- Slayer 2 fighting styles split into Breathing Styles for Slayers and Blood Demon Arts for Demons.
- Thunder Breathing ranks S-tier for burst mobility and one-shot PvP combos.
- Water Breathing is the most beginner-friendly, well-rounded starting style.
- String BDA dominates as the top Demon-side fighting style for sustained damage.
- Commit to one path: switching styles later requires significant investment.
Fighting Styles Overview in Slayer 2
In Project Slayers 2, your fighting style defines your entire combat identity. Human Slayers learn Breathing Styles from trainer NPCs scattered across the map, usually after completing a quest and paying Wen. Demons, on the other hand, replace breathing entirely with Blood Demon Arts (BDAs) obtained from Muzan or demon-related NPCs — gaining passive health regeneration but burning in sunlight.
Slayer Path (Breathing)
- Learned from trainer NPCs in villages
- Requires level and Wen to unlock
- Scales well late game with weapon upgrades
- No sunlight weakness
Demon Path (Blood Demon Art)
- Obtained from Muzan and demon NPCs
- Passive health regeneration
- Strong early and mid-game power spikes
- Sunlight weakness and hunger mechanics
Switching between the Slayer and Demon paths later requires significant investment. Pick one path and commit before sinking resources into skills and upgrades.
Breathing Styles Ranked
The current tier list weighs three factors: raw skill damage and combo potential, PvP effectiveness (mobility, hitboxes, punish ability), and farming speed against NPCs. Because Project Slayers 2 receives frequent balance updates, rankings shift between patches.
| Tier | Style | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| S | Thunder Breathing | Fastest burst combos, dash cancels, unmatched PvP mobility |
| A | Water Breathing | Balanced moveset, dependable finishers, great all-around |
| B | Wind Breathing | Strong area damage for farming, punishable wind-ups in PvP |
| B | Mist Breathing | Confusing movement tech, rewards skilled players, low raw damage |
| C | Insect Breathing | Poison damage-over-time is fun but slow in PvP |
Thunderclap and Flash — Thunder Breathing's signature dash attack — remains a community favorite for one-shot combos. Master the dash cancel timing before attempting ranked duels.
How to Unlock Each Fighting Style
Every breathing style comes from a specific trainer, typically found near villages and story landmarks. Below is the confirmed unlock breakdown.
| Style | Trainer | Requirement | Best Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Urokodaki-style trainer | Required level + Wen fee | Standard Katana |
| Thunder | Jigoro-inspired NPC | Trainer quest + unlock cost | Standard Katana |
| Wind | Sanemi-inspired location | Level + questline | Standard Katana |
| Mist | Muichiro-inspired NPC | Prerequisite quests + fee | Standard Katana |
| Insect | Shinobu-inspired NPC | Specially treated blade + quest | Stinger Katana |
Level Up in the Starting Village
Farm low-level bandits and starter demons near Kiribating. Always accept a quest before farming so you earn quest rewards on top of kill XP.
Find Your Trainer
Travel to the trainer matching your chosen style — fast travel unlocks as you explore the map.
Complete the Trainer Quest
Finish the prerequisite questline and gather the Wen needed for the unlock fee.
Equip and Assign Skills
Assign your new moves to number slots 1–4 and pair the style with its best-matched weapon.
Signature moves per style: Water Surface Slash / Constant Flux (Water), Thunderclap and Flash / Sixfold (Thunder), Dust Whirlwind Cutter / Idaten Typhoon (Wind), Obscuring Clouds (Mist), Butterfly Dance: Caprice (Insect).
Demon Fighting Styles (Blood Demon Arts)
If you became a Demon, BDAs are your fighting styles. Each offers a distinct combat feel, and the Demon race's passive regeneration gives strong early and mid-game power.
| BDA | Signature Skills | Build Advice | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| String | Blood Slash, thread barrage, string cage | Heavy attack + health | S |
| Temari Ball | Bouncing projectiles, multi-ball volley | Stamina + attack | A |
| Shockwave | Ground slam, explosive knockback | Health + attack | B |
| Arrow | Directional strikes, tracking finisher | Attack + stamina | Situational |
Temari Ball is one of the best keep-away arts in the game — dominate spacing in PvP and punish players who try to disengage with Arrow BDA's tracking finisher.
Build Checklist & Common Mistakes
Your clan passives should complement your fighting style. Rare and above clans offer meaningful damage multipliers or breathing efficiency that amplify your chosen moveset.
Fighting Style Milestones:
- Reach the level requirement for your chosen trainer
- Save enough Wen for the unlock fee
- Complete the trainer questline
- Pair your style with its best-matched weapon
- Assign all unlocked moves to skill slots 1–4
Don't fight bosses under-leveled, don't waste spins early re-rolling for cosmetic-perfect clans, and don't ignore stamina — exhausted players cannot block, dash, or use skills.
Fighting Styles FAQ
Q: What is the best fighting style in Slayer 2 for PvP?
Thunder Breathing currently sits at S-tier. Its dash attacks and burst combos, led by Thunderclap and Flash, offer unmatched mobility and one-shot potential in PvP. String BDA is the top Demon-side equivalent for sustained damage.
Q: What is the best fighting style for beginners?
Water Breathing is the most beginner-friendly option. It has a well-rounded moveset with reliable dash attacks and strong finishers, and works with a standard katana from early game onward.
Q: Can I change my fighting style after unlocking one?
You can learn additional breathing styles from other trainers, but switching paths between Slayer and Demon requires significant investment. Commit to one path early to avoid wasting resources.
Q: Do clans affect fighting styles?
Yes. Clans grant permanent passive bonuses, and rare or higher clans can amplify your style — for example, faster breathing regen benefits combo-heavy styles like Thunder, while Sun Breathing synergy comes from Mythical lines such as Kamado.