Devil Hunter Violence Fiend: Update 1 (March 2026) Complete Full Guide

Updated by Sunny Kaushik
January 20, 2026
Gaming

Update 1 for Devil Hunter has shaken up the meta, but few characters have received as much attention—and raw power—as the Violence Fiend. If you’ve been looking for a character that embodies high risk, high reward gameplay with explosive burst damage, you’ve found your match.

In this comprehensive guide, I’m going to break down exactly how to build the Violence Fiend for the current patch. I’ve spent hours testing the changes in Update 1, digging through the patch notes, and theorycrafting with the community to bring you the most effective strategies available. Whether you are struggling with the boss mechanics or just want to maximize your DPS output, this guide has you covered.

Violence Fiend at a Glance

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details, here is a quick overview of what you can expect from this character in Update 1.

Feature	Details
Role	Burst DPS / Off-Tank
Difficulty	Hard (High Mechanical Skill Requirement)
Key Stat	Critical Rate & Attack
Strengths	Massive burst damage, excellent lifesteal, strong AoE clearing.
Weaknesses	Squishy if mispositioned, high cooldown dependence, resource management.

Who is the Violence Fiend?

The Violence Fiend is a unique addition to the Devil Hunter roster. Unlike the standard ranged hunters or tanky defenders, this character thrives in the thick of combat. In Update 1, the developers reworked her passive abilities, making her significantly more viable in end-game content.

Her kit revolves around the “Blood Gauge” mechanic. As you deal and take damage, your gauge fills. Once full, you enter a “Berserk State,” drastically increasing your attack speed and converting a portion of your damage into pure HP leech.

I’ve found that in Update 1, she is no longer just a niche pick for specific elemental dungeons. She is now a meta-defining carry for almost all PvE content and a terrifying force in PvP arenas.

Update 1 Key Changes & Buffs

To understand why we build the Violence Fiend the way we do, we first need to look at what changed in Update 1. If you played her before, you might remember her struggling with survivability. That is no longer the case.

Significant Buffs

Passive “Blood Thirst” Overhaul: Previously, this only healed you on critical hits. Now, it grants a stacking damage buff that lasts for the entire duration of a fight, encouraging aggressive play.
Skill 2 “Crimson Rush” Cooldown: Reduced from 12 seconds to 8 seconds at max level. This is huge for our skill rotation, allowing us to use our primary mobility/damage tool much more frequently.
Ultimate Scaling: The Ultimate ability “Devil’s Unleash” now scales with 150% of your Attack stat instead of 100%. This makes building raw Attack significantly better than building hybrid stats.

These changes shift the Violence Fiend away from a bruiser role and fully into a “Glass Cannon” status. You want to kill them before they kill you, but with your new lifesteal mechanics, that’s easier said than done.

Best Stats and Priority Gear

Building the Violence Fiend correctly is 50% of the battle. Because her kit relies heavily on triggering critical effects to sustain her Blood Gauge, your stats must be optimized perfectly.

Stat Priority

When rerolling gear or upgrading your character, follow this priority list strictly:

Critical Rate (CR): This is your god stat. You need to be critting constantly to keep your Blood Gauge full. Aim for at least 70% CR in the early game and 90%+ in the late game.
Critical Damage (CD): Once you have your Rate capped, stack Damage. Violence Fiend’s multipliers are massive, and every point of CD is multiplied by her passive.
Attack (ATK): flat Attack is better than Attack % early on, but switch to % once your base attack is higher.
Cooldown Reduction (CDR): Essential for keeping “Crimson Rush” up. Try to get at least 20-25% from gear.
HP / Defense: Ignore these in the early game. Your lifesteal is your defense.

Best Gear Sets

Based on my testing and the current meta in 2026, here are the top two set recommendations:

1. The Berserker’s Set (2-piece & 4-piece)

2-Piece Bonus: +15% Critical Rate.
4-Piece Bonus: When landing a Critical Hit, increase Attack by 10% for 3 seconds (stacks up to 5 times).
Why it works: This set was practically made for Violence Fiend. The 4-piece bonus stays active almost permanently due to her high attack speed. Once you hit 5 stacks, your damage output becomes astronomical.

2. The Blood Moon Set (Alternative)

2-Piece Bonus: +20% Skill Damage.
4-Piece Bonus: Using an Ultimate Skill increases all damage dealt by 30% for 10 seconds.
Why it works: This is a burst-focused set. It’s perfect for boss fights where you can stack your cooldowns and unleash your Ultimate immediately. However, it falls slightly behind the Berserker’s set in AoE dungeon clearing.

Skill Build and Rotation

Now that we have the gear sorted, let’s talk about how to actually play the character. Skill allocation is straightforward, but the rotation requires practice.

