How to Use This Weapon Tier List
The right weapon can turn difficult boss runs and crowded farming zones into much smoother fights. This Slayer 2 weapon tier list separates weapons by the jobs they do best, because a weapon that dominates grouped PvE enemies may not be the strongest choice in PvP.
Rankings consider damage, range, crowd control, cooldown value, combo potential, and how well a weapon works with its intended Breathing Style, Demon Art, or clan bonuses. A powerful weapon is still less effective if its build does not support it.
| Tier | Meaning | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| S | Exceptional overall performance with strong damage and utility | Endgame PvE and competitive PvP |
| A | Highly effective, with a small limitation or narrower setup | Most builds and progression |
| B | Useful in the right situation but less dominant | Early-to-mid game and specialists |
| C | Outclassed by stronger alternatives | Temporary use while upgrading |
Do not treat every rank as a permanent verdict. Balance changes, weapon refinements, and your clan or combat style can move a weapon up or down for your own build.
Best Weapons for PvE
PvE rewards area damage, enemy grouping, survivability, and dependable boss damage. Weapons that let you control several NPCs at once generally save more time than weapons designed around a single fast duel.
| PvE Tier | Weapons | Why They Stand Out |
|---|---|---|
| S | Water Katana, Fans, Wind Katana | Excellent area pressure, enemy grouping, and high damage potential |
| A | Blood Scythes, Sickles, Thunder Katana, Claws, Flame Katana | Strong damage with useful farming or boss-fight tools |
| B | Spear, Shotgun, Scythe, Tanto | Functional, but more limited for groups or sustained clears |
| C | Ashen Kagune, True Enma | Weak stats and limited unique value compared with alternatives |
Water Katana is one of the safest high-end PvE choices. Water Breathing already offers exceptional control and damage, while the weapon supports grouping and boss encounters. Pairing it with a Water-focused clan can make the setup especially oppressive.
Fans are an outstanding demon-only option for players who want to clear packed groups. Their broad attack area, damage output, and cooldown value make them a natural farming weapon. If your goal is pulling enemies together and quickly reducing a crowd, they are difficult to beat.
Wind Katana deserves its high placement because Wind performs better in PvE than many players expect. Its ranged moves and area damage help you collect enemies, stay safer during large pulls, and avoid relying entirely on close-range attacks.
Blood Scythes are a major upgrade path for demon players. They improve on normal Sickles while retaining the crowd-focused strengths that make the weapon family useful. Regular Sickles remain good for grouping NPCs and fighting bosses, even after nerfs.
For a practical PvE loadout, prioritize these traits:
- Area attacks that hit grouped NPCs.
- A move that pulls, carries, or stalls enemies.
- Damage that remains consistent during boss phases.
- A Breathing Style or Demon Art that supports the weapon.
- Refinement only after choosing a weapon you intend to keep.
Tanto can still work for boss-focused content because its teleport and projectile tools help against individual targets. It falls behind during general farming, where clearing several enemies matters more. Shotgun has respectable damage and can hit clustered enemies, but its throwing move limits its overall reliability.
Best Weapons for PvP
PvP favors different strengths: fast initiation, stun access, movement options, armor pressure, and safe combo extensions. A weapon with less area damage can still be excellent when it gives you the first clean hit in a duel.
| PvP Tier | Weapons | PvP Strength |
|---|---|---|
| S | Thunder Katana, Water Katana, Fans | Fast pressure, strong setups, and high overall damage |
| A | Claws, Tanto, Flame Katana, Blood Scythes | Good combo potential or powerful specialized pressure |
| B | Spear, Shotgun, Sickles | Situational tools with clearer weaknesses |
| C | Ashen Kagune, True Enma | Limited stats and less threatening utility |
Thunder Katana is a premier PvP choice thanks to Thunder Breathing’s speed. Its moves have less wind-up than many alternatives, helping you close distance before an opponent can reset. The weapon becomes even stronger with Agatsuma bonuses, particularly boosts that support Thunder damage and movement speed.
