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.
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Cursed Technique Tier List in KAIZEN
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 Techniques
| S-Tier CTs | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Mythical Beast Amber Special 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 weakness |
 King Curses Special 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 lag |
 Idle Transfiguration Special 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 too |
A-Tier Cursed Techniques
| A-Tier CTs | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Limitless Special 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 good |
 Blood Manipulation Grade 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/PVP |
 Grand Luck Special 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 Domain |
 Finger Bearer Grade 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 reliably |
 Straw Doll Grade 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 build |
A-/B+ Tier Cursed Techniques
| B-Tier CTs | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Cryofrost Grade 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 DPS |
 Shock Amplification Grade 2 |
• Shock Amplification is another excellent PVE farming tool due to high AOE damage and being easy-to-get • 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 |
• The weakest B-Tier IMO but decent overall damage with rotations for PVE • 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 |
C-Tier Cursed Techniques
| C-Tier CTs | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Cursed Speech Grade 3 |
• With the rework it's actually quite good for PVE farming • 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 Woogie Grade 3 |
• Quite good to have as a mobility/utility tool on a Weapon or Melee focus build • Otherwise it's horrible to focus on for a CE build |
D-Tier Cursed Techniques
| D-Tier CTs | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Devil's Broom Grade 3 |
• Decent utility with this one but overall weak DPS • Note that the M1s scale with the Weapon stat |
 Construction Grade 4 |
• An okay CT when you're starting out for progression • Switch it out when you can |
 Cloning Technique Grade 4 |
• Probably the weakest CT in the entire game |
KAIZEN Cursed Technique FAQ
The best CTs are MBA, King Curses and Idle while the best Clans are Sukuna and Kashimo for PVE and Gojo/Itadori/Uraume for PVP.
You can reset stats via Stat Purity Tokens which you can get from Chests, Bosses, World Bosses, AFK World or buy it with Robux.
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.
CTs are boosted by the Cursed Energy stat even though it doesn't state that it boosts damage.
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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