Slayers 2 What to Roll — Best Clans & Builds (2026)

If you've been staring at your clan roll wondering whether it's worth keeping, you're not alone — "what to roll" is one of the most common questions in the Slayers 2 community right now. The game launched on September 18, 2026, and the V0.2 balance pass shook up the meta enough that some old favorites no longer carry the weight they used to. Knowing what to roll in Slayers 2 matters because clan bonuses are permanent, they stack with your Breathing Style and weapon, and a well-matched setup can outperform a random S-tier name every single time.

This guide breaks down the current roll priorities, the best builds to chase, and the mistakes that waste spins.

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Slayers 2 Reroll Priorities at a Glance

Before you spend a single roll, understand what you're actually rolling for. Clans in Slayers 2 come in rarity tiers, and rolling or buying a new clan keeps your clan skill-tree progress — so experimenting never sets you back permanently.

The key takeaway: rarity is a starting point, not a verdict. A Rare clan like Urokodaki can be an excellent progression pick, while an off-build Legendary might be worth rerolling if you've committed to a specific Breathing Style.

What to Roll in Slayers 2: Current S-Tier Clans

Per the current V0.22 tier list from ProGameGuides, Uzui has replaced Kamado as the best overall clan. Here's how the top tier shakes out and why each one earns its spot.

Uzui — Best Overall Clan

Uzui's Musical Score now dodges a recorded skill for two seconds instead of eating the damage, and the cooldown dropped from 56.25 seconds to 42.19. Vital Draw's Muscle result also lasts 11 seconds instead of six. That combination gives you an M1-dodge window and a fist-damage burst that actually matters in PvP. Uzui is powerful even when your build isn't leaning on Sound Breathing.

Kamado — Best Demon Clan

Kamado remains the top pick for Demon players thanks to sustain and broad stat coverage. Fair warning: V0.2 nerfed Headbutt so it no longer disables block, and Combat Intuition converts stored damage at 0.07 instead of 0.1 in Ranked. It's still S-tier — just less oppressive than at launch.

Rengoku — Easiest S-Tier Slayer Pick

If you want the smoothest possible start, roll for Rengoku. It pairs naturally with Flame Breathing, which is easier to confirm than Wind, and it scales cleanly from a Mythic katana into endgame weapons. Faster Z and a held V give Rengoku's burn package reliable openings.

Shinazugawa — High-Skill Ceiling

Shinazugawa is the clan for players who want to convert strict-stun openings into damage, movement, and stamina advantage. It's the top pick in the Shinazugawa + Wind + Firstlight Tanto build, which many players consider the highest-ceiling Slayer setup in the game right now.

Tamayo, Himejima, and Soyama

Tamayo jumped into S tier after a major stat buff — Pharmaceutical Skills restores 20% Max Health and resets every cooldown once per person, which is enormous in cooldown-heavy parties. Himejima anchors the best defensive Slayer build with Stone Breathing. Soyama remains the reactive specialist for Shockwave users.

Best Builds to Chase When You Roll

Rolling without a target build is how you end up with a box full of mismatched clans. Decide what you want to play first, then roll toward it.

A refined A-tier weapon that fits your confirms will beat an unfinished S-tier craft. Don't chase a clan name if the rest of your kit doesn't support it.

When You Should NOT Reroll

This is where most players lose value. Community reports consistently show that players reroll too aggressively in the mid-game, throwing away perfectly good specialists.

• You rolled Tomioka or Urokodaki and play Water. Both are excellent — Tomioka is the higher-ceiling specialist, Urokodaki the steadier defensive option. Keep either.
• You rolled Kocho. Insect Breathing rose into A tier in V0.2, and Kocho amplifies it with higher Z scaling, more block damage, a faster C, and a 25% stronger Ultimate.
• You rolled Agatsuma. Godspeed now moves at 65 instead of 50, and Thunder's Z and X deal 25% more damage to NPCs and bosses. Great for pursuit and PvE.
• You rolled Douma, Shabana, Iguro, or Sabito. These are all solid when their bonuses match your build. A well-matched specialist beats a random S-tier.

Rolling or buying a new clan keeps your clan skill-tree progress, so there's no permanent penalty for experimenting — but spins are finite, so spend them with intent.

How Clans Fit Into the Wider Progression

Your clan is one piece of a larger puzzle. Understanding the full progression helps you decide whether a roll is actually an upgrade.

Early Game Money Priorities

According to player experience from max-level progression guides, your first big purchases should be shrines — roughly 15K, then 20K, 25K, 30K, and up to 40K in order. Shrines let you teleport anywhere from the map screen, which saves enormous travel time. A horse costs 15K but is optional. Do not waste money on clothing; you'll need roughly 1 million dollars for the endgame Nightfall Katana.

Skill Tree and XP Stacking

In your skill tree, max out additional damage first — nothing else comes close early on. Stack XP wherever you can: progression titles give small bonuses like +3% XP, while certain Mythic clans give +25% quest XP and Legendaries give +10%. If you're rolling anyway, an XP-boosting clan pays for itself during the 125–225 grind.

Weapon Progression Timeline

The Nightfall Katana schematic is found by swimming down in the water south of the map — it's a quick grab once you know where to look. For broader context on the game's systems, the official Project Slayers Wiki tracks updates and clan details.

Reroll or Keep? A Decision Framework

Use this quick checklist before burning a spin:

1. Does the clan boost my Breathing Style or Demon Art? If yes, keep it.
2. Is it Supreme or Mythic rarity? Almost always keep.
3. Am I in early game with an Uncommon? Reroll — you have nothing to lose.
4. Am I chasing a specific build? Only reroll toward that build's target clan.
5. Do I have limited spins? Save them for a rate-up or a clear upgrade.

For PvE, value repeatable damage, area coverage, and stamina sustain. For PvP, understand the difference between strict stun and normal stun, i-frames and hyper armor, and true guardbreaks versus ordinary guard damage. Ranked now disables automatic out-of-combat healing, so native sustain tools like Tamayo's ring and Kamado's Regen Adrenal carry more weight.

Common Rolling Mistakes to Avoid

• Rerolling an A-tier clan just because it isn't S-tier. Kocho, Tomioka, and Agatsuma are all excellent in the right build.
• Ignoring build synergy. An S-tier clan with the wrong Breathing Style underperforms a matched A-tier.
• Spending money on cosmetics early. That million dollars is for your Nightfall Katana.
• Assuming Part 1 tier lists apply. Returning styles and arts were reworked for Slayers 2 — old rankings don't carry over.

The bottom line on what to roll in Slayers 2: target Uzui, Kamado, Rengoku, Shinazugawa, Tamayo, Himejima, or Soyama if you're chasing raw power, but never reroll a clan that already fits your build.