Project Slayers Update 1 brings a massive amount of new content to the game, including two new Breathing Styles, two new Blood Demon Arts, a trading system, raids, fishing, bounty hunting, and plenty of weapon changes. There are also new progression systems, level cap increases, accessories, and balance adjustments.
With so many changes arriving in one update, it can be difficult to understand everything that has been added and where to start. Some features introduce completely new activities, while others improve existing systems such as combat, weapon refinement, and character progression.
In this guide, I’ll go through the major additions in Project Slayers Update 1, explain how to unlock the new content, and cover the important gameplay changes you should know about.
Slayers Update 1 Guide – New Breathing, Blood Arts, Codes
The first part of Update 1 introduces new weapons, Breathing Styles, Blood Demon Arts, and additional ways to customize your character.
Here’s a quick look at the main additions:
- Two new Breathing Styles: Beast Breathing and Flower Breathing.
- Two new Blood Demon Arts: Thread and Capture Cavity.
- New weapon variants and weapon transfer tickets.
- New raid system with multiple difficulties.
- New Spider World Boss.
- New Boss Rush mode.
- New fishing system and fishing progression.
- Bounty hunting and village capture activities.
- Increased level cap and new progression systems.
- New accessories, runes, titles, and cosmetics.
New Breathing Styles
Update 1 introduces two new Breathing Styles: Beast Breathing and Flower Breathing. Both can be learned from trainers located in Dusk Web Hollow.
Beast Breathing
New Breathing Style
Beast Breathing is a new two-katana fighting style that introduces a set of unique attacks based on aggressive and fast-paced combat.
To unlock Beast Breathing, you need to visit the Beast Trainer in Dusk Web Hollow.
Trainer: Hashira Inosuke
Rewards:
- Beast Breathing
- Ultimate Beast Katana
- Mythic Beast Katana
- Mythic Boar Head
The trainer also drops the Ultimate and Mythic Beast Katanas, giving you additional weapon options to use with your build.
Flower Breathing
New Breathing Style
Flower Breathing is another new addition that introduces flowing flower slash attacks.
You can learn this Breathing Style by visiting the Flower Trainer in Dusk Web Hollow.
Trainer: Hashira Kanao
Rewards:
- Flower Breathing
- Ultimate Flower Katana
- Mythic Flower Katana
If you want to try a different combat style, Flower Breathing is another option worth unlocking in Update 1.
New Blood Demon Arts
Two new Blood Demon Arts have also been added to Project Slayers.
Thread
Thread is a new Blood Demon Art that can be obtained from the Royal Raid Chest.
To get it, you first need to collect Raid Tickets and participate in raids. You can obtain Raid Tickets by defeating the Spider World Boss.
Once you have enough tickets, enter the raid and work towards opening the reward chest for a chance to obtain Thread.
Capture Cavity
Capture Cavity is another new Blood Demon Art introduced in Update 1.
You can obtain it by defeating Hairo in Dusk Web Hollow. However, you need to complete a few objectives before the boss spawns.
The requirements include:
- Defeat 10 wolves.
- Defuse six TNTs around the village.
- Defeat Hairo.
- Obtain the Capture Cavity Orb.
The orb has a 5% drop chance, so you might need to defeat Hairo multiple times.
Once you obtain the orb, use it on your Demon character and complete the required training minigames to unlock Capture Cavity.
New Raid System
One of the biggest additions in Update 1 is the new raid system. Raids introduce multiple boss encounters, new rewards, and additional challenges for players who want to improve their equipment.
How to Enter Raids
To enter a raid, you need to find a Spider Raid Portal.
The portal is available during the first 10 minutes of every hour, and each raid entry requires one Raid Ticket.
You can obtain Raid Tickets by helping defeat the Spider World Boss. Participating in the world boss fight rewards you with two tickets.
Raid Difficulties
Raids come with three difficulty options:
- Easy: A more accessible difficulty that allows you to complete raids with a smaller group or solo.
- Medium: Offers a greater challenge than Easy.
- Hard: Provides better reward chances and pays 152,000 currency for a successful clear.
