometimes come true. One example is his lie about meeting a giant goldfish whose feces were so big and long that he accidentally landed on it, mistaking it for an island. This lie later ironically became true as he and the other Straw Hats encountered such a goldfish, known as [[Island Eater]], as they departed from [[Little Garden]].{{qref|name=Goldfish lie|chap=24|ep=9|Usopp tells his tale of the giant goldfish to Kaya.}}{{qref|name=Goldfish truth|chap=128|chap=129|ep=77|Usopp and the other Straw Hats encounter Island Eater as they leave Little Garden.}}
Usopp's first and foremost weapons are his lies. Derived from his constant lying about pirates invading everyday in his hometown as well from telling outlandish adventure stories to entertain his friends in [[Syrup Village]], Usopp has developed a knack for telling tall tales. These lies are nearly always ridiculously unbelievable, and only the extremely naive or gullible ever take them at face value, for example his own crewmates, Luffy and Chopper.
 
However, despite their unbelievability, his lies have sometimes come true. One example is his lie about meeting a Giant Goldfish whose feces were so big and long that he accidentally landed on it, mistaking it for an island. This lie later ironically became true as he and the other Straw Hats encountered such a goldfish as they departed from [[Little Garden]].<ref name="Goldfish lie">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 3 [[Chapter 24]] and [[Episode 9]], Usopp tells his tale of the Giant Goldfish to Kaya.</ref><ref name="Goldfish truth">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 15 [[Chapter 128|Chapters 128]]-[[Chapter 129|129]] and [[Episode 77]], Usopp and the other Straw Hats encounter a Giant Goldfish as they leave Little Garden.</ref>
 
   
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His lies also played a major role in his skill for salesmanship, to which Usopp succeeds at pawning off common objects like novelties, such as rubber bands to several [[Shandians]] in [[Skypeia]] and toad oil to the people of [[Wano Country]]. He was able to acquire [[Dials]] when trading the rubber bands.
Regardless of their absurdity, Usopp's lies have been surprisingly useful on more than one occasion, and have the capability to be just as effective as any other weapon in his arsenal. In fact, most of the foes that Usopp's fought so far were actually gullible enough to fall for his lies. Usopp also uses deception to a certain extent when he openly declares that he's going to fire a specific projectile at a target, when in actuality, he's using a different one. [[Mr. 5]] and [[Perona]] both fell for this. The following listed here are lie-based techniques that appear more like attacks but in reality are not.
 
   
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Regardless of their absurdity, Usopp's lies have been surprisingly useful on more than one occasion, and have the capability to be just as effective as any other weapon in his arsenal. In fact, most of the foes that Usopp's fought so far were actually gullible enough to fall for his lies. Usopp also uses deception to a certain extent when he openly declares that he's going to fire a specific projectile at a target, when in actuality, he's using a different one. [[Gem|Mr.5]] and [[Perona]] both fell for this, and it resulted in defeat for the latter. The following listed here are lie-based techniques that appear more like attacks but in reality are not.
* '''Captain Usopp''' (キャプテン・ウソップ): In order to intimidate an enemy and scare it away, Usopp uses this lie to convince the opponent to run away from a huge crew of 8000 men under Usopp's command (sometimes more, but usually multiples of 8). The only ones known to believe this lie are [[Monkey D. Luffy|Luffy]], [[Tony Tony Chopper|Chopper]] and [[Jango]], who become amazed by the lie until someone else revealed the trick to him. This was first seen when Luffy met Usopp for the first time.<ref name="Captain Usopp">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 4 [[Chapter 23]] and [[Episode 9]], Usopp tries to scare away the Straw Hat pirates.</ref>
 
   
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*{{Nihongo|'''Captain Usopp'''|キャプテン・ウソップ|Kyaputen Usoppu}}: In order to intimidate an enemy and scare it away, Usopp uses this lie to convince the opponent to run away from a huge crew of 8000 men under Usopp's command (sometimes more, but usually multiples of 8). The only ones known to believe this lie are Luffy, Chopper and [[Jango]], who become amazed by the lie until someone else revealed the trick to him. This was first seen when Luffy met Usopp for the first time though in the Water 7 Arc Luffy seems to have gotten over that lie.{{qref|name=Captain Usopp|chap=23|ep=9|Usopp tries to scare away the Straw Hat pirates.}}
[[File:Ketchupstarr.JPG|thumb|230px|Usopp pretends to die using Ketchup Boshi.]]
 
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[[File:Ketchup Boshi.png|thumb|210px|Usopp pretends to die using Ketchup Boshi.]]
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*{{Nihongo|'''Ketchup Boshi'''|ケチャップ星|Kechappu Boshi|literally meaning "Ketchup Star"}}: A defensive move where Usopp splatters himself with a small ketchup bomb so that it looks like he's covered in blood. This deceives the opponent into thinking he's injured or dead and causes them to drop their guard. Usopp can then use that advantage of their lowered guard to run away or launch a sneak attack. This was first seen being used by Usopp in an attempt to escape from [[Chew]],{{qref|name=Chew vs. Uso|chap=87|ep=40|Usopp uses several attacks against Chew.}} which was cut out of the 4kids dub. This is called '''Ketchup Star''' in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub
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*{{Nihongo|'''Usopp Wagomu'''|ウソップ輪ゴーム|Usoppu Wagōmu|literally meaning "Usopp Rubber Band"}}: Usopp threatens his opponent by stretching a rubber band at them. He can either release it like a slingshot (most effective when his opponent is very close to him), or run away while they flinch. Usopp Rubberband has become a running joke in the series—any time Usopp is releasing many attacks in quick succession, he will always insert a quick rubber band attack for good measure. In the English versions, this is called '''Usopp's Rubber Band of Doom'''. This was first seen being used against Chew, successfully.{{qref|name=Chew vs. Uso}}
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*{{Nihongo|'''Full Power'''|フルパワー|Furu Pawā}}: Usopp uses this lie as an excuse that he wasn't at full capacity and eventually says he's at full power after someone helps him. Usopp first used this as a lie saying he wasn't at full power when he was carrying [[Dalton]]. This lie is not effective. He also made a different version of this called '''Serious Power''', however, this was completely false as he was hiding behind [[Roronoa Zoro|Zoro]] while walking. This technique was not named in the FUNimation dub.
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*{{Nihongo|'''Usopp Spell'''|ウソップ{{Ruby|呪文|スペル}}|Usoppu Superu}}: In order to distract an opponent, Usopp describes out loud some wince-inducing situations like "Razorblades between your teeth!" to unnerve anyone in earshot. The only people it is known to have any effect on at all are [[Nami]], himself to a certain degree, and Chopper. This was first seen being used against [[Enel]], even though it had no affect on him.{{qref|name=Usopp curses Enel|chap=284|ep=185|Usopp attempts to unnerve Enel with Usopp Spell.}} In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Usopp Voodoo '''and in the FUNimation dub it is called '''Usopp Spell''' but later changed to '''Usopp Voodoo'''.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Drive Shoot'''|ドライブシュート|Doraibu Shūto}}: Used in the [[Dream Soccer King]] feature of the anime adaptation. It is basically a totally ordinary kick, but Usopp's dynamic name for it and his confident delivery were enough to make [[Koby]] (acting as goalie) fumble the ball.
   
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After the timeskip, Usopp states that he doesn't need to lie as often, as he can now do what he claims. He did, though, lie to Chopper at one point during their journey to [[Fish-Man Island]], so he is clearly still willing to do so even if he does not need to. During the [[Dressrosa Arc]], Usopp's ability to lie proved useful in turning the [[Tontatta Tribe]] into allies when he lied to them about being a descendant of the hero [[Mont Blanc Noland]], causing the dwarves to view him as a hero due to their gullibility.
* '''Ketchup Boshi''' (ケチャップ星, ''Ketchup Star''): A defensive move where Usopp splatters himself with a small ketchup bomb so that it looks like he's covered in blood. This deceives the opponent into thinking he's injured or dead and causes them to drop their guard. Usopp can then use that advantage of their lowered guard to run away or launch a sneak attack. This was first seen being used by Usopp in an attempt to escape from [[Chew]],<ref name="Chew vs. Uso">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 10 [[Chapter 87]] and [[Episode 40]], Usopp uses several attacks against Chew.</ref>which was cut out of the 4kids dub. This is called '''Ketchup Star''' in the FUNimation dub
 
   
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[[File:Usopp Scares Sugar.png|thumb|210px|Usopp scares Sugar into unconsciousness.]]
* '''Usopp Wagōmu''' (ウソップ輪ゴーム, ''Usopp Rubber Band''): Usopp threatens his opponent by stretching an rubber band at them. He can either release it like a slingshot (Most effective when his opponent is very close to him), or run away while they cower in fear of getting flicked. Usopp Rubberband has become a running joke in the series-- any time Usopp is releasing many attacks in quick succession, he will always insert a quick rubber band attack for good measure. In the English versions, this is called '''Usopp's Rubber Band of Doom'''. This was first seen being used against Chew.<ref name="Chew vs. Uso"/>
 
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*{{Nihongo|'''Hissatsu Ganmen Bikkuri Bako'''|必殺顔面ビックリ箱|Hissatsu Ganmen Bikkuri Bako|literally meaning "Sure-Kill Face Jack-in-the-Box"}} {{Qref|chap=756|ep=|Usopp names his "attack"}}: A horrifying face made by Usopp after [[Sugar]] gave him the spicy [[Tatababasco]], believing it to be poison. The spice caused his eyeballs and tongue to roll and twist, made him release a combination of blood, mucus, tears, and fiery breath. The sight of Usopp's face was so terrifying that it caused Sugar to immediately fall unconscious.{{qref|chap=742|ep=}} When [[Viola]] informed Usopp later on that Sugar had eventually awoken, he was shocked that she awoke from his "attack" so soon, believing it would keep her unconscious for 2–3 days. It was later revealed that Sugar was healed by Princess [[Mansherry]] using her [[Chiyu Chiyu no Mi|ability]],{{Qref|chap=774}} but it still left Sugar with a traumatic fear of Usopp as well things that reminded her of him like long noses and sausages.{{qref|chap=756|ep=}}
   
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===Non-Canon===
* '''Full Power''' (フルパワー): Usopp uses this lie as an excuse that he wasn't at full capacity and eventually says he's at full power after someone helps him. Usopp first used this as a lie saying he wasn't at full power when he was carrying [[Dalton]]. This lie isn't effective. He also made a different version of this called '''Serious Power''', however, this was completely false as he was hiding behind [[Roronoa Zoro|Zoro]] while walking. This technique was not named in the FUNimation dub.
 
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*{{Nihongo|'''Usopp Dash'''|ウソップダッシュ|Usoppu Dasshu}}: Usopp flees from his opponent at great speed. He claims this is his last resort. It was first used to escape from [[Baccarat]] in [[One Piece Film: Gold]].
   
