The cursed technique meta in Jujutsu Zero shifts every time a new technique or accessory lands, and the arrival of Ten Shadows reshuffled the top of the rankings. Ten Shadows is a strong all-rounder, but it is not the automatic pick in every mode. Projection Sorcery has climbed back up in Overworld Raids thanks to a new accessory, and Star Rage V2 dropped after a range nerf.
Quick answer: Ten Shadows sits in the META tier overall and tops Overworld Raids, but Projection Sorcery moves up to S+ in that same mode after the Zenin Hakama accessory buff, so match your technique to the mode you are running rather than defaulting to one pick.
Overall cursed technique tier list
Across all content combined, the ranking below reflects where each technique stands right now. The top META band is crowded, so the deciding factor is usually the specific game mode rather than raw placement here.
| Tier | Cursed techniques |
|---|---|
| META | Solo Forbidden Area, Copy, Blood V2, Star Rage V2, Ten Shadows |
| S+ | Judgeman, Mythical Beast Amber |
| S | Projection Sorcery, Cursed Energy Discharge, Shrine, Love Train |
| A | Disaster Flame, Disaster Tide, Limitless |
| B | Star V1, Blood V1 |
| C | Cursed Speech, Ratio |
| Dogwater | Exploding Flesh, Straw Doll |
Best techniques by game mode
Placements move once you separate the modes. A technique that dominates overworld content can slide down in raids that reward range or single-target burst. The table lists the standout picks and the notable shifts for each mode.
| Game mode | Standouts and shifts |
|---|---|
| Revamped Raids | Star Rage V2 tops META, Blood V2 just below it. Judgeman and Mythical Beast Amber sit at S+, joined by Limitless and Solo Forbidden Area. Love Train, Projection Sorcery, Shrine, and Cursed Energy Discharge drop to S. |
| Raids (Overworld) | Ten Shadows leads META. Star Rage V2 and Projection Sorcery move to S+. Solo Forbidden Area, Love Train, Cursed Energy Discharge, and Shrine hold S. Limitless falls to A. |
| Infinite Raids | Love Train and Shrine rise to S+. Projection Sorcery, Solo Forbidden Area, and Cursed Energy Discharge sit at S. Limitless drops to A. |
| Investigations | Love Train and Judgeman perform at S. Projection Sorcery and Solo Forbidden Area settle at A. |
Note: Ten Shadows is at its best in Overworld Raids, where its summons can hold and clear on their own. In Revamped Raids, the meta leans back toward Star Rage V2 and Blood V2.
Ten Shadows summon damage breakdown
Ten Shadows does not damage enemies directly. Instead it summons Shikigami that fight for you, and each summon has its own move on a different key. The later summons hit far harder than the early ones, with Maharanga sitting in a class of its own. Damage figures assume a fully upgraded build.
| Skill | Summon | Basic attack | Recast special |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | Bunny | Up to 20.5 million, single target | Rabbit Stampede summons 8 rabbits for up to 50 million, single target |
| F | Shiro (wolf) | Up to 34 million, single target | Divine Fang for up to 47 million |
| C | Kuro (wolf) | Up to 34 million, single target; can fight alongside Shiro | Recast in tandem with Shiro for paired attacks |
| X | Nue (bird) | Up to 60 million with wide AoE | Volt surge for up to 80 million with a large AoE |
| Y | Maharanga | Up to 200 million single target; up to 700 million AoE jump attack | Divine judgement for up to 1.1 billion AoE |
You can only field one Shikigami at a time, with Shiro and Kuro being the exception since the two wolves can be summoned together. Maharanga is the reason Ten Shadows can solo most content, since its jump attack and Divine judgement both cover a huge area for enormous numbers.
Recent balance changes that moved the meta
Two changes explain why the current rankings look the way they do. Star Rage V2 lost ground, and Projection Sorcery gained a direct buff from a new accessory.
- Star Rage V2 nerf: Its range was cut back because it was overpowered enough to macro Revamped Raids. It still tops that mode, but the change reined in how far it could reach.
- Zenin Hakama accessory: This new accessory is a direct buff to Projection Sorcery, which is why it climbs to S+ in Overworld Raids. It also helps Ten Shadows if you have not unlocked False Wheel yet.
The takeaway is simple. Ten Shadows remains a top-tier pick and shines in Overworld Raids, but it is not a blanket “best in everything” choice. If you are grinding Revamped Raids, Star Rage V2 and Blood V2 still lead, and Projection Sorcery with the Zenin Hakama accessory is once again a serious contender in overworld content. Pick the technique that fits the mode in front of you, and keep your masteries and accessories updated to hit the damage numbers listed above.
