Devil Hunter Weapon Proficiency (March 2026) Complete Mastery Guide

Updated by Soumya Thakur
January 7, 2026
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Welcome to your ultimate resource for mastering weapon proficiency in Devil Hunter! Whether you’re a fresh hunter just starting your journey or a seasoned player looking to optimize your progression, this comprehensive guide will transform the way you level up your weapon skills. I’ve spent countless hours testing every method available, and I’m here to share the most efficient techniques that will save you dozens of hours of grinding.

Weapon proficiency (called “Mastery” in-game) is the cornerstone of character progression in Devil Hunter. Higher mastery levels unlock devastating skills, improve your combat effectiveness, and give you access to the most powerful abilities in your weapon tree. The problem? Normal progression can take weeks of tedious grinding. But with the methods I’m about to share, you’ll be maxing out your weapon proficiency in record time.

Quick Reference: Weapon Proficiency Overview

Weapon Type	Best For	Key Skills	Mastery Requirements
Martial Arts	Close Combat	Triple Kick, Feral Whirlwind	Health 5, Martial Arts 5+
Light Weapons	Speed/DPS	Viper’s Dash, Assassin’s Step	Speed 10, Light Weapon 5+
Medium Weapons	Balanced	Flash Draw, Windbreaker Slash	Speed 5, Medium Weapon 5+
Heavy Weapons	High Damage	Landsplitter, Whirlwind Cleaver	Strength 10, Heavy Weapon 10+
Firearms	Ranged Combat	Bullet Storm, Honeycomb Fire	Speed 5, Firearm 5+

Why Weapon Proficiency Matters in Devil Hunter?

Before diving into the methods, let’s understand why weapon proficiency is absolutely crucial for your success in Devil Hunter. Weapon mastery directly affects your combat effectiveness in multiple ways:

Skill Unlocking: High-tier weapon skills require specific mastery levels. For example, the devastating “Feral Whirlwind” for Martial Arts needs Speed 20 and Martial Arts 20, while the powerful “Waterfell Waltz” for Medium Weapons requires Health 35 and Medium Weapon 25. Without sufficient proficiency, you’re locked out of the game’s most powerful abilities.

Combat Performance: Higher proficiency improves your overall damage output with that weapon type. This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about how smoothly your combos flow and how effectively you can dispatch enemies in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

PvP Dominance: In the competitive Devil Hunter scene, weapon mastery can be the difference between victory and defeat. Players with maxed weapon proficiency have access to superior skill combinations and can outperform opponents with similar stats but lower mastery levels.

Progression Speed: Ironically, having higher weapon proficiency makes you level up faster overall. You’ll complete missions more efficiently, defeat devils more quickly, and earn more rewards in less time.

The Katana Man Raid Method: Fastest Weapon Proficiency Farming

This is, without a doubt, the most efficient method currently available in Devil Hunter for leveling weapon proficiency. I’ve personally tested this extensively, and the results are incredible – you can gain 8-10 proficiency levels in a single session using this technique.

Why Katana Man Raid is Perfect for Proficiency Farming

The Katana Man Raid contains a specific enemy type that can be exploited for infinite proficiency farming. Here’s what makes this method so effective:

No Raid Completion Required: You don’t need to finish the raid to use this method
Safe and Repeatable: The farming spot is secure and can be used repeatedly
Works for All Levels: Both beginners and experienced players can benefit
No Special Items Needed: Just your weapon and basic combat knowledge
Infinite Farming Potential: As long as the NPC remains alive, you can keep farming

Step-by-Step Katana Man Raid Proficiency Farming

Step 1: Enter the Katana Man Raid

Queue into the Katana Man Raid through the raid entrance. You can access this even as a low-level character – there are no requirements to enter the raid itself.

Step 2: Progress to Find the Minigun NPC

Navigate through the raid stages until you encounter the NPC wielding a minigun. This enemy is typically found in the middle sections of the raid and is easily recognizable by its heavy weapon and distinctive attack pattern.

Step 3: Clear the Area

Before starting your farming session, eliminate all other NPCs in the vicinity of the minigun enemy. This is crucial for preventing interruptions and ensuring your safety during the farming process. A clear area means you can focus entirely on the minigun NPC without worrying about surprise attacks.

Step 4: The Parry Farming Technique

This is the core of the method. Instead of killing the minigun NPC, you’re going to repeatedly parry its attacks:

Equip the weapon you want to level up
Get close to the minigun NPC
Wait for it to attack (it has a distinctive wind-up animation)
Press F exactly as the attack would hit you
Each successful parry grants weapon proficiency experience
Repeat this process continuously

Pro Tip: The timing for parrying is crucial – practice makes perfect! I recommend spending some time at the Park (as mentioned in the Devil Hunter Beginner Guide) practicing your parry timing until you can consistently parry 10 times in a row.

Step 5: Optimize Your Farming Session

Continue the parry process for as long as you’d like. The beauty of this method is that as long as the minigun NPC remains alive, you can farm indefinitely. If you accidentally defeat the NPC, simply leave and rejoin the raid to start over.