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==Hammers==
* '''Usopp Spell''' (ウソップ呪文 (スペル)): In order to distract an opponent, Usopp describes out loud some wince-inducing situations like "Razorblades between your teeth!" to unnerve anyone in earshot. The only people it is known to have any effect on at all are [[Nami]], himself to a certain degree, and [[Tony Tony Chopper|Chopper]]. This was first seen being used against [[Enel]], even though it had no affect on him.<ref name="Usopp curses Enel">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 30 [[Chapter 284]] and [[Episode 185]], Usopp attempts to unnerve Enel with Usopp Spell.</ref> In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Usopp Voodoo'''.
 
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While Usopp is not necessarily skillful with a hammer, he can use it as a weapon to a certain degree. The following are techniques that are hammer related.
   
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[[File:Usopp Hits Mr. 4.png|thumb|Usopp pounds Mr. 4.]]
* '''Drive Shoot''' (ドライブシュート): Used in the [[Dream Soccer King]] featurette of the anime adaptation. It is basically a totally ordinary kick, but Usopp's dynamic name for it and his confident delivery were enough to make [[Coby]] (acting as goalie) fumble the ball.
 
   
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Hammer'''|ウソップハンマー|Usoppu Hanmā}}: Using his ordinary work hammer, Usopp bashes his opponent on the head. Not a very powerful attack, given Usopp's physical weakness, but it can be repeated many times for a dangerously frenzied attack. He would not attack his opponent head-on like this, but rather if they are unaware or unable to move. This was first seen being used to defeat [[Chew]].{{qref|name=Chew vs. Uso}}
==Ginga Pachinko==
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Pound'''|ウソップ{{Ruby|粉砕|パウンド}}|Usoppu Paundo|literally meaning "Usopp Pulverization"}}: Usopp uses a massive and intimidating "5-Ton Hammer" to strike a target. It is a potent psychological weapon, as [[Babe|Mr. 4]] was so convinced by Usopp's description of it that he went down after one blow. However, he recovered almost immediately when [[Lassoo]] destroyed it and revealed that it was just two frying pans and a metal sheet covered with paper and a stick with a total weight of 2&nbsp;kg combined that Usopp had hurriedly put together a moment before.{{qref|name=Whack a mole|chap=185|ep=114|Usopp uses Usopp Pound on Miss Merry Christmas.}} This was first used against Mr.4.
[[Image:Usopp Slingshot.PNG|thumb|230px|Usopp with his slingshot.]]
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Hissatsu Uso-Cho Hammer Suisei'''|必殺ウソッチョハンマー彗星|Hissatsu Uso-Cho Hanmā Suisei|literally meaning "Sure-Kill UsoCho Hammer Comet"}}: A combo attack with Tony Tony Chopper. Chopper transforms into his '''Horn Point''' form and Usopp uses Chopper's antlers and a large rubber band as a slingshot to fire Usopp's work hammer at an opponent with tremendous force. This technique is simply called '''Hammer Shooting Star''' in the 4Kids adaption, '''Killer Usopp's Hammer Shooting Star''' in the Viz Manga, '''Usopp-Chopper Attack: Hammer Comet '''in the FUNimation dub, and '''Uso-Cho Hammer Shooting Star''' in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8. This was first seen being used against Mr. 4 and his dog, Lassoo, after he knocked out his partner.{{qref|name=UsoCho|chap=186|ep=115|Usopp uses a combo move with a hammer and Chopper in Horn Point.}}
[[Image:Brown.PNG|left|thumbnail|170px|Usopp with his slingshot colored brown as originally presented in the manga.]]
 
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[[File:Usopp's Ten Ton Hammer.png|thumbnail|210px|Usopp using a "10-Ton Hammer".]]
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Golden Pound'''|ウソップゴールデンパウンド|Usoppu Goruden Paundo}}: A technique in which Usopp uses a "10-Ton Hammer". The hammer is almost identical to the five-ton hammer in appearance, but it is much larger. While the hammer looks intimidating, it is actually a giant balloon on a stick. This was first seen being used against Perona. Terrified by Usopp's sudden burst of strength and abilities, Perona instantly fainted the moment Usopp was about to smash her with this hammer. Though the balloon popped upon impact, the shock was too much for Perona. In the anime, the stick of this hammer was depicted as also being inflatable.{{qref|name=Usopp owns Perona|chap=466|ep=361|Usopp completely freaks out and defeats Perona with some techniques of his.}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Uso 100 Ton Hammer'''|ウソ100トンハンマー|Uso Hyaku-Ton Hanmā}}{{qref|other=vol1000|The Hammer's name is revealed.}}: In the [[One Piece Film Z]], Usopp uses an after timeskip variation of his Pound attack, ideally reaching the 100 tons weight. Although the ideal weight is twenty times his 5-Ton hammer, it has about the same dimensions. This hammer was also seen after his battle with [[Sugar]] and [[Trebol]].{{Qref|chap=742}}
   
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==Dials==
The slingshot "{{Nihongo|'''Ginga Pachinko'''|銀河パチンコ|Galaxy Slingshot}}" is Usopp's signature weapon. In the manga, it was originally depicted as being colored brown per the Volume 5 cover.<ref name="Manga coloring1">''One Piece Manga'' - Vol. 5 Cover, Usopp's slingshot is brown.</ref> In the anime, it is depicted as being colored green. The manga later changed and followed the anime's coloring also as it later depicted the slingshot as green on the Volume 35 cover.<ref name="Manga coloring2">''One Piece Manga'' - Vol. 35 Cover, Usopp's slingshot is green.</ref> Despite it being considered a child's toy, the slingshot in Usopp's hands can prove just as deadly as Zoro's swords. As a matter of fact, it's the deceptive nature of the slingshot that often gives Usopp an advantage over opponents who don't think otherwise of him. In other words, the slingshot is the perfect weapon for a liar such as Usopp. Combined together with Usopp's sniper skills, it is a handy weapon.
 
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[[File:Dials Infobox.png|right|thumb|210px|Usopp's bag of Dials.]]
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During the crew's time in [[Skypiea]], Usopp received a collection of [[Dials]] by trading with novelties such as rubber bands and other items the natives of Skypiea had never seen before.{{qref|name=Dial Trade|chap=301|ep=194|Usopp trades some rubber bands and other stuff for some Dials with the Skypieans.}} Since then, Usopp has made use of them in a variety of ways such as coming up with inventions that appear to involve Dials like the [[Art of Weather/Perfect Clima-Tact|Perfect Clima-Tact]] and the [[/Kabuto/]]. The following listed here are the known Dials which he has used singly in battle or other places.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Tone Dial'''|{{Ruby|音貝|トーンダイアル}}|Tōn Daiaru}}: A Dial used for the storage of sounds, it was used to prank Zoro while the Straw Hats were on Skypiea.{{qref|name=Tone Dial|chap=301|ep=194|Usopp messes with Zoro with a Tone Dial.}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Breath Dial'''|{{Ruby|風貝|ブレスダイアル}}|Buresu Daiaru}}: A Dial that is normally used to store air or gas. This was first used by Usopp during the Donut Race portion of the [[Davy Back Fight]].{{qref|name=Breath and Impact|chap=307|ep=209|Usopp uses the Breath and Impact Dials in the Donut Race.}} Unfortunately, it wasn't powerful enough to make the raft go any faster than using the oars would. A similar Dial was used in the [[G-8 Arc|G-8 filler Arc]] in the escape attempt by Straw Hats from [[G-8]] prison. They blew up the Seastone prison bars, instead of using the Impact Dial, Sanji picked up a Flavor Dial from Usopp's pocket and released the smelly flavor gas and a nearby lamp ignites the flammable gas and creates an explosion that breaks down the [[Seastone]] prison bars. This was also used in the battle against Luffy and was used to store flammable gas. Before the battle began, Usopp hid the Dial somewhere on the battle field. When enough of the gas had sprayed onto the battle field, Usopp ignited it with a '''Kaen Boshi''' causing he, Luffy, and the entire beach, to be swallowed up in a massive explosion.{{qref|name=Usopp vs. Luffy|chap=332|chap=333|ep=236|Usopp and Luffy's battle.}} Another Dial of this type is also used to power and enhance the Kabuto.{{qref|name=Kabuto secret|chap=421|ep=304|Usopp tries to explain the Kabuto to Zoro and Sanji.}}
   
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[[File:Usopp_vs._Luffy.gif|thumb|230px|Usopp using the Impact Dial against Luffy.]]
Since he was young, Usopp has developed a number of techniques involving his slingshot, mostly by firing different kinds of ammo. Not all of them are dangerous, but the majority of them are useful some way or another, even fatal if aimed properly. The majority of the ammo he shoots are named '''Boshi''' (星, ''Star''). Sometimes, he adds the word '''Hissatsu''' (必殺, ''Sure-Kill'', translated as ''Death Blow'', ''Killer'', and other such words in the Viz Manga, ''My Special'' in the 4Kids dub and ''Special Attack'' in the FUNimation dub and sometimes the Viz Manga) as he shouts the ammo's name and fires it to apparently make the attack sound more dangerous. As Sogeking, Usopp's slingshot attacks are in English in order to disguise them. However, due to his new persona and Kabuto weapon, Usopp no longer uses this regular slingshot.
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Impact Dial'''|{{Ruby|衝撃貝|インパクトダイアル}}|Inpakuto Daiaru}}: A Dial that absorbs any blows directed to it and can release them back at the attacker. Usopp can thus use this to absorb a powerful blow such as Luffy's '''Gomu Gomu no Bazooka''' and release it back at the original source or any other opponent. The downside is that the recoil from the released energy is nearly akin to the original blow. It always causes Usopp pain to use and he always comments "I thought my arm was gonna break" after usage. This was first used by Usopp in the Donut Race portion of the Davy Back Fight.{{qref|name=Usopp vs. Luffy}}{{qref|name=Breath and Impact}} In the anime, this was first seen being used by Usopp to help the Straw Hats escape from the G-8 Marine base. But Usopp uses it rarely and only in extreme cases because it hurts his arm.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Flash Dial'''|{{Ruby|閃光貝|フラッシュダイアル}}|Furasshu Daiaru}}: A Dial that stores light. By pressing it, Usopp can release any light within as a sort of flash bomb. This was first seen being used against Luffy in their battle.{{qref|name=Usopp vs. Luffy}}
   
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==Sniper Goggles==
The ammo and techniques Usopp can use with his slingshot are as follows.
 
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'''Sniper Goggles''' are a pair of goggles from the [[North Blue]] that Usopp had in his possession. He was first seen wearing them in [[Chapter 98]] and [[Episode 50]].
   