Choose your difficulty based on your equipment and how much damage your character can deal.
Raid Bosses
The new raid takes you through Spider Mountain, where you will encounter several different bosses.
These include:
- Mother Spider
- Brother Bear
- Father Bear
- Fighter Spider
- Rui
Each boss has its own mechanics, so you need to learn their attacks and prepare accordingly.
Raid Rewards
There are plenty of rewards available through the new raid system.
These include:
- 17 new accessories.
- Mythic Tengu Wings.
- New boss equipment.
- Raid Runes.
- Mythic Runes.
- Additional passive bonuses.
Hard difficulty provides better chances of obtaining valuable rewards, making it worth attempting once you have a strong enough build.
Raid Runes
Update 1 also introduces a new Rune system connected to raids.
You can obtain runes from the Spider World Boss and use them to improve your character’s stats.
Players can equip up to three runes at a time to gain additional bonuses.
The update also introduces Mythic Runes with stronger effects and passive bonuses.
If you collect runes that you don’t need, you can reroll or break them at the Rune Keeper.
This gives you another way to customize your character and improve your overall build.
Spider World Boss
The Spider World Boss is a new large-scale encounter where players work together to defeat a giant spider.
Here are the important details:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Boss | Giant Spider |
| Maximum Players | 20 |
| Spawn Interval | Every 3 hours |
| Raid Tickets | 2 for helping defeat the boss |
| Rewards | Boss Chest and equipment |
The world boss can support up to 20 players, making it a useful activity for groups.
Defeating it rewards you with a boss chest containing different equipment pieces.
The chest has five reward tiers, with equipment available up to Mythic quality.
Other nearby bosses also have individual health bars, while cast bars show when a boss is preparing to use an attack.
New Boss Rush Mode
Boss Rush is another new activity added in Update 1.
This is a solo mode where you fight multiple bosses back-to-back. Once you defeat a boss, it returns as an echo during your run.
You can participate in Boss Rush twice per day, making it another activity worth completing for additional rewards and progression.
New Fishing System
Fishing has received a major update with a completely new fishing system, additional fish, progression, and rewards.
Fishing is no longer just about waiting for a catch. Every fish now fights back, requiring you to react to its movements.
How Fishing Works
When fishing, you need to pay attention to the bobber.
Once a fish takes the bait, you must strike with the bobber and start reeling it in.
Keep the reel within the green zone and react to the fish’s movements to successfully catch it.
If you don’t manage the fishing interaction properly, the fish can escape.
Angler Rank and Fishing Skill Tree
The new Angler progression system allows you to increase your fishing rank up to Level 30.
Your fishing progression also introduces a new skill tree where you can spend points to unlock additional fishing bonuses.
The Profession page now includes:
- Fish collection log.
- Weekly fishing records.
- Fishing progression.
- Angler rank.
- Fishing skill tree.
Auto Angler
Update 1 also adds an Auto Angler feature.
You can hold your fishing rod button to activate automatic fishing, allowing your character to fish without manually completing every interaction.
New Fish and Boss Fish
The update introduces six regional fish, including tougher fish with new movement patterns.
You can also find schools of fish that provide better catching opportunities.
Another addition is the new three-star boss fish, which appears on a rotating schedule every two hours.
Defeating these fishing encounters rewards you with Angler XP, trophies, and titles.
New Mythic Fishing Rods
Two new Mythic fishing rods have been introduced:
| Fishing Rod | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Blood Moon Rod | Designed for catching bigger fish |
| Tide Cooler Rod | Designed for fishing and farming |
You can craft these rods through Angler Uno starting at Angler Rank 20, using the required fishing materials.
Fishing Rewards
Fishing also provides additional rewards for players who want to complete their collection.
These include:
- Rare fish.
- Fishing equipment.
- Titles.
- 12 new fishing gear pieces.
- Collection log rewards.
Completing fish log pages also rewards you with titles, giving you another reason to explore the fishing system.
Bounty Hunting System
Bounty Hunting introduces a new PvP activity where players can hunt other players with opposing reputations.
