Slayers 2 Evil Arts: All 9 Demon Arts & How to Get Them
All 9 Evil Arts
| Evil Art | Also called | Demon boss | Move scroll from boss | Destructoid tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Manipulation | Blood Sickles (Gyutai's art) | Blood Sickle Demon Gyutai | Circular Slashes | S |
| Shockwave | Akaza's art | Shockwave Demon Akazo | Annihilation Type | S |
| Ice Manipulation | Cryokinesis (Domae's art; the boss is titled The Cryokinetic Demon) | Cryokinetic Demon Domae | Bodhisattva | S |
| Dream Manipulation | Dream (Enru's art) | Enru | — | A |
| Reaper | Reaper Evil Art | — | — | B |
| Arrow | Arrow Manipulation (Yahari's art) | Arrow Demon Yahari | — | B |
| Obi Manipulation | Obi (Datai's art) | Obi Demon Datai | Obi Charge | C |
| Tamari | Temari (Sumari's art) | Temari Demon Sumari | Spiraling Shot | C |
| Pyrokinesis | Explosive Blood (Nezura's art) | Pyrokinetic Demon Nezura | Blood Rupture | C |
Names vary between sites because the game renamed several arts from Project Slayers 1. The boss health bars use the in-game names: they show "Missing Obi Manipulation", "Missing Pyrokinesis" or "Missing Shockwave" next to a scroll when the player killing them does not have that art. The community wiki links Pyrokinesis to its old Explosive Blood (Blood Burst) page and lists Cryokinesis where Ouw Productions' showcase says Ice Manipulation, which is why one art can have two names.
How to get an Evil Art
- Become a demon. Lower your reputation, meet Muzan at night and finish his quests; the demon guide has every step.
- Go to Muzan's domain. Use the bell he gives you and talk to him again.
- Roll. Ask him for power. A roll costs 3 spins (Builderboy's September 18 video), paid from spins you bought or got from codes.
- Use the orb. The roll gives an Evil Art orb. Hold and use it to start a quest line of small tasks, then finish it to learn the art.
- Raise mastery. Use the art to gain mastery and unlock more moves in the Skill Tree.
Evil Art orb drop chances
Evil Arts are a category in the in-game Archives (Evil Art Orbs, 9 entries). One orb's Source panel, posted as a screenshot to the community wiki on September 20, lists these chests:
| Chest | Chance |
|---|---|
| Ice Chest | 2% |
| Rare Chest | 2% |
| Sealed Cache T1 | 2% |
| Sealed Cache T2 | 2% |
| Sealed Cache T3 | 2% |
| World Events Chest | 2% |
| Common Chest | 1% |
| Lost Chest | 1% |
| Snow Chest | 0.67% |
We do not know which of the nine orbs this panel belongs to, so treat it as an example of the chest odds rather than a rule for every orb. Chests come from bosses and world events: Hashira and demon bosses give a World Events Chest, Fujiko gives an Ice Chest and mini bosses give Common Chests (see bosses).
Boss drops for each art
Blood Manipulation
Boss: The Blood Sickle Demon Gyutai (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Blood Sickles (weapon): 7%
- Circular Slashes (move scroll): 5%
- Gyutai's Outfit: 5%
Shockwave
Boss: The Shockwave Demon Akazo (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Akazo's Bottom: 5%
- Akazo's Top: 5%
- Annihilation Type (move scroll, needs Shockwave): 5%
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Ice Manipulation
Boss: The Cryokinetic Demon Domae (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Black Lotus Crown: 5%
- Bodhisattva (move scroll): 5%
- Domae's Bottom: 5%
- Domae's Top: 5%
- War Fans (weapon): 7%
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Dream Manipulation
Boss: Enru
- Enru's Bottom: 5% (Archives source line)
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Reaper
The Sickle Reaper Hoyuzo (a 1,445 HP cave boss) drops a Scythe Vortex scroll at 10%, marked 'Unlock Previous'. Reaper is also the name of a fighting style (level 100, snow area).
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Arrow
Boss: The Arrow Demon Yahari (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
Seen with a respawn timer ('Spawns in 4:56'); drop list not captured yet.
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Obi Manipulation
Boss: The Obi Demon Datai (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Datai's Outfit: 5%
- Golden Kanzashi: 5%
- Obi Charge (move scroll, needs Obi Manipulation): 5%
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Tamari
Boss: The Temari Demon Sumari (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Spiraling Shot (move scroll, demons only): 5%
- Sumari's Outfit: 5%
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
Pyrokinesis
Boss: The Pyrokinetic Demon Nezura (3,000 HP, World Events Chest, EXP +1,000, Wen +450)
- Bamboo Muzzle: 3%
- Blood Rupture (move scroll, needs Pyrokinesis): 5%
- Nezura's Outfit: 5%
Official showcase: Ouw Productions on YouTube (recorded before launch).
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Evil Art FAQ
How do you get an Evil Art in Slayers 2?
Become a demon first. Then use Muzan's bell to go to his domain, ask him for power and roll. Each roll costs 3 spins and gives you an Evil Art orb; use the orb to start its quest line, and finishing that quest unlocks the art. Orbs can also drop from chests and bosses.
What is the best Evil Art?
Destructoid's September 23 list ranks Blood Manipulation, Shockwave and Ice Manipulation as S tier. Blood Manipulation needs the Sickles weapon, which drops from the cave boss under the bear area (Builderboy says you need level 52 for it), so beginners are often pointed to Arrow first.
What happens if I die during the Evil Art quest?
Builderboy lost his quest when he died partway through and had to reroll, so clear the steps carefully. The quest markers show on your map.
Are Evil Arts the same as Blood Demon Arts?
Yes. The game menus call them Evil Arts; most players and guides still say Blood Demon Arts or BDAs from Project Slayers 1.
Do Evil Arts have mastery like breathing?
Yes. Using the art raises its mastery, and you spend skill points in the Skill Tree to unlock more moves, the same way slayers unlock breathing moves.