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Although unseen in the manga, [[Usopp]] buys a pair in [[Loguetown]].{{qref|sbs=13|[[Oda Eichiro|Oda]] mentions that Usopp bought his goggles in Loguetown.}} In the anime, he won them in a sniping contest against [[Daddy Masterson]].
* '''Namari Boshi''' (鉛星, ''Lead Star''): Usopp fires a small lead ball bearing or pachinko ball from his slingshot. As Sogeking, this attack is called '''Metallic Star (メタリックスター)'''. In the English versions, this is simply called '''Lead Star'''. This was first seen being used as a named attack against the [[Black Cat Pirates]] as they were climbing up the slope to his village.<ref name="Hill attack">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 4 [[Chapter 29]] and [[Episode 12]], Usopp uses several attacks against the Black Cat Pirates to stop them.</ref>
 
   
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The Sniper Goggles have sunglasses to eliminate glare of the sun when he's aiming and can also rotate. [[Bentham|Mr. 2]] stole the goggles in order to impersonate Usopp, but [[Sanji]] defeated him and retrieved them, though they were damaged. Regardless, they were repaired. When Usopp wore his Sogeking mask, he placed them in the eye holes.
* '''Kayaku Boshi''' (火薬星, ''Gunpowder Star''): Usopp fires a highly explosive pellet filled with gunpowder. As Sogeking, this is called '''Sogeking Gunpowder Star''' '''(そげキング火薬星(ガンパウダースター))'''. In the English versions, this is called '''Exploding Star''' and sometimes '''Gunpowder Star'''. This was first seen being used to defeat [[Jango]].<ref name="Gunpowder">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 5 [[Chapter 39]] and [[Episode 17]], Usopp defeats Jango.</ref> According to [[Mr. 5]], the gunpowder Usopp uses for this doesn't taste very good, which basically translates that Usopp uses low quality gunpowder for the attack.<ref name="Gunpowder no Good">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 14 [[Chapter 123]] and [[Episode 75]], Mr. 5 comments on Usopp's Kayaku Boshi's taste.</ref> During the [[Skypiea arc]], Usopp displayed some variations of this technique in an attempt to bring down the giant beanstalk, Giant Jack. These variations however are basically the same technique. The only relative differences between them and the original technique however are their names and how Usopp delivers them.<ref name="Different Gunpowders">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 32 [[Chapter 296]] and [[Episode 191]], Usopp attempts to bring down Giant Jack with a variety of different Kayaku Boshi variations.</ref>
 
   
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After his time in the [[Boin Archipelago]], Usopp had replaced them with another pair of goggles. When not in use, he keeps them around his neck. It is unknown what happened to his original pair. This new pair made its debut along with Usopp's return in [[Chapter 598]] and [[Episode 517]].
:*'''Sanren Kayaku Boshi''' (三連火薬星, ''Triple Gunpowder Star''): Usopp fires three Kayaku Boshis at once. In the Viz Manga and 4Kids dub, it is simply called '''Triple Exploding Star'''.
 
   
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===Gallery===
:*'''Kayaku Hoshi Boshi''' (火薬星星, ''Gunpowder Star Star''): Basically the same as Kayaku Boshi but only with a different name and Usopp jumping around dramatically while firing the shot.
 
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|Usopp's Pre Timeskip Goggles.png|Usopp's sniper goggles.
:*'''Rolling Kayaku Boshi''' (回転(ローリング)火薬星, ''Rolling Gunpowder Star''): Usopp rolls while firing off Kayaku Boshis.
 
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* '''Tamago Boshi''' (卵星, ''Egg Star''): Usopp launches a rotten egg at the target's face in order to blind or distract them. In the English versions, this is called '''Egg Star'''. This was first seen being used unsuccessfully against some of Arlong's men in order to run away from them after he shot [[Arlong]].<ref name="Rotten Egg">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 9 [[Chapter 72]] and [[Episode 33]], Usopp fires a Tamago Boshi at some of Arlong's Fishmen Pirates in hopes of getting away.</ref> This attack can be used to disable the enemy´s smell (as seen during his fight with Luffy), and in the videogame [[One Piece: Grand Adventure]], it disorientates the target.
 
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* '''Kemuri Boshi''' (煙星, ''Smoke Star''): Usopp fires a smoke bomb to confuse his enemies. As Sogeking, this technique is called '''Sogeking Smoke Star''' (そげキング煙星(スモークスター)). In the English versions, this is called '''Smoke Star'''. This was first seen being used against Arlong and his pirates in an attempt to escape from them.<ref name="Smoke">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 9 [[Chapter 74]] and [[Episode 33]], Usopp uses a Kemuri Boshi to escape from Arlong and his pirates.</ref>
 
 
* '''Kaen Boshi''' (火炎星, ''Flame Star''): Usopp fires a pellet containing flammable substances, and he sometimes throws bottles with flammable substances in them at the opponent just prior to this attack to increase the damage. This is occasionally called '''Fire Star''', '''Flame Star''', and '''Flaming Star''' in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub and '''Hot Salsa Star''' in the 4Kids dub. This was first seen being used at [[Chew]].<ref name="Uso anger Chew">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 10 [[Chapter 83]] and [[Episode 38]], Usopp fires a Kaen Boshi at Chew.</ref><ref name="Chew vs. Uso"/> Often in the FUNimation dub, it's referred to as '''Exploding Star'''.
 
 
* '''Shinsen Tamago Boshi''' (新鮮卵星, ''Fresh Egg Star''): same thing as '''Tamago Boshi''' only with a fresh egg instead of a rotten one. In the English versions, this is called '''Fresh Egg Star'''. This was first seen being used against [[Richie]]. While missing it's target initially, the egg that was fired provided a path past the lion to the Going Merry, as Richie chased after the shot for a small and much needed meal.<ref name="Egg">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 12 [[Chapter 72]] and [[Episode 53]], Usopp fires a Shinsen Tamago Boshi at Richie.</ref>
 
 
* '''Tokusei Tabasco Boshi''' (特製タバスコ星, ''Deluxe Tabasco Star''): Usopp fires a pellet containing Tabasco sauce either at the target's eyes or mouth. This is called '''Deluxe Pepper Sauce Star''' in the Viz Manga, '''Hot Sauce Star''' in the 4Kids dub, and '''Tobasco Star''' in the FUNimation dub. This was first seen being used against Mr. 5 with Usopp yelling the name '''Kayaku Boshi''' in order to disguise the attack.<ref name="Tobasco Boshi">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 14 [[Chapter 126]] and [[Episode 76]], Usopp fires a disguised Tokusei Tabasco Boshi at Mr. 5.</ref>
 
 
* '''Akahebi Boshi''' (赤蛇星, ''Red Snake Star''): Usopp fires a signal flare that creates a red smoke pillar to alert his friends to his location. This is called '''Red Serpent Star''' in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub and '''Unstoppable Red Snake Star''' in the 4Kids dub. This was first seen being used to signal the other Straw Hats after [[Nefertari Vivi|Vivi]] deduced the location of Crocodile's bomb during the events in [[Alubarna]].<ref name="Signal Flare">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 22 [[Chapter 203]] and [[Episode 123]], Usopp signals his friends with a Akahebi Boshi.</ref>
 
 
* '''Shuriken Ryūsei-gun''' (手裏剣流星群, ''Shuriken Meteoric Swarm''): first used during his fight with Luffy, Usopp fires a chain of several attached Shuriken which, when fired, separate into a large spread of shuriken to cover a wider radius. In the Viz Manga and 4Kids and FUNimation dubs, this is called '''Shuriken Shooting Star'''.<ref name="Usopp vs. Luffy">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 35 [[Chapter 332|Chapters 332]]-[[Chapter 33|333]] and [[Episode 236]], Usopp and Luffy's battle.</ref>
 
 
* '''Sakuretsu Saboten Boshi''' (炸裂サボテン星, ''Exploding Cactus Star''): Usopp fires a green pellet that explodes on impact and showers the victim with quills. This was first seen being used in Usopp's battle with Luffy. In the Viz Manga and 4Kids dub, this is called '''Blasting Cactus Star'''.<ref name="Usopp vs. Luffy"/>
 
 
* '''Nemuri Boshi''' (眠り星, ''Sleep Star''): A specialized pink pellet created by the combined intellects of Usopp and Chopper. The pellet is a sleeping drug that, when fired into an enemy's mouth, puts them immediately to sleep. This was first seen in the second anime special against [[Bayan]]'s choir.<ref name="Sleep Pill">''One Piece Anime'' - Special 2, Usopp fires several Nemuri Boshi into Bayan's choir.</ref>
 
 
* '''Koshō Boshi''' (胡椒星, ''Pepper Star''): Usopp fires a pellet filled with pepper at an enemy. This thus causes his opponent to sneeze uncontrollably. This was first seen being used against Luffy in their battle in the anime. The sneezing caused Luffy to constantly fall upon Usopp's caltrops.<ref name="Pepper Star">''One Piece Anime'' - [[Episode 236]], Usopp shoots at Luffy with a Koshō Boshi.</ref>
 
 
==Kabuto==
 
[[File:Sogeking_Kabuto.jpg|thumb|230px|Usopp as Sogeking aiming with his Kabuto.]]
 
 
Sometime before arriving in [[Enies Lobby]], Usopp developed a new weapon. This Dial powered weapon, which he calls a giant pachinko shooter, is called the '''Kabuto''' (カブト) and is a green metallic contraption that looks like a cross between a staff and a slingshot. It is apparently named after the beetle of the same name due to its resemblance to the beetle's horn. Usopp revealed this weapon when he was asked by Luffy to burn down the World Government flag.<ref name="Kabuto">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 41 [[Chapter 398]] and [[Episode 278]], Usopp reveals his new weapon.</ref> This weapon is several times more powerful than his old slingshot with the shots being faster and able to go vast distances with pinpoint accuracy. Its range is so far that not even the marines using guns could hit him from the same distance.
 
 
The Kabuto's effectiveness is thanks to its design, its five prongs that help with its stability and range. The Breath Dial also installed in it gives it more strength. When Usopp shoots, the Dial activates and gives the ball shot from the Kabuto a rotation. These open up a whole new range of attacks for Usopp to use. In essence, it makes Usopp gain Super Pachinkoes to shoot at his enemies. If the Dial that is installed is changed, the ball shot will become even more powerful.<ref name="Kabuto real secret">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 48 [[Chapter 465]] and [[Episode 360]], Usopp explains how the Kabuto works.</ref> Near the end of the events in Enies Lobby, Usopp tried to explain all of this to Zoro and Sanji but was cut short.<ref name="Kabuto secret">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 44 [[Chapter 421]] and [[Episode 304]], Usopp tries to explain the Kabuto to Zoro and Sanji.</ref> He later explains it to Perona when he fights her.
 
 
After the time-skip, Usopp appears to have made some alterations to the Kabuto, making it a darker shade and rounder. He also seems to have made it quite compact, being able to pull it out and put it away quickly, instead of carrying it around on his back.
 
 
The following techniques are those he can do with this weapon. As can be seen, several of these techniques are actually upgraded versions of those he can do with his slingshot.
 
 
* '''Hi no Tori Boshi / Fire Bird Star''' (火の鳥星 (ファイアーバードスター), ''Fire Bird Star''): Usopp fires what can be assumed to be a very strong Kaen Boshi in the shape of a massive phoenix, it also seems to summon a massive ring of fire once it makes contact. This was first shown when he burnt the World Government flag on top of the [[Tower of Justice]].<ref name="Kabuto"/> As Sogeking, Usopp says this in English. As himself, Usopp says this in Japanese instead. It was this move that Usopp/Sogeking struck up anarchy against the World Government, thus putting a bounty on his head.<ref name="Phoenix in Japanese ">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 48 [[Chapter 470]] and [[Episode 365]], Usopp says his Hissatsu Fire Bird Star in Japanese.</ref> This is called '''Fire Bird Star''' in the FUNimation dub.
 
