Start Strong: The Early Quest Route
Slayer progress matters because skipped early quests can stop your character from receiving later objectives. Build levels, movement, weapon mastery, and useful resources together instead of treating them as separate grinds.
Windy Peak is the starting area. Begin with Krue’s bandit quest and repeat it until you are ready to move toward the bear area. Buy an early sword as soon as you can afford one, then challenge Zuko when the opportunity appears. His cutlass is a helpful early drop, but do not let repeated boss attempts slow down your leveling.
Before leaving the starter area, complete the connected side quests. The lost-paper task, Lucy’s request for bear meat, and Kazu’s delivery chain establish later progression access. They are worth finishing even if their immediate rewards look modest.
| Stage | Main activity | Practical goal |
|---|---|---|
| Levels 1–7 | Krue’s bandit quest in Windy Peak | Learn basic combat and buy a starter weapon |
| Levels 7–18 | Tom’s bear cub quests | Build steady experience and collect early loot |
| Levels 18–26 | Bears plus unfinished side quests | Finish prerequisite chains before the next quest giver |
| Levels 26–34 | Chaka’s Kaden subordinate quests | Continue leveling and look for Kaden’s claw weapon |
| Levels 34–45 | Wagwan’s waterfall-area quests | Prepare for Final Selection |
Make movement upgrades an early priority. Double Jump and Wall Climb reduce travel time, open trainer routes, and give you more ways to escape when enemies crowd you. Unlock the shrine closest to your active farming zone whenever your funds allow it; convenient respawns and travel save more time than a small early stat purchase.
A simple early-game priority order is:
- Complete every connected quest chain before changing regions.
- Keep one weapon equipped long enough to improve its mastery.
- Unlock movement tools before expensive specialist upgrades.
- Activate nearby shrines as your route expands.
- Save spins, reset items, ore, and large amounts of Wen until you know your build.
Build Level, Mastery, and Resources Together
The efficient Slayer 2 slayer progress approach is to make each fight count for more than one system. A quest kill should ideally grant character experience, weapon or Breathing mastery, materials, and possibly faction credit later in the game.
Tom’s bear quests are a reliable bridge through the early levels. Mother Bear can provide a chest, while the surrounding area also gives access to night-time farming opportunities. At night, demons in the snowy area can provide Demon Horns, and beast demons near the village can provide Beast Cores.
Start gathering trainer materials before you reach the exact level requirement. That way, reaching level 25 does not turn into a separate farming delay. Requirements vary by Breathing Style, so always read the trainer dialogue before committing resources.
| Resource or system | How to advance it | Best time to handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Character level | Repeat level-appropriate quests | Throughout every farming session |
| Weapon mastery | Keep your chosen weapon equipped | While completing normal quests |
| Breathing mastery | Use Breathing moves after unlocking a style | During repeatable enemy quests |
| Demon Horns | Defeat demons in night-time snowy routes | Before or after bear farming |
| Beast Cores | Hunt beast demons near the village at night | Before visiting a trainer |
| Wen | Complete quests and sell unwanted loot | Save for shrines and training |
At level 25, choose a Breathing Style based on what you can realistically unlock and use. A cheaper, familiar style that you practice consistently is usually better for progress than a rare-looking option whose materials or move set do not fit your route.
For an early Slayer build, prioritize reliable damage, stamina, and a defensive answer. You do not need a perfect combo to clear quests. You need enough damage to finish enemies quickly, enough stamina to avoid getting trapped, and one escape or guard response when a boss pushes back.
Consider your main goal before spending skill points:
- Quest farming benefits from area coverage, mobility, and short cooldowns.
- Boss farming benefits from steady damage and safe punish windows.
- PvP benefits from flexible pressure and answers to guarding.
- Exploration benefits from movement and survivability.
Become a Slayer Through Final Selection
Final Selection is the major Slayer checkpoint. It becomes practical around level 45, although going in at a higher level makes solo completion less stressful. The event runs on a schedule, so arrive at the entrance before it begins rather than traveling after the timer starts.
