Devil Hunter Clans
Master hereditary bloodlines, demon mutations, and hybrid transformations - the complete clan system encyclopedia
The Clan System: Core Logic & Worldview
The Clan System is the cornerstone of character building in Devil Hunter. It is not merely a social tag but a set of hereditary traits obtained through random draws (Spins/Rerolls) that determine your character's starting point and growth ceiling.
From a design perspective, the system establishes a social structure driven by "probabilistic inequality." Players with rare clans possess natural numerical advantages in PVP, while in PVE, they often serve as team leaders or primary damage dealers.
Thematically, the system merges the concepts of family heritage from Demon Slayer with the price of contracts from Chainsaw Man. Every "Spin" is essentially a gamble with fate. Clan rarity not only dictates the strength of buffs but also directly influences a player's standing within the community.
| Category | Core Source | Rarity Gradient | Area of Influence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slayer Clans | Hereditary Lineage | Common, Rare, Mythical | Breathing damage, Stamina, Speed, Special Buffs |
| Demon Passives | Genetic Mutation | Common (95%), Rare (5%) | Attack effects, Crowd Control, Sustain |
| Hybrids | Devil Heart Fusion | S-Tier to D-Tier | Unique skill sets, Form shifting, Metabolism |
| Moon Ranks | Competitive Ranking | Lower Moon, Upper Moon | Attribute multipliers, Social status |
Slayer Clans: Hereditary Traits & Breathing Synergy
Rarity & Probability Analysis
For players in the Slayer Corps, clans are the soul of your combat style. Unlike Demons who rely on mutation, Slayers use clan buffs to compensate for baseline human physical limitations. Understanding draw probabilities is crucial for managing expectations:
- Common Clans: Majority of draws, providing minor boosts to Stamina or Strength
- Rare Clans: Iconic Breathing Style buffs, 1.1x to 1.2x stat modifiers (5% drop rate)
- Mythical Clans: Kamado - fundamentally alters combat rules (0.5% drop rate)
Kamado
Massive stamina regen, burn resistance, and anti-regeneration effects
Tokito
Superior speed, extended invincibility frames, and mist stealth
Rengoku
Amplified fire damage and exceptional constitution bonus
Agatsuma
Electrifying speed with static discharge and extended dash
Tomioka
Perfect defensive mastery with extended parry windows
Ubuyashiki
Leadership buffs with enhanced vision and team support
Understanding Probabilistic Inequality
The clan system creates a social structure driven by probabilistic inequality—a design philosophy where random clan draws directly determine your character's starting power and growth ceiling. Players with rare clans (0.5% - 5% drop rates) possess inherent numerical advantages in PVP and naturally assume leadership roles in PVE content. This ensures that clan rarity translates not just to combat effectiveness but also to community status and economy control. Every spin is a gamble with fate, making the clan system the cornerstone of Devil Hunter's social hierarchy.
Expert Insight: Why Kamado Dominates (Numerical Execution Rights)
The Kamado clan is not just a symbol of power; it grants "Numerical Execution Rights" over high-tier threats. High-tier Demons possess staggering health regeneration rates that can outpace standard DPS, effectively neutralizing damage from other clans. The Kamado "burn" effect is the only consistent anti-regeneration mechanic in the game, allowing Kamado users to suppress this recovery. Choosing Kamado isn't about raw damage—it's about obtaining the exclusive capability to execute regeneration-based opponents that other players simply cannot kill. In elite PVP and world boss solos, a Kamado Slayer can completely shut down Demon sustainability, making it the most strategically valuable clan in January 2026 meta.
Demon Lineage: Passive Evolution & Blood Demon Art Enhancement
The Numerical Gambit of Passives
For the Demon faction, "Clans" manifest as Passive Mutations, which become crucial after Level 80. A Demon's journey is a transition from "Hereditary Randomness" to "Rank Advancement."
At Level 80, a passive is unlocked automatically. Players must decide whether to use Reset Codes to chase that elusive 5% rare mutation. In the game's framework, a +35 Constitution boost is a massive survivability leap, essential for Demons without high-tier Blood Demon Arts. However, in elite play, Binding Chains (5%) is considered "God-tier" because it provides deterministic control that breaks an opponent's rhythm.
Strong Body
+35 Constitution
Tank builds, PVE survival
Sharp Claws
+20% damage, inflicts Bleed on knockback
Aggressive PVP, burst damage
Poison Blood
All damage poisons enemies
Attrition warfare, anti-tank
Deceleration
Slows opponents on hit
Chasing high-speed Slayers
Pyrokinesis
All attacks apply Burn damage over time
Sustained DPS, DoT stacking
Binding Chains
Binds enemy after 4 consecutive hits
Team combos, elite PVP control
Cryokinesis
Frost damage, slows and freezes enemies
Mobility control, CC specialist
Mind Game
Stealth/Invisibility, creates decoy when hit
Assassination, tactical retreat
The Twelve Kizuki: Moon Ranks Multiplier System
Vertical Suppression: The Power of Multipliers
A Demon's power depends on their rank within the Twelve Kizuki organization. The jump from 1.10x to 1.65x represents "vertical suppression"—insurmountable power gaps between competitive tiers that define Devil Hunter's hierarchical end-game structure.