 
* '''Himawari Boshi''' (向日葵星, ''Sunflower Star''): Five '''Kayaku Boshi''' are shot at the same time in a pentagon pattern. This was first seen being used against [[Jyabura]]. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Sunflower Star'''.<ref name="Sunflower star">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 43 [[Chapter 413]] and [[Episode 297]], Usopp shoots at Jyabura with Himawari Boshi.</ref>
 
 
* '''Chō Kemuri Boshi''' (超煙星, ''Super Smoke Star''): Usopp shoots a pellet that spews smoke over a great distance, creating an enormous smokescreen. This is called '''Special Attack: Super Smoke Star''' in the FUNimation subs.
 
 
* '''Rokuren Mamushi Boshi''' (六連蝮星, ''Six Chamber Pit-Viper Star''): Six '''Kayaku Boshi''' are shot at the same time in a snake like pattern at an enemy. This was first seen being used against [[Absalom]] as he was taking away Nami.<ref name="Viper">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 47 [[Chapter 457]] and [[Episode 351]], Usopp tries to rescue Nami by shooting at Absalom.</ref>
 
 
* '''Salt Star''' (塩星): Knowing salt to be the weakness of the zombies of Thriller Bark, Usopp launches pellets filled with it into their mouths and can also be used to blind an opponent. This can also be shot at high speed.
 
 
* '''Ageha Ryūsei''' (アゲハ流星, ''Swallowtail Butterfly Meteor''): Usopp shoots a high speed Kayaku Boshi the size of a golf ball with a tail of smoke. This was first being used against [[Perona]] in animation. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Butterfly Meteor'''.<ref name="Usopp vs. Perona">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 48 [[Chapter 465]] and [[Episode 360]], Usopp fires several Kabuto shots at Perona.</ref>
 
 
* '''Kamakiri Ryūsei''' (カマキリ流星, ''Praying Mantis Meteor''): Usopp shoots a high speed Kayaku Boshi in an upward arc that erupts in a green explosion. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Mantis Meteor'''.<ref name="Usopp vs. Perona"/>
 
 
* '''Atlas Suisei''' (アトラス彗星, ''Atlas Comet''): Usopp shoots four high speed Kayaku Boshi with smoke tails which converge together and hit a target. The arcs the four shots make resemble the horns of an Atlas Beetle. In the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs, this is called '''Atlas Comet'''. This was first seen being used on a wall to reveal the room containing Perona's real body.<ref name="Uso find Perona">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 48 [[Chapter 465]] and [[Episode 360]], Usopp finds Perona's real body.</ref>
 
 
* '''Torimochi Boshi''' (トリモチ星, ''Sticky Star''): Usopp fires a high speed pellet containing a sticky substance of sorts with a smoke tail at an enemy in order to immobilize them. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Sticky Star'''. This was first seen being used against Perona under another name called '''Daibakuhatsu Boshi''' (大爆発星, ''Huge Explosion Star'') in order to fool her. The fake name in the Viz Manga is '''Big Bang Star'''.<ref name="Usopp owns Perona">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - [[Chapter 466]] and [[Episode 361]], Usopp completely freaks out and defeats Perona with some techniques of his.</ref>
 
 
* '''Gokiburi Boshi''' (ゴキブリ星, ''Cockroach Star''): Disguised by Usopp saying '''Kurobikari Boshi''' (黒光り星, ''Sparkling Black Star'', '''Shiny Black Star''' in the Viz Manga), Usopp fires a gigantic pellet the size of a bowling bowl at high speed containing plastic cockroaches at an enemy. Though not real, the cockroaches deliver a psychological attack onto an enemy rather than a physical one. This was first seen being used to freak out Perona. In the anime, the roaches are depicted as also being mechanical and capable of movement. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Roach Star'''.<ref name="Usopp owns Perona"></ref>
 
 
* '''Tokuyō Abura Boshi''' (特用油星, ''Special Oil Star''): Usopp shoots three pellets containing his "special oil" to slip up an opponent. This was first seen being used to slip [[Oars]]' hand.<ref name="Usopp slips Oars">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 49 [[Chapter 472]] and [[Episode 367]], Usopp slips Oars' hand with three pellets containing his "special oil".</ref>
 
 
* '''Super Size Hi no Tori Boshi''' (スーパーサイズ火の鳥星, ''Super Size Fire Bird Star''): Usopp first fires one of his Tokuyō Abura Boshi at an opponent. As it flies towards the opponent, Franky ignites it with Fresh Fire. The result is a giant version of Usopp's Fire Bird Star. This was first seen being used against Oars and Moria.<ref name="Giant Phoenix">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 49 [[Chapter 475]] and [[Episode 370]], Usopp and Franky attack Oars and Moria with a Super Size Hi no Tori Boshi.</ref>
 
* '''Renpatsu Kaen Boshi''' (連発火炎星, ''Multiple Flame Stars''): Usopp shoots several Kaen Boshi at once. This was first seen to knock out several Shiki's men.
 
 
* '''Tenryuu Boshi''' (天竜星, ''Heavenly Dragon Star''): Usopp shoots a large burst of lightning that takes the form of a dragon. This attack seems to be one of the most powerful Usopp has, even more powerful than his Hi no Tori Boshi attack. This was first seen being used against Shiki, but he dodged it, however it would later trigger the lightnings for Luffy's [[Gomu Gomu no Mi|Giant Thor Axe]].<ref name="Strong Boshi">''One Piece Anime'' - [[One Piece Film: Strong World]], Usopp uses Tenryuu Boshi.</ref>
 
 
* '''Kaenbin, Gas, Kaki, Yamai, to Kagerō Ryūsei''' (火炎瓶 , ガス, 垣, 矢枚 と 影蝋流星, ''Flame Bottle, Gas, Hedge, Arrow Piece and Blazing Meteor''): Several anime exclusive techniques that Usopp used against Perona. Usopp basically fires several shots that explode in different colors. Due to the nature of how the scene which showed the techniques was played, the techniques were fired in a way in which it is hard distinguish one from another. Apart from differently colored explosions that can't be easily be traced to the technique they correspond to, they look pretty much the same.<ref name="Color Perona">''One Piece Anime'' - [[Episode 360]], Usopp uses several techniques against Perona that are indistinguishable except in color.</ref>
 
 
==Pop Greens==
 
{{see|Pop Green}}
 
[[Image:Midori_devil.PNG|thumb|200px|Midori Boshi: Devil.]]
 
After two years of training with [[Heracles]], Usopp has gained mastery of a new type of powerful weapon: the [[Pop Green]]. They are seeds of hostile plants that can grow at incredible speed. According to Heracles, these seeds have various uses, especially in combat. The following is a list with the different applications Usopp gives to them:
 
 
*{{Nihongo|'''Midori Boshi: Devil'''|緑星・デビル|Midori Boshi: Debiru|Verdure Star: Devil}}: Shooting Pop Greens, Usopp creates a large carnivorous plant (that vaguely resembles a [[Wikipedia:Venus Flytrap|Venus Flytrap]]) which attacks his enemies. In addition to being able to eat enemies with its large mouth, it can ensnare those nearby with its vines. This was first seen used against [[Demalo Black]] and the [[Impostor Straw Hat Pirates|fake versions]] of [[Fake Franky|Franky]], [[Fake Nami|Nami]] and [[Fake Sogeking|Sogeking]] for harassing the real [[Nami]].{{qref|name=vsfakes|chapter=598|text=Usopp attacks the Imposter Straw Hat Pirates}}
 
 
*{{Nihongo|'''Midori Boshi: Sargasso'''|緑星・サルガッソ|Midori Boshi: Sarugasso|Verdure Star: Sargasso}}: Usopp fires a pop green at his target, which then explodes into an array of strong, resilient seaweed, strong enough to delay an avalanche of rock and earth. The name of this attack comes from the Sargasso Sea, a region of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships often become tangled in weeds.
 
 
==Black Kabuto==
 
[[File:BK.jpg|thumb|Black Kabuto]]
 
A smaller version of the original Kabuto painted black. It is first clearly seen and named when Usopp fights against the guards of Ryugu Palace. Besides being more easily portable compared to the previous Kabuto (approximately the same size as his old slingshot), no other upgrades have been revealed.
 
 
==Other Weapons==
 
Aside from lies and slingshots, Usopp also uses a variety of other weapons such as hammers and dials. These weapons, while not befitting a sniper, fit in with Usopp's style of fighting.
 
 
===Hammers===
 
[[Image:Usopp Golden Hammer.PNG|thumbnail|right|Usopp using a "10-Ton Hammer" of his own design to attack.]]
 
While Usopp is not skillful with a hammer, he however can use it as a weapon to a certain degree. The following are techniques that are hammer related.
 
 
* '''Usopp Hammer''' (ウソップハンマー): Using his ordinary work hammer, Usopp bashes his opponent on the head. Not a very powerful attack, given Usopp's physical weakness, but it can be repeated many times for a dangerously frenzied attack. This was first seen being used to defeat [[Chew]].<ref name="Chew vs. Uso"></ref>
 
 
* '''Usopp Pound''' (ウソップパウンド): Usopp uses a massive and intimidating "5-Ton Hammer" to strike a target. It is a potent psychological weapon, as Mr. 4 was so convinced by Usopp's description of it that he went down after one blow. However, he recovered almost immediately when Lassou destroyed it and revealed that it was just two frying pans, a metal sheet covered with paper and a stick, weighing 2 kg combined, that Usopp had hurriedly put together a moment before.<ref name="Whack a mole">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 20 [[Chapter 185]] and [[Episode 114]], Usopp uses Usopp Pound on Miss Merry Christmas.</ref>
 
 
* '''Uso-Cho Hammer Suisei''' (必殺ウソッチョハンマー彗星, ''UsoCho Hammer Comet''): A combo attack with [[Tony Tony Chopper]]. Chopper transforms into his '''Horn Point''' form and Usopp uses Chopper's antlers and a large rubber band as a slingshot to fire Usopp's work hammer at an opponent with tremendous force. This technique is simply called '''Hammer Shooting Star''' in the 4Kids adaption, '''Killer Usopp's Hammer Shooting Star''' in the Viz Manga, '''Usopp-Chopper Attack: Hammer Comet '''in the FUNimation dub, and '''Uso-Cho Hammer Shooting Star''' in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8. This was first seen being used against [[Mr. 4]] and his dog, [[Lassou]], after he knocked out his partner.<ref name="UsoCho">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 20 [[Chapter 186]] and [[Episode 115]], Usopp uses a combo move with a hammer and Chopper in Horn Point.</ref>
 
 
* '''Usopp Golden Pound''' (ウソップゴルデンパウンド): A technique in which Usopp uses a "10-Ton Hammer". The hammer is almost identical to the five-ton hammer in appearance, but it is much larger. While the hammer looks intimidating, it is actually a giant balloon on a stick. This was first seen being used against Perona. Completely freaked out by Usopp's sudden burst of strength and abilities, Perona instantly fainted the moment Usopp was about to smash her with this hammer. Though the balloon popped upon impact, the shock was too much for Perona. In the anime, the stick of this hammer was depicted as also being inflatable.<ref name="Usopp owns Perona"/>
 
 
===Dials===
 
{{See|Dials}}
 
[[Image:Dials.PNG|right|thumbnail|Usopp's bag of Dials.]]
 