You can visit the Mercenary to receive a bounty mark and start hunting eligible players inside the Shrinking Storm Zone.
Winning these encounters rewards you with Bounty Medals, while losing affects your reputation.
Bounty Progression
The new system also includes Hunter Rank progression.
As you increase your rank, you can spend points in a dedicated Bounty Skill Tree to unlock additional bonuses.
There are also contracts and weekly Most Wanted rewards, giving you more reasons to participate regularly.
Bounty Shop
You can spend your collected Bounty Medals at the Mercenary Shop.
Available rewards include:
- Hunter accessories.
- Rune Dust.
- XP-related rewards.
- Additional progression items.
Village Capture System
Another new feature is Village Capture, which allows higher-level players to fight over village control.
Players who are Level 100 or above can raise a village flag and attempt to hold the location against Slayers.
Successfully defending your village provides additional rewards, including:
- Experience.
- Mastery progression.
- Village capture chests.
This introduces another multiplayer activity for players who want to compete and earn rewards.
New Level Cap and Progression Changes
Update 1 also increases the level cap and introduces a new progression system.
The level cap has been increased from 225 to 400, with further progression reaching Level 450 through the new system.
New Base Stats Skill Tree
Character stats have been moved into a new Base Stats Skill Tree.
You can spend points to improve different character attributes, including damage and other combat-related bonuses.
Your previously spent points are also returned, allowing you to redistribute them through the new system.
As you progress, upgrading certain stats becomes more expensive, so think carefully about which bonuses you want to prioritize.
New Daily Quests
Daily Quests are now available starting at Level 10.
You can complete three quests per day to earn additional progression rewards.
These quests provide rewards such as:
- XP.
- Spins.
- Refinement-related rewards.
- Additional progression items.
You can find these quests through the Progression section in the menu.
New Player Information and Profession Pages
The Player Information menu has also received improvements.
You can now view more details about your character, including:
- Character level.
- Rank.
- Breathing Mastery.
- Combat stats.
- Damage.
- Stamina.
- Movement.
- Life Skill.
- Total playtime.
- Slayer kills.
- Boss kills.
A new Profession section has also been added for fishing, allowing you to check your fishing progression and related records.
New Weapons and Weapon Variants
Update 1 introduces several new weapon variants and additional customization options.
New Fist Guards
Every Demon now receives a Fist Guard as their main weapon.
Fist Guards and Beast Katanas also receive new versions, including Damacus, First Light, and Nightfall variants.
Weapon Transfer Tickets
Weapon Transfer Tickets can be obtained through codes.
These tickets allow you to transfer a First Light or Nightfall weapon into another weapon from the same set while keeping its tier and refinement.
This is a useful addition if you want to change your weapon without losing your existing progression.
New Poison Weapons
Kanibo and Kusugaru also receive new weapon variants, including Damacus, Nightfall, and Poison versions.
The Poison Parasol introduces another weapon evolution mechanic.
You can transform eligible Nightfall and First Light pieces into Poison Twins using Venom Vials.
At Tier 3, their attacks reduce the target’s healing by 30%.
Halloween Event – Trick or Treat
The Trick or Treat event introduces another limited-time activity.
You can visit the Costume Kids at night in Lanterns Village to collect candy.
Once you have enough candy, visit the event shop and exchange it for different rewards.
Available rewards include:
- 20 Halloween equipment pieces.
- Pumpkin Rune.
- Other event items.
Make sure to collect candy while the event is available if you want to obtain the limited rewards.
New Roguelike Season
A new Roguelike Season has also arrived with additional limited equipment and rewards.
Players can work through the new season to obtain exclusive equipment pieces and other progression rewards.
Update 1 also introduces 36 new titles, giving players more customization options to collect.
Item Duration Changes
Several item durations have been increased in Update 1.
| Item | Previous Duration | New Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2x Luck | 15 minutes | 45 minutes |
| 2x Yen | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
These changes make farming more convenient because you can spend more time collecting rewards without constantly activating new boosts.
Weapon Appearance Customization
You can now change the appearance of weapons using another weapon you own.
