Jujutsu Zero Cursed Techniques Ranked for Raids & PvP

This article ranks the cursed techniques available in Jujutsu Zero (the mobile RPG based on the prequel film) specifically for raid battles and player-versus-player (PvP) combat, giving you a clear tier list and the reasoning behind each placement. You’ll learn which techniques excel at burst damage, which provide crucial utility, and how to build your team around them for both game modes.

Formula

The calculator above estimates the effective damage of a cursed technique after accounting for enemy defense and critical hits. The formula is:

Effective Damage = Technique Power × (100 / (100 + Enemy Defense)) × (1 + Crit Rate / 100)

Where:

• Technique Power (0-100) is a relative score you assign based on the technique’s base damage and multipliers.
• Enemy Defense (0-100) represents the target’s damage reduction stat.
• Crit Rate (%) is the chance of landing a critical hit, which typically doubles the damage.

Worked Example

Using the default values: Technique Power = 70, Enemy Defense = 30, Crit Rate = 10%.

1. Calculate the defense factor: 100 / (100 + 30) = 100 / 130 ≈ 0.7692
2. Calculate the crit factor: 1 + (10/100) = 1.10
3. Multiply: 70 × 0.7692 × 1.10 ≈ 59.23

So the effective damage is about 59.23. This means a technique with power 70 against a defense 30 enemy with a 10% crit chance will deal roughly 59% of its raw damage.

How Raids and PvP Differ

Raids in Jujutsu Zero are PvE (player versus environment) battles against powerful bosses with large health pools. The goal is to deal as much damage as possible within a time limit, so sustained DPS and burst windows matter most. PvP, on the other hand, pits your team against another player’s team (AI-controlled or live). Here, utility, crowd control, and survivability are often more valuable than raw damage, because a stunned or debuffed enemy can’t attack.

This distinction is crucial for ranking: a technique that is S-tier in raids (like a massive nuke) might be only A-tier in PvP because it leaves you vulnerable or can be dodged. Conversely, a technique with a stun or heal might be mediocre in raids but S-tier in PvP.

Ranking Methodology

For this ranking, we evaluated each cursed technique based on four criteria:

• Damage Output: Base damage, multipliers, and ability to crit.
• Utility: Buffs, debuffs, crowd control, healing, or shields.
• Cooldown/Energy Cost: How often you can use it.
• Synergy: How well it works with common team compositions.

We then assigned a tier (S, A, B, C) for both raids and PvP. S is the highest, C is the lowest. Note that this is a general guide; your specific team and the current meta may shift these rankings.

Tier List for Raids

In raids, you want maximum damage per second. Here’s how the techniques stack up:

• S-Tier (Raids): Hollow Purple (Gojo) – massive single-target nuke; Maximum Meteor (Jogo) – huge AoE with burn; Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine (Sukuna) – continuous damage over time.
• A-Tier (Raids): Black Flash (Yuji) – high crit chance and damage; Dismantle (Sukuna) – fast, spammable; Ice Formation (Uraume) – slows boss while dealing damage.
• B-Tier (Raids): Ratio Technique (Nanami) – decent damage but requires setup; Cursed Speech (Inumaki) – useful for interrupting boss attacks but low damage.
• C-Tier (Raids): Straw Doll Technique (Mai) – low damage, no utility; Boogie Woogie (Todo) – swap is useless against a single boss.

Tier List for PvP

PvP rewards control and survival. Here’s the same list, but ranked for player battles:

• S-Tier (PvP): Cursed Speech (Inumaki) – stuns and silences; Boogie Woogie (Todo) – forces enemy repositioning and disrupts combos; Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void (Gojo) – paralyzes all enemies.
• A-Tier (PvP): Black Flash (Yuji) – quick burst to eliminate a key target; Ice Formation (Uraume) – freeze is a strong CC; Hollow Purple (Gojo) – can one-shot but leaves Gojo vulnerable.
• B-Tier (PvP): Dismantle (Sukuna) – good chip damage but no CC; Maximum Meteor (Jogo) – slow, easy to dodge in PvP.
• C-Tier (PvP): Ratio Technique (Nanami) – requires hitting a weak point, unreliable against players; Straw Doll Technique (Mai) – too weak.

How to Choose the Right Technique

When building your team, consider the following:

• For Raids: Focus on techniques with high damage multipliers and low cooldowns. Bring one support with a buff (like Nue from Megumi) to increase your team’s damage. Avoid CC that doesn’t work on bosses.
• For PvP: Balance damage with utility. A team of all nukers will lose to a team that can stun and heal. Include at least one technique that provides crowd control (stun, freeze, silence) and one that heals or shields (like Reverse Cursed Technique).
• Synergy: Some techniques combo well. For example, Boogie Woogie can swap an enemy into your Maximum Meteor area. In raids, Ice Formation can freeze a boss, allowing your team to land Black Flash more easily.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

A common mistake is using the same technique for both modes. For instance, Hollow Purple is amazing in raids but in PvP it’s often dodged or wasted on a tank. Another misconception is that higher rarity always means better. While rarity matters, a well-placed Cursed Speech can be more game-changing than a poorly timed Hollow Purple.

Also, don’t ignore the importance of technique level and character stats. A maxed-out B-tier technique can outperform an unleveled S-tier. Always upgrade your main techniques and pair them with characters that boost their effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best technique for raids?

For pure damage, Hollow Purple is the best single-target nuke, while Maximum Meteor is excellent for AoE. If you want a balance, Black Flash is a strong choice due to its high crit rate.

What is the best technique for PvP?

Cursed Speech is arguably the best PvP technique because it can lock down an enemy for several seconds, allowing your team to focus fire. Boogie Woogie is also top-tier for its utility.

Are domain expansions worth using in PvP?

Yes, but they are risky. They have long cooldowns and can be interrupted. Use them when you have a clear opening, such as after the enemy has used their dodge or when they are grouped together.

How do I get more cursed techniques?

You can obtain them through the gacha system, events, and by upgrading your characters. Focus on leveling up your main techniques to increase their power.

Can I use the same team for both raids and PvP?

You can, but you’ll likely be at a disadvantage. Raids favor pure damage, while PvP favors utility. It’s better to have separate teams optimized for each mode.

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in t | Technique Power (0-100) | - | 70 | 0 | 100
in d | Enemy Defense (0-100) | - | 30 | 0 | 100
in c | Crit Rate (%) | - | 10 | 0 | 100
out dmg | Effective Damage | - | t * (100 / (100 + d)) * (1 + c/100) | 0