During the crew's time in Skypiea, Usopp received a collection of [[Dials]]. He received these Dials by trading with novelties such as rubber bands, and other items the natives of Skypiea had never seen before.<ref name="Dial Trade">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 32 [[Chapter 301]] and [[Episode 194]], Usopp trades some rubber bands and other stuff for some Dials with the Skypieans.</ref> Since then, Usopp has made use of them in a variety of ways such as coming up with inventions that appear to involve Dials such as the Perfect Clima-Tact and the Kabuto. The following listed here are the known Dials which he has used singly in battle or other places.
 
 
* '''Tone Dial''' (音貝(トーンダイアル), ''Tōn Daiaru''): A Dial used for the storage of sounds, it was used to prank Zoro while the Straw Hats were on Skypiea.<ref name="Tone Dial">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 32 [[Chapter 301]] and [[Episode 194]], Usopp messes with Zoro with a Tone Dial.</ref>
 
 
* '''Breath Dial''' (風貝(ブレスダイアル), ''Buresu Daiaru''): A Dial that is normally used to store scents. This was first used by Usopp during the Donut Race portion of the [[Davy Back Fight]].<ref name="Breath and Impact">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 33 [[Chapter 307]] and [[Episode 209]], Usopp uses the Breath and Impact Dials in the Donut Race.</ref> Unfortunately, it wasn't powerful enough to make the raft go any faster than using the oars would. This was also used in the battle against Luffy and was used to store flammable gas. Before the battle began, Usopp hid the Dial somewhere on the battle field. When enough of the gas had sprayed onto the battle field, Usopp ignited it with a '''Kaen Boshi''' causing he, Luffy, and the entire beach, to be swallowed up in a massive explosion.<ref name="Usopp vs. Luffy"/> Another Dial of this type is also used to power and enhance the Kabuto.<ref name="Kabuto real secret"/>
 
 
* '''Flash Dial''' (閃光貝(フラッシュダイアル), ''Furasshu Daiaru''): A Dial that stores light. By pressing it, Usopp can release any light within as a sort of flash bomb. This was first seen being used against Luffy in their battle.<ref name="Usopp vs. Luffy"/>
 
 
* '''Impact Dial''' (衝撃貝(インパクトダイアル), ''Inpakuto Daiaru''): A Dial that absorbs any blows directed to it and can release them back at the attacker. Usopp can thus use this to absorb a powerful blow such as Luffy's '''Gomu Gomu no Bazooka''' and release it back at the original source or any other opponent. The downside is that the recoil from the released energy is akin to the original blow. This was first used by Usopp in the Donut Race portion of the Davy Back Fight.<ref name="Breath and Impact"/><ref name="Usopp vs. Luffy"/> In the anime, this was first seen being used by Usopp to help the Straw Hats escape from the G-8 Marine base.
 
   
 
==Other Equipment==
 
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The following are a number of techniques that involve these equipment.
 
The following are a number of techniques that involve these equipment.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Makibishi Jigoku'''|まきびし地獄|Makibishi Jigoku|literally meaning "Caltrop Hell"}}: Usopp drops a trail of sharp caltrops on the ground to discourage large groups from following or as a trap. Usopp can also lend some of these to a friend so they can also attack with them as well. Unfortunately, if he or the one he lends them to does not watch carefully where they throw these caltrops, they can be hindered by the caltrops instead. Usopp was first seen using these against the [[Black Cat Pirates]].{{qref|name=Hill attack|chap=29|ep=12|Usopp uses several attacks against the Black Cat Pirates to stop them.}} In the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub, this attack is called '''Caltrop Hell''', while in the 4Kids dub, it's simply called '''Caltrops'''.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Noise'''|ウソップノイズ|Usoppu Noizu}}: Usopp plugs his ears, pulls out a small blackboard and rakes his nails across it to make is opponent flinch so he can escape or launch a surprise attack. In the 4Kids dub, this is called '''Chalkboard Nail Scratch''', but in the English version of [[One Piece: Grand Battle! Rush!]], it is called '''Usopp Screech''', while in the FUNimation dub this called '''Noisy Attack'''. This was first seen used against some [[Baroque Works]] agents in order to protect [[Nefertari Vivi|Vivi]].{{qref|name=Blackboard|chap=204|ep=124|Usopp uses a blackboard and scratches it to protect Vivi.}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp AAaaaAAAaaaAA!'''|ウソップアーアアー|Usoppu Aāaaā}}: Usopp dons a special belt that can fire a grappling hook for him to swing from tree to tree with. However, Usopp forgot to put in a way to detach the rope. The technique's name is basically Usopp trying to do a Tarzan yell. This was first seen when Usopp tried to retrieve back [[Little Crow]].{{qref|name=Tarzan|chap=247|ep=161|Usopp swings like Tarzan.}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Octopakutsu'''|オクトパクツ|Oktopakutsu|literally meaning "Octopushoes"}}: Suction shoes in the form of octopi that Usopp uses to climb vertical walls. This was first seen for entering into Enel's ark [[Maxim]].{{qref|chap=283|ep=185|text|Sanji and Usopp sneak into Ark Maxim}} Usopp reveals their name when he tries to persuade [[Nico Robin|Robin]] to flee with him on the [[Sea Train]].{{qref|name=Suction|chap=370|ep=260|Usopp tries to escape with Robin using Octopak Shoes.}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Hopping'''|ウソップホッピング|Usoppu Hoppingu}}: Usopp uses special spring shoes to land safely after a jump from a high place.{{qref|name=Springs|chap=285|ep=260|Usopp uses spring shoes to land from Ark Maxim.}} However, these shoes are a moot point if he does not land on his feet, which he tended not to do in the beginning. This was first used to land safely after jumping from Ark Maxim. In the Viz Manga, this is simply called '''Usopp Hop'''.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Zombie Shoten Salt Ball'''|ゾンビ昇天{{Ruby|塩玉|ソルトボール}}|Zonbi Shōten Soruto Bōru|literally meaning "Zombie-Purifying Salt Ball"}}: Upon learning from [[Brook]] that the weakness of the zombies of [[Thriller Bark]] is salt, Usopp devises these salt balls, which he gives in bags to the rest of the crew. He can also load them into Kabuto for the "Salt Star" technique.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Kaen Dama'''|火炎玉|Kaen Dama|literally meaning "Blaze Ball"}}: Usopp throws a ball of sorts at his enemy. Upon contact on the ground, the ball bursts into a blaze of fire. This was first seen being used to scare away [[Kumashi]]. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Flame Ball'''.{{qref|name=No enter|chap=464|wpisode=359|Usopp scares away Kumashi with his Kaen Dama and then uses his No Enter Spell to stop the zombie from chasing him.}}
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** {{Nihongo|'''Kokkara Koko Made Hairu na no Jutsu'''|こっからここまで入るなの術|Kokkara Koko Made Hairu na no Jutsu|literally meaning "No Enter From Here to Here Technique"}}: After throwing a Kaen Dama and creating a small flame, Usopp pours some oil around the flame. This creates a fire wall which stops an enemy from chasing him. This technique was first seen being used against Kumashi in a corridor. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''"Don't Cross This Line" Technique'''.{{qref|name=No enter}}
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* {{Nihongo|'''Tetsujin Suisei'''|鉄人彗星|Tetsujin Suisei|literally meaning "Iron Man Comet"}}: Created by [[Franky]], Usopp launches Franky at an opponent. This was first seen being used against [[Oars]] and [[Gecko Moria|Moria]].{{qref|name=Iron Comet|chap=475|ep=370|Usopp shoots Franky at Oars and Moria.}}The strap used for this technique is called {{Nihongo|'''Kuwagata'''|クワガタ|Kuwagata|literally meaning "Beetle"}}.
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* {{Nihongo|'''Tokudai Reitoko no Cho Tei'on Reiki Ho'''|特大冷凍庫の超低温冷気砲|Tokudai Reitōko no Chō Tei'on Reiki Hō|literally meaning "Extra Large Freezer's Super Sub-Zero Freezing Cannon"}}: Making use of Moria's large freezer and several debris, Usopp, with Franky's help, constructed a large hose routing from deep within the refrigerator itself.
   
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=== Post-Timeskip===
* '''Makibishi Jigoku''' (まきびし地獄, ''Caltrop Hell''): Usopp drops a trail of sharp caltrops on the ground to discourage large groups from following or as a trap. Usopp can also lend some of these to a friend so they can also attack with them as well. Unfortunately, if he or the one he lends them to doesn't watch carefully where they throw these caltrops, they can be hindered by the caltrops instead. Usopp was first seen using these against the [[Black Cat Pirates]].<ref name="Hill attack"/> In the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub, this attack is called '''Caltrop Hell''', while in the 4Kids dub, it's simply called '''Caltrops'''.
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Hokaku Boshi'''|捕獲星|Hokaku Boshi|literally meaning "Capture Star"}}:, Usopp uses a wide slingshot to launch a specialized harpoon that resembles a fishing hook on a reinforced rope to catch a deep-sea fish. This was first used in order to catch a fish that Luffy and Zoro defeated.{{Qref|name=capture star|chap=665|ep=574|Usopp uses Capture Star on a deep sea fish.}} In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Capture Star'''.
   