Water Katana is equally dangerous when built correctly. Water’s stuns and combo tools create extended openings, while the weapon’s damage and utility make it threatening in both duels and mixed content. It is a great option for players who do not want separate PvE and PvP weapon investments.
Claws are a flexible A-tier pick because they do not require an exclusive Breathing Style or Demon Art. They perform well in PvP and remain better than many standard style-specific katanas in PvE. That flexibility makes them valuable if you frequently change builds.
Tanto is more compelling in PvP than PvE. Its movement and ranged options give it useful single-target pressure, allowing skilled players to punish poor spacing. Use it if you prefer fast engagements rather than large-area attacks.
| Build Direction | Recommended Weapon | Useful Pairing |
|---|---|---|
| Fast duelist | Thunder Katana | Thunder Breathing and Agatsuma |
| Control-focused fighter | Water Katana | Water Breathing and Tomioka or Urokodaki |
| Flexible melee player | Claws | Any compatible general-purpose build |
| Demon crowd controller | Fans | A demon build with strong area damage |
| Aggressive demon fighter | Blood Scythes | A demon setup focused on close pressure |
Upgrade Paths and Weapon Choices
A strong weapon is only the beginning. Weapon progression matters, especially when moving from early gear into dungeon and endgame content. Instead of refining every decent drop, save materials for a weapon that matches your long-term setup.
For demon players, Blood Scythes are an excellent starting target. They can lead into Damascus Scythes through the weapon upgrade path, providing a more serious endgame direction than settling for a basic weapon.
For slayers, Flame Katana is a sensible early goal, especially with Rengoku. It can progress into Volcanic Katana, while Nightfall Katana is a high-value alternative for players pursuing one of the strongest katana options.
| Starting Weapon | Upgrade Direction | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Scythes | Damascus Scythes | Demon players who want powerful scythe progression |
| Normal Sickles | Damascus Scythes | Players who already own the base sickle |
| Flame Katana | Volcanic Katana | Slayer builds using Flame or Rengoku |
| V1 Katana | Nightfall V2, then V3 | Long-term katana progression |
A reliable upgrade plan looks like this:
- Choose the weapon family that fits your faction and preferred combat range.
- Match it with a Breathing Style, Demon Art, or clan that enhances its strengths.
- Farm the needed boss drops or dungeon materials.
- Upgrade the weapon through its available versions.
- Refine only when you are confident it is part of your endgame build.
Flame Katana is especially efficient for Rengoku players because the clan synergy makes an already well-rounded weapon much more valuable. Similarly, style-specific katanas gain much of their strength from using the matching style rather than from raw stats alone.
Avoid investing heavily in Ashen Kagune or True Enma unless they are your only available options. Both are better viewed as temporary equipment while you work toward a weapon with stronger stats, abilities, or upgrade potential.
FAQ
What is the best weapon in this Slayer 2 weapon tier list?
For broad PvE value, Water Katana, Fans, and Wind Katana are leading choices. For PvP, Thunder Katana and Water Katana offer some of the strongest combinations of damage, speed, and utility.
Are Blood Scythes better than regular Sickles?
Yes. Blood Scythes are generally the stronger version for demon players, offering better overall performance while keeping the useful crowd-control identity of the weapon family.
Which weapon should a new slayer farm first?
Flame Katana is a practical early target, particularly for a Rengoku build. It has a clear upgrade direction toward Volcanic Katana and works well with its matching combat style.
Which weapon should demon players pursue?
Demon players should strongly consider Blood Scythes first, then work toward Damascus Scythes. Fans are another excellent choice when fast crowd clearing is the priority.
Should I choose a weapon only by tier?
No. Use tier placement as a shortcut, then choose based on your faction, clan, Breathing Style or Demon Art, preferred range, and whether you mainly play PvE or PvP.