Weak Legacy 2 Breathing Styles Tier List
Combined community rankings for Slayer Breathings in the current meta.
This Breathing Styles tier list ranks every major Slayer moveset in Weak Legacy 2 for the late 2025 / 2026 meta. Rankings blend PvE clear speed and PvP duel strength into one combined ladder so you know what to chase with Yen, mastery, and rare materials. Pair this page with the Clans Tier List (many V2 styles need specific clans), the Demon Arts Tier List if you might switch factions, the Breathing Styles guide for unlock steps, and the Leveling Guide for mastery routes.
Breathing Styles are learned from trainer NPCs. You usually need a level gate, Yen, and sometimes mastery on a prior version plus special items (Crystal Essence, Ablaze Spirits, Moon Soul, and similar). V1 styles get you into the game; V2 styles define the endgame.
Combined tier rankings
| Tier | Breathing Styles |
|---|---|
| S | Moon V2, Sun V2, Water V2, Flame V2, Insect |
| A | Moon, Mist, Wind, Thunder, Sun, Love |
| B | Flame, Sound, Flower, Serpent |
| C | Water (V1) |
What the tiers mean
- S — Best investment for serious PvE, PvP, or both. Plan your clan and materials around these.
- A — Strong mains or excellent bridges while you farm V2 requirements.
- B — Viable with good execution and matching clan buffs; expect to swap later.
- C — Tutorial / early Water V1. Upgrade to Water V2 as soon as Giyu’s requirements are realistic.
S-tier Breathing Styles
Moon V2
Moon V2 is widely treated as the highest PvE DPS Breathing in Weak Legacy 2, with devastating AoE, range, and mobility once the full kit is online. The tradeoff is difficulty: you need the right clan path (Kamado or Tsugikuni), Moon Soul progression, high Moon mastery, level, and a large Yen sink. In PvP, some animations are punishable if you whiff, but the counter tools and raw damage still keep it elite. If you can unlock it, it is the long-term Slayer goal for bossing and open-world clears.
Sun V2
Sun V2 is the PvP king for many ladder players. Faster startups and mobility-heavy strings make it easier to contest neutral than Moon’s heavier swings, while still roasting PvE packs when you need burst. Access is clan-gated (notably Kamado or Tsugikuni). If you duel more than you farm, prioritize Sun V2 over Moon V2 even when Moon wins pure DPS charts.
Water V2
Water V2 transforms the weak V1 kit into a flexible hybrid. Dead Calm–style control plus improved mobility covers dungeon waves and ranked matches. Train with Giyu near Slayer HQ once level, mastery, and Yen line up. It is one of the best “one style for everything” answers if you dislike ultra-rare Moon/Sun gates.
Flame V2
Flame V2 (post–Flame update) brings exceptional burst, burn / DoT pressure, and combo routes that work in both modes. Requirements typically include high Flame mastery, major Yen, Crystal Essence, and Ablaze Spirits, with training centered on the Rengoku line in the starter village. Pairing with Renkogu/Rengoku clan buffs is the natural endgame path for Flame mains.
Insect
Insect never needed a V2 to stay relevant after its rework. Extreme mobility, CC chains, and high total damage make it the best V1 for PvP and a fantastic mid-game farm tool. Trainer: Shinobu at Slayer HQ (accessible level and Yen gates). Use Insect while you grind materials for Moon V2, Sun V2, Water V2, or Flame V2—many players keep it as a secondary even after unlocking an S-tier V2.
A-tier Breathing Styles
Moon (V1)
Moon V1 already hits hard and teaches the kit you will master for V2. Treat it as a mandatory stepping stone if Moon V2 is your goal, not as a permanent endgame main unless you enjoy the challenge.
Mist
Mist rewards evasive play and strong clear tools after its cloud / burn-oriented tools. Trainer: Snow Village (Muichiro line). Excellent A-tier PvE clearer with enough mix-ups for smaller PvP arenas.
Wind
Wind offers aggressive movement and pressure that translates well to PvP. Trainer: Slayer HQ (Sanemi / Shinazugawa line). Pair with Shinazugawa clan when you can for style buffs.
