- Demon Fall Family: Clans that provide unique buffs and abilities
- Rarity tiers: Legendary, Rare, Uncommon, and Perkless families
- Optimal selection: Best families for Slayer and Demon playstyles
- Key strategy: Choose families that complement your breathing arts
- Maximization: Combine clan perks with breathing techniques
Understanding Demon Fall Families
Legendary Families
- Extremely rare (0.5% chance)
- Best overall bonuses
- Limited to specific builds
Rare Families
- Very rare (1% chance)
- Specialized benefits
- Strong but situational
Uncommon Families
- Moderate rarity (2% chance)
- Balanced perks
- Versatile options
Once you roll your family at character creation, you cannot change it. Choose carefully based on your preferred playstyle and breathing art specialization.
| Family Category | Drop Rate | Number of Families | Overall Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 0.5% | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| Rare | 1% | 5 | ★★★★☆ |
| Uncommon | 2% | 8 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Perkless | 8.8% | 9 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
The family system in Demon Fall plays a crucial role in your character progression. Each family provides unique passive abilities that can significantly impact your effectiveness in combat, whether you're playing as a Slayer or a Demon.
Video Highlights:
- Complete tier list of all available families
- Detailed analysis of each family's strengths and weaknesses
- Demon vs Slayer specific recommendations
- Practical tips for optimal character builds
Legendary Families Analysis
The Kamado family provides the best overall progression boost with its experience bonus. If you're planning to invest heavily in training and skill points, this family offers the most consistent long-term benefits.
Kamado Family (0.5% Drop Rate)
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| +20% Experience | ★★★★★ | All playstyles | Breathing mastery |
| Dance of the Fire God | ★★★★☆ | Combat focused | Flame breathing |
The Kamado family stands out as the top-tier choice for most players due to its combination of experience gain access to one of the most powerful combat techniques in the game. While it has a very low drop rate, the benefits are substantial for both new and experienced players.
Tsugikuni Family (Admin Only)
This family is not accessible to regular players and is reserved for moderators, developers, and administrators. If obtained, it would provide:
| Perk | Effectiveness | Note |
|---|---|---|
| See Through World | ★★★★★ | Ultimate combat awareness |
| Ultra-High ATK DMG | ★★★★★ | Massive damage boost |
| 800+ Health & Stamina | ★★★★☆ | Excellent survivability |
| 1500 Skill Points | ★★★★★ | Rapid progression |
| Sun Breathing resistance | ★★★★☆ | Niche but powerful |
| Family | Overall Rating | Best Playstyle | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamado | ★★★★★ | Progressive | Extremely rare |
| Tsugikuni | ★★★★★ | Combat focused | Unobtainable |
Rare Families Breakdown
Rare families offer specialized benefits that excel in specific scenarios. These families have a 1% drop rate and provide powerful, but situational, advantages.
Himejima Family (1%)
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| +30 Health | ★★★★☆ | Tank builds | All breathing types |
| Blind effect | ★★☆☆☆ | Niche use | Situational |
The Himejima family provides a straightforward survivability boost with additional health. While the blind effect can be detrimental, the health bonus makes it a solid choice for players focusing on tank builds or those who need extra durability in combat.
Rengoku Family (1%)
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| +20% Flame damage | ★★★★★ | Flame breathing | Specialized builds |
| Flame Breathing 9th Form | ★★★★★ | Combat focused | Advanced techniques |
| Family | Strength | Weakness | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himejima | Durability | Vision impairment | Tank builds |
| Rengoku | Specialized damage | Only for flame users | Flame breathing specialists |
| Shinazugawa | Regeneration & attraction | Resource drain | Demon hunters |
| Tokito | Experience & mist | Niche breathing | Mist breathing users |
| Tomioka | Starting skills | No passive | Early game advantage |
To maximize the Rengoku family's potential, you must specialize in Flame Breathing. This family provides no benefits if you choose other breathing styles, making it a high-risk, high-reward option that requires commitment to a specific playstyle.