Farming Efficiency and Results

From my extensive testing, here’s what you can expect:

High Levels (25-30): 3-4 minutes per proficiency level
Mid Levels (15-25): 2-3 minutes per proficiency level
Low Levels (1-15): 1-2 minutes per proficiency level

In a typical 30-minute session, you can gain:

Beginners: 15-20 proficiency levels
Intermediate Players: 8-12 proficiency levels
Advanced Players: 6-8 proficiency levels

The efficiency decreases slightly at higher levels due to the XP scaling system, but this method remains the fastest option available regardless of your current proficiency level.

Alternative Proficiency Farming Methods

While the Katana Man Raid method is superior, here are other viable options for different situations:

Park NPC Training Method

For beginners who want to practice before attempting raids, the Park offers a safe environment to build basic proficiency:

Head to the Park area near Public Safety HQ
Find the training NPCs scattered throughout
Practice parrying and basic combat combos
This method is slower but perfect for learning the mechanics

Mission Grinding Method

The traditional approach involves completing missions repeatedly:

Pros: Earns Yen and XP alongside proficiency
Cons: Much slower than specialized methods
Best for: Players who need multiple resources simultaneously

Raid Clearing Method

Complete various raids for proficiency gains:

Hotel Raid: Best for levels 10-15, offers balanced rewards
Zombie Raid: Excellent for Fiends seeking defensive talents
Yakuza Raid: Advanced content with high-tier rewards

Weapon-Specific Proficiency Strategies

Different weapons benefit from slightly different approaches to proficiency farming:

Martial Arts Mastery

Martial Arts players should focus on close-range parry practice:

Best Location: Park NPCs for safe practice
Key Skills to Unlock: Triple Kick (Health 5, Martial Arts 5), Feral Whirlwind (Speed 20, Martial Arts 20)
Pro Tip: Martial Arts benefits most from aggressive parry timing due to the fast nature of unarmed combat

Light Weapon Efficiency

Dagger and knife users excel with quick, precise parries:

Best Location: Katana Man Raid minigun NPC
Key Skills: Viper’s Dash (Speed 20, Light Weapon 10), Assassin’s Step (Speed 10, Light Weapon 15)
Strategy: Focus on speed builds to maximize the effectiveness of light weapon combos

Medium Weapon Optimization

Katana users have the most balanced progression path:

Best Location: Katana Man Raid (thematic choice!)
Key Skills: Flash Draw (Speed 5, Medium Weapon 5), Waterfell Waltz (Health 35, Medium Weapon 25)
Advanced Tip: Medium weapons benefit from a balanced stat approach – don’t neglect Health in favor of pure Speed or Strength

Heavy Weapon Dominance

Heavy weapon users need to adjust their timing:

Best Location: Any raid with tanky enemies
Key Skills: Landsplitter (Strength 30, Heavy Weapon 15), Whirlwind Cleaver (Health 20, Heavy Weapon 10)
Strategy: Heavy weapons require more patient parry timing due to slower attack speeds

Firearm Precision

Gun users have unique opportunities:

Best Location: Raids with ranged enemies
Key Skills: Bullet Storm (Speed 5, Firearm 5), Headlock Volley (Speed 35, Firearm 10)
Pro Tip: Firearms can gain proficiency from both hitting enemies and successfully dodging/parrying ranged attacks

Advanced Proficiency Techniques

Once you’ve mastered the basics, these advanced techniques will accelerate your progress even further:

Stat Optimization for Faster Proficiency

Your character’s stats affect how quickly you gain proficiency:

Speed: Increases your ability to position for optimal parry timing
Health: Allows for more mistakes during farming sessions
Strength: Improves damage output for alternative farming methods
Technique: Increases skill damage (more important for actual combat than farming)

Equipment Synergy

Certain equipment pieces can enhance your proficiency farming:

Movement Speed Items: Help you position quickly for parries
Health Regeneration: Allows for longer farming sessions
Stamina Boost: More parries before needing to rest

Multi-Weapon Strategy

For players wanting to level multiple weapons:

Start with your main weapon to unlock essential skills
Use the Katana Man Raid method for secondary weapons
Rotate weapons every 10-15 minutes to maintain variety
Focus on one weapon at a time for maximum efficiency

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Through my experience, I’ve seen many players make these mistakes when farming weapon proficiency:

Mistake 1: Killing the Farming NPC

It’s tempting to finish off enemies, but keeping the minigun NPC alive is crucial for continuous farming. If you accidentally defeat it, you’ll need to restart the raid.

Mistake 2: Neglecting Parry Practice

Many players jump straight into farming without mastering parry timing. Spend at least 10 minutes practicing at the Park before attempting serious farming sessions.

Mistake 3: Wrong Weapon Selection

Don’t farm proficiency with a weapon you don’t plan to use. Focus on your main weapon type first, then branch out to secondary options.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Area Safety

Failing to clear nearby enemies before farming can lead to frustrating interruptions and unnecessary deaths.

Mistake 5: