- Slayer 2 blood build centers on Blood Demon Arts (BDAs), the demon race's replacement for breathing styles.
- String BDA is the current S-tier pick for sustained damage and combo starters.
- Temari Ball BDA dominates spacing with relentless projectile pressure.
- Demons regenerate health but burn in sunlight and must manage hunger mechanics.
- Stack attack and health for most blood builds; stamina matters for arrow and temari styles.
What Is a Slayer 2 Blood Build?
A blood build in Project Slayers 2 means committing to the Demon race and building around a Blood Demon Art (BDA) instead of a Breathing Style. BDAs are obtained from Muzan and demon-related NPCs rather than Slayer trainers, and they come with demon-specific mechanics: passive health regeneration, sunlight weakness, and hunger. The trade-off is real — you gain early and mid-game power spikes, but you must play around environmental hazards that Slayers never worry about.
Switching between the human and demon paths later in progression requires significant investment. Decide on your blood build before spending spins and currency on upgrades.
Here is how the four confirmed Blood Demon Arts compare:
| BDA | Playstyle | Key Strength | Weakness | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| String BDA | Aggressive close-range | Sustained damage, combo starters | Needs aggressive positioning | S |
| Temari Ball BDA | Ranged keep-away | Spacing, projectile pressure | Weak close range | A |
| Shockwave BDA | Brawler | Knockback, mob farming | Struggles vs mobile targets | B |
| Arrow BDA | Ranged poke | Punishes disengaging foes | Lower burst damage | B+ |
In the community-informed tier list, the Demon Race itself sits in S-tier thanks to BDA access plus passive regeneration, while Slayers scale better late game with weapon upgrades and breathing mastery.
Best Blood Demon Arts Ranked
String BDA — The S-Tier Standard
String BDA delivers the highest sustained damage among blood builds. Its Blood Slash strings cut at range, the thread barrage applies multi-hit pressure, and the string cage denies area in both PvP and boss fights. Build heavily into attack and health — string combos reward players who stay in their opponent's face.
Temari Ball BDA — The Spacing King
Temari excels at keeping enemies out. Bouncing projectiles, rapid-fire volleys, and a combined-ball finisher let you control the pace of every fight. Prioritize stamina and attack so your ranged pressure never runs dry.
Shockwave BDA — The Brawler's Pick
Ground slams, explosive bursts, and charged area blasts make Shockwave excellent for farming mobs and disrupting PvP combos with knockback. Stack health and attack and play like a frontline bruiser.
Arrow BDA — The Poke Artist
Directional arrows, multi-arrow barrages, and a tracking finisher punish anyone trying to disengage. Balance attack and stamina to maintain constant pressure in extended fights.
String BDA Build
- Stats: Attack > Health > Stamina
- Best for: PvP combo rushdown, boss damage
- Aggressive, high-risk, highest reward
Temari Ball Build
- Stats: Stamina > Attack > Health
- Best for: Spacing control, ranged PvP
- Safest playstyle for newer demons
Shockwave Build
- Stats: Health > Attack
- Best for: Mob farming, dungeon clears
- Knockback disrupts enemy combos
Arrow Build
- Stats: Attack + Stamina balanced
- Best for: Extended fights, punishing retreats
- Steady mid-range pressure
Project Slayers 2 receives frequent balance updates, and BDA rankings shift between patches. Check the official Trello roadmap at Project Slayers Trello for the latest changes before committing spins.
Blood Build Step-by-Step Setup
Follow this route to take a fresh character into a functioning blood build:
Roll Your Clan
Spin at character creation. Common clans are fine early — save re-roll spins for later. Rare or Legendary clans with damage multipliers or health restoration pair especially well with blood builds.
Level in the Starting Village
Farm low-level bandits and starter demons near Kiribating with quest NPCs. Always accept a quest before farming so kill XP stacks with quest rewards.