Shinazugawa Family (1%)
This family offers interesting mechanics that work differently for Slayers and Demons:
| Perk | Slayer Effect | Demon Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| +25% Faster Hunger drain | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Efficient resource use |
| +25% Faster Health regen | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Sustainability |
| Scent attraction | ★★★★☆ | N/A | Slayer hunting |
| Aspect | Rating | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Health regeneration | ★★★★★ | Excellent for sustained combat |
| Hunger drain | ★★☆☆☆ | Can be problematic for longer sessions |
| Demon hunting | ★★★★☆ | Perfect for Slayer playstyle |
Uncommon Families Comparison
Uncommon families offer balanced benefits with a 2% drop rate. These families provide solid advantages without being overly specialized.
Agatsuma Family (2%)
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserk state | ★★★★☆ | Aggressive playstyles | Close combat |
| +50% Damage | ★★★★★ | DPS builds | Offensive breathing |
| 20% health revival | ★★★☆☆ | Second chance | Survival |
The Agatsuma family's berserk mechanic provides a significant damage boost when downed, creating a "comeback" mechanic that can turn the tide of battle. However, opponents can easily counter this by waiting out the duration or finishing the player quickly.
Hashibira Family (2%)
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| -10% Hunger drain | ★★★★☆ | Long sessions | Resource management |
| +10% Health regen | ★★★★☆ | Sustainability | Tank builds |
| Boar head | ★★☆☆☆ | Cosmetic | Visual preference |
| Family | Hunger Management | Health Regeneration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hashibira | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Resource-efficient builds |
| Iguro | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Mobility specialists |
| Kanroji | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | Damage dealers |
| Kocho | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Close combat specialists |
| Ubuyashiki | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Progression focused |
When facing an Agatsuma family user, maintain distance and wait for their berserk state to expire before engaging. This neutralizes their primary advantage and turns the situation in your favor.
Kanroji Family (2%)
The Kanroji family provides a straightforward damage boost that applies to all types of attacks:
| Perk | Effectiveness | Best For | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| +15% Damage on everything | ★★★★★ | All playstyles | Universal benefit |
| No negatives | ★★★★★ | Consistent performance | Versatile builds |
| Family | Damage Bonus | Versatility | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanroji | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | General combat |
| Kocho | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Close combat specialists |
| Ubuyashiki | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Progression focused |
Optimal Family Selection Strategies
Assess Your Playstyle
Determine whether you prefer aggressive DPS, tanking, support, or balanced playstyles. This decision will guide your family selection process.
Consider Your Breathing Art
Choose a family that synergizes with your selected breathing technique. Some families provide specific bonuses to certain breathing styles.
Evaluate Rarity vs. Benefit
Balance the drop rate with the benefit provided. Rare families offer stronger perks but are much harder to obtain.
Plan Long-Term Progression
Consider how the family benefits will scale as you progress through the game and unlock new abilities.
| Strategy | Best Families | Reason | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggressive DPS | Kanroji, Rengoku | Maximum damage output | Medium |
| Tank/Survival | Himejima, Hashibira | Durability and sustain | Easy |
| Specialized builds | Tokito, Tomioka | Breathing-specific benefits | Hard |
| Balanced progression | Kamado, Ubuyashiki | Experience and skill points | Medium |
If you roll a Perkless family, consider rerolling during character creation. While these families may receive updates in the future, they currently offer no significant benefits that would justify keeping them over families with active perks.
| Family Type | Recommended For | Reason | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | Competitive play | Maximum advantage | Highest |
| Rare | Specialized builds | Powerful situational benefits | High |
| Uncommon | General play | Balanced benefits | Medium |
| Perkless | New players | Temporary placeholder | Low |
Family FAQ
Q: Can I change my family after character creation?
No, your family selection is **permanent** and cannot be changed. This is why it's crucial to choose carefully during character creation, especially when rolling for rare families.
Q: Which family is best for demon players?
For demon players, the **Kanroji family** provides a universal damage boost that applies to all demonic abilities. The Shinazugawa family is also excellent due to its health regeneration benefits, which help sustain demonic forms during combat.
Q: Are Perkless families completely useless?
Currently, Perkless families offer **no active benefits** in the game. However, the developers have indicated that these families may receive perks in future updates, particularly Uzui, Tsuyuri, Urokodaki, and Kuwajima families have potential for future implementation.
Q: How important is family selection versus breathing art?
Both are **critically important**, but in different ways. Your breathing art determines your combat style and available techniques, while your family provides passive bonuses that enhance your overall effectiveness. The optimal approach is to select a family that complements your chosen breathing art.