This means you can use one weapon’s appearance while keeping another weapon equipped.
There is also a change to weapon equipment slots. You can now carry only one main weapon on your toolbar, whether it is a Katana, Axe, Mace, or Fist Guard.
Ranked Season 2 Rewards
Ranked Season 2 rewards are now available.
You can claim your rewards from the Rank Board in the main menu.
The new rewards include cosmetics that are account-wide and tradeable.
Ranked rewards also provide better payouts starting from Season 2, giving competitive players more reasons to participate.
New Combat Changes
Update 1 introduces several changes to the combat system.
Custom Dash Keybind
The Dash ability now has its own keybind, which you can change through the Settings menu.
The default dash key is Q.
New Critical Hit Stats
Two new combat stats have been introduced:
- Critical Chance: Determines the chance of landing a critical hit.
- Critical Resistance: Reduces the chance of receiving critical hits from other players.
Critical hits now deal 50% additional damage and appear in orange, making them easier to identify during combat.
Breathing and Blood Demon Art Reset Changes
The update also introduces a new way to reset your Breathing and Blood Demon Art progression.
Once you complete a Breathing or Blood Demon Art, you can return to its trainer to learn it again.
The trainer will teach it to you for free without requiring additional tasks.
This is a useful change if you want to switch your abilities or experiment with different builds.
Weapon Refinement Changes
Weapon refinement has received some important improvements.
Refinement Pity System
A new refinement pity system makes it easier to reach higher refinement levels.
Every failed refinement increases your chance of success at that level.
This means that reaching higher refinement levels, including +10, becomes more manageable over multiple attempts.
Refinement Cost Preview
You can now see the expected refinement cost before starting the process.
The Refiner also provides more control over the refinement level you want to work towards.
These changes make weapon upgrading more transparent and reduce some of the frustration associated with repeated refinement attempts.
World of Crow Missions and Boss Hunts
World of Crow missions and Nizen hunts have also received changes.
These activities are now personal, meaning players receive their full rewards instead of having to compete with others for them.
Boss Hunts have also been improved. You can now select two bosses from a pack to receive a bigger payout.
This makes completing these activities more rewarding, especially when playing with friends.
No-Code Hurt Changes
The No-Code Hurt mechanic has also been adjusted.
The damage has been reduced from 3% to 1% of maximum health every two seconds.
The interval has also been changed from 1.3 seconds to two seconds.
Additionally, staying under a roof prevents this damage from affecting you.
New Cosmetic Inventory Page
A new Cosmetic Inventory page has been added to make character customization easier.
You can manage your vanity equipment and titles in one place.
The new page also allows you to:
- Save cosmetic combinations into loadouts.
- Switch between different cosmetic setups.
- Turn cosmetic effects on or off.
- Manage your titles and vanity equipment.
This is a useful quality-of-life improvement if you regularly change your character’s appearance.
Balance Changes
Update 1 also includes a large number of balance adjustments affecting different Breathing Styles, Blood Demon Arts, weapons, and abilities.
The update includes changes to:
- Shockwave.
- Blood Innovation.
- Reaper.
- Rengoku.
- Doma.
- Kochou.
- Uzi.
- Water Breathing.
- Tamari.
- Crow.
- Kinesis.
- Sama.
- Commando in PvP.
- Gao.
- Pyrokinesis.
These adjustments affect different parts of combat, so you may notice changes in damage, abilities, and overall performance when using these styles.
Final Words
Project Slayers Update 1 is a massive update that adds much more than just new Breathing Styles and Blood Demon Arts.
You now have access to a completely new raid system, Spider World Boss, Boss Rush, fishing progression, bounty hunting, village capture, and plenty of additional equipment and customization options.
The biggest things I recommend checking out first are the new Beast and Flower Breathing Styles, the Thread and Capture Cavity Blood Demon Arts, and the Spider Raids.
There are also plenty of progression improvements, including the increased level cap, new Base Stats Skill Tree, refinement pity system, and longer boost durations.
Overall, Update 1 gives players plenty of new activities to work towards, whether you prefer PvE, PvP, farming, or collecting rare equipment.