Thunder
Thunder is the tech / speed pick—rewarding players who can chain movement skills in both grind routes and duels. Trainer: Snow Village (Zenitsu line). High skill ceiling keeps it A rather than automatic S.
Sun (V1)
Sun V1 already feels strong in PvP and remains a worthy main until V2 materials land. Do not skip form mastery; V2 expects you to know the kit.
Love
Love brings whip-range pressure and solid mid-game damage from Mitsuri at Slayer HQ. It sits at the bottom of A for most consensus boards—great if you enjoy the fantasy, slightly behind Mist/Wind/Thunder for pure meta climbing.
B-tier and C-tier notes
Flame (V1), Sound, Flower, and Serpent clear content and teach fundamentals. Flame V1 is the classic starter-village pickup via Rengoku. Sound (Uzui), Flower (Kanao / Tsuyuri), and Serpent (Obanai, often on the mountain route) all have loyal mains and clan synergies, but they lose contested matchups against full S-tier kits.
Water (V1) is C-tier for a reason: low impact until you unlock Water V2. Learn it only as a bridge to Giyu’s V2 questline, or skip straight to Insect / Flame / HQ styles for a smoother early game.
Trainer location cheat sheet
| Style family | Where to train |
|---|---|
| Flame (V1/V2) | Starter village — Rengoku |
| Flower, Insect, Love, Sound, Wind | Slayer HQ |
| Mist, Thunder | Snow Village |
| Serpent, Sun | Mountain routes |
| Moon | Kamado / Tsugikuni path + Moon Soul progression |
| Water V2 | Giyu near Slayer HQ |
Exact Yen, level, and item costs change with updates—always confirm in-game tooltips before a long farm. For step-by-step unlock writing, use the Breathing Styles guide. For XP routes to hit those level gates, use the Leveling Guide.
PvE vs PvP quick picks
Best PvE focus: Moon V2, Sun V2, Water V2, Flame V2, Insect, Mist.
Best PvP focus: Moon V2, Water V2, Insect, Sun V2, Flame V2, Thunder, Wind.
If you only have time for one long-term project, pick Sun V2 for duel servers or Moon V2 for PvE dominance. If you want the least gated S-tier feel early, main Insect while you level.
Build planning with clans
Breathing strength multiplies when your clan matches. Tsugikuni opens both Sun V2 and Moon V2 with the best raw stats. Kamado keys Sun V2. Renkogu/Rengoku keys Flame fantasy. Legendary clans (Iguro, Shinazugawa, Tomioka, Uzui, Tsuyuri, Tokito, Kanroji, Kocho, Shabana) each buff a style niche. Read the full spin odds and perks on the Clans Tier List before burning every code spin.
Related pages
- Tier List Hub — overview of all three lists
- Clans Tier List
- Demon Arts Tier List
- Breathing Styles guide
- Leveling Guide
Keep this ranking bookmarked and reassess after major Anniversary or balance patches. Mastery and player skill still matter—an A-tier Mist main with clean movement will beat a half-unlocked Moon V2 every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What is the best Breathing Style in Weak Legacy 2 right now?
For combined meta value, Moon V2, Sun V2, Water V2, Flame V2, and Insect lead S tier. Choose Moon V2 for peak PvE DPS, Sun V2 for PvP, and Insect if you need a strong style before rare V2 unlocks.
Where do I unlock Flame, Insect, Mist, and Moon?
Flame/Rengoku trains in the starter village. Flower, Insect, Love, Sound, and Wind are at Slayer HQ. Mist and Thunder are in Snow Village. Serpent and Sun use mountain trainers. Moon needs Kamado or Tsugikuni plus Moon Soul progression. Water V2 is from Giyu near HQ.
Is Water Breathing worth using?
Water V1 is C tier and mainly a stepping stone. Water V2 jumps to S tier and is one of the best hybrid PvE/PvP styles once Giyu’s requirements are met.
Should I finish Insect before chasing Moon V2?
Yes for most players. Insect is cheap to start at Slayer HQ, dominates mid-game fights, and lets you earn the Yen and mastery hours Moon V2 demands without feeling underpowered.