- Slayer 2 breathing trainer locations are spread across Kiribating, Zapiwara Mountain, and mid-level zones.
- Each trainer teaches one breathing style after a quest and a Wen fee payment.
- Water Trainer sits closest to the starting village, making it the easiest first style.
- Insect Breathing requires a specially treated Stinger Katana before the trainer accepts you.
- Thunder Breathing ranks S-tier for PVP thanks to its dash-cancel burst combos.
Breathing Trainer Locations Overview
In Slayer 2 (Project Slayers 2), your breathing style is learned from a specific trainer NPC scattered across the map. Each trainer is tied to a region, a questline, and an unlock fee paid in Wen. Knowing the Slayer 2 breathing trainer locations before you travel saves hours of wandering and lets you plan your leveling route around the style you actually want.
The table below summarizes every confirmed trainer, where to find them, and what they ask for before teaching you their style.
| Breathing Style | Trainer NPC | Region / Location | Unlock Requirement | Best Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Water Trainer (Urokodaki-style) | Near Starting Village (Kiribating) | Required level + Wen fee | Standard Katana |
| Thunder | Thunder Trainer (Jigoro-inspired) | Mid-level wilderness zone | Complete trainer quest + fee | Standard Katana |
| Wind | Wind Trainer (Sanemi-inspired) | Zapiwara Mountain region | Level requirement + questline | Standard Katana |
| Mist | Mist Trainer (Muichiro-inspired) | Remote high-level area | Prerequisite quests + unlock fee | Standard Katana |
| Insect | Insect Trainer (Shinobu-inspired) | Butterfly Mansion area | Special treated blade + quest | Stinger Katana |
Unlock fast-travel points as you explore. Every trainer region connects to the fast-travel network, so once you've visited a trainer's village you can return instantly to retrain or finish quests without re-running the whole map.
Region-by-Region Trainer Walkthrough
Each trainer region doubles as a leveling zone, so you can farm XP on the way to your breathing lesson instead of dead-running across the map.
Kiribating (Starting Village)
- Water Trainer nearby
- Beginner quest NPCs and shops
- Safe zone with fast travel
- Low-level bandits for early XP
Zapiwara Mountain
- Wind Trainer region
- Snowy mid-level training zone
- Mid-tier demon bosses
- Move unlocks and mid-game gear
Butterfly Mansion
- Insect Trainer area
- Healing and story hub
- Restock supplies here
- Story-based progression quests
For Thunder and Mist trainers, head deeper into the wilderness zones past the mid-level areas. These trainers expect higher levels and completed prerequisite quests, so most players pick up Water or Wind first and return later.
| Region | Recommended Level | Trainer Found | Nearby Enemies | Key Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiribating | 1-15 | Water | Bandits, starter demons | Early XP, starter currency |
| Zapiwara Mountain | 15-35 | Wind | Mid-tier demon bosses | Move unlocks, mid-game gear |
| Butterfly Mansion | 20+ | Insect | Story encounters | Quest rewards, progression |
| Wilderness Zones | 35+ | Thunder, Mist | Elite demons | Rare moves, high currency |
Trainers in high-level zones are guarded by strong enemies. Fighting your way to the Thunder or Mist trainer under-leveled is a common beginner mistake — farm Zapiwara Mountain first, then push deeper.
How to Unlock a Breathing Style: Step-by-Step
Every trainer follows the same general flow, though requirements scale with the style's power.
Reach the Required Level
Farm quest NPCs and low-level enemies near the starting village. Always accept a quest before farming so kill XP stacks with quest rewards.
Save Enough Wen
Every trainer charges an unlock fee in Wen. Boss farming is the most reliable income source once you can clear mid-level enemies comfortably.
Travel to the Trainer's Region
Use the fast-travel network where available. Clear or avoid enemies along the route to the trainer NPC.
Complete the Trainer's Quest
Trainers assign a short questline before they teach you. Insect Breathing additionally requires a specially treated Stinger Katana.
Pay the Fee and Learn the Style
Once the quest is done, pay the fee to unlock the style. Your new moves appear in your skill slots — assign them to number keys 1-4.
Switching breathing styles later requires significant investment. Pick the style that matches your playstyle — burst mobility (Thunder), balanced slashes (Water), or area farming (Wind) — and commit to it.
Which Trainer Should You Visit First?
Not all styles are equal, and the community tier consensus reflects that. Choose your first trainer based on how you plan to play.
| Breathing Style | Tier | Trainer Difficulty | PVP Rating | Farming Rating | Signature Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | S | Moderate | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | Thunderclap and Flash, Sixfold |
| Water | A | Easy | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Water Surface Slash, Constant Flux |
| Wind | B | Moderate | ★★★ | ★★★★★ | Dust Whirlwind Cutter, Idaten Typhoon |
| Mist | B | Hard | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Obscuring Clouds, Eight-Layered Mist |
| Insect | C | Moderate | ★★ | ★★★ | Butterfly Dance: Caprice |
New Players: Water Trainer
- Closest trainer to spawn
- Well-rounded moveset with dash attacks
- Reliable finishers for questing and farming
- Lowest barrier to entry
PVP Players: Thunder Trainer
- Fastest burst combos in the game
- Dash cancels for unmatched mobility
- One-shot potential with Sixfold setups
- The community's S-tier pick
Project Slayers 2 receives frequent balance updates, and tier rankings shift between patches. Check the official Trello roadmap for the latest patch notes before committing spins or Wen to a style.
Trainer Preparation Checklist
Before setting out for any trainer, run through this checklist to avoid wasted trips.
Before Visiting a Trainer:
- Reach the style's recommended level by questing in Kiribating and Zapiwara
- Save the full Wen unlock fee plus a buffer for equipment
- Unlock the fast-travel point for the trainer's region
- Stock healing items for the guarded high-level zones
- Assign unlocked skills to number slots 1-4 after training
Exhausted players cannot block, dash, or use skills. Fighting through trainer-quest enemies with an empty stamina bar is the fastest way to fail a quest — manage your breathing bar (G in safe areas) before every engagement.
FAQ
Q: Where are the Slayer 2 breathing trainer locations?
Trainers are spread across the map: the Water Trainer sits near the starting village of Kiribating, the Wind Trainer is in the Zapiwara Mountain region, the Insect Trainer is near the Butterfly Mansion, and the Thunder and Mist Trainers are found deeper in the mid-to-high-level wilderness zones.
Q: How much does it cost to learn a breathing style?
Every trainer charges an unlock fee in Wen, the in-game currency, on top of completing their quest. Exact fees vary by style, with stronger styles like Thunder generally costing more. Boss farming is the most reliable way to earn Wen for the fee.
Q: Can I learn multiple breathing styles?
You can eventually train under multiple trainers, but switching styles and re-investing requires significant time and Wen. Most players commit to one style and master its full moveset instead.
Q: Why won't the Insect Trainer teach me anything?
Insect Breathing requires a specially treated Stinger Katana before the trainer accepts you. Obtain the treated blade first, then complete the trainer's quest to unlock poison-based moves like Butterfly Dance: Caprice.