KAIZEN Cursed Technique Tier List [HAKARI]
Updated on March 15, 2026: Added Grand Luck CT from the Hakari update. 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.Table of contentsCursed Technique Tier List in KAIZENS-Tier Cursed TechniquesA-Tier Cursed TechniquesA-/B+ Tier Cursed TechniquesC-Tier Cursed TechniquesD-Tier Cursed TechniquesKAIZEN Cursed Technique FAQCursed Technique Tier List in KAIZEN Image by Destructoid The best cursed techniques in KAIZEN are King Curses and Idle Transfiguration for both PVP and PVE with KC having an edge in PVP. The A-Tier is full of alternative options for early, mid and pre-late game until you get King Curses or Idle. Let's talk about each CT individually below and why I've ranked it the way I did. Tip #1: Our KAIZEN Locations guide will show you where to find world bosses to grind the best CTs Tip #2: Combine these with the best clans in our KAIZEN Clan Tier List S-Tier Cursed TechniquesS-Tier CTsRanking ReasonsMythical Beast AmberSpecial Grade• I need more testing but this CT is definitely in the top 2 best cursed techniques for both PVP and PVE• I like it more than Idle because 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• Make sure to combine it with the Kashimoto clan for the MBA skill buffs/transformation• 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 weaknessKing CursesSpecial Grade• The highest DPS potential of all CTs, especially with the Sukuna Clan• Best for both PVE and PVP now that Limitless is a bit weaker• 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• Just be careful of using the Sukuna Clan with this in PVP because the Clan ability is punishable due to animation lagIdle TransfigurationSpecial Grade• Up there with King Curses as the top 2 best CTs in the game• 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• I would go for Idle over King Curses if you don't want to grind as much since IT is easier to farm and strong without Domain tooA-Tier Cursed TechniquesA-Tier CTsRanking ReasonsLimitlessSpecial Grade• Still has good burst damage and a decent domain so it's good for PVE• That said Limitless isn't top-tier anymore in terms of DPS and the domain is a bit weaker than before• Still a great choice but there are cheaper options that are just as goodBlood ManipulationGrade 1• A bit tricky to farm for Grade 1 standards since you have to grind Choso raid• That said 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 Finger Bearer DPS wise or S-Tiers but a valid flexibile option for PVE/PVPGrand LuckSpecial Grade• Currently Grand Luck is on the weaker side of CTs with the base version and I wouldn't use it as a base version• Count the Base Version as C or low B• That said the Domain and the Jackpot mechanic make it decent• Overall, Blood and Limitless are better• I wouldn't use Grand Luck without the Domain and it's low A with the DomainFinger BearerGrade 1• 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 reliablyStraw DollGrade 2• 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 buildA-/B+ Tier Cursed TechniquesB-Tier CTsRanking ReasonsCryofrostGrade 1• 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• That said I put it a bit lower since it's not the best overall use CT due to lower DPSShock AmplificationGrade 2• Shock Amplification is another excellent PVE farming tool due to high AOE damage and being easy-to-ge

Updated on March 15, 2026: Added Grand Luck CT from the Hakari update.
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.
Image by Destructoid The best cursed techniques in KAIZEN are King Curses and Idle Transfiguration for both PVP and PVE with KC having an edge in PVP. The A-Tier is full of alternative options for early, mid and pre-late game until you get King Curses or Idle. Let's talk about each CT individually below and why I've ranked it the way I did. Tip #1: Our KAIZEN Locations guide will show you where to find world bosses to grind the best CTs
Tip #2: Combine these with the best clans in our KAIZEN Clan Tier List

Mythical Beast AmberSpecial Grade
• I like it more than Idle because 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
• Make sure to combine it with the Kashimoto clan for the MBA skill buffs/transformation
• 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

King Curses
Special Grade
• Best for both PVE and PVP now that Limitless is a bit weaker
• 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
• 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
• 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
• I would go for Idle over King Curses if you don't want to grind as much since IT is easier to farm and strong without Domain too

Limitless
Special Grade
• That said Limitless isn't top-tier anymore in terms of DPS and the domain is a bit weaker than before
• Still a great choice but there are cheaper options that are just as good

Blood ManipulationGrade 1
• That said 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 Finger Bearer DPS wise or S-Tiers but a valid flexibile option for PVE/PVP

Grand LuckSpecial Grade
• Count the Base Version as C or low B
• That said the Domain and the Jackpot mechanic make it decent
• Overall, Blood and Limitless are better
• I wouldn't use Grand Luck without the Domain and it's low A with the Domain

Finger BearerGrade 1
• 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

Straw DollGrade 2
• 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

CryofrostGrade 1
• 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
• That said I put it a bit lower since it's not the best overall use CT due to lower DPS

Shock AmplificationGrade 2
• 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

Rot
Grade 1
• 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
• Decent for PVP but not the best

Cursed SpeechGrade 3
• 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 WoogieGrade 3
• Otherwise it's horrible to focus on for a CE build

Devil's BroomGrade 3
• Note that the M1s scale with the Weapon stat

ConstructionGrade 4
• Switch it out when you can

Cloning TechniqueGrade 4
How to get stat resets in KAIZEN? You can reset stats via Stat Purity Tokens which you can get from Chests, Bosses, World Bosses, AFK World or buy it with Robux.
How to farm a specific cursed technique in Kaizen? 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.
What stat boosts Cursed Technique damage in KAIZEN? CTs are boosted by the Cursed Energy stat even though it doesn't state that it boosts damage.
What is the best Cursed Technique progression? 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 King Curses is the best one in the game.
That's it for my KAIZEN Cursed Technique tier list and guide. Check out our KAIZEN Weapon and Fighting Style Tier List if you're playing a melee or weapons build.
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