Devil Hunter Contract Decision Guide

Purpose: Help you choose the RIGHT contracts for YOUR playstyle, not what's "meta"

Important: This guide assumes you've chosen Human path. Fiend players should focus on talents instead.

The Decision Tree

Answer these questions honestly to find your perfect contract match.

Question 1: What's your primary gamemode?

A) Mostly PvP (70%+ of playtime) → Go to PvP Contract Selection

B) Mostly PvE / Farming (70%+ of playtime) → Go to PvE Contract Selection

C) Balanced 50/50 PvP and PvE → Go to Hybrid Contract Selection

PvP Contract Selection

You said you mainly do PvP. Let's find your playstyle.

Question 2A: How do you prefer to win fights?

Option 1: Outsmart opponents with prediction/strategy → Your first S-tier: Future Devil

Why Future Devil:

• S+ tier PvP (95% win rate in skilled hands)
• Predict opponent moves 2 seconds ahead
• Perfect for strategic players
• High skill ceiling rewards practice

Backup options:

• Control Devil (crowd control)
• Angel Devil (support utility)

Option 2: Burst damage / Assassination playstyle → Your first S-tier: Ghost Devil

Why Ghost Devil:

• S tier stealth burst
• Invisible approach, guaranteed surprise
• One-shot potential on squishies
• Feels satisfying to outplay

Backup options:

• Violence Devil (frontline burst)
• Curse Devil (DoT burst)

Option 3: Sustain / Bruiser playstyle → Your first S-tier: Violence Devil

Why Violence Devil:

• S tier bruiser
• Lifesteal = tanky DPS
• Forgiving mistakes (sustain heals you)
• Good in both PvP and PvE

Backup options:

• Angel Devil (healing support)
• Fox Devil (beginner-friendly)

Question 2B: Do you have high APM (actions per minute)?

Yes, I'm mechanically skilled: → Future + Ghost combo (S+ tier, requires skill)

No, I prefer simpler execution: → Violence + Angel combo (S tier, forgiving)

PvP Contract Priority List

Your first 150K Yen should buy:

1. Future Devil (if strategic player) OR
2. Ghost Devil (if assassin player) OR
3. Violence Devil (if bruiser player)

Your second 150K Yen should buy:

• Complement your first contract for synergy
• Future → add Ghost (prediction + stealth)
• Ghost → add Future (stealth + prediction)
• Violence → add Angel (sustain + healing)

Your third contract (optional):

• Counter-meta pick to handle specific matchups
• Struggling vs tanks? Get Curse Devil
• Struggling vs burst? Get Control Devil
• Want versatility? Get Fox Devil

PvE Contract Selection

You said you mainly farm PvE. Let's optimize efficiency.

Question 2A: What's your farming goal?

Option 1: Maximum damage / Fast clears → Your first S-tier: Violence Devil

Why Violence Devil:

• S tier PvE (best DPS contract)
• Lifesteal = no downtime
• Scales with missing HP (risk/reward)
• 40% faster raid clears

Backup options:

• Curse Devil (DoT for bosses)
• Ghost Devil (burst single-target)

Option 2: Survivability / Solo content → Your first S-tier: Angel Devil

Why Angel Devil:

• S tier support
• Healing = never die
• Good for solo challenging content
• Enables riskier strategies

Backup options:

• Violence Devil (lifesteal tank)
• Fox Devil (balanced starter)

Option 3: Group content / Raids → Your first S-tier: Depends on role preference

Tank Role:

• Violence Devil (lifesteal tank, S tier)

DPS Role:

• Ghost Devil (burst, S tier)
• Curse Devil (DoT, A tier)

Support Role:

• Angel Devil (healer, S tier)
• Control Devil (CC, A tier)

PvE Contract Priority List

Your first 150K Yen should buy:

• Violence Devil (universal PvE king, works in 90% of situations)

Your second 150K Yen should buy:

• Angel Devil (adds survivability for harder content)

Your third contract (optional):

• Curse Devil (specialized boss killer for raids with high HP)

PvE 3-Contract Optimal Setup:

Slot 1: Violence Devil (main DPS)
Slot 2: Angel Devil (survivability)
Slot 3: Curse Devil (boss specialist)

This covers: Fast farming, solo content, group raids, boss fights

Hybrid Contract Selection

You play both PvP and PvE equally. Let's find versatile contracts.

Question 2: What's more important?

Option A: Excel at PvP, decent at PvE → Prioritize PvP contracts with PvE utility

Recommended:

1. First S-tier: Future Devil (S+ PvP, A PvE)
2. Second: Violence Devil (S PvP, S PvE)
3. Third: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)

Why this works:

• Future Devil dominates PvP
• Violence Devil carries PvE
• Angel Devil fills gaps

Option B: Excel at PvE, decent at PvP → Prioritize PvE contracts with PvP utility

Recommended:

1. First S-tier: Violence Devil (S PvP, S PvE)
2. Second: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)
3. Third: Ghost Devil (S PvP, A PvE)

Why this works:

• Violence Devil works everywhere
• Angel Devil enables harder PvE
• Ghost Devil adds PvP burst option

Option C: Be good at both, not best at either → Go for maximum flexibility

Recommended:

1. First S-tier: Violence Devil (S tier both)
2. Second: Future Devil (S+ PvP, A PvE)
3. Third: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)

Why this works:

• Violence is universally strong
• Future adds PvP dominance
• Angel ensures you never die in PvE

Budget-Conscious Decisions

"I only have 150K Yen (no codes). What do I buy?"

Best value for 150K:

Option 1: Violence Devil (Safest pick)

• Works in both PvP and PvE
• Forgiving playstyle (lifesteal)
• Good at all levels
• Can carry you to endgame

Option 2: Future Devil (High risk, high reward)

• Dominates PvP if you're skilled
• Weaker in PvE
• High skill requirement
• Can be frustrating while learning

Our recommendation: Violence Devil for first S-tier

"I'm F2P. Should I save for 2 S-tiers or get 1 now?"

