Choosing your race in Onikami is the first and most crucial decision you’ll make. It defines your core gameplay loop, strengths, and weaknesses. This guide provides a complete breakdown of the three main races—Slayer, Demon, and Hybrid—to help you choose the path that best fits your playstyle.
What are the Races in Onikami?
In the world of Onikami, players can align themselves with one of three primary factions: the human Demon Slayers, the monstrous Demons, or the unique fusion of both known as Hybrids. Each race offers a distinct set of abilities, stats, and progression systems.
Onikami Slayer Race: The Blade Masters
The Demon Slayer is the classic choice for players who favor high-damage katana techniques and a traditional hero’s journey.
How to Become a Demon Slayer
To become a Demon Slayer, you must first pass the Final Selection. This is the initial trial all new players face to officially join the Demon Slayer Corps.
Slayer Strengths & Abilities
Breathing Techniques: Slayers have exclusive access to powerful Breathing Styles, which significantly boost the damage of their katanas.
Slayer Marks: By activating a Slayer Mark, a Slayer can temporarily push their stats beyond normal limits, granting a powerful combat advantage.
Focused Combat: They are specialists in using katanas to deal massive damage to demons.
Slayer Stats & Weaknesses
Lowest Base HP: Slayers start with the lowest health pool of all the races.
Weakness: Their fist damage has no effect on Demon players.
Maximum Stats (with best gear):
Old Katana DMG: 22.9
New Katana DMG: 23.6
Fist DMG: 22.6 (Ineffective vs. Demons)
Max HP: 2,500 (No Uniform) → 2,980 (Shop Clothes) → 3,460 (Slayer Uniform)
Onikami Demon Race: The Regenerating Terrors
Demons trade the specialized techniques of the Slayers for immense survivability and a fear of the sun.
How to Become a Demon
You can become a Demon in one of two ways:
Be transformed by another player who is a Level 100+ Demon.
Get lucky and spawn as a Demon when you first create your character.
Demon Strengths & Abilities
Rapid HP Regeneration: Demons can quickly regenerate their health out of combat, making them incredibly durable.
Higher Base HP: They have a naturally larger health pool than Slayers.
Blood Demon Arts: Demons have access to their own unique set of abilities.
Demon Stats & Weaknesses
Sunlight Weakness: Direct sunlight is fatal. This can be mitigated by having the Kamado Clan, using an umbrella, or finding a Straw Hat from a chest.
No Breathing Techniques: Demons cannot use the katana-boosting Breathing Styles.
Maximum Stats (with best gear):
New Katana DMG: 23.6
Fist DMG: 24.1
Max HP: 3,685 (with uniform)
Onikami Hybrid Race: The Best of Both Worlds?
The Hybrid is a rare and powerful race that combines the core strengths of both Slayers and Demons, but it is difficult to achieve.
How to Become a Hybrid
The path to becoming a Hybrid is risky and requires preparation:
Reach Level 130 as a Demon Slayer.
Unlock most of your Breathing Moves.
Consume Demon Blood. This has only a 30% chance of success.
Success: You become a Hybrid.
Failure: You turn into a regular Demon.
Hybrid Strengths & Abilities
Breathing Techniques: Retains the ability to use powerful Slayer Breathing Styles.
Demon Traits: Maintains the high HP pool and rapid health regeneration of a Demon.
Demon Blood: Can give their blood to other players, similar to a high-level Demon.
Hybrid Stats & Weaknesses
Difficult Acquisition: The 30% success rate makes the transformation a gamble.
High Requirement: Requires a significant time investment to reach Level 130 as a Slayer first.
Maximum Stats: A Hybrid’s stats are identical to a Demon’s.
New Katana DMG: 23.6
Fist DMG: 24.1
Max HP: 3,685 (with uniform)
Best Race in Onikami: Which One to Choose?
The “best” race is subjective and depends entirely on your preferred playstyle:
Choose Slayer if: You enjoy mastering complex techniques, dealing massive burst damage with a katana, and following the classic protagonist role.
Choose Demon if: You prefer a tanky playstyle with high survivability, enjoy PvP, and don’t mind the limitation of avoiding sunlight.
Choose Hybrid if: You are an end-game player seeking the ultimate power fantasy, wanting to combine the highest damage techniques with the best survivability, and are willing to take a risk.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I change my race later?
A: Yes, but only in specific ways. A Slayer can attempt to become a Hybrid (with a risk of becoming a Demon), and a Demon can turn a Slayer. There is no direct, safe race-change mechanic.
Q: Is the Hybrid race worth the grind?
A: For players who have maxed out their Slayer and want the most versatile and powerful kit, yes. However, the 30% failure rate is a significant risk.
Q: What happens if I fail the Hybrid transformation?
A: If you fail, your character permanently becomes a regular Demon. You will lose access to Breathing Techniques.
Q: Do Demons have any advantages in PvP?
A: Yes. Their higher base HP and regeneration give them a durability advantage. Their immunity to Slayer fist damage also forces Slayers to rely solely on their katana.
Conclusion
Your choice of race in Onikami fundamentally shapes your experience. The Slayer offers a high-skill, high-damage path. The Demon provides relentless durability and a different set of powers. The Hybrid stands as the ultimate end-game goal, combining the best traits of both at a great cost. Consider your preferred style, and choose the race that will lead you to victory in the world of Onikami.