Weak Legacy 2 Tier List (Breathing & Demon Arts)

Last updated: Oct 13, 2025 • Patch v4.75

This tier list ranks all Breathing Styles and Demon Arts in Weak Legacy 2 based on comprehensive testing and community feedback. Our rankings consider multiple factors to give you the most accurate assessment for both PvP and PvE content.

Ranking Criteria (see methodology):

  • Damage & Sustained DPS: Total damage output and damage over time potential
  • Mobility & Positioning: Movement abilities and positional advantages in combat
  • PvP/PvE Versatility: Performance across different game modes and situations
  • Ease of Use (Difficulty): Learning curve and execution difficulty for new and experienced players

⚡ v4.75 Tier Changes

Updated: | View full patch notes

📈 Tier Improvements

  • Thunder Breathing: S → New Ultimate Move significantly increases burst damage potential and AoE control
  • Water Breathing: B → A — 15% damage buff across all forms makes it viable for endgame content

🆕 New Additions

  • Dark Caves bosses added — Favor high-damage S-tier styles for these challenging encounters

Tier Rating Explained

S
Meta-defining, best of the best — Dominate PvP and PvE with exceptional damage, utility, and versatility.
A
Highly competitive, excellent choices — Strong in most situations with few weaknesses. Great for all players.
B
Viable, solid options — Work well in specific situations. Good for players who enjoy their playstyle.
C
Situational, average — Require specific builds to shine. Not recommended for beginners.
D
Underpowered, avoid — Currently underperforming. May need buffs or rework.

Complete Tier List

S Tier A Tier B Tier C Tier D Tier
Weak Legacy 2 Breathing Styles & Demon Arts Rankings (v4.75)
Tier Style Name Type Difficulty Best For Unlock Method Notes
S Tier Meta-defining styles with exceptional performance
S ⚡ Thunder Breathing ⭐ Breathing Easy PvP + PvE Trainer in Thunder Valley Incredible speed and burst damage. Perfect mobility for dodging. Top choice for beginners and pros.
S 🌙 Moon Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP + PvE Rare spawn, defeat Moon Demon Massive AOE and range. Excellent for both boss fights and PvP. Requires patience to unlock. ✓ Buffed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
S 🩸 Blood Demon Art Demon Art Moderate PvP + PvE Muzan's Lair (difficult quest) High sustain with lifesteal and crowd control. Dominates extended fights and boss encounters. ✗ Nerfed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
S ☀️ Sun Breathing Breathing Hard PvE Focus Secret quest chain (10+ hours) Highest raw damage in game. Complex combos but devastating when mastered. PvE god tier. ✗ Nerfed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
A Tier Excellent choices, highly competitive
A 💧 Water Breathing ⭐ Breathing Easy PvP + PvE Starter option / Early trainer Versatile and beginner-friendly. Great defensive options and consistent damage. Easy to learn.
A 🔥 Flame Breathing ⭐ Breathing Easy PvE Focus Flame Trainer (mid-game area) High burst damage with good range. Excellent for boss farming. Slightly slow in PvP.
A 🌪️ Wind Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP Focus Wind Shrine (medium difficulty) Fast attacks with great combo potential. Mobile and hard to predict. PvP specialist. ✓ Buffed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
A 🌫️ Mist Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP + PvE Hidden trainer in Mist Valley Evasive playstyle with quick strikes. Great for hit-and-run tactics. Requires good positioning.
A ❄️ Ice Demon Art Demon Art Moderate PvP + PvE Ice Demon boss drop Excellent crowd control with freeze effects. Strong zoning tool. Good in both modes. ✓ Buffed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
A 🪨 Stone Breathing Breathing Easy PvE Focus Stone Master (late game) Tank style with high defense buffs. Solid damage and sustain. Better for PvE grinding. ✓ Buffed in v4.75 — Patch Notes
B Tier Solid options, viable for most content
B 🐗 Beast Breathing Breathing Easy PvE Focus Forest Trainer (early access) Aggressive playstyle with decent damage. Fun but outclassed by higher tiers in PvP.
B 🎵 Sound Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP Focus Sound Village quest Unique AOE patterns and flashy moves. Good in group fights but limited in duels.
B 🦋 Insect Breathing Breathing Hard PvP Focus Butterfly Mansion quest Fast combos with poison DOT. Requires precise timing. Good for skilled players.
B 🐍 Serpent Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP + PvE Serpent Trainer (hidden) Unpredictable attack patterns. Solid all-rounder but no standout strengths.
B ⚡ Lightning Demon Art Demon Art Moderate PvE Focus Demon quest (medium) Good burst damage but high cooldowns. Better for PvE farming than competitive PvP.
B 💗 Love Breathing Breathing Moderate PvP + PvE Love Trainer (questline) Wide range attacks with good AOE. Fun playstyle but damage falls off late game.
C Tier Average, situational use
C 🌸 Flower Breathing Breathing Easy PvE Focus Flower Garden trainer Graceful but low damage. Needs buffs. Only recommended if you love the aesthetics.
C ☠️ Poison Demon Art Demon Art Moderate Situational Swamp Demon quest Relies heavily on DOT which is inconsistent. Struggles in fast-paced PvP.
C 🌑 Shadow Demon Art Demon Art Hard PvP Focus Night Demon encounter Stealth mechanics are gimmicky. Limited utility outside of ambush situations.
D Tier Underpowered, not recommended
D ⚔️ Basic Sword Style Breathing Easy N/A Starting style Replace immediately. Only useful for first 10 minutes of gameplay.
D 🌳 Wood Demon Art Demon Art Moderate N/A Forest Demon (rare) Underwhelming damage and utility. Desperately needs buffs. Avoid unless collection purposes.