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=== Non-Canon Uses===
* '''Usopp Noise''' (ウソップノイズ): Usopp plugs his ears, pulls out a small blackboard and rakes his nails across it to make is opponent flinch so he can escape or launch a surprise attack. In the 4Kids dub, this is called '''Chalkboard Nail Scratch''', but in the English version of [[One Piece: Grand Battle! Rush!]], it is called '''Usopp Screech''', while in the FUNimation dub this called '''Noisy Attack'''. This was first seen used against some Baroque Works agents in order to protect Vivi.<ref name="Blackboard">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 22 [[Chapter 204]] and [[Episode 124]], Usopp uses a blackboard and scratches it to protect Vivi.</ref>
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Boomerang'''|ウソップブーメラン|Usoppu Būmera}}: In [[Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals|the third One Piece movie]], Usopp was shown using a specialized boomerang. This boomerang can be folded into itself for better transportation. Usopp described that once he's thrown this boomerang that "there's no turning back". However, when Usopp attempted to attack [[Battler]] with it, the boomerang apparently did not return after the Count dodged it. Apparently, what Usopp meant by "there's no turning back" did not mean that the weapon was unbeatable or such, but that he meant that the boomerang would not return back to its owner like a regular boomerang. While it proved useless at first, Usopp later on was actually able to put it to good use. Pretending that the boomerang was a set of horns, Usopp was able to divert the [[Horn Eaters]] into a dead end in which he trapped them with the aid of Nami's calculations.{{qref|name=Usopp Boomerang|movie=3|Usopp uses his boomerang in various ways.}}
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Usopp Skyrider'''|ウソップスカイライダー|Usoppu Sukairaidā}}: A portable parachute kept in his bag, intended to save him if he falls from any high places. However, it is about the size of a dinner plate, and does not slow his fall in the least, nearly killing him. Used in the 5th movie while going after Luffy while he was falling down a cliff.
* '''Usopp AAaaaAAAaaaAA!''' (ウソップアーアアー): Usopp dons a special belt that can fire a grappling hook for him to swing from tree to tree with. However, Usopp forgot to put in a way to detach the rope. The technique's name is basically Usopp trying to do a Tarzan yell. This was first seen when Usopp tried to retrieve back [[Little Crow]].<ref name="Tarzan">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 27 [[Chapter 247]] and [[Episode 161]], Usopp swings like Tarzan.</ref>
 
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* {{Nihongo|'''Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono'''|ゴムゴムの回転斧|Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono|literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Spinning Axe"}}: An anime only technique, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp execute it together. Usopp uses a cannon of the [[Going Merry]] in this combo. Luffy first executes Gomu Gomu no Fusen as well as twisting his body, using the stored air to launch himself into the air. Then, Usopp aboard the Going Merry fires a cannonball at Sanji, while Luffy shoots both of his arms towards the target. Sanji at this point Armée de L'air Power shoots the cannonball at Zoro who executes 108 Pound Cannon to fire the cannonball up into the air and toward Luffy. Luffy catches the ball with his feet, the momentum of the cannonball spinning him vertically several times causing his legs to twist with each revolution. After all of the cannonball's velocity is gone, Luffy drops it and proceeds to spin forward releasing the full force of the stored energy from the winding, his body falling towards the target during all this. As Luffy approaches the target he stretches his legs out, which, through the speed of his spinning, creates the image of a large rotary blade. This attack impacts with the target, cutting it in half. The force of this seems out of Luffy's control. This was first used to destroy [[Ratchet]]'s castle in the seventh One Piece movie.{{qref|name=Gomu Combo|movie=7|Usopp and the other Straw Hats combine their abilities to destroy Ratchet's castle.}}
 
* '''Octopakutsu''' (オクトパクツ, ''Octopushoes''): Suction shoes in the form of octopi that [[Usopp]] uses to climb vertical walls. This was first seen for entering into [[Enel]]'s [[Ark Maxim]].<ref>''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 30 [[Chapter 283]] and [[Episode 185]], Sanji and Usopp sneak into Ark Maxim</ref> [[Usopp]] reveals their name when he tries to persuade [[Robin]] to flee with him on the [[Sea Train]].<ref name="Suction">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 39 [[Chapter 370]] and [[Episode 260]], Usopp tries to escape with Robin using Octopak Shoes.</ref>
 
 
* '''Usopp Hopping''' (ウソップホッピング): Usopp uses special spring shoes to land safely after a jump from a high place.<ref name="Springs">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 30 [[Chapter 285]] and [[Episode 260]], Usopp uses spring shoes to land from Ark Maxim.</ref> However, these shoes are a moot point if he doesn't land on his feet, which he tended not to do in the begining. In the Viz Manga, this is simply called '''Usopp Hop'''.
 
 
* '''Zombie Shouten Salt Balls''' (ゾンビ昇天ソルトボール, ''Zombie-Purifying Salt Balls''): Upon learning from [[Brook]] that the weakness of the zombies of Thriller Bark is salt, Usopp devises these salt balls, which he gives in bags to the rest of the crew. He can also load them into Kabuto for the "Salt Star" technique.
 
 
* '''Kaen Dama''' (火炎玉, ''Blaze Ball''): Usopp throws a ball of sorts at his enemy. Upon contact on the ground, the ball bursts into a blaze of fire. This was first seen being used to scare away Kumashi. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''Flame Ball'''.<ref name="No enter">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 48 [[Chapter 464]] and [[Episode 359]], Usopp scares away Kumashi with his Kaen Dama and then uses his No Enter Spell to stop the zombie from chasing him.</ref>
 
 
* '''Kokkara Koko Made Hairu na no Jutsu''' (こっからここまで入るなの術, ''No Enter From Here to Here Technique''): After throwing a Kaen Dama and creating a small flame, Usopp pours some oil around the flame. This creates a fire wall which stops an enemy from chasing him. This technique was first seen being used against [[Kumashi]] in a corridor. In the Viz Manga, this is called '''"Don't Cross This Line" Technique'''.<ref name="No enter"/>
 
 
* '''Tetsujin Suisei''' (必殺鉄人彗星, ''Iron Man Comet''): Created by Franky, Usopp launches Franky at an opponent. This was first seen being used against Oars and Moria.<ref name="Iron Comet">''One Piece Manga and Anime'' - Vol. 49 [[Chapter 475]] and [[Episode 370]], Usopp shoots Franky at Oars and Moria.</ref> The strap used for this technique, Kuwagata, is named after a beetle.
 
 
* '''Extra Large Freezer's Super Sub-Zero Freezing Cannon''' (特大冷凍庫の超低温冷気砲, ''Tokudai Reitōko no Chō Tei'on Reiki Hō''): Making use of Moria's large freezer and several debris, Usopp, with Franky's help, constructed a large hose routing from deep within the refrigerator itself.
 
 
* '''Usopp Boomerang''' (ウソップブーメラン): In the the third One Piece movie, Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals, Usopp was shown using a specialized boomerang. This boomerang can be folded into itself for better transportation. Usopp described that once he's thrown this boomerang that "there's no turning back". However, when Usopp attempted to attack [[Butler]] with it, the boomerang apparently didn't return after the Count dodged it. Apparently, what Usopp meant by "there's no turning back" didn't mean that the weapon was unbeatable or such. He meant that the boomerang wouldn't return back to it's owner like a regular boomerang. While it proved useless at first, Usopp later on was actually able to put it to good use. Pretending that the boomerang was a set of horns, Usopp was able to divert the [[Horn Eaters]] into a dead end in which he trapped them with the aid of Nami's calculations.<ref name="Usopp Boomerang">''One Piece Anime'' - [[Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals|Movie 3]], Usopp uses his boomerang in various ways.</ref>
 
 
* '''Usopp Skyrider''' (ウソップスカイライダー): A portable parachute kept in his bag, intended to save him if he falls from any high places. However, it is about the size of a dinner plate, and doesn't slow his fall in the least, nearly killing him. Used in the 5th movie while going after Luffy while he was falling down a cliff.
 
 
* '''Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono''' (ゴムゴムの回転斧, ''Rubber Rubber Spinning Axe''): Anime only. A combination of moves executed by Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp. Usopp uses a cannon of the [[Going Merry]] in this combo. Luffy first executes Gomu Gomu no Fūsen (ゴムゴムの風船) as well as twisting his body, using the stored air to launch himself into the air. Then, Usopp aboard the Going Merry fires a cannonball at Sanji, while Luffy shoots both of his arms towards the target. Sanji at this point Armée de L'air Power shoots the cannonball at Zoro who executes 108 Pound Cannon (百八煩悩鳳) to fire the cannonball up into the air and toward Luffy. Luffy catches the ball with his feet, the inertia of the cannonball spinning him vertically several times causing his legs to twist with each revolution. After all of the cannonball's inertia is gone, Luffy drops it and proceeds to spin forward releasing the full force of the stored energy from the winding, his body falling towards the target during all this. As Luffy approaches the target he stretches his legs out, which, through the speed of his spinning, creates the image of a large rotary blade. This attack impacts with the target, cutting it in half. The force of this seems out of Luffy's control. This was first used to destroy [[Ratchet]]'s castle in the seventh One Piece movie.<ref name="Gomu Combo">''One Piece Anime'' - [[The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle|Movie 7]], Usopp and the other Straw Hats combine their abilities to destroy Ratchet's castle.</ref>
 
   
 
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* [http://de.opwiki.org/wiki/Lysops_Attacken Lysops Attacken] - German One Piece Encyclopedia article listing Usopp's attacks.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoceros_beetle Rhinoceros beetle] - Wikipedia article about the beetle Kabuto is named after.
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* [[Wikipedia:Lie|Lie]] Wikipedia article about lying.
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* [[Wikipedia:Rhinoceros beetle|Rhinoceros beetle]] Wikipedia article about the beetle Kabuto is named after.
* [http://monsters.monstrous.com/phoenix.htm Phoenix] - Monstrous.com article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
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* [[Wikipedia:Phoenix (mythology)|Phoenix]] Wikipedia article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
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* [[Wikipedia:Atlas beetle|Atlas beetle]] – Wikipedia article about the beetle Usopp's technique, Atlas Suisei, is name after.
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* [[Wikipedia:Stag beetle|Stag beetle]] – Wikipedia article about the beetle Kuwagata is named after.
 
* [http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Phoenix Phoenix] - Monstropedia article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hino Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
 
* [http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Phoenix Phoenix] - Monstropedia article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hino Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
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* [http://monsters.monstrous.com/phoenix.htm Phoenix] - Monstrous.com article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
 
* [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/translat/55r.hti Phoenix] - Ardeen Bestiary article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
 
* [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/translat/55r.hti Phoenix] - Ardeen Bestiary article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_beetle Atlas beetle] - Wikipedia article about the beetle Usopp's technique, Atlas Suisei, is name after.
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stag_beetle Stag beetle] - Wikipedia article about the beetle Kuwagata is named after.
 
* [http://de.opwiki.org/wiki/Lysops_Attacken Lysops Attacken] - German One Piece Encyclopedia article listing Usopp's attacks.
 
   
 
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Usopp, being a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, has had to face more than one strong opponent. However, in contrast to most of the crew who specialize in superhuman feats of strength, he, instead, uses a number of weapons and gadgets in order to keep up with them. These weapons, along with his lies and sniping skills, give him a completely unique fighting style of his own called Usopp Tactics (ウソップ戦法, Usoppu Senpō?),[1] a trickery based fighting style which even amazes his fellow crew members. This page lists and details each and every weapon in Usopp's arsenal. It also provides any details of the attacks that come along with them.

Lies

Usopp's first and foremost weapon is his lies. Derived from his constant lying about pirates invading everyday in his hometown as well from telling outlandish adventure stories to entertain his friends in Syrup Village, Usopp has developed a knack for telling tall tales. These lies are always ridiculously unbelievable, and only the extremely naïve or gullible ever take them at face value, for example his own crewmates, Luffy and Chopper.

However, despite their unbelievability, his lies have sometimes come true. One example is his lie about meeting a giant goldfish whose feces were so big and long that he accidentally landed on it, mistaking it for an island. This lie later ironically became true as he and the other Straw Hats encountered such a goldfish, known as Island Eater, as they departed from Little Garden.[2][3]

His lies also played a major role in his skill for salesmanship, to which Usopp succeeds at pawning off common objects like novelties, such as rubber bands to several Shandians in Skypeia and toad oil to the people of Wano Country. He was able to acquire Dials when trading the rubber bands.

