Updated on March 31, 2026: Added Ten Shadows/True Love and reranked the tier list.
KAIZEN's cursed technique system is all about progression and farming across Grade 4, 3, 2, 1 and Special. It's not worth it to grind each Grade and CT so instead let's talk about the best CTs in early, mid and late game. Here's my KAIZEN cursed technique tier list and guide.
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Cursed Technique Tier List in KAIZEN
The best cursed techniques in KAIZEN like Clans and Vows depend on if you're going for a PVP or PVE build. You cannot go wrong with something like Mythical Beast Amber or Ten Shadows. That said, not all Special Grades are good for everything like Limitless being weak in PVE while being great for PVP. Let's talk about each CT individually below and why I've ranked it the way I did.
Combine this with our other Kaizen tier lists
All Cursed Techniques Ranked
| All Cursed Techniques | Rankings Explained |
|---|---|
 Pure Love Special Grade |
UNRANKED • True Love is currently bugged so I can't rank it properly • I will update this tier list when it's fixed |
 Mythical Beast Amber Special Grade |
PVP: S-Tier PVE: S-Tier • Best CT for PVP and PVE • It's better than Ten Shadows for group fights due to massive AOE damage but Ten Shadows is better solo • You have so much mobility with Z and X for PVP (Also great combo starters and extenders) • Plus the V move gives you so much safety with the massive jump for PVP and deals a ton of damage along with C for PVE • I'm still trying to figure what the Domain is good for since the lighting storm doesn't micro-stun for combos or slow and it's blockable so that's the only weakness • But combine it with the Kashimo clan and you have one of the strongest CE combos in the game |
 Ten Shadows Special Grade |
PVP: S-Tier PVE: S-Tier • Ten Shadows is better than MBA for solo fights IMO while MBA is better for groups • The wolves give you so much combo potential and are great extenders • In fact most summons are excellent DPS and combo extenders • But Mahoraga is so overpowered in both PVP and PVE but especially solo PVP outputting a ton of damage and pressure • That said it is one of the hardest CTs to grind • Mahoraga: Get 5 Chant Fragments in the Raid at the Zenin Estate Start up the ritual to fight Mahoraga and beat him to unlock him You get 10 more Chant Fragments to use him as a summon |
 King Curses Special Grade |
PVP: S-Tier PVE: S-Tier • Some of the highest DPS potential of all CTs, especially with the Sukuna Clan • Best for both PVE and PVP though Limitless has an edge in PVP • Fuga/Divine Flame and the Domain have massive AOE damage that hits everything • That said, requires a ton of grinding for the base version and farming Domain Shards for the Domain like with any Special Grade • Just be careful of using the Sukuna Clan with this in PVP because the Clan ability is punishable due to animation lag |
 Idle Transfiguration Special Grade |
PVP: B-Tier PVE: A-Tier • Up there at the top of A-Tier and sometimes competing with King Curses • Really strong against humanoid enemies due to the grabs • Has a lot of PVE and PVP flexible moves with both single target and AOE damage but it's better for PVE • I would go for Idle over S-Tiers in progression if you don't want to grind as much since IT is easier to farm and strong without Domain too |
 Limitless Special Grade |
PVP: S-Tier PVE: C-Tier • The moves are amazing for stuns and ragdolls in PVP • That said Limitless isn't top-tier anymore in terms of DPS for PVE and the domain is a bit weaker than before • Still OP for PVP but for PVE look elsewhere |
 Grand Luck Special Grade |
PVP: B-Tier PVE: B-Tier • I'm ranking it higher than it deserves since the Domain is so good • Realistically though the base moves are a bit weak so it's C-Tier without Domain • I wouldn't use Grand Luck without the Domain at all |
 Blood Manipulation Grade 1 |
PVP: A-Tier PVE: A-Tier • The best Grade 1 • It's really strong for a kiting playstyle where you try to outrange your opponent • The R can deal a ton of damage on a full hit and the Clan ability heal plus speed buff are quite good for PVP • Plus it's just really safe to play for PVE too due to great range • Not as strong as S-Tiers but a powerful and flexibile option for PVE/PVP |