⭐ Recommended for Beginners

⭐ BEST FOR NEW PLAYERS

⚡ Thunder Breathing

S Tier

Why it's great for beginners: Simple combos, forgiving playstyle, and incredible mobility. Easy to unlock early and remains top-tier throughout the entire game. Perfect balance of offense and defense.

How to get: Find the Thunder Trainer in Thunder Valley (accessible after tutorial). Complete his basic questline (3-4 quests, 30 minutes).

⭐ EASIEST TO LEARN

💧 Water Breathing

A Tier

Why it's great for beginners: Most forgiving style with excellent defensive options. Teaches fundamentals of combat timing and positioning. Widely available and easy to master.

How to get: Available as starter option OR from Water Trainer near spawn village. No difficult quests required.

⭐ BEST FOR BOSS FARMING

🔥 Flame Breathing

A Tier

Why it's great for beginners: High damage with satisfying animations. Excellent for learning boss patterns and PvE farming. Straightforward attack patterns.

How to get: Progress to mid-game area and find the Flame Trainer. Complete his trial (moderate difficulty, 45-60 minutes).

Recent Changes (v4.75)

🔼 Buffed / Enhanced (↑)

🔽 Nerfed / Weakened (↓)

✨ New Additions

⚠️ Under Review (Awaiting Further Testing)

Note: The following styles have received recent changes or community feedback indicating potential tier shifts. We're monitoring player reports and conducting additional testing before finalizing their rankings. Check back after the next patch or community tournament for updated placements.

Currently Monitoring:

  • Serpent Breathing: Community reports suggest improved performance in v4.75. May be promoted to A-tier pending verification of combo consistency.
  • Insect Breathing: Poison DOT mechanics received undocumented changes. Awaiting official clarification from developers.
  • Flower Breathing: Some players report better scaling at higher levels. Need more endgame testing data (Level 100+).

📖 Detailed Style Information

S Tier Styles

⚡ Thunder Breathing ⭐

  • Type: Breathing Style
  • Tier: S
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Best For: PvP + PvE
  • Acquisition: Thunder Trainer in Thunder Valley (accessible after tutorial, 3-4 quests, ~30 minutes)
  • Key Strengths: Incredible speed, burst damage, perfect mobility for dodging
  • Key Moves: Thunder Clap and Flash (dash + AOE), Thunderbolt (ranged burst), Six-fold (combo finisher)
  • Weaknesses: Lower sustained damage compared to some A-tier options
  • Best For: Beginners and pros, PvP specialists, players who value mobility
  • Notes: Top choice for new players. Easy to learn, hard to master. Minor mobility nerf in v4.75 but still S-tier.

🌙 Moon Breathing ✓ Buffed v4.75

  • Type: Breathing Style
  • Tier: S
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Best For: PvP + PvE
  • Acquisition: Defeat Moon Demon (rare spawn, requires patience)
  • Key Strengths: Massive AOE, excellent range, crowd control
  • Key Moves: Moon Spirit Calamitous Eddy (AOE), Moonbow Half Moon (ranged), Moonlight Severance (ultimate, NEW in v4.75)
  • Weaknesses: Slightly slower attack speed than Thunder
  • Best For: Boss fights, group PvP, players who like AOE damage
  • Notes: v4.75 buffs: +15% range, reduced ultimate cooldown. New ultimate ability "Moonlight Severance" deals massive damage.

