Start Here: Complete the Early Quest Chain
Quest order matters in Slayer 2 because several starter errands unlock later NPCs. If you focus only on repeatable combat quests, you can reach the mid-game and find that the next progression step is unavailable.
Begin in Windy Peak by speaking with Krue and accepting the bandit quest. Defeat three bandits, turn it in, and repeat until level 7. This provides reliable early experience and enough currency to replace your fists with a basic sword.
Before leaving the starting region, speak with nearby NPCs and finish their linked errands. They may look optional, but they establish the chain that leads into later level-gated content.
| Quest | Quest giver | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report to Noote | Kazu | 0 | Begins an early delivery sequence |
| Recover the Lost Pages | Kona | 0 | Requires finding five pages in the starter area |
| Clear the Village Spies | Kazu | 0 | Continues Kazu's early quest line |
| Deliver Package to Elara | MoldySugar | 0 | Opens another delivery objective |
| Deliver the Coded Letter | Noote | 0 | Connects early NPC interactions |
| The Plate Trial | Lamplighter Isamu | 0 | A starter-area side objective |
| Defeat 3 Bandits | Krue | 0 | Main early leveling quest |
After level 7, take Krue's Bandit Boss quest. The encounter is worth doing whenever available because boss chests can provide equipment. Loot is not always private, so stay close when the boss falls.
Zuko is another useful early boss. His cutlass can drop with active combat skills, including Quick Draw, making it a strong weapon for early grinding. It is not required, so do not pause your route indefinitely to farm it.
A practical early checklist is:
- Finish the Lost Pages objective before leaving Windy Peak.
- Complete Lucy's bear-meat request when available.
- Follow Kazu's delivery chain through its later handoff.
- Buy an early sword when you have enough currency.
- Use blocking and dashing instead of only basic attacks.
- Spend skill points on health, stamina, defense, and mobility.
Level 7-34 Quest Route
The fastest route is not always the cleanest completion route. For steady progress, keep active quests that overlap in the same region and complete prerequisite errands before their level gates arrive.
After the bandit section, head toward Tom's area and begin the bear quests. Start Tom's chain as soon as its requirements allow, then keep taking the available bear objective until the next level requirement opens.
| Level | Quest | Quest giver | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Defeat the Bandit Boss | Krue | Early boss experience and chest rewards |
| 10 | Find Betty's Gemstone | Betty | Side objective in the early route |
| 10 | Acquire Bear Meat | Lucy | Required story-side connection |
| 10 | Hunt the Bears | Tom | Main bear-area repeatable grind |
| 18 | Fell the Mother Bear | Tom | Boss completion and loot chest |
| 21 | Five Hundred Pennies | Liv | Mid-early side quest |
| 26 | Clear Kaiden's Subordinates | Chaka | Next combat tier |
| 34 | Defeat Kaiden | Chaka | Boss milestone before later quests |
Tom's bear quests provide repeatable experience while moving you toward the Mother Bear encounter. The Mother Bear drops a chest with worthwhile gear. Nearby, Kuro the black-market merchant appears only at night, so check the area after dark for unusual stock.
At level 26, speak with Chaka and begin clearing Kaiden's subordinates around Windy Peak. Continue until the Kaiden boss objective opens. Kaiden can drop a claw weapon with its own skill progression, but treat it as a bonus rather than a mandatory farm.
PvP is active outside the safest early areas. When gathering materials or fighting enemies near other players, keep enough stamina to block, dash away, or reposition.
Breathing Training and Materials
Breathing training becomes available at level 25. Unlocking a style early expands your combat options before Kaiden and later quest zones become more demanding.
Most trainers require Wen plus demon horns and beast cores. Requirements can vary by style, so check the trainer before committing resources. Serpent Breathing, for example, requires level 25, 20 demon horns, and five beast cores.
| Breathing style | Trainer availability | Typical preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Flame | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Thunder | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Wind | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Sound | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Stone | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Insect | 25 | Demon horns, beast cores, Wen |
| Serpent | 25 | Level 25, 20 horns, five cores, Wen |
Start material farming before level 25 so training does not interrupt your leveling route. Demon horns are commonly farmed from demons in the snowy biome above the bear area, especially along mountain edges at night. The cave beneath the Mother Bear can also be productive because multiple lower-tier demons may spawn there.
