- Demon path: Demons replace Breathing Styles with Blood Demon Arts (BDAs) obtained from Muzan or demon NPCs
- Core strengths: Passive health regeneration and powerful early-to-mid game damage spikes
- Core weakness: Sunlight burns demons during daytime hours unless you use shade or interiors
- Best BDA for PvP: String BDA offers the highest sustained damage and combo starters
- Best BDA for farming: Shockwave BDA clears mob groups with knockback and area blasts
Why Play a Demon in Slayer 2
Choosing the Demon race in Project Slayers 2 fundamentally changes how you play. Instead of learning Breathing Styles from Slayer trainers, your power comes from Blood Demon Arts granted by Muzan or demon-related NPCs. Demons enjoy strong early-game power spikes thanks to passive health regeneration, while Slayers scale better late game with weapon upgrades and breathing mastery.
The demon path suits players who want aggressive close-range pressure, unique abilities, and a distinct playstyle — but it comes with real trade-offs you should understand before committing.
| Factor | Demon Race | Slayer Race |
|---|---|---|
| Main abilities | Blood Demon Arts | Breathing Styles |
| Health regen | Passive regeneration | Requires items/rest |
| Sunlight | Burns during daytime | No weakness |
| Early game power | Strong spike | Moderate |
| Late game scaling | Steady | Higher ceiling |
| Hunger mechanic | Yes, must manage | No |
Switching between human and demon later requires significant investment. Pick your path deliberately after understanding both sides — do not become a Demon casually at level 10 just because an NPC offered it.
All Blood Demon Arts Compared
Blood Demon Arts replace breathing styles entirely and are obtained from Muzan or demon-related NPCs rather than Slayer trainers. Each BDA offers a distinct combat feel, from string manipulation to arrow control.
String BDA (S-Tier)
- Blood Slash strings cut at range
- Thread barrage multi-hit pressure
- String cage area denial
- Best PvP combo potential
Arrow BDA (A-Tier)
- Directional arrow strikes
- Multi-arrow barrage
- Tracking arrow finisher
- Punishes disengaging opponents
Shockwave BDA (B-Tier)
- Ground shockwave slam
- Explosive burst knockback
- Charged area blast
- Excellent for mob farming
Temari Ball BDA (A-Tier)
- Bouncing temari projectiles
- Rapid-fire multi-ball volley
- Combined ball finisher
- Best keep-away and spacing art
BDA Tier Overview
| BDA | Tier | Best Use | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| String | S | PvP & boss fights | Sustained damage, combo starters |
| Temari Ball | A | PvP spacing | Projectile pressure |
| Arrow | A- | Extended fights | Ranged poking |
| Shockwave | B | PvE farming | Knockback, area clears |
String rewards aggressive close-range pressure; Temari Ball dominates spacing. If you spend most of your time farming mobs and dungeons, Shockwave's area blasts save hours of grinding even though it ranks lower in PvP.
How to Become a Demon: Step-by-Step
Becoming a Demon is a one-way commitment that follows a clear sequence. Follow these steps in order to avoid wasting levels or currency.
Level Through the Early Game as Human
Start in the starting village, complete quest NPCs, and farm low-level bandit and demon enemies. Always accept a quest before farming so you earn quest rewards on top of kill XP. Aim to unlock your full basic movement kit before transforming.
Locate Muzan or the Demon NPC
Seek out Muzan or demon-related NPCs in the world — typically found in or near Demon Territory. Talk to the NPC to begin the demon conversion questline.
Complete the Demon Conversion
Finish the required quest and pay any associated cost. Your race converts to Demon, unlocking demon-specific mechanics including clan buffs, passive regeneration, and sunlight vulnerability.
Unlock Your Blood Demon Art
Return to the demon trainer NPCs to obtain your BDA. Arrow and Temari Ball come from trainer NPCs inspired by canon demon abilities; Shockwave unlocks through demon progression quests.
Manage Demon Mechanics
Watch your hunger and avoid direct sunlight. Plan farming routes around shaded areas, interiors, and nighttime cycles so your regeneration stays online.
Demons run on hunger mechanics. Stock consumables and plan rest stops at locations like the Butterfly Mansion area before pushing into high-level zones such as the Demon Territory swamp.
Demon Stat Builds by BDA
Your stat allocation should match your Blood Demon Art. These are the recommended distributions based on how each art deals damage.
| BDA | Priority Stats | Secondary Stat | Playstyle Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| String | Attack, Health | Stamina | Brawler, aggressive |
| Arrow | Attack, Stamina | Health | Sustained ranged poke |
| Shockwave | Health, Attack | Stamina | Tanky brawler |
| Temari Ball | Stamina, Attack | Health | Keep-away zoner |
Where to Farm as a Demon
| Zone | Difficulty | Enemies | Key Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Village | Low | Bandits, starter demons | Early XP, starter currency |
| Zapiwara Mountain | Mid | Mid-tier demon bosses | Move unlocks, mid-game gear |
| Butterfly Mansion | Story | Story encounters | Quest rewards, progression |
| Demon Territory / Swamp | High | Elite demons, world bosses | Rare moves, late-game upgrades |
| Dungeons | Party | Dungeon end-bosses | Exclusive cosmetics, large currency |
The Demon Territory is home to elite demon bosses and rare world spawns. Enter only after unlocking your full moveset and acquiring solid gear — ideally with a party for your first clears.
Sunlight Survival & Demon Weaknesses
Sunlight is the defining demon drawback. During daytime exposure you take burn damage, which means route planning matters as much as raw damage.
- Travel through shade: forests, canyon walls, and building interiors break sunlight exposure
- Farm dungeons and caves during daytime cycles — instanced dungeons are unaffected
- Time world boss attempts for nighttime windows when crossing open terrain
- Keep healing items stocked: hunger and burn chip away at your HP bar between fights
Before attempting a world boss across open ground, check the in-game day cycle. Starting a raid at dusk gives you the longest safe window before sunrise exposure.
Demon Progression Checklist
Track your demon journey with these essential milestones.
Demon Path Milestones:
- Reach a comfortable level and unlock dash and grapple
- Complete the demon conversion questline from Muzan
- Obtain your first Blood Demon Art
- Allocate stats to match your BDA playstyle
- Clear your first world boss in Demon Territory
- Complete a timed dungeon with a party
FAQ
Q: Can a Demon in Project Slayers 2 learn Breathing Styles?
No. Blood Demon Arts replace Breathing Styles entirely for the Demon race. BDAs are obtained from Muzan or demon-related NPCs instead of Slayer trainers, so commit to one system per character.
Q: Which Blood Demon Art is best for PvP in this Slayer 2 demon guide?
String BDA ranks highest for PvP thanks to its sustained damage and reliable combo starters. Temari Ball BDA is a close second for players who prefer spacing and projectile pressure over close-range brawling.
Q: How do I stop burning in sunlight as a Demon?
You cannot remove the weakness. Instead, plan routes through shade and interiors, farm dungeons during daytime, and schedule open-world boss attempts around nighttime cycles.
Q: Is Demon better than Slayer for new players?
Demons enjoy stronger early and mid-game power spikes from passive health regeneration and BDA damage. However, Slayers scale better late game with weapon upgrades and breathing mastery, so neither choice is strictly superior.