Choosing the right Breathing Style in Project Slayers can make or break your Demon Slayer or Demon journey. This tier list, updated, ranks all styles based on their damage output, utility, and overall effectiveness in the current meta. Whether you’re grinding quests or battling other players, find the perfect Breathing Style to dominate!
Ranking Criteria
- Damage Output (high weight): The raw damage a Breathing Style can inflict on enemies and players. Higher damage output translates to faster kills and more effective PvP combat.
- Mobility (medium weight): How easily a Breathing Style allows you to move around the map and dodge attacks. Mobility is crucial for both PvE and PvP scenarios.
- Utility (medium weight): The additional benefits a Breathing Style provides, such as crowd control, healing, or buffs.
- Ease of Use (low weight): How easy a Breathing Style is to learn and master. Some styles have complex combos or require precise timing.
🏆 S Tier — Meta-Defining
These Breathing Styles are the absolute best in the game, offering a combination of high damage, excellent mobility, and useful utility.
Thunder Breathing
Thunder Breathing remains top-tier due to its incredible burst damage and fast attack speed. Its first form is still one of the best gap closers in the game.
Best for: PvP, boss fights
Sun Breathing
Sun Breathing is a powerhouse, offering consistent high damage and a variety of attack patterns. It’s effective in almost any situation and is very hard to counter.
Best for: All-around, high-level play
⭐ A Tier — Very Strong
These Breathing Styles are excellent choices, offering strong performance in most situations.
Water Breathing
Water Breathing is a reliable choice with a good balance of damage and range. Its consistent performance makes it a solid pick for both new and experienced players.
Best for: Beginners, consistent damage
Flame Breathing
Flame Breathing provides high single-target damage and decent area-of-effect attacks. It’s a great choice for players who prefer a more aggressive playstyle.
Best for: Aggressive players, single-target damage
Wind Breathing
Wind Breathing provides great mobility and decent damage output, making it strong in PvP. It’s a good choice for players who like to kite their opponents.
Best for: PvP, kiting
✅ B Tier — Solid
These Breathing Styles are decent options, but they may have some weaknesses or require specific strategies to be effective.
Stone Breathing
Stone Breathing offers high defense and decent damage, but its slow attack speed can be a major drawback. It’s best suited for tanky builds and players who prefer a more defensive playstyle.
Best for: Tank builds, defensive playstyle
Love Breathing
Love Breathing has decent damage and some unique animations, but it lacks the overall utility of higher-tier styles. It’s a fun choice, but not the most effective.
Best for: Casual play, unique animations
Mist Breathing
Mist Breathing is good for confusing opponents, but its damage output is lacking compared to higher tiers. It can be effective in PvP with the right strategy.
Best for: PvP, confusing opponents
🔄 C Tier — Below Average
These Breathing Styles are generally weaker than the others and require significant investment to be viable.
Serpent Breathing
Serpent Breathing has limited range and damage, making it difficult to use effectively in most situations. It requires a very specific playstyle to be successful.
Best for: Niche playstyles, experienced players
Insect Breathing
Insect Breathing is primarily focused on poison damage, which is often resisted by enemies and players. Its overall damage output is also quite low.
Best for: Poison builds (niche)
Current Meta Analysis
The current meta in Project Slayers is dominated by high-damage Breathing Styles like Thunder and Sun. Players are focusing on maximizing burst damage and mobility to quickly eliminate opponents in PvP and efficiently clear PvE content. Stamina management is also key.
Recent Changes
- Thunder Breathing’s first form damage slightly nerfed.
- Water Breathing’s third form cooldown reduced.
- Insect Breathing’s poison damage buffed (but still not great).
- New clan buffs influencing breathing style choices.
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FAQ
What is the best Breathing Style for beginners?
Water Breathing is generally considered the best Breathing Style for beginners in Project Slayers. It offers a good balance of damage, range, and ease of use, making it easy to learn the basics of combat. It also has a relatively low skill floor, allowing new players to quickly become effective in both PvE and PvP. Mastering Water Breathing will give you a solid foundation for trying other styles later.
How do I unlock different Breathing Styles?
You can unlock different Breathing Styles by spinning for them using Wen or Robux. Wen can be obtained by completing quests and defeating enemies, while Robux is purchased with real money. The chances of getting a specific Breathing Style vary, with rarer styles like Sun Breathing having a much lower drop rate. Be prepared to grind or spend Robux to get the Breathing Style you want.
Can I change my Breathing Style after choosing one?
Yes, you can change your Breathing Style, but it requires you to spin again. There is no way to guarantee a specific breathing style, and you may receive one you already own. This can be frustrating, so it’s important to carefully consider your initial choice and be prepared for the possibility of spending more Wen or Robux to get the Breathing Style you want. Good luck with the RNG!
What are Blood Demon Arts (BDAs)?
Blood Demon Arts (BDAs) are unique abilities used by Demons in Project Slayers. They are the demon equivalent of breathing styles, and can be acquired by becoming a demon. The power of a BDA varies greatly, and some are significantly stronger than others. Many players prefer to become a slayer due to the wide variety of breathing styles, but others enjoy the unique gameplay that BDAs offer.
How do Clans affect my Breathing Style?
Clans in Project Slayers provide various buffs that can enhance your Breathing Style. Some clans offer damage bonuses, while others provide increased mobility or defense. Choosing a clan that complements your Breathing Style can significantly improve your overall performance. Be sure to research different clan buffs and find one that suits your playstyle and Breathing Style of choice. This can make a significant impact in PvP.