Fiends are one of the most unique playstyles available in Devil Hunter. Unlike humans – who focus on contracts and weapons – fiends trade part of their humanity for demonic might: exclusive passive talents, powerful new combat mechanics, and progression tied to fear earned by devouring devil flesh. In this guide, you’ll discover everything about fiend talents – from what they are and how to obtain them, to the full list of known talents and effective builds.
What Are Fiends and Fiend Talents?
In Devil Hunter, the fiend is a transformation path that players can choose during progression. Once you become a fiend, you gain access to abilities, stat progression unique to the fiend path, and passive bonuses called fiend talents – permanent buffs unlocked by consuming specific devil body parts.
Fiend Talents Defined
Fiend talents are special passive abilities that modify your combat performance. They are not temporary buffs – once unlocked by eating the required devil part, they become part of your fiend’s toolkit. Each talent occupies one or more fiend talent slots (explained below) and can drastically change how your character fights and survives.
These talents are fundamentally different from human contracts: instead of granting weapon buffs or unique moves, they change your core mechanics – such as healing on hit, dodging invisibility, or resurrecting after death.
The Fear System and Talent Slots
Fear: The Fiend Experience
Fear is a fiend’s version of experience. You earn fear points by:
- Eating devil flesh or body parts
- Killing NPCs or other players as a fiend
- Completing missions
As your fear increases, you unlock higher level moves in your fiend skill tree – such as Bite, Smell, Dropkick, and more. This progression is entirely separate from human weapon mastery.
Talent Slots
- You start with three talent slots. Each talent occupies one or more of these slots.
- By completing quests from the Violence Fiend NPC, you can unlock up to five total slots.
Because some talents take multiple slots, you may not always fit five talents at once. Early builds often focus on cheap but powerful one-slot talents, while advanced builds blend multi-slot talents for better performance.
How to Acquire Fiend Talents
Before a talent can be unlocked, you must:
- Kill the corresponding devil type 25 times.
- Collect the required body part dropped by that devil.
- Consume that body part to permanently unlock the fiend talent.
This requirement ensures dedicated hunting – you can’t simply buy talents with in-game currency.
Notes from Player Guides (YouTube & Community):
- Talents show up in your inventory once consumed.
- You can remove or swap talents later by speaking with the Violence Fiend NPC for a fee (15,000 Yen).
Full List of Fiend Talents in Devil Hunter
Here is the most complete list of fiend talents known in the game, along with how to get each one and their effects.
Core Fiend Talents
Life Leech
- Source: Eat the Leech Devil’s appendage.
- Slots: 1
- Effect: Your flourish attacks drain a percentage of enemy HP, healing you.
- Playstyle: Excellent sustain for solo play and boss fights.
Tongue Snatch
- Source: Eat the Frog Devil’s tongue.
- Slots: 2
- Effect: Your basic M1 attacks pull enemies toward you.
- Playstyle: Great for aggressive players who want to force close combat.
Predator’s Angle
- Source: Eat the Mantis Devil’s arm.
- Slots: 2
- Effect: After a roll cancel, hitting enemies from behind triggers extra raw damage.
- Playstyle: Strong for skilled players using positioning and mobility.
Ghost Walk
- Source: Eat the Ghost Devil’s arm.
- Slots: 2
- Effect: Perfectly timed dodges make you invisible for a short duration.
- Playstyle: High utility for both PvE and PvP – excellent for escape or repositioning.
Corrosive Touch
- Source: Eat the Sea Cucumber Devil’s finger.
- Slots: 1
- Effect: Blocking an M1 causes corrosion on the attacker (reducing posture).
- Playstyle: Best for reactive players who block often.
Mold Eruption
- Source: Eat Mold Devil flesh.
- Slots: 2
- Effect: Flourishes and wall impacts spread mold, causing damage over time.
- Playstyle: Adds damage over time and crowd control.
Revive Sprout
- Source: Eat the Tomato Devil’s seed.
- Slots: 1
- Effect: Slamming enemies into walls leaves seeds that restore your HP if they bloom.
- Playstyle: Situational healing bonus in enclosed combat.
Borrowed Life
- Source: Eat the Zombie Devil’s brain.
- Slots: 3
- Effect: Grants a brief resurrection after lethal damage – you must earn a kill quickly to stay alive.
- Playstyle: High-risk, high-reward safety net in tough fights.
Razorfin
- Source: Eat Fish Devil appendages.
- Slots: 1
- Effect: Uppercut damage increases and converts to sharp damage.
- Playstyle: Great for combo and finisher builds.
Stone Skin
- Source: Eat the Stone Devil’s appendages.
- Slots: 3
- Effect: Grants flat damage reduction at the cost of mobility.
- Playstyle: Tankier fiend builds that sacrifice movement.
Rupturing Cry
- Source: Eat Bat Devil appendages.
- Slots: 2
- Effect: Breaking enemy posture triggers a scream that knocks back and disorients foes.
- Playstyle: Control tool against groups.
Talent Builds and Playstyles
Choosing which talents to equip depends on your goals: solo PvE, raids, or PvP. Because powerful talents occupy more slots, it’s worth planning your build around synergy rather than just grabbing every talent.
Suggested Builds
1. Sustain Brawler (PvE Focus)
- Life Leech (1)
- Razorfin (1)
- Tongue Snatch (2)
- Corrosive Touch (1)
Total: 5 Slots
This build lets you stay alive while sticking close to enemies and dealing solid damage.
2. Ghost Assassin (High Mobility)
- Ghost Walk (2)
- Predator’s Angle (2)
- Life Leech (1)
Total: 5 Slots
Ideal for players who dodge frequently and use positioning to dominate fights.
3. Tank Survivor (Defensive)
- Stone Skin (3)
- Borrowed Life (3) – requires careful slot planning
Total: 6 Slots (may prioritize either for durability)
Tips and Strategy for Fiend Progression
Prioritize Certain Devils
Focus on grinding the same devil type until you collect the required parts. Many guides emphasize that farming 25 kills for Life Leech early is one of the fastest ways to boost your survivability.
Unlock More Slots
Completing quests from the Violence Fiend NPC is essential to unlock your fourth and fifth talent slots – without them, you’re severely limited in build options.
Manage Fear Efficiently
Earning fear by eating flesh and body parts is faster than just killing devils – especially higher-rarity devil flesh. Even eating generic body parts like arms or hearts grants fear experience.
Final Thoughts: Is Fiend Worth It?
Becoming a fiend is a deep investment. While humans have easier access to weapon progression and contracts, fiends offer unique mechanical perks and gameplay diversity. Players who enjoy aggressive melee combat, sustain, and creative builds will find fiend talents rewarding – but they require patience and grinding.
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