Updated: We last updated the Heian Cursed Technique tier list on June 11th, 2025.
InHeian,Cursed Techniquesdominate the battleground. Each one is unique and comes packed with a stackedability kitthat can satisfy any playstyle. Learning how to master the bestCursed Techniques, such as theShrineCursed Technique, is important, but finding out whichCursed Techniqueis the best for you is even more important. In thisHeianCursed Technique tier list and guide, we will explore which ones are the best and why.
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Heian Cursed Technique Tier List
In the tier list above,we ranked every Cursed Technique in Heian based onhow good they are both inPvP and PvE. As we can see, not allCursed TechniquesinHeianwere created equal. We have the heavy hitters likeShrineandCursed Energy DischargethatdominatethePVPscene, and thenRatioandAuspicious Beaststhat sometimes struggle even against normal enemies.
However, do not take this tier list out of context. None of the Cursed Techniques listed above is inherently bad. Each of them isuniqueand allows for aspecific playstyle. Test them and find out which one is best for you using the tier list as your guide.
Related: How to GetAll Cursed Techniques inHeian
Heian Cursed Technique List
Below is a complete and detailed list of allCursed TechniquesinHeian, sorted by their ranking on our tier list:
B-Tier CTs
C-Tier CTs
If you are abeginnerinHeian, I recommend going for somethingsimpleandstrong, such asSword SaintorBlazing Courage. They cancarryyou early until you learn the ropes of the game. Once you are more experienced, the go-to areShrineandCursed Energy Discharge, because of theirutility,high damage, and overallversatilityin combat. The easiest one to get isAuspicious Beasts, as all you need is a bit ofYon.It’s not the best, but it serves its purpose well early.
How to Get Cursed Techniques in Heian
To get newCursed TechniquesinHeian, you need to go to specific locations and complete certain questlines. Some are easier to get than others and only requireYonorCursed Items, while others require you to follow full questlines given to the player byNPCs. Below is a list of allCursed Techniquesand the way to get them:
That concludes my Heian Cursed Technique tier list and guide. Let us know which Cursed Techniques are your favorites in the comments below. Check out ourHeian Clans Listto see whichClangoes best with theCursed Techniqueyou like.
The bestCursed TechniqueinHeianisShrine, without a doubt.
You can unlock newCursed Techniquesby finishingNPC Questlinesand finding rare items.
The bestCursed Techniquefor PvP isCursed Energy Discharge, because of its stuns and damage.