Get 1 S-tier now. Here's why:

Math:

• 1 S-tier at Week 1: You start strong, earn Yen faster, reach 2nd S-tier by Week 3
• Waiting for 2 S-tiers at Week 2: You're weak longer, slower Yen, reach 2nd S-tier by Week 4

Power spike timing matters. Getting your first S-tier ASAP accelerates everything else.

Special Case: Fox Devil (Free Starter)

"Should I keep using Fox Devil?"

Fox Devil is B-tier. Replace it when you get S-tier.

Fox Devil good until:

• Level 30 (can carry you this far)
• You acquire first S-tier contract
• You enter competitive PvP

When to stop using Fox Devil:

• You have 2+ S-tier contracts → bench Fox
• You're level 40+ → Fox falls off
• You're losing PvP due to contracts → upgrade

Don't feel bad about replacing Fox: It served its purpose (free B-tier to get you started).

Contract Synergy Matrix

These contracts work well together:

S+ Tier Synergies

Good Synergies

Anti-Synergies (Don't Use Together)

Decision Flowchart Summary

Start: Choose gamemode
├─ Mostly PvP
│  ├─ Strategic player → Future Devil
│  ├─ Assassin player → Ghost Devil
│  └─ Bruiser player → Violence Devil
│
├─ Mostly PvE
│  ├─ Fast clears → Violence Devil
│  ├─ Survivability → Angel Devil
│  └─ Group raids → Role-dependent
│
└─ Balanced
   ├─ PvP focus → Future + Violence
   ├─ PvE focus → Violence + Angel
   └─ Flexible → Violence + Future + Angel

Common Decision Mistakes

Mistake #1: Copying Meta Blindly

What players do:

• "Top player uses Future Devil, so I will too"
• Ignore their own playstyle
• Struggle because it doesn't fit them

Why this fails:

• Future Devil requires high skill
• If you're not strategic, it's wasted
• Meta contracts still need skill to use

Do this instead:

• Match contract to YOUR playstyle
• B-tier contract you master > S-tier contract you suck at

Mistake #2: Collecting All Contracts

What players do:

• "I want to try every contract"
• Buy 5-6 different contracts
• Master none of them

Why this fails:

• Contracts require practice to master
• Spreading Yen = weak in everything
• Better to master 2-3 than own 6

Do this instead:

• Pick 2-3 core contracts
• Master them fully
• Add variety AFTER mastery

Mistake #3: Ignoring Synergy

What players do:

• Buy contracts individually without plan
• "This one looks cool"
• End up with anti-synergy combos

Why this fails:

• Contracts work better together
• Ghost + Angel = role confusion
• Wasted potential

Do this instead:

• Plan your 3-contract loadout
• Check synergy matrix above
• Buy contracts that complement each other

FAQ

"What if I choose wrong and regret it?"

Good news: Contracts are swappable (you're Human).

If you regret a contract:

1. You can bench it (swap to different contract)
2. You're only out 150K Yen (recover in 2 weeks)
3. Lesson learned (now you know your playstyle better)

Bad news: You can't refund contracts

Prevention: Read this guide before buying, test in custom matches if possible

"Should I save for one specific contract or buy whatever's available?"

Save for specific contract. Here's why:

Scenario A (Buy whatever):

• Week 1: Buy random A-tier (100K)
• Week 2: Have 140K, can't afford S-tier yet
• Week 3: Finally afford S-tier, but wasted 100K

Scenario B (Save for specific):

• Week 1: Save (70K)
• Week 2: Save (140K)
• Week 3: Buy desired S-tier (210K - 150K = 60K left)

Patience saves money. Don't buy B-tiers unless you specifically need them.

"How do I know if I'm 'strategic' vs 'mechanical' player?"

Strategic Players:

• Enjoy planning 3 moves ahead
• Prefer outsmarting to outplaying
• Good at predicting opponents
• Patient playstyle → Choose Future Devil

Mechanical Players:

• Enjoy fast-paced action
• Prefer outplaying to planning
• Good at combos and execution
• Aggressive playstyle → Choose Ghost or Violence Devil

Not sure? Default to Violence Devil (works for both)

Final Recommendations

For Absolute Beginners (Level 1-30)

Use Fox Devil (free) until you can afford S-tier

Don't buy anything until you have 150K saved

First purchase: Violence Devil (universal, forgiving)

For Intermediate Players (Level 30-50)

You should own: 1-2 S-tier contracts

Focus on: Mastering current contracts before buying more

Next purchase: Synergy contract for your main

For Advanced Players (Level 50+)

You should own: 2-3 S-tier contracts forming a cohesive build

Focus on: Refining combos, learning matchups

Next purchase: Counter-meta or experimental contracts

Take Action

Your Next Steps:

1. ☐ Identify your primary gamemode (PvP / PvE / Balanced)
2. ☐ Identify your playstyle (Strategic / Mechanical / Sustain)
3. ☐ Follow the flowchart to find your perfect contract
4. ☐ Check if you have enough Yen (need 150K for S-tier)
5. ☐ If not enough, follow Yen Farming Guide
6. ☐ Buy your first S-tier contract
7. ☐ Practice for 20+ matches before buying second contract

Remember: Right contract for wrong player < Wrong contract for right player

It's not about "best" contract. It's about YOUR best contract.

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Related Guides:

• Complete Beginner's Guide
• Yen Farming Guide
• PvP Mastery Guide

Related Contracts:

• Future Devil - Strategic PvP
• Ghost Devil - Assassination
• Violence Devil - Universal
• Angel Devil - Support/Survival