Slayer systems
Slayers 2 Breathing Styles
Compare all eight listed Breathing Styles, their trainers, locations, and unlock requirements. Confirm item counts in the live game.
Styles listed
8
Level 25 baseline
What Are Breathing Styles?
A Breathing Style is a Slayer combat system with its own trainer and ability set.
Breathing Styles connect the Slayer route to distinct abilities and combat roles. The launch list contains eight names. Because ability values can change by build and update, accessibility and tested build fit are more useful comparison points than an unsupported damage rank. See Breathing Style tier bands for editorial S/A/B reference tiers with source attribution.
Training requires more than selecting a style name. Follow the Breathing Style unlock route when you are ready to commit. The current route includes a level baseline, a trainer, and for several styles an item, movement, or weapon requirement. Check the live prompt before starting a long farm.
Editorial Breathing Style Tier Ranking
S, A, and B bands from a third-party style tier list. Trainer costs and balance can change after updates.
| Tier | Entries |
|---|---|
S | Water, Flame, Wind |
A | Thunder, Stone, Sound, Serpent |
B | Insect |
Tier S
- Water: Combo control, advancing attacks, and defensive options.
- Flame: Burst damage and counters; pairs with Rengoku.
- Wind: Strong combo extensions; needs positioning practice.
Tier A
- Thunder: Mobile pursuit with less reliable lockdown.
- Stone: Armored attacks and counters for close combat.
- Sound: Area pressure against grouped opponents.
- Serpent: Mobile close combat with grabs.
Tier B
- Insect: Poison pressure with less protection when committing to attacks.
How Breathing Style Unlocks Work
Level 25 is the current baseline. Item and route requirements should be checked in game before farming.
| Style | Trainer | Trainer location | Unlock requirements | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder | Zentaro | Mountain near Bamboo Grove | Level 25, 10 Demon Horns, Wall Climb | Listed |
Water | Urokodaki | Underwater area near Bamboo Grove | Level 25, 5,000 Wen, 30 Demon Horns | Listed |
Flame | Rengu | Mistfall area | Level 25, 10 Demon Horns | Listed |
Wind | Saneri | Snow / ice region | Level 25, 50 Demon Horns | Listed |
Sound | Tengai | Iceveil Valley cliffs | Level 25, 10 Demon Horns, Wall Climb | Listed |
Serpent(Snake) | Obari | Cliff above starting area | Level 25, 20 Demon Horns, 5 Beast Cores | Listed |
Insect | Shinora | Butterfly Estate | Level 25 | Listed |
Stone | Gyorei | Mountain temple | Level 25, 5 Beast Cores, Axe & Mace | Listed |
Compare the Styles
Use accessibility, route access, and the requirements shown in game as the first comparison layer.
Shortest route
Insect lists only the level 25 baseline. It is the clearest first route in the current list.
Movement or item gates
Thunder, Sound, and Serpent combine items with route or movement checks. Confirm Wall Climb or traversal access early.
Higher item counts
Water and Wind list the largest Demon Horn counts. Stone also includes a weapon-access requirement.
How to Choose a Breathing Style
Choose the route you can unlock and test, then compare how its abilities fit your build.
Start with access
- Confirm that you meet the current level requirement.
- Check whether the trainer route needs Wall Climb or another movement Skill.
- Confirm whether the style lists a weapon requirement.
- Farm only the item count shown by the live prompt.
Then compare build fit
- Test the first abilities before committing more Skill Points.
- Check whether the style fits your weapon route and Clan setup.
- Do not assume a tier label guarantees stronger combat performance.
- Keep enough points available for the next required node.
Breathing Style Skills
Use the live ability screen to review the skills tied to your style.
Ability names and cooldowns can change by unlock and update.
Use the in-game ability screen to check the current names and values for the style you unlock, then log the plan in the Slayers 2 build planner.
Slayer Path Context
Breathing Styles belong to the Slayer combat path. Compare them with the Demon-side systems before investing Skill Points.
| System | Slayer | Demon |
|---|---|---|
Main Combat System | Breathing Styles | Demon Arts |
Skill System | Slayer Skills | Demon Skills |
Weapon System | Slayer Weapons | Demon Weapons |
Progression | Slayer Path | Demon Path |
Slayers 2 Breathing Styles FAQ
How many Breathing Styles are in Slayers 2?
Eight Breathing Styles are currently listed.
What level is required for a Breathing Style?
Level 25 is the current baseline for Breathing training. Confirm the live trainer prompt before starting a long farm.
Which Breathing Style is easiest to unlock?
Insect has the shortest listed requirement route: level 25 with no additional item or movement requirement.
Do Breathing Styles have different skills?
Each style has its own abilities. Check the live ability screen for the names, cooldowns, and values attached to your unlocked style.
Are the trainer locations final?
The listed route may change after an update. Check the live trainer marker and requirement prompt in your current game build.