Demon Blade — Choosing your side at the start
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OverviewDemon Blade is an action RPG inspired by Demon Slayer where you pick a side — demon slayer or demon — and fight your way up using Breathing Styles or Blood Demon Arts. This guide covers which side to start on, how to level efficiently, how to choose your skills, and what to do when you get stuck.
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Choosing your side at the start
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The first decision you make is whether to join the demon slayers or become a demon. Demon slayers use Breathing Styles, and demons use Blood Demon Arts — these are entirely different skill systems with their own strengths. If you are new, starting as a demon slayer gives you a more straightforward path into the game. Once you are comfortable with the basics, switching over to the demon side and exploring Blood Demon Arts is a natural next step.
| Demon Slayer | 18 Breathing Styles available |
| Demon | 16 Blood Demon Arts available |
| Blood Demon Arts | split between close-range, long-range, and support roles |
Picking and developing your skills
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There are 18 Breathing Styles and 16 Blood Demon Arts in the game. The practical approach is to pick one that matches how you want to play and pour your upgrades into it. Once you have a solid level under your belt, experimenting with a second skill broadens what you can do in different situations.
- Water Breathing is a strong starting pick for demon slayers
- Flame Breathing offers high attack power
- Thunder Breathing rewards fast play
- Blood Demon Arts cover different ranges — long-range and close-range options are available
- Focus upgrades on one skill until you are comfortable before picking up a second
Leveling up efficiently
StepA Secret Traveler spawns somewhere on the map every hour and drops a large amount of experience. Timing your sessions around those spawns makes a noticeable difference. Outside of that window, repeating early quests and playing with others keeps experience coming in steadily. You do not need to spend anything to reach high levels — quests and drops supply everything you need.
- Find the Secret Traveler it spawns on the map every hour and gives a big experience reward
- Repeat completed quests running earlier quests again is a reliable way to stay ahead of the curve
- Play with others grouping up makes experience gain faster and harder fights more manageable
- Collect enemy drops items from defeated enemies improve your gear without any extra cost
Fighting other players
Tips
PvP pits you against players who know their skills well, so going in without a plan rarely works. The key habits are watching how the other person attacks, knowing when your own skills are on cooldown, and adjusting your distance based on whether they are playing a close-range or long-range style.
- Watch the first few seconds of a fight to identify whether your opponent uses close-range or long-range skills
- Keep distance against melee-focused opponents and close in against long-range ones
- Track your cooldowns — attacking during your own downtime hands the fight to your opponent
- Wait for a gap in their offense before committing to a combo
- In group PvP, coordinate with teammates rather than fighting solo against multiple opponents
What to check when you are stuck
CheckIf a boss or PvP opponent is walling you, run through this list before trying the same fight again.
- Your character level is high enough for the content you are attempting
- Your active skill has been upgraded, not left at its starting rank
- Your gear has been strengthened rather than left as the first item you found
- You have recovery items on hand for longer fights
- You have tried bringing in another player for the tough fight
- If nothing is working, move to a different quest, gain a few levels, and return
Redeem codes
TipsCodes are released through the game's official community channels and expire over time, so redeeming them quickly matters. Each code can only be used once per account. This site tracks seven working codes as of September 29, 2026 — check the live code section of this page for the current list.
- Follow the game's official community for new codes as they are announced
- Every code works only once on your account, so do not delay after finding one
- Codes reward things like Race Spins and Money
DEMONBLADE500
+10 Race Spins, +100,000 Money
DEMONBLADE300
+5 Race Spins, +100,000 Money
DEMONBLADE
+3 Reset States, +5 Race Spins
BLOODREWORK
Glossary
Glossary- Breathing Style
- The skill system used by demon slayers, with 18 options including Water, Flame, Thunder, and others, each with different attack characteristics.
- Blood Demon Art (BDA)
- The skill system used by demons, offering 16 options that range from long-range attacks to close-range and support abilities.
- Secret Traveler
- A special enemy that appears somewhere on the map once per hour and rewards a large amount of experience when defeated.
- PvP
- The mode where you fight against other players.
- PvE
- Quests, boss fights, and other content where you fight NPCs rather than other players.
- Drop
- An item left behind by a defeated enemy, used for gear and crafting materials.
- Race Spin
- A reward from codes that lets you re-roll your character's race.
Common questions
FAQWhich side should I pick first — demon slayer or demon?
Both sides are viable. Demon slayers have 18 Breathing Styles and demons have 16 Blood Demon Arts.
Can I get far in this game without spending anything?
Yes — quests, enemy drops, and the hourly Secret Traveler give you experience and items. Grouping with other players speeds things up further.
Should I learn multiple Breathing Styles or stick to one?
Stick to one early and upgrade it. Once your level is solid, picking up a second skill gives you more options for different situations.
Is the game enjoyable if I am not interested in PvP?
The game supports both PvP and PvE. You can progress through quests and boss fights without entering PvP.
Why does the Secret Traveler matter so much for leveling?
The Secret Traveler spawns on the map every hour and gives a large experience reward when defeated.
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