 Finger Bearer Grade 1 |
PVP: B-Tier PVE: A-Tier • The best mid-to-late game option if you want to main CE and CTs without weapons and fighting styles • The best G1 DPS for farming and I find it a bit easier to get than Blood Manipulation • Leans more toward PVE with its damage bursts but it's okay for PVP as well if you learn how to land the moves reliably • That said even though the damage is good the combos here are bad |
 Cryofrost Grade 1 |
PVP: A-Tier PVE: B-Tier • One of the best CTs for a couple of specific uses which is bosses and PVP • For PVP Cryofrost has massive combo potential even though it doesn't do the best damage like King Curses • For PVE bosses you can combo them for massive damage |
 Straw Doll Grade 2 |
PVP: A-Tier PVE: A-Tier • Really underrated due to being Grade 2 but it's actually an incredible farming tool and support CT • One of the best things to rush in PVE for progression • The V is your main tool for immobilization and comboing with Melee/Swords • Just an overall excellent supporting moveset that will carry you into the late game • Combine with Blood Scythe or Frost Fangs for a strong mid to late game build |
 Shock Amplification Grade 2 |
PVP: C-Tier PVE: B-Tier • Shock Amplification is another excellent PVE farming tool due to high AOE damage and being easy-to-get • Finger Bearer and Blood Manipulation are better but they're also harder to grind • Cryofrost is better for PVP so SA is strictly for farming and progression • Once you get higher-tier CTs switch to them but SA will carry you there • One thing to note is that Shock Amp has better combos than Finger Bearer but FB has better burst |
 Rot Grade 1 |
PVP: D-Tier PVE: C-Tier • The weakest Grade 1 and weaker than some Grade 2s IMO • Grade 2 Shock Amp and Straw Doll are easier to get and better at PVE farming though • Only go for Rot if you really like the playstyle since it has good mobility and safe moves with the V and R • Otherwise it's not super worth it to grind it since you can use those two Grade 2s to farm Special Grades • Okay for PVE but don't use in for PVP |
 Devil's Broom Grade 3 |
PVP: C-Tier PVE: C-Tier • Decent utility and great mobility with this one but overall weak DPS • Note that the M1s scale with the Weapon stat so it has its uses • Weaker than Cursed Speech |
 Cursed Speech Grade 3 |
PVP: C-Tier PVE: C-Tier • With the rework it's actually quite good for PVE farming • The moves deal great AOE damage and there's some PVP potential too mid-game with the Clan ability enhanced hitbox • That said, it gets outclassed by CTs B-Tier and higher |
 Boogie Woogie Grade 3 |
PVP: C-Tier PVE: D-Tier • Quite good to have as a mobility/utility tool on a Weapon or Melee focus build in PVP • That said there are better options and it's virtually useless in PVE |
 Construction Grade 4 |
PVP: D-Tier PVE: D-Tier • An okay CT when you're starting out for progression • Practically useless later so switch it out when you can |
 Cloning Technique Grade 4 |
PVP: D-Tier PVE: D-Tier • The weakest CT in the entire game |
KAIZEN Cursed Technique FAQ
You can reset stats via Stat Purity Tokens which you can get from Chests, Bosses, World Bosses, AFK World or buy it with Robux.
Besides the usual core materials which you get from regular enemies and bosses, the last material in a row for advanced CTs is from that technique's raid. For example, for Blood Manipulation you need to farm Death Painting/Choso raid or for Idle Transfiguration you need to farm Mahito/Train raid.
CTs are boosted by the Cursed Energy stat even though it doesn't state that it boosts damage.
Go for Construction then Straw Doll then Finger Bearer as optional before Idle Transfiguration if you don't want to farm Domain Shards since IT is great even without the Domain. If you are farming Domain Shards then go for S-Tiers with domain as the best options in the game.
That's it for my KAIZEN Cursed Technique tier list and guide. Check out our KAIZEN locations guide on how to find most things in the game.
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