How Clan Rankings Help Your Build
A strong clan can change your damage, mobility, defenses, and progression speed, so a bad reroll can slow down an otherwise good build. This slayer 2 clan tier list helps you decide which clans to keep, which ones to build around, and when another spin is worth the risk.
Clan value is not only about rarity. The best choices offer useful bonuses in several situations, while specialized clans become powerful when paired with the right Breathing Style, Demon Art, weapon, or team setup. A Water-focused clan, for example, may be excellent for a Water player but less useful for everyone else.
Use the tiers as a starting point, then consider your build goals:
- Keep S-tier clans unless you have a specific build reason to chase another one.
- Keep A-tier clans when they match your main style or preferred mode.
- Use B-tier clans for progression, farming, or a focused niche while saving spins.
- Replace C-tier clans when you have enough spins for a stronger long-term build.
Complete Clan Tier List
These rankings weigh combat power, survivability, mobility, useful passives, progression benefits, and how broadly each clan works. A specialist can rank highly when its synergies noticeably improve real PvE or PvP performance.
| Tier | Clans | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| S | Kamado, Rengoku, Uzui, Soyama, Shinazugawa, Himejima | Endgame builds, PvP, bosses, broad combat value |
| A | Agatsuma, Douma, Shabana, Tomioka, Urokodaki, Iguro, Tamayo, Kocho, Sabito | Style-specific builds and strong utility |
| B | Ubuyashiki, Makomo, Yahaba, Susamaru, Kaneki, Yamagiri, Kurotsume, Aoshima, Aori | Progression, practical niches, early-to-mid game |
| C | Yukimori, Kanzaki, Mori, Kurosaki, Hozumi, Aokawa, Saito, Tsukino, Ando, Suzuki, Kuroaki, Fujiwara, Sakurai, Hagiwara, Kazetani, Fukukoshi, Toka | Temporary starter options |
There is no separate D-tier group in this ranking. C-tier clans fill the low-impact starter role: they can help while leveling, but they do not offer the passives or build-defining skills that make higher rarities worth keeping.
S-Tier Clans: Best Reroll Targets
S-tier clans are the safest high-value outcomes because they combine major combat benefits with enough flexibility to fit multiple builds. If you roll one, it is usually smarter to invest in its strengths than immediately gamble for a different top clan.
| Clan | Why it ranks highly | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Kamado | Strong damage, sustain, crowd control, durability, and Demon utility | Flexible builds, Demons, PvP |
| Rengoku | Heavy offensive pressure, Burn effects, Flame synergy, and solid stats | Flame Breathing and aggressive Katana builds |
| Uzui | Damage, stamina tools, counters, defenses, and progression utility | Technical PvP and fast combat |
| Soyama | Counterplay, crowd control, damage conversion, and punish potential | Experienced PvP players |
| Shinazugawa | Damage, movement, stamina, regeneration, and weapon support | Wind Breathing and aggressive pressure |
| Himejima | Damage amplification, regeneration, Block Point value, and M1 pressure | Melee builds, bosses, and durable PvP setups |
Kamado is the most generally useful choice. Its mix of offense and survival tools makes it effective in PvP, PvE, and Demon-focused setups. It is especially comfortable for players who do not want to lock themselves into a narrow style.
Rengoku is a premier offensive option. Flame users gain the most from its Burn and damage support, but aggressive Katana players can also get excellent value from its pressure and defensive padding.
Uzui and Soyama reward execution. Uzui provides stamina and counter tools for quick, technical fights, while Soyama becomes dangerous when you consistently read an opponent correctly. Their strongest results come from timing.
Shinazugawa is the standout for Wind users, supporting sustained aggression through movement, stamina, regeneration, and damage. Himejima instead excels at close-range exchanges, where its defensive mechanics and M1 pressure matter against bosses and players.
A- and B-Tier Clans: Strong Builds and Practical Keeps
A-tier clans can be as valuable as S-tier choices when they perfectly match your build. The difference is consistency: most A-tier clans rely more heavily on a specific style, team situation, or role.
| Clan | Main strengths | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Agatsuma | Thunder damage, speed, stamina recovery, cooldown support | Much weaker outside Thunder builds |
| Douma | Auto-dodges, clone escape, defensive utility, resistance | Less raw offense than top-tier choices |
| Shabana | Poison, damage, survival, and party utility | Better in coordinated groups than solo |
| Tomioka | Water support, stamina, cooldown resets, long-fight consistency | Tied closely to Water builds |
| Urokodaki | Water damage, mastery, EXP, stamina efficiency, mask defense | Limited value without Water |
| Iguro | Mobility, Poison, Serpent synergy, percent-health damage | Specialized rather than universal |
| Tamayo | Healing, control, debuffs, cooldown resets | Lower solo damage value |
| Kocho | Poison boosts, debuffs, aerial sword benefits | Best for Insect or Poison setups |
| Sabito | Water and Katana movement, damage, mastery, party benefits | Narrow build requirements |
Agatsuma is one of the best choices for Thunder players. Its movement and stamina tools help maintain a rapid playstyle, while its damage and cooldown benefits support repeated offensive pressure.
