Complete Devil Hunter Beginner's Guide

Critical: This guide helps you avoid permanent mistakes that thousands of Devil Hunter players regret. Read carefully before making irreversible decisions.

The Path System: Your Most Important Choice

The path you choose in Devil Hunter is PERMANENT and defines your entire playstyle. Choose wisely.

Human Path

Maximum Flexibility

• ✅ 3 Contract Slots: Switch between contracts freely
• ✅ Adapt to Any Situation: Counter any opponent
• ✅ Best for Beginners: Learn mechanics without commitment
• ❌ No Permanent Buffs: Lower stat ceiling
• ❌ Skill Dependent: Requires good decision-making

Best For: PvP versatility, contract experimentation, learning the game

Recommended If: You're new to Devil Hunter or enjoy adapting your playstyle

Fiend Path

Consistent Power

• ✅ 4-5 Talent Slots: Permanent stat boosts
• ✅ Stable Builds: Always perform consistently
• ✅ PvE Farming: Efficient and reliable
• ❌ No Contracts: Cannot use any contracts
• ❌ Less Flexible: Harder to adapt to situations

Best For: PvE farming, stable builds, passive playstyle

Recommended If: You prefer consistency and farming over PvP flexibility

Hybrid Path

High Risk, High Reward

• ✅ Transformation Mode: Powerful burst windows
• ✅ Unique Abilities: Abilities no other path has
• ✅ 1 Contract + 1 Talent: Hybrid benefits
• ❌ 5% Drop Rate: 20+ hours to obtain form
• ❌ Permanent Choice: Cannot switch forms
• ❌ High Skill Cap: Requires mechanical mastery

Best For: Endgame min-maxing, dedicated players

⚠️ WARNING: Do NOT choose Hybrid until level 50+. Most players regret early Hybrid commitment.

Devil Hunter Contract Acquisition

Understanding how to get contracts efficiently saves you hours of grinding.

Method 1: Contract Dealer (❌ NOT Recommended)

• Cost: 3,000 Yen per spin
• Success Rate: 27% for S-tier contracts
• Time Investment: 2-5 hours average
• Verdict: High variance, gambling-based, wastes Yen

Why Avoid: You'll spend 30K-50K Yen before getting your desired contract. Not worth it.

Method 2: Black Market (✅ RECOMMENDED)

• Cost: 150,000 Yen
• Success Rate: 100% guaranteed
• Time Investment: Instant
• Verdict: Best method for S-tier contracts

Why Best: Guaranteed success, no gambling, predictable cost. Use code Yen to afford it.

Method 3: Devil Encounters (⚠️ Supplementary)

• Cost: Free (exploration)
• Success Rate: Varies by location
• Time Investment: Luck-based
• Verdict: Nice bonus, but don't rely on it

Strategy: Check encounter locations while doing other activities. Don't dedicate time to hunting encounters.

Method 4: Daily Missions (✅ Essential)

• Cost: 30 minutes/day
• Success Rate: Guaranteed B-tier+
• Time Investment: Consistent daily effort
• Verdict: Must-do for F2P players

Strategy: Complete daily missions every day without exception. Consistent progress beats gambling.

Resource Management Strategy

Yen (Currency) - CRITICAL Priority

1. Redeem ALL codes immediately (275K free Yen)
2. Never gamble at Contract Dealer (0% return on investment)
3. Save 150K for Black Market S-tier purchase
4. Farm PvE for consistent income (15K-30K/day)

Contracts - High Priority

1. Get Fox Devil on Day 1 (free B-tier from tutorial)
2. Prioritize Future Devil or Ghost Devil for PvP
3. Violence Devil is best PvE starter
4. Don't acquire contracts you won't use (Yen waste)

Time - Medium Priority

1. Complete daily missions (30 mins, highest priority)
2. Focus on progression over exploration
3. Join group raids for efficiency (40% faster)
4. Don't grind Hybrid forms until 50+ (inefficient at low levels)

Day 1 Checklist

Follow this exact order to avoid permanent mistakes:

Step 1: Redeem Codes (5 minutes)

• ✅ Check /quick-start for current active codes
• ✅ Redeem all codes IMMEDIATELY (they expire)
• ✅ You should have ~275K Yen after redemption

Step 2: Choose Your Path (Think carefully!)

• ✅ Read path descriptions above
• ✅ Consider your playstyle preference
• ✅ Recommendation: Choose Human if unsure

⚠️ WARNING: This decision is PERMANENT. Take your time.

Step 3: Get Fox Devil (10 minutes)

• ✅ Complete tutorial fully
• ✅ Talk to ALL NPCs in starting area
• ✅ Claim free Fox Devil contract (B-tier)
• ✅ This is the ONLY free contract

Step 4: Plan Your First S-Tier Purchase

If you chose Human path:

• Option A (PvP): Save for Future Devil (150K)
• Option B (PvP Stealth): Save for Ghost Devil (150K)
• Option C (PvE): Save for Violence Devil (120K)

If you chose Fiend path:

• Focus on getting B-tier talents first
• Save Yen for talent upgrades

If you chose Hybrid path:

• STOP. You should NOT choose Hybrid on Day 1.
• Read the warning section in our Permanent Mistakes Guide

Step 5: Start Daily Mission Routine

• ✅ Learn where daily mission board is located
• ✅ Complete at least 3 missions before logging off
• ✅ Build the habit early (15K Yen/day)

Common Beginner Questions

"Should I gamble at Contract Dealer?"

NO. Never. The math doesn't work:

• Average cost for S-tier: 11 spins × 3K = 33K Yen
• Black Market guaranteed: 150K Yen
• With codes (275K), you can afford 1-2 S-tier contracts guaranteed

Gambling is for players who don't know the math. Don't be one of them.

"Can I switch paths later?"

NO. Path choice is permanent. The only way to change is resetting your entire account and losing all progress.

18% of players have reset their accounts due to wrong path choice. Don't join them.

"What if I mess up my build?"

Human path: Contracts are flexible - you can change them anytime. No permanent mistakes.

Fiend path: Talent choices are harder to change. Research talents before committing.

Hybrid path: You're locked into your form choice forever. Research thoroughly before grinding.

"When should I start PvP?"

Wait until you have:

1. At least 1 S-tier contract (if Human)
2. Level 30+ with basic mechanics mastery
3. Understanding of popular contract matchups

Jumping into PvP too early just leads to frustration.

"Is Hybrid path really that hard to get?"

Yes. Statistics:

• Average time: 20 hours of raid grinding
• Drop rate: 5% per raid clear
• Fastest recorded: 3 raids (extremely lucky)
• Slowest recorded: 127 raids (1% of players)

Do NOT attempt Hybrid grinding until level 50+ with optimized builds.

Next Steps

Once you've completed Day 1 setup:

1. Read: 5 Permanent Mistakes to Avoid
2. Plan: Contract Decision Guide
3. Farm: Yen Farming Guide (when level 20+)
4. Master: PvP Mastery Guide (when level 30+)

Remember: Information prevents regret. Every hour spent researching saves you 10 hours fixing mistakes.

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Related Guides:

• 5 Permanent Mistakes to Avoid
• Contract Decision Guide