Regardless of their absurdity, Usopp's lies have been surprisingly useful on more than one occasion, and have the capability to be just as effective as any other weapon in his arsenal. In fact, most of the foes that Usopp's fought so far were actually gullible enough to fall for his lies. Usopp also uses deception to a certain extent when he openly declares that he's going to fire a specific projectile at a target, when in actuality, he's using a different one. Mr.5 and Perona both fell for this, and it resulted in defeat for the latter. The following listed here are lie-based techniques that appear more like attacks but in reality are not.

  • Captain Usopp (キャプテン・ウソップ, Kyaputen Usoppu?): In order to intimidate an enemy and scare it away, Usopp uses this lie to convince the opponent to run away from a huge crew of 8000 men under Usopp's command (sometimes more, but usually multiples of 8). The only ones known to believe this lie are Luffy, Chopper and Jango, who become amazed by the lie until someone else revealed the trick to him. This was first seen when Luffy met Usopp for the first time though in the Water 7 Arc Luffy seems to have gotten over that lie.[4]
Ketchup Boshi

Usopp pretends to die using Ketchup Boshi.

  • Ketchup Boshi (ケチャップ星, Kechappu Boshi?, literally meaning "Ketchup Star"): A defensive move where Usopp splatters himself with a small ketchup bomb so that it looks like he's covered in blood. This deceives the opponent into thinking he's injured or dead and causes them to drop their guard. Usopp can then use that advantage of their lowered guard to run away or launch a sneak attack. This was first seen being used by Usopp in an attempt to escape from Chew,[5] which was cut out of the 4kids dub. This is called Ketchup Star in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub
  • Usopp Wagomu (ウソップ輪ゴーム, Usoppu Wagōmu?, literally meaning "Usopp Rubber Band"): Usopp threatens his opponent by stretching a rubber band at them. He can either release it like a slingshot (most effective when his opponent is very close to him), or run away while they flinch. Usopp Rubberband has become a running joke in the series—any time Usopp is releasing many attacks in quick succession, he will always insert a quick rubber band attack for good measure. In the English versions, this is called Usopp's Rubber Band of Doom. This was first seen being used against Chew, successfully.[5]
  • Full Power (フルパワー, Furu Pawā?): Usopp uses this lie as an excuse that he wasn't at full capacity and eventually says he's at full power after someone helps him. Usopp first used this as a lie saying he wasn't at full power when he was carrying Dalton. This lie is not effective. He also made a different version of this called Serious Power, however, this was completely false as he was hiding behind Zoro while walking. This technique was not named in the FUNimation dub.
  • Usopp Spell (ウソップ呪文スペル, Usoppu Superu?): In order to distract an opponent, Usopp describes out loud some wince-inducing situations like "Razorblades between your teeth!" to unnerve anyone in earshot. The only people it is known to have any effect on at all are Nami, himself to a certain degree, and Chopper. This was first seen being used against Enel, even though it had no affect on him.[6] In the Viz Manga, this is called Usopp Voodoo and in the FUNimation dub it is called Usopp Spell but later changed to Usopp Voodoo.
  • Drive Shoot (ドライブシュート, Doraibu Shūto?): Used in the Dream Soccer King feature of the anime adaptation. It is basically a totally ordinary kick, but Usopp's dynamic name for it and his confident delivery were enough to make Koby (acting as goalie) fumble the ball.

After the timeskip, Usopp states that he doesn't need to lie as often, as he can now do what he claims. He did, though, lie to Chopper at one point during their journey to Fish-Man Island, so he is clearly still willing to do so even if he does not need to. During the Dressrosa Arc, Usopp's ability to lie proved useful in turning the Tontatta Tribe into allies when he lied to them about being a descendant of the hero Mont Blanc Noland, causing the dwarves to view him as a hero due to their gullibility.

Usopp Scares Sugar

Usopp scares Sugar into unconsciousness.

  • Hissatsu Ganmen Bikkuri Bako (必殺顔面ビックリ箱, Hissatsu Ganmen Bikkuri Bako?, literally meaning "Sure-Kill Face Jack-in-the-Box") [7]: A horrifying face made by Usopp after Sugar gave him the spicy Tatababasco, believing it to be poison. The spice caused his eyeballs and tongue to roll and twist, made him release a combination of blood, mucus, tears, and fiery breath. The sight of Usopp's face was so terrifying that it caused Sugar to immediately fall unconscious.[8] When Viola informed Usopp later on that Sugar had eventually awoken, he was shocked that she awoke from his "attack" so soon, believing it would keep her unconscious for 2–3 days. It was later revealed that Sugar was healed by Princess Mansherry using her ability,[9] but it still left Sugar with a traumatic fear of Usopp as well things that reminded her of him like long noses and sausages.[10]

Non-Canon

  • Usopp Dash (ウソップダッシュ, Usoppu Dasshu?): Usopp flees from his opponent at great speed. He claims this is his last resort. It was first used to escape from Baccarat in One Piece Film: Gold.

Hammers

While Usopp is not necessarily skillful with a hammer, he can use it as a weapon to a certain degree. The following are techniques that are hammer related.

Usopp Hits Mr

Usopp pounds Mr. 4.

  • Usopp Hammer (ウソップハンマー, Usoppu Hanmā?): Using his ordinary work hammer, Usopp bashes his opponent on the head. Not a very powerful attack, given Usopp's physical weakness, but it can be repeated many times for a dangerously frenzied attack. He would not attack his opponent head-on like this, but rather if they are unaware or unable to move. This was first seen being used to defeat Chew.[5]
  • Usopp Pound (ウソップ粉砕パウンド, Usoppu Paundo?, literally meaning "Usopp Pulverization"): Usopp uses a massive and intimidating "5-Ton Hammer" to strike a target. It is a potent psychological weapon, as Mr. 4 was so convinced by Usopp's description of it that he went down after one blow. However, he recovered almost immediately when Lassoo destroyed it and revealed that it was just two frying pans and a metal sheet covered with paper and a stick with a total weight of 2 kg combined that Usopp had hurriedly put together a moment before.[11] This was first used against Mr.4.
  • Hissatsu Uso-Cho Hammer Suisei (必殺ウソッチョハンマー彗星, Hissatsu Uso-Cho Hanmā Suisei?, literally meaning "Sure-Kill UsoCho Hammer Comet"): A combo attack with Tony Tony Chopper. Chopper transforms into his Horn Point form and Usopp uses Chopper's antlers and a large rubber band as a slingshot to fire Usopp's work hammer at an opponent with tremendous force. This technique is simply called Hammer Shooting Star in the 4Kids adaption, Killer Usopp's Hammer Shooting Star in the Viz Manga, Usopp-Chopper Attack: Hammer Comet in the FUNimation dub, and Uso-Cho Hammer Shooting Star in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8. This was first seen being used against Mr. 4 and his dog, Lassoo, after he knocked out his partner.[12]
Usopp's Ten Ton Hammer

Usopp using a "10-Ton Hammer".

  • Usopp Golden Pound (ウソップゴールデンパウンド, Usoppu Goruden Paundo?): A technique in which Usopp uses a "10-Ton Hammer". The hammer is almost identical to the five-ton hammer in appearance, but it is much larger. While the hammer looks intimidating, it is actually a giant balloon on a stick. This was first seen being used against Perona. Terrified by Usopp's sudden burst of strength and abilities, Perona instantly fainted the moment Usopp was about to smash her with this hammer. Though the balloon popped upon impact, the shock was too much for Perona. In the anime, the stick of this hammer was depicted as also being inflatable.[13]
  • Uso 100 Ton Hammer (ウソ100トンハンマー, Uso Hyaku-Ton Hanmā?)[14]: In the One Piece Film Z, Usopp uses an after timeskip variation of his Pound attack, ideally reaching the 100 tons weight. Although the ideal weight is twenty times his 5-Ton hammer, it has about the same dimensions. This hammer was also seen after his battle with Sugar and Trebol.[15]

Dials

Further information: Dials
Dials Infobox

Usopp's bag of Dials.

During the crew's time in Skypiea, Usopp received a collection of Dials by trading with novelties such as rubber bands and other items the natives of Skypiea had never seen before.[16] Since then, Usopp has made use of them in a variety of ways such as coming up with inventions that appear to involve Dials like the Perfect Clima-Tact and the Kabuto. The following listed here are the known Dials which he has used singly in battle or other places.

  • Tone Dial (音貝トーンダイアル, Tōn Daiaru?): A Dial used for the storage of sounds, it was used to prank Zoro while the Straw Hats were on Skypiea.[17]
  • Breath Dial (風貝ブレスダイアル, Buresu Daiaru?): A Dial that is normally used to store air or gas. This was first used by Usopp during the Donut Race portion of the Davy Back Fight.[18] Unfortunately, it wasn't powerful enough to make the raft go any faster than using the oars would. A similar Dial was used in the G-8 filler Arc in the escape attempt by Straw Hats from G-8 prison. They blew up the Seastone prison bars, instead of using the Impact Dial, Sanji picked up a Flavor Dial from Usopp's pocket and released the smelly flavor gas and a nearby lamp ignites the flammable gas and creates an explosion that breaks down the Seastone prison bars. This was also used in the battle against Luffy and was used to store flammable gas. Before the battle began, Usopp hid the Dial somewhere on the battle field. When enough of the gas had sprayed onto the battle field, Usopp ignited it with a Kaen Boshi causing he, Luffy, and the entire beach, to be swallowed up in a massive explosion.[19] Another Dial of this type is also used to power and enhance the Kabuto.[20]
Usopp vs

Usopp using the Impact Dial against Luffy.

  • Impact Dial (衝撃貝インパクトダイアル, Inpakuto Daiaru?): A Dial that absorbs any blows directed to it and can release them back at the attacker. Usopp can thus use this to absorb a powerful blow such as Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Bazooka and release it back at the original source or any other opponent. The downside is that the recoil from the released energy is nearly akin to the original blow. It always causes Usopp pain to use and he always comments "I thought my arm was gonna break" after usage. This was first used by Usopp in the Donut Race portion of the Davy Back Fight.[19][18] In the anime, this was first seen being used by Usopp to help the Straw Hats escape from the G-8 Marine base. But Usopp uses it rarely and only in extreme cases because it hurts his arm.
  • Flash Dial (閃光貝フラッシュダイアル, Furasshu Daiaru?): A Dial that stores light. By pressing it, Usopp can release any light within as a sort of flash bomb. This was first seen being used against Luffy in their battle.[19]

Sniper Goggles

Sniper Goggles are a pair of goggles from the North Blue that Usopp had in his possession. He was first seen wearing them in Chapter 98 and Episode 50.

Although unseen in the manga, Usopp buys a pair in Loguetown.[21] In the anime, he won them in a sniping contest against Daddy Masterson.

The Sniper Goggles have sunglasses to eliminate glare of the sun when he's aiming and can also rotate. Mr. 2 stole the goggles in order to impersonate Usopp, but Sanji defeated him and retrieved them, though they were damaged. Regardless, they were repaired. When Usopp wore his Sogeking mask, he placed them in the eye holes.