Beast cores come from beast demons around the village near Tom, usually at night. If you need only a few cores, this is often easier than repeatedly changing zones.
Water Breathing is an accessible early option. Its trainer is in a hidden underwater cave near the waterfall area, reached by swimming beneath the falls. Serpent training is near the starting region and involves several training objectives before the final trainee fight.
Choose a breathing style you enjoy using instead of chasing a theoretical best choice immediately. Cooldowns, range, mobility, and how comfortably you combine skills matter more during questing than a small damage difference.
Level 34-125 Quest Progression
At roughly level 34 or 35, move into Wagwan's quest line. Completing early errands first is important here: players who skipped starter chains can run into a progression block around this point.
Wagwan's repeatable work in and around the waterfall cave provides strong experience through the 40s. You can continue unfinished Kaiden objectives while working through this area.
| Level | Quest | Quest giver | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Clear Hoyuzo's Guard | Wagwan | Main waterfall-area combat quest |
| 45 | Earn a Fishing Permit | Sofen | Opens fishing-related progression |
| 45 | The Morning Haul | Angler Runo | Fishing quest line |
| 45 | Retrieve Ginzo's Jewelry Box | Ginzo | Side quest |
| 47 | Hold the Night | Rin | Night-focused objective |
| 50 | Defeat Hoyuzo | Wagwan | Major boss milestone |
| 60 | The Good Catch | Angler Runo | Later fishing progression |
| 62 | The Soryu Trial | Soryu Expert Kazuma | Trial content |
| 65 | The Tai Chi Trial | Tai Chi Expert Renjiro | Trial content |
| 65 | The Forge Above | Blacksmith Togane | Forging progression |
| 70 | Deliver Niko's Supply Box | Niko | Delivery quest |
| 70 | Restock the Infirmary | Shiori | Support quest |
| 75 | The Full Pantry | Shiori | Follow-up objective |
| 75 | Locate Ren's Lost Nichirin | Ren | Weapon-related errand |
| 90 | Drive Off the High Demons | Wounded Slayer Tomoi | Higher-level combat |
| 90 | Thin the Kanoe Ranks | Demon Delroy | Higher-level combat |
| 100 | The Reaper's Trial | Harvester of Souls Zurinyz | Endgame trial |
| 105 | Drive Back the Frost | Demon Slayer Mitsu | Late-game quest |
| 115 | Put Out the Blaze | Demon Slayer Mitsu | Late-game follow-up |
At level 45, prioritize Final Selection if you intend to become a Slayer. The event occurs on a schedule, so arrive at its entrance before it begins. Level 45 is recommended, although players can attempt it around level 40.
Finishing Final Selection awards the Slayer uniform and Slayer crow. The crow opens repeatable Slayer tasks, allowing you to collect quest rewards while farming enemies, bosses, or materials.
FAQ
What is the best Slayer 2 quest guide order for beginners?
Start with Krue's bandits, complete the Windy Peak side quests, move into Tom's bears and Mother Bear, unlock a breathing style at level 25, then take Chaka's Kaiden quests. Continue with Wagwan, Final Selection, and the level-gated quests that follow.
Can I skip the starter side quests?
It is a bad idea. The Lost Pages, Lucy, and Kazu-related quest chains connect to later progression. Skipping them can leave you unable to continue normally around level 35.
What level should I be for Final Selection?
Level 45 is the safest target. The event may be attempted at roughly level 40, but stronger gear, a breathing style, and practiced blocking make the encounter more manageable.
What should I farm before breathing training?
Farm demon horns in the snowy demon area and beast cores from nighttime beast demons near Tom's village. Also save Wen, since trainers require currency alongside materials.
What should I do after becoming a Slayer?
Use your crow for repeatable Slayer quests, then continue the fishing, Hoyuzo, trial, forging, and late-game combat quest lines as their level requirements unlock.