Skill Allocation

Max out the following skills in this order:

Skill 2: Crimson Rush (Priority #1): Your bread and butter. It closes gaps, deals damage, and applies a bleed.
Passive: Blood Thirst (Priority #2): Increases your lifesteal and gauge generation.
Ultimate: Devil’s Unleash (Priority #3): Your finisher.
Skill 1: Fist of Fury (Priority #4): A basic AoE punch. Only put points here after the others are maxed.

Combat Rotation

Don’t just spam buttons; follow this flow to maximize your DPS:

The Opener:

Skill 1 (Fist of Fury): Use this to engage and apply a small stun.
Basic Attack (x3): Weave in three basic attacks to trigger weapon procs and build initial rage.
Skill 2 (Crimson Rush): Dash through the enemy. This usually crits, instantly building your Blood Gauge.

The Burst Phase:

Ultimate (Devil’s Unleash): Activate as soon as your Blood Gauge is at least 80% full. The buff from the Ultimate will empower your next few skills.
Skill 2 (Crimson Rush) Again: Use this immediately after the Ultimate animation starts to animation-cancel and deal double damage.
Basic Attack Spam: While in Berserk mode (triggered by Ultimate), just spam basic attacks. They will heal you and deal more damage than skills during this window.

Reset:

Once Berserk mode ends, dodge backward to reset your positioning, then repeat the cycle.

Advanced Strategies and Pro Tips

I’ve compiled a list of tips that most guides miss but are crucial for climbing the ranks in March.

1. Animation Cancelling

Violence Fiend has a slight delay at the end of her “Fist of Fury” animation. You can cancel this recovery frame immediately by dashing (using the joystick) or using Skill 2. Mastering this allows you to squeeze in 2-3 extra attacks per minute, which adds up to massive damage over a long boss fight.

2. Managing the Blood Gauge

A common mistake I see is players popping the Ultimate the moment it’s available. Don’t do this. You want your Blood Gauge to be high before you use the Ultimate because the skill deals more damage based on how full the gauge is. Ideally, wait until the gauge is flashing red (90%+) before pressing the button.

3. Positioning is Key

Even though you have lifesteal, you are not a tank. In Update 1, many boss attacks apply a “Bleed” effect that ignores defense. If you get hit by these, your lifesteal won’t save you. Stick to the boss’s back or sides. Only dive in when your “Crimson Rush” is off cooldown to ensure you can dash out if a big attack is coming.

4. Team Composition

Violence Fiend shines when paired with support characters who can provide shields or crowd control (CC). I recommend pairing her with:

The Paladin: Provides a shield that lets you tank one fatal mistake.
The Frost Witch: Her freezes keep enemies in place so you can land every hit of your multi-hit skills.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you are following this guide but still struggling, check these common pitfalls:

Dying too often? You likely have too much Attack and not enough Critical Rate. If you aren’t critting, you aren’t healing. Swap a Damage gem for a Crit Rate gem.
Running out of energy? Violence Fiend is energy-hungry. Make sure your weapon has the “Energy on Hit” secondary stat.
Bosses turning around too fast? This indicates you are attacking the front too often. Try to approach with Skill 2 from the side to get behind them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Violence Fiend worth pulling for in Update 1?

Yes, absolutely. She currently sits in the S-Tier for DPS. Her self-sustain significantly reduces pressure on healers, and her raw damage output outperforms most other attackers.

What weapon should I use for Violence Fiend?

The Claws of Carnage is her signature weapon and best-in-slot. However, the Fist of the North Star, a 4-star craftable weapon, is an excellent free-to-play alternative thanks to its high Critical Damage substats.

How do I counter Violence Fiend in PvP?

The key is exploiting her squishiness. Use characters with high burst damage or strong crowd control. When she activates her Ultimate, stun her immediately—if she can’t attack during Berserk mode, she loses her self-healing and wastes her cooldowns.

Does Violence Fiend work well with elemental damage builds?

She can function in elemental builds like Fire or Lightning, but she scales best with Physical Damage and Critical Hit setups. Elemental sets should only be used if you lack better physical-focused options.

Where can I find the latest codes for Devil Hunter?

Developers regularly release codes for free summons and currency. We maintain an up-to-date list of active game codes on our site, so be sure to bookmark the codes section for the latest freebies in 2026.

Conclusion

Mastering the Violence Fiend in Devil Hunter Update 1 is a journey that rewards aggressive play and precise execution. She isn’t a “set it and forget it” character; she demands your full attention during every encounter. However, once you nail that rotation—timing your Crimson Rush with your Ultimate while keeping your Crit Rate high—she feels unstoppable.

The buffs in March 2026 have firmly cemented her place in the S-Tier. By focusing on the Berserker’s Set and prioritizing Critical Rate, you are building a monster that can devastate bosses while sustaining herself through pure damage output. Don’t get discouraged if you die a few times while learning the ropes; that’s part of the Violence Fiend experience.