Become a Demon
At the appropriate level, choose the demon path through Muzan or demon progression quests. You gain health regeneration and BDA access, but you burn in sunlight — plan your routes through shaded and night areas.
Unlock Your Blood Demon Art
Obtain your BDA from the demon trainer NPC. String and Temari are the strongest all-around picks; Shockwave is ideal if you plan to farm mobs heavily.
Farm Bosses for Upgrades
Move to mid-level zones like Zapiwara Mountain, then the Demon Territory for elite bosses dropping rare moves and late-game upgrades. Bring friends for your first clears.
Demons must manage hunger mechanics on top of health. Keep a food stock from village shops before long boss sessions — an exhausted demon without stamina cannot block, dash, or use BDA skills.
Stat Allocation & Clan Synergy
Stat priorities differ by BDA, and your clan passive should reinforce the same game plan:
| Build | Stat Priority | Best Clan Passives | Content Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| String | Attack, Health | Sword damage, health restoration | PvP, bosses |
| Temari | Stamina, Attack | Stamina regen, breathing bar capacity | PvP spacing |
| Shockwave | Health, Attack | Health boosts, damage multipliers | Farming, dungeons |
| Arrow | Attack + Stamina | Stamina efficiency | Extended PvP |
Mythical clans such as the Kamado and Tsugikuni lines (roughly 1% roll chance or lower) offer top-tier damage multipliers and healing effects — best-in-slot for nearly any blood build.
Clan Rarity Reference
| Rarity | Roll Chance | Typical Passives |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ~70% | Minor health/stamina boosts |
| Uncommon | ~20% | Moderate stat boosts |
| Rare | ~7% | Damage multipliers, dash efficiency |
| Legendary | ~2% | Strong combat passives, healing |
| Mythical | ~1% or lower | Sun synergy, top-tier multipliers |
Farming Routes for Blood Builds
Where to level and farm depends on your build's strengths:
| Zone | Level Range | Enemies | Key Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiribating Village | Early | Bandits, starter demons | XP, starter currency |
| Zapiwara Mountain | Mid | Mid-tier demon bosses | Move unlocks, mid-game gear |
| Butterfly Mansion | Mid | Story encounters | Quest rewards, progression |
| Demon Territory / Swamp | Late | Elite demons, world bosses | Rare moves, currency, upgrades |
| Dungeons | Late | Timed end-bosses | Exclusive cosmetics and moves |
Shockwave builds thrive in mob-dense zones and dungeons; String builds should push into boss zones early to leverage their superior single-target damage.
Plan daytime farming around covered areas or night cycles. Sun damage stacks quickly on demons caught in the open, and it has ended many overconfident farming runs.
Blood Build Milestones
Blood Build Checklist:
- Choose the Demon race and unlock sunlight-aware routing
- Obtain your Blood Demon Art from the demon trainer
- Reach Rare clan tier or better via spins
- Clear Zapiwara Mountain boss chains
- Farm your first elite boss in Demon Territory
- Complete a timed dungeon with a full party
FAQ
Q: What is the best blood build in Slayer 2?
The String BDA blood build is currently the top pick, sitting in S-tier for sustained damage and reliable combo starters in both PvP and boss fights. Temari Ball BDA is a close second for players who prefer ranged spacing.
Q: Can demons use Breathing Styles in Project Slayers 2?
No. Blood Demon Arts replace breathing styles entirely for the Demon race. BDAs are obtained from Muzan or demon-related NPCs rather than Slayer trainers.
Q: What stats should a blood build prioritize?
Most blood builds stack attack and health. Temari Ball favors stamina for sustained projectiles, and Arrow builds balance attack with stamina for constant pressure in extended fights.
Q: Is the demon race better than playing as a Slayer?
Demons enjoy stronger early and mid-game power spikes thanks to BDA access and passive health regeneration, but Slayers scale better late game with weapon upgrades and breathing mastery. Pick the playstyle you enjoy most.