After his time in the Boin Archipelago, Usopp had replaced them with another pair of goggles. When not in use, he keeps them around his neck. It is unknown what happened to his original pair. This new pair made its debut along with Usopp's return in Chapter 598 and Episode 517.

Gallery

Usopp's Pre Timeskip Goggles
Usopp's sniper goggles.
Sbs Volume 13 Usopp Goggles
Usopp tries on the Sniper Goggles.
New Goggles
Usopp's new goggles.

Other Equipment

Aside from weapons, Usopp possesses a variety of equipment which he uses to aid him. These range from caltrops to blackboards and many of which are Usopp's inventions. These equipment, while often comical, sometimes provide Usopp with an edge over his opponents, no matter how strong they are.

The following are a number of techniques that involve these equipment.

  • Makibishi Jigoku (まきびし地獄, Makibishi Jigoku?, literally meaning "Caltrop Hell"): Usopp drops a trail of sharp caltrops on the ground to discourage large groups from following or as a trap. Usopp can also lend some of these to a friend so they can also attack with them as well. Unfortunately, if he or the one he lends them to does not watch carefully where they throw these caltrops, they can be hindered by the caltrops instead. Usopp was first seen using these against the Black Cat Pirates.[22] In the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub, this attack is called Caltrop Hell, while in the 4Kids dub, it's simply called Caltrops.
  • Usopp Noise (ウソップノイズ, Usoppu Noizu?): Usopp plugs his ears, pulls out a small blackboard and rakes his nails across it to make is opponent flinch so he can escape or launch a surprise attack. In the 4Kids dub, this is called Chalkboard Nail Scratch, but in the English version of One Piece: Grand Battle! Rush!, it is called Usopp Screech, while in the FUNimation dub this called Noisy Attack. This was first seen used against some Baroque Works agents in order to protect Vivi.[23]
  • Usopp AAaaaAAAaaaAA! (ウソップアーアアー, Usoppu Aāaaā?): Usopp dons a special belt that can fire a grappling hook for him to swing from tree to tree with. However, Usopp forgot to put in a way to detach the rope. The technique's name is basically Usopp trying to do a Tarzan yell. This was first seen when Usopp tried to retrieve back Little Crow.[24]
  • Octopakutsu (オクトパクツ, Oktopakutsu?, literally meaning "Octopushoes"): Suction shoes in the form of octopi that Usopp uses to climb vertical walls. This was first seen for entering into Enel's ark Maxim.[25] Usopp reveals their name when he tries to persuade Robin to flee with him on the Sea Train.[26]
  • Usopp Hopping (ウソップホッピング, Usoppu Hoppingu?): Usopp uses special spring shoes to land safely after a jump from a high place.[27] However, these shoes are a moot point if he does not land on his feet, which he tended not to do in the beginning. This was first used to land safely after jumping from Ark Maxim. In the Viz Manga, this is simply called Usopp Hop.
  • Zombie Shoten Salt Ball (ゾンビ昇天塩玉ソルトボール, Zonbi Shōten Soruto Bōru?, literally meaning "Zombie-Purifying Salt Ball"): Upon learning from Brook that the weakness of the zombies of Thriller Bark is salt, Usopp devises these salt balls, which he gives in bags to the rest of the crew. He can also load them into Kabuto for the "Salt Star" technique.
  • Kaen Dama (火炎玉, Kaen Dama?, literally meaning "Blaze Ball"): Usopp throws a ball of sorts at his enemy. Upon contact on the ground, the ball bursts into a blaze of fire. This was first seen being used to scare away Kumashi. In the Viz Manga, this is called Flame Ball.[28]
    • Kokkara Koko Made Hairu na no Jutsu (こっからここまで入るなの術, Kokkara Koko Made Hairu na no Jutsu?, literally meaning "No Enter From Here to Here Technique"): After throwing a Kaen Dama and creating a small flame, Usopp pours some oil around the flame. This creates a fire wall which stops an enemy from chasing him. This technique was first seen being used against Kumashi in a corridor. In the Viz Manga, this is called "Don't Cross This Line" Technique.[28]
  • Tetsujin Suisei (鉄人彗星, Tetsujin Suisei?, literally meaning "Iron Man Comet"): Created by Franky, Usopp launches Franky at an opponent. This was first seen being used against Oars and Moria.[29]The strap used for this technique is called Kuwagata (クワガタ, Kuwagata?, literally meaning "Beetle").
  • Tokudai Reitoko no Cho Tei'on Reiki Ho (特大冷凍庫の超低温冷気砲, Tokudai Reitōko no Chō Tei'on Reiki Hō?, literally meaning "Extra Large Freezer's Super Sub-Zero Freezing Cannon"): Making use of Moria's large freezer and several debris, Usopp, with Franky's help, constructed a large hose routing from deep within the refrigerator itself.

Post-Timeskip

  • Hokaku Boshi (捕獲星, Hokaku Boshi?, literally meaning "Capture Star"):, Usopp uses a wide slingshot to launch a specialized harpoon that resembles a fishing hook on a reinforced rope to catch a deep-sea fish. This was first used in order to catch a fish that Luffy and Zoro defeated.[30] In the Viz Manga, this is called Capture Star.

Non-Canon Uses

  • Usopp Boomerang (ウソップブーメラン, Usoppu Būmera?): In the third One Piece movie, Usopp was shown using a specialized boomerang. This boomerang can be folded into itself for better transportation. Usopp described that once he's thrown this boomerang that "there's no turning back". However, when Usopp attempted to attack Battler with it, the boomerang apparently did not return after the Count dodged it. Apparently, what Usopp meant by "there's no turning back" did not mean that the weapon was unbeatable or such, but that he meant that the boomerang would not return back to its owner like a regular boomerang. While it proved useless at first, Usopp later on was actually able to put it to good use. Pretending that the boomerang was a set of horns, Usopp was able to divert the Horn Eaters into a dead end in which he trapped them with the aid of Nami's calculations.[31]
  • Usopp Skyrider (ウソップスカイライダー, Usoppu Sukairaidā?): A portable parachute kept in his bag, intended to save him if he falls from any high places. However, it is about the size of a dinner plate, and does not slow his fall in the least, nearly killing him. Used in the 5th movie while going after Luffy while he was falling down a cliff.
  • Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono (ゴムゴムの回転斧, Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Spinning Axe"): An anime only technique, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp execute it together. Usopp uses a cannon of the Going Merry in this combo. Luffy first executes Gomu Gomu no Fusen as well as twisting his body, using the stored air to launch himself into the air. Then, Usopp aboard the Going Merry fires a cannonball at Sanji, while Luffy shoots both of his arms towards the target. Sanji at this point Armée de L'air Power shoots the cannonball at Zoro who executes 108 Pound Cannon to fire the cannonball up into the air and toward Luffy. Luffy catches the ball with his feet, the momentum of the cannonball spinning him vertically several times causing his legs to twist with each revolution. After all of the cannonball's velocity is gone, Luffy drops it and proceeds to spin forward releasing the full force of the stored energy from the winding, his body falling towards the target during all this. As Luffy approaches the target he stretches his legs out, which, through the speed of his spinning, creates the image of a large rotary blade. This attack impacts with the target, cutting it in half. The force of this seems out of Luffy's control. This was first used to destroy Ratchet's castle in the seventh One Piece movie.[32]

References

  1. One Piece Yellow: Grand Elements (p. 264), Usopp Tactics is officially named.
  2. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 3 Chapter 24 and Episode 9, Usopp tells his tale of the giant goldfish to Kaya.
  3. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 15 Chapter 129 and Episode 77, Usopp and the other Straw Hats encounter Island Eater as they leave Little Garden.
  4. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 3 Chapter 23 and Episode 9, Usopp tries to scare away the Straw Hat pirates.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 10 Chapter 87 and Episode 40, Usopp uses several attacks against Chew.
  6. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 30 Chapter 284 and Episode 185, Usopp attempts to unnerve Enel with Usopp Spell.
  7. One Piece Manga — Vol. 76 Chapter 756, Usopp names his "attack"
  8. One Piece Manga — Vol. 74 Chapter 742.
  9. One Piece Manga — Vol. 77 Chapter 774.
  10. One Piece Manga — Vol. 76 Chapter 756.
  11. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 20 Chapter 185 and Episode 114, Usopp uses Usopp Pound on Miss Merry Christmas.
  12. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 20 Chapter 186 and Episode 115, Usopp uses a combo move with a hammer and Chopper in Horn Point.
  13. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 48 Chapter 466 and Episode 361, Usopp completely freaks out and defeats Perona with some techniques of his.
  14. SOURCE UNKNOWN, The Hammer's name is revealed.
  15. One Piece Manga — Vol. 74 Chapter 742.
  16. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 32 Chapter 301 and Episode 194, Usopp trades some rubber bands and other stuff for some Dials with the Skypieans.
  17. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 32 Chapter 301 and Episode 194, Usopp messes with Zoro with a Tone Dial.
  18. 18.0 18.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 33 Chapter 307 and Episode 209, Usopp uses the Breath and Impact Dials in the Donut Race.
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 35 Chapter 333 and Episode 236, Usopp and Luffy's battle.
  20. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 44 Chapter 421 and Episode 304, Usopp tries to explain the Kabuto to Zoro and Sanji.
  21. SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 13, Oda mentions that Usopp bought his goggles in Loguetown.
  22. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 4 Chapter 29 and Episode 12, Usopp uses several attacks against the Black Cat Pirates to stop them.
  23. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 22 Chapter 204 and Episode 124, Usopp uses a blackboard and scratches it to protect Vivi.
  24. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 27 Chapter 247 and Episode 161, Usopp swings like Tarzan.
  25. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 30 Chapter 283 and Episode 185, text
  26. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 39 Chapter 370 and Episode 260, Usopp tries to escape with Robin using Octopak Shoes.
  27. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 30 Chapter 285 and Episode 260, Usopp uses spring shoes to land from Ark Maxim.
  28. 28.0 28.1 One Piece Manga — Vol. 48 Chapter 464, Usopp scares away Kumashi with his Kaen Dama and then uses his No Enter Spell to stop the zombie from chasing him.
  29. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 49 Chapter 475 and Episode 370, Usopp shoots Franky at Oars and Moria.
  30. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 67 Chapter 665 and Episode 574, Usopp uses Capture Star on a deep sea fish.
  31. One Piece Movie — Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals, Usopp uses his boomerang in various ways.
  32. One Piece Movie — The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle, Usopp and the other Straw Hats combine their abilities to destroy Ratchet's castle.

External Links

  • Lysops Attacken - German One Piece Encyclopedia article listing Usopp's attacks.
  • Lie – Wikipedia article about lying.
  • Rhinoceros beetle – Wikipedia article about the beetle Kabuto is named after.
  • Phoenix – Wikipedia article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
  • Atlas beetle – Wikipedia article about the beetle Usopp's technique, Atlas Suisei, is name after.
  • Stag beetle – Wikipedia article about the beetle Kuwagata is named after.
  • Phoenix - Monstropedia article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hino Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
  • Phoenix - Monstrous.com article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.
  • Phoenix - Ardeen Bestiary article about the mythological bird Usopp's Hi no Tori Boshi techniques are based on.

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