- Soryu build is a demon-exclusive fighting style in Slayer 2 unlocked at level 62.
- The trial requires fishing unlocked, 20 common fish, a hidden scroll, 8,000 fist damage, and a boss fight.
- Bone Breaker is a counter skill; Face Breaker is a rush-and-slam skill unlocked at Mastery 14.
- Soryu complements your existing weapon and evil art rather than replacing them.
- Fishing must be unlocked first (level 45, Mistfall Docks) to avoid restarting the trial.
Soryu Overview: Why This Demon Fighting Style Stands Out
The Slayer 2 Soryu build revolves around one of the strongest demon-exclusive fighting styles in the game. Soryu is not available to slayers, so you must become a demon and reach level 62 before you can even begin the trial. Beyond that, one of the trial objectives requires fish, which means you also need fishing unlocked at level 45 through the dockmaster at the Mistfall Docks.
Video Highlights:
- Soryu is demon-only, requiring level 62 to start
- Fishing (level 45) must be unlocked before visiting the trainer
- The trial has four objectives: fish, scroll, fist damage, boss fight
- Both skills (Bone Breaker and Face Breaker) shine in a demon build
Here is a quick summary of the core requirements before you set out:
| Requirement | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Race | Demon | Slayers cannot learn Soryu |
| Level | 62 minimum | Trial unlocks at this level |
| Fishing | Level 45, Mistfall Docks | Complete the dockmaster's permit quest |
| Equipment | Basic fishing rod | Legendary rod not required |
| Location | Kazuma, under the small bridge (northeast of the bare area) | Follow the compass northeast |
Unlock fishing and buy a basic rod before speaking to Kazuma. If you leave mid-trial to handle prerequisites, you risk wasting time backtracking across the map. Basic bait from the vendor near the rod seller is enough for the fish objective.
Soryu Trial Walkthrough: All Four Objectives
The trial consists of four objectives that must all be completed before Soryu unlocks. Work through them in the order shown on the quest for the smoothest experience.
| # | Objective | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deliver 20 common fish | Only common rarity fish count; hand them to Kazuma |
| 2 | Find the Soryu scroll | Hidden in the flooded cave beneath the trainer |
| 3 | Deal 8,000 fist M1 damage | Weapon and evil art attacks do not count |
| 4 | Defeat the Soryu trainee Goki | Full build allowed, watch his counters |
Collect and Deliver 20 Common Fish
Equip your fishing rod and fish at the docks. Keep only common rarity fish — higher rarity catches do not count, and neither do common rarity objects that are not fish. Critically, fish only count once handed to Kazuma, so return and deliver them rather than leaving them in your inventory. Verify the objective completes before moving on.
Find the Hidden Soryu Scroll
From Kazuma's house, locate the nearby waterfall. Jump into the water and swim underneath the waterfall to enter the hidden flooded cave. Surface for air first, then look toward the back corner near the large wheel. Swim down beside it and collect the scroll there. Check your quest progress before leaving.
Deal 8,000 Fist M1 Damage
Equip your default fist combat and attack enemies with basic M1 attacks only. Weapon attacks and evil art skills do not count. The damage does not need to happen in one fight — accumulate it across multiple enemies. Pick fights you can handle comfortably and confirm your fist attacks are registering during the first fight.
Defeat Goki the Soryu Trainee
Head through the waterfall and follow the route deeper inside to find Goki. Clear any demons chasing you first so you fight him one-on-one. Unlike the fist objective, you can use your full build here — bring your strongest weapon and evil art. Goki has counters, so avoid attacking into his defensive moves and punish openings instead.
Do not spend too long underwater searching the entire cave. Surface for air before hunting for the scroll, and keep an eye on your breath meter while swimming near the back wheel.
Soryu Skills: Bone Breaker and Face Breaker
Once the trial is complete, you can equip Soryu and begin building mastery toward its two skills. Together they give the Soryu build both a defensive answer and an offensive gap-closer.
Bone Breaker (Z Move)
- Counter-type skill
- Hold as an enemy attacks to activate
- Successful counter ragdolls the enemy
- Creates follow-up combo openings
- Requires proper timing on incoming hits
Face Breaker
- Unlocked at Soryu Mastery 14
- Requires a random skill drop from Goki
- Rushes toward the enemy and slams them down
- Closes distance and sets up follow-ups
- May need repeated Goki kills for the drop
| Skill | Type | Unlock Condition | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Breaker | Counter | Trial completion | Turning enemy pressure into openings |
| Face Breaker | Rush / Slam | Mastery 14 + Goki drop | Closing distance, starting combos |
Completing the trial does not guarantee Face Breaker. The skill drop from Goki is random, so expect to defeat him repeatedly until it drops. Keep farming him while building mastery toward level 14.
How Soryu Fits Into a Demon Build
You do not need to replace your entire loadout to benefit from Soryu. The fighting style works best as a utility layer on top of the damage tools you already use.
| Situation | Recommended Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Enemy pressuring with attacks | Bone Breaker | Counter turns their offense into a ragdoll opening |
| Enemy keeping distance | Face Breaker | Rush closes the gap and slams them down |
| Enemy vulnerable after a slam | Weapon / Evil Art | Follow-up with your strongest damage skills |
| Boss with fast recovery | Careful timing | Some bosses block before your follow-up lands |
Some bosses can block before you finish a follow-up after Bone Breaker or Face Breaker. Pay attention to how quickly each enemy recovers and adjust your combo timing accordingly.
Practice both skills against enemies whose attack patterns you already recognize. Using Bone Breaker when an enemy is not attacking will not produce the counter effect, so timing is everything.
Soryu Build Checklist
Before you consider your Soryu setup finished, work through these milestones:
Soryu Build Milestones:
- Become a demon and reach level 62
- Unlock fishing at level 45 via Mistfall Docks
- Find Kazuma under the bridge northeast of the bare area
- Deliver 20 common fish to Kazuma
- Recover the Soryu scroll from the flooded cave
- Deal 8,000 fist M1 damage
- Defeat Goki without adds interfering
- Reach Soryu Mastery 14 and farm the Face Breaker drop
FAQ
Q: Can slayers unlock the Soryu build in Slayer 2?
No. Soryu is a demon-exclusive fighting style. You must become a demon and reach level 62 before Kazuma will offer you the trial.
Q: Do higher rarity fish count toward the 20 fish objective?
No. Only common rarity fish count, and they must be actual fish, not common rarity objects. You also need to hand them to Kazuma directly — fish sitting in your inventory do not count.
Q: Why isn't Face Breaker unlocked after completing the trial?
Face Breaker requires Soryu Mastery 14 plus a random skill drop from Goki. Since the drop is random, you may need to defeat Goki several times before it appears.
Q: Can I use my weapon during the 8,000 fist damage objective?
No. Only fist M1 basic attacks count. Weapon attacks and evil art skills do not register toward the objective, though you can use your full build during the Goki fight afterward.