The Bamboo Shoot is an unlockable blade that resembles a green bamboo stalk. In Fruit Ninja 2 it also has a panda on it. It makes a thwacking chop sound while slicing and trails small green leaves in its wake. Its rarity level in Fruit Ninja and Fruit Ninja 2 is Common. in Classic, it is an Initiate blade.
Description
Power
Fruit Ninja:
Previously this blade would increase the sizes of all fruit in any mode it was used in. This made combos easier to accomplish.
Now, Every time when the Bamboo Shoot levels up, 1 of its 3 powers will level up at random. When the Bamboo Shoot is at level 10, all of its 3 powers will be at level 3.
Major Power: Chance of big fruit with every combo sliced. the chance is 40% at level 1, 50% at level 2, and 60% at level 3.
Minor Power 1: Boost your chance of finding a dragon fruit. The Extra Chance is at 5% at level 1, 10% at level 2, 15% at level 3.
Minor Power 2: Shrinks bombs by a short amount for every time a coconut is sliced. Can shrink from either 2% at level 1, 3% at level 2, and 4% at level 3 depending on the level.
Fruit Ninja Classic:
This blade increases the size of all fruit when used during any mode.
Fruit Ninja 2:
Currently, this blade has no power.
Its upcoming ability will be called Panda Pounder.
How to unlock
Fruit Ninja:
Previously this blade required the player to reach level 7 to unlock.
Now, this blade can be found in boxes or gained by leveling up.
Fruit Ninja Classic:
Reach level 9 to reveal power.
Fruit Ninja 2:
This blade can be obtained as a reward from the season pass at level 10.
Trivia
- This implies that Sensei grew up in eastern Asia, or somewhere where bamboo is grown.
- The increase in fruit size is a direct reference to bamboo being one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, typically growing 3–10 centimeters (1.2–3.9 in) per day during its growing season.