🩸 Blood Demon Art ✗ Nerfed v4.75

  • Type: Demon Art
  • Tier: S
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Best For: PvP + PvE
  • Acquisition: Muzan's Lair (difficult quest, late game)
  • Key Strengths: High sustain, lifesteal, crowd control
  • Key Moves: Blood Explosion (AOE + heal), Blood Whip (CC), Crimson Burst (execute)
  • Weaknesses: Less effective against high-mobility opponents
  • Best For: Extended fights, boss encounters, sustain-focused builds
  • Notes: v4.75 nerf: Lifesteal reduced from 20% to 15%. Still top-tier for sustainability.

☀️ Sun Breathing ✗ Nerfed v4.75

  • Type: Breathing Style
  • Tier: S
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Best For: PvE Focus
  • Acquisition: Secret quest chain (10+ hours, multiple bosses)
  • Key Strengths: Highest raw damage in game, devastating combos
  • Key Moves: Clear Blue Sky (AOE), Burning Bones Summer Sun (combo starter), Setting Sun Transformation (buff)
  • Weaknesses: Complex combos, harder to master, less effective in PvP
  • Best For: Endgame PvE, boss farming, experienced players
  • Notes: v4.75 nerf: 5% damage reduction for balance. Still PvE god tier when mastered.

A Tier Styles

💧 Water Breathing ⭐

  • Type: Breathing Style
  • Tier: A
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Best For: PvP + PvE
  • Acquisition: Starter option OR Water Trainer near spawn
  • Key Strengths: Versatile, great defense, consistent damage
  • Key Moves: Water Surface Slash (balanced), Whirlpool (CC), Flowing Dance (mobility)
  • Weaknesses: No standout specialization
  • Best For: Beginners, learning combat fundamentals, all-around gameplay
  • Notes: Most forgiving style. Teaches timing and positioning. Excellent for new players.

🔥 Flame Breathing ⭐

  • Type: Breathing Style
  • Tier: A
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Best For: PvE Focus
  • Acquisition: Flame Trainer (mid-game area, 45-60 minutes)
  • Key Strengths: High burst damage, good range, satisfying animations
  • Key Moves: Unknowing Fire (opener), Rising Scorching Sun (combo), Flame Tiger (finisher)
  • Weaknesses: Slightly slow in PvP, telegraphed attacks
  • Best For: Boss farming, PvE grinding, learning boss patterns
  • Notes: Excellent for PvE. Straightforward attack patterns make it easy to learn.

More detailed style information coming soon. Check back after each major patch for updated guides.

📊 Sources & Methodology

How We Determine Rankings

Sample Period: Rankings based on data collected over the past 30 days (September 13 - October 13, 2025)

Data Sources:

  • Official Game Page: Weak Legacy 2 on Roblox - Official update logs and balance changes
  • Developer Updates: Patch Notes Archive - Official announcements and changelog review
  • Community Discord: Player feedback, bug reports, and meta discussions from active community members
  • YouTube Testing: Damage testing videos and PvP tournaments from content creators with 10K+ subscribers
  • In-Game Testing: Real-world performance testing across 50+ hours of gameplay at various skill levels

Ranking Criteria (Weighted):

  1. Damage Output (35%): Base damage, combo potential, sustained DPS in controlled tests
  2. Versatility (25%): Performance across PvP, PvE, boss fights, and leveling content
  3. Survivability (20%): Defensive options, mobility, and ability to disengage from unfavorable situations
  4. Accessibility (10%): Unlock difficulty, learning curve, and skill floor/ceiling analysis
  5. Meta Relevance (10%): Usage rates in competitive play and community tournament results

Testing Methodology:

  • Controlled Environment: All styles tested at equivalent levels (100+) with standardized builds
  • Boss DPS Tests: Timed damage tests against endgame bosses (Muzan, Upper Moons) with identical stat distributions
  • PvP Sample Size: Rankings influenced by 200+ recorded duels across different skill levels
  • Community Input: Feedback from 50+ active players (Levels 80-150) via surveys and Discord polls
  • Update Tracking: Immediate re-evaluation when patch notes indicate balance changes ≥5%

Transparency & Limitations:

  • Rankings reflect optimal play - actual performance varies with player skill
  • Some styles (e.g., Sun Breathing) require significant time investment to unlock and master
  • PvP rankings assume competitive environment; casual play results may differ
  • Bias Disclosure: Our testing team has slight preference for mobility-heavy styles, which may marginally favor Thunder/Wind Breathing
  • Rankings subject to change with future patches - we commit to updating within 48 hours of major balance changes

Community Contributions: Found an error or have additional testing data? Contact us or submit feedback via our feedback form. We review all submissions and credit contributors in our monthly update posts.

Note: This tier list is based on current patch v4.75 and reflects high-level play. Your experience may vary based on playstyle, build, and personal preference. All styles are viable for casual play – choose what you enjoy!

Last methodology review: October 13, 2025 | Next review scheduled: November 2025 or upon major patch release