Bring healing, movement upgrades, and a weapon or Breathing Style you have already practiced. A group can make the difficult fights easier, especially if you are entering near the minimum level. Do not assume a failed parkour attempt ends your run; use retries to learn the route.
The selection includes multiple tasks rather than one boss battle. Speak to the relevant NPC before collecting or defeating anything, then return to turn in each completed objective.
| Final Selection step | What you do | Helpful preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit task | Collect three nearby fruits for Rem | Check the ground around the quest area |
| Demon task | Defeat small demons for Veil | Keep stamina for dodges |
| Katana and treatment | Find a lost katana, buy a bandage, complete treatment | Carry a little cash |
| Lost enemy and parkour | Defeat Lost, then complete the course | Practice blocks, dodges, and jumps |
| Timed objectives | Visit required points before time expires | A mount helps but is not mandatory |
| Hand Demon | Defeat the final boss and spawned adds | Clear adds before returning to the boss |
The Hand Demon is the point where reckless attacks can end the run. Avoid standing still through its attacks. If extra enemies spawn during the fight, remove them first so they do not overwhelm you while you focus on the boss.
After completing the trial, return to the final turn-in NPC so the pass is recorded. Your rewards include Slayer gear, a Kasugai Crow, and crude iron for an early forged katana. At the Hidden Mist Village blacksmith, crude iron can be turned into one of several starter Slayer katanas with similar overall value.
Use Crow Quests and Gear to Keep Advancing
Passing Final Selection changes your routine. The Kasugai Crow gives Slayer bounty quests, and these should be layered over enemies you already need to fight. If your current leveling route includes the crow’s target, accept the bounty first and receive experience, money, mastery, and Slayer-related rewards from the same activity.
Do not chase every new item immediately. Replace weak gear one piece at a time while protecting your useful damage, health, and stamina bonuses. Base damage and damage modifiers are strong offensive priorities, but durability matters when you are fighting bosses or entering difficult regions.
A practical post-selection loop looks like this:
- Check your Crow for a target that overlaps with your current quest area.
- Farm the repeatable quest while using your selected weapon and Breathing moves.
- Defeat nearby bosses only when their drops improve your build or provide needed materials.
- Turn in crow objectives and reinvest rewards into core gear or training.
- Move to the next quest zone only after your current enemies die consistently.
Butterfly Estate activities, including the gourd loop, can increase Slayer Progress and provide permanent character benefits. Treat this as a long-term upgrade path rather than a reason to abandon leveling. Run it when you can afford the time, then return to content that advances your level and mastery.
Later weapon upgrades can require tower progress, metal scraps, silk, and refined ore. Save valuable materials as you collect them. World-boss chests and tower rewards may provide equipment upgrades, while unwanted legendary items can sometimes be exchanged for materials.
FAQ
What is the fastest Slayer 2 slayer progress route?
Complete Windy Peak’s required side chains, farm Tom’s bear quests, move through Kaden subordinates and Wagwan’s quests, then enter Final Selection around level 45 or later. Pair regular quests with weapon mastery and Crow bounties after becoming a Slayer.
Can I skip the early side quests?
It is a bad idea. Early tasks involving the lost papers, Lucy, and Kazu connect to later progression. Skipping them can leave you unable to access the next quest sequence around the mid-30s.
What level should I be for Final Selection?
Level 45 is a solid target, though players can attempt it near level 40. Going in closer to level 60 with a trained Breathing Style, healing, and movement upgrades makes the event much easier, particularly for solo players.
Should I unlock Breathing before Final Selection?
Yes, if possible. Breathing becomes available around level 25 and lets you gain mastery while leveling. Gather the trainer’s required Wen and materials in advance so you can unlock it without pausing your quest route.
What should I spend money on first?
Prioritize nearby shrines, an effective early weapon, and the cost of your chosen Breathing Style. Avoid spending rare resources or resets before you understand the weapon and style you want to use.