Douma is a strong defensive PvP clan, particularly for Demon players. Auto-dodge effects and a clone escape can create openings or save you from a dangerous combo. It suits players who prefer controlling a fight's pace instead of relying on pure damage.
Shabana and Tamayo shine more in parties. Shabana adds Poison pressure and team-oriented benefits, while Tamayo brings healing, debuffs, crowd control, and cooldown support. Both are useful for bosses, but their utility matters less when your goal is solo damage.
| B-tier clan | What makes it worth keeping temporarily | Best reason to reroll later |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuyashiki | EXP, drops, farming utility, resistances, and PvE support | Weak offensive output |
| Makomo | Defensive Water and Katana tools, Block-related benefits | Limited broad combat impact |
| Yahaba | Arrow Evil Art disruption and stamina utility | Requires compatible Demon setup |
| Susamaru | Tamari-focused stamina and offense | Highly specialized kit |
| Kaneki | Health, movement, and damage for new players | Outclassed in endgame |
| Yamagiri | Extra stamina and regeneration | Minimal offensive identity |
| Kurotsume | Reliable movement and offense | Lacks standout utility |
| Aoshima | Simple health, movement, and damage boosts | Basic early-game package |
| Aori | Straightforward general benefits | Does not scale like higher tiers |
B-tier clans are not automatic rerolls. Ubuyashiki is particularly useful when farming drops or leveling because its progression benefits can save time. Kaneki, Kurotsume, and Aoshima are also comfortable early choices when you need simple stats before committing to a final build.
Reroll Priorities and Build Matching
Do not spend every spin chasing a single best clan. A compatible A-tier clan can outperform an unmatched S-tier clan when the rest of your setup is built around its bonuses.
Follow this reroll order when deciding whether to keep your current clan:
- Check whether it supports your Breathing Style, Demon Art, or weapon.
- Decide whether you mainly play PvP, boss PvE, farming, or parties.
- Keep a good specialist if your build already matches it.
- Reroll C-tier clans once spins are available, unless you are still very early.
- Avoid rerolling a useful A- or B-tier clan without enough spins to recover from a poor result.
| Build goal | Recommended clans | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible all-purpose combat | Kamado, Uzui, Himejima | Useful offense and survival across many setups |
| Flame aggression | Rengoku | Burn and Flame-focused pressure |
| Wind offense | Shinazugawa | Movement, stamina, regeneration, and damage |
| Thunder speed | Agatsuma | Mobility, cooldown, and stamina support |
| Water progression | Tomioka, Urokodaki, Sabito, Makomo | Water-specific combat and leveling bonuses |
| Poison or Insect gameplay | Iguro, Kocho, Shabana | Poison effects, mobility, and synergy |
| Demon defense or duels | Douma, Kamado, Yahaba | Escape tools, utility, and disruption |
| Parties and boss fights | Tamayo, Shabana, Himejima | Healing, team support, durability, and damage |
Treat C-tier clans as temporary tools rather than failures. They can carry you through the earliest stages when spins are scarce. Their weakness is that they generally provide basic passives instead of the impactful skills, strong multipliers, or defining synergies available at higher tiers.
FAQ
What is the best clan in the slayer 2 clan tier list?
Kamado is the strongest all-purpose choice because it offers damage, survivability, crowd control, sustain, and Demon utility. Rengoku, Uzui, Soyama, Shinazugawa, and Himejima are also S-tier and may be better if their playstyle matches your build.
Should I reroll an A-tier clan?
Usually, no. Keep an A-tier clan if it supports your chosen style. Agatsuma is excellent for Thunder, Tomioka and Urokodaki are strong for Water, and Kocho or Iguro can be outstanding for Poison-focused builds.
Which clan is best for PvP?
Kamado is a dependable PvP choice, while Uzui and Soyama reward technical counterplay. Douma is also excellent for defensive duelists because its dodge and clone tools can disrupt enemy pressure.
Which clan should beginners keep?
Kaneki, Aoshima, Kurotsume, and Ubuyashiki are practical B-tier beginner options. They provide useful basic benefits while you level, farm spins, and work toward a higher-tier clan that suits your final build.