Upper Moon 1 possesses 165% of a base player's HP and Attack (a 65% advantage), enabling them to solo entire Slayer squads and dominate boss raids. This exponential scaling creates competitive ranking pressure that drives player progression and establishes apex predators within the Demon faction. In January 2026 meta, achieving Upper Moon status is the definitive end-game goal for Demon players.
Lower Moon 6
Complete kill missions
Lower Moon 5
50+ Slayer kills
Lower Moon 4
100+ Slayer kills
Lower Moon 3
200+ Slayer kills
Lower Moon 2
300+ Slayer kills
Lower Moon 1
500+ Slayer kills, arena wins
Upper Moon 6
Challenge existing rank holders
Upper Moon 5
Defeat Upper Moon 6
Upper Moon 4
Defeat Upper Moon 5
Upper Moon 3
Defeat Upper Moon 4
Upper Moon 2
Defeat Upper Moon 3
Upper Moon 1
The pinnacle - defeat all
Upper Moon Dominance
Upper Moon ranks are obtained through challenging and defeating existing rank holders in sanctioned duels. This creates a competitive hierarchy where only the strongest survive. The 1.65x multiplier on Upper Moon 1 means that even with identical builds, an Upper Moon 1 will deal 65% more damage and have 65% more HP than a rankless Demon - a game-changing advantage that makes them apex predators in both PVP and PVE.
Public Safety Divisions: Institutional Advancement
The Division System
For the human faction, progression is managed through Public Safety Headquarters (HQ). Players start as Trainees and must speak to all six division captains to unlock the Phone Menu and join a specific unit. Each division operates on a separate floor with distinct missions, difficulty levels, and star yields.
- • Starting Point: HQ as Trainee - speak to all 6 captains to unlock Phone Menu
- • Progression: Earn Stars through division missions and bi-hourly World Events
- • HQ Structure: Vertical hierarchy with elevator/stairs to Floors 1-6
- • World Events: Every 2 hours - required for Senior Hunter+ ranking
- • Meta Choice: Division 6 for endgame, Division 5 for beginners
Divisions 1-3
Trainee missions and post-fight cleanup operations
Divisions 4-5
Standard operations and cleanup duty for experienced hunters
Divisions 6
Extinction-level threats and world events - highest difficulty with best rewards
💡 Pro Tip
Hold the Line is the best early mission for fast XP/Yen gains—stand in the designated circle and survive devil waves. Division 6 provides access to World Events for high stat scaling in the endgame, making it the preferred choice for experienced players. Division 5 is recommended for beginners with simple buy/craft tasks to learn the system.
Hybrids: The Chainsaw Heart Transformation
Independent of traditional clans, the Hybrid system involves replacing a human heart with a Devil's Heart. This is an irreversible biological transformation. Learn more in our Hybrids Guide.
- Accelerated wound healing
- Blood regeneration from combat
- Restore energy by consuming corpses
- Unique devil abilities and transformations
- Complete loss of human Contracts
- Irreversible transformation
- Biological alienation from humanity
- Combat logic shifts entirely
Hybrid Tier List Assessment
Based on community testing and data mining, Hybrids follow a pyramid structure:
Meta-defining transformations with unparalleled combat advantage
Unblockable combos, highest AOE damage in-game
Extreme attack frequency, chain grab lockdown
Most attacks unparryable, melts defensive players
Powerful options with specialized strengths
Skill-dependent choices requiring mastery
Niche applications, outclassed in current meta
Unparryable Mechanics: Flamethrower Meta Shift
Flamethrower Hybrid's flame jet attacks bypass parry frames entirely, making it a hard counter to defensive builds like Tomioka (Dead Calm). This mechanic forces opponents to rely purely on movement for survival, completely disrupting their combat strategy and rhythm. The introduction of unparryable abilities in the January 2026 meta has fundamentally shifted PVP balance away from parry-dependent playstyles. Flamethrower users can now pressure defensive players who previously relied on perfect parry timing, creating strategic diversity and forcing adaptation in competitive play.
Progression Economy: Spins, Codes, and Ores
Clans are not permanent. The movement of clans forms a massive in-game economy. There are three primary ways to obtain rerolls:
Redeem Codes
As of January 2026, codes are redeemed via the Phone Menu. Press N key, select Codes App, then enter the code exactly as shown.
Ore Trading
Ores are hard currency. High-value items priced in hundreds of ores. Farm via Bosses or AFK rooms.
Mission Rewards
Certain quest lines grant 5-10 free spins upon completion. Check mission boards.
Active Codes (January 2026)
| Code | Rewards | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 75KLIKES | 200,000 Yen, 1x Clan Reroll, 1x Fiend Reroll | High-Value |
| 100KLIKES | 2x Fiend Reroll, 2x Clan Reroll, Haircolor Reroll | High-Value |
| 50KLIKES | 1x Clan Reroll, 1x Fiend Reroll, 1x Eraser Devil | Complete Pack |
| SHUTDOWNSORRY | 1x Skill Point Reset, 75,000 Yen | Essential |
| MELO150K | 75,000 Yen, 1x Skill Reset, 1x Clan Reroll, 1x Fiend Reroll | Mid-Tier |
| RELEASE2026 | 35,000 Yen, 1x Clan Reroll, 1x Fiend Reroll | Starter |
| 20KLIKES | 50,000 Yen, 1x Fiend Reroll, 1x Clan Reroll, 1x Eraser Devil | Essential |
| 10KLIKES | 25,000 Yen, 1x Fiend Reroll, 1x Clan Reroll | Starter |
| ILOVEROBLOX | Fiend Rerolls, Clan Rerolls, Yen (combine with FPS) | Combo Code |
Note: Most codes have limited timers and can expire without notice. Redeem immediately upon discovery.
Source: Check the official Discord (developer: Omelette Snake) and Trello board for the latest January 2026 codes and announcements.
Regional Adaptation Guide
Tokyo
Urban combat zone with tight corridors and verticality
Forest
High-tier boss territory with massive AOE attacks
Plains
Open battlefield favoring mobility and speed
Hell / The Abyss
Endgame territory with True Death mechanics and slowed regeneration - accessible to high-rank Demons and Hybrids
Strategic Clan Selection Guide
For PVE Grinding:
- Ubuyashiki: 1.3x EXP gain speeds up progression
- Rengoku: Constitution for boss survival
- Demon: Strong Body for tankiness
For PVP Combat:
- Kamado: Anti-regen shuts down Demons
- Tokito: Speed and i-frames for outplay potential
- Demon: Binding Chains for CC lockdown
For Boss Fights:
- Tomioka: Extended parry windows for boss patterns
- Kamado: Burn DoT for sustained damage
- Upper Moon ranks for multiplier advantage
For Speed Leveling:
- Ubuyashiki + Bomb Hybrid: AOE farming
- Agatsuma: Mobility to complete quests faster
- Stack EXP codes with clan buffs
Advanced Game Theory: Understanding the Meta
For competitive players seeking to understand the deeper mechanics that drive Devil Hunter's ecosystem, these concepts explain why certain builds dominate and how the game's systems create hierarchical advantages. Understanding these underlying principles allows you to make strategic build decisions rather than chasing surface-level power.
Probabilistic Inequality
The clan system creates a social structure driven by probabilistic inequality. Players with rare clans (0.5% - 5% drop rates) possess inherent numerical advantages in PVP and naturally assume leadership roles in PVE content. This design philosophy ensures that clan rarity translates directly to both combat effectiveness and community status within the Devil Hunter ecosystem.
Vertical Suppression
Moon Rank multipliers create insurmountable power gaps between competitive tiers. Upper Moon 1 (1.65x multiplier) possesses 65% more HP and Attack than base Demons, enabling them to solo entire Slayer squads. This exponential scaling defines Devil Hunter's end-game power structure and creates a competitive ranking pressure that drives player progression.
Numerical Execution Rights
Kamado's burn effect is the only consistent anti-regeneration mechanic against high-tier Demons. High-tier Demons possess staggering health recovery rates that can outpace standard DPS, making Kamado essential for world boss solos and Upper Moon hunting. This mechanic grants Kamado users 'execution rights' over regeneration-based threats that other clans simply cannot overcome.
Unparryable Mechanics
Flamethrower Hybrid's flame jet attacks bypass parry frames entirely, making it a hard counter to defensive builds like Tomioka (Dead Calm). This mechanic forces opponents to rely purely on movement for survival, completely disrupting their combat strategy. The introduction of unparryable abilities in the January 2026 meta has fundamentally shifted PVP balance away from parry-dependent playstyles.
Why These Concepts Matter
Understanding these underlying systems allows you to make strategic build decisions rather than chasing surface-level power. Competitive players leverage probabilistic inequality through clan trading, exploit vertical suppression via rank challenges, and counter regeneration-based builds with numerical execution rights. This knowledge transforms gameplay from reactive button-pressing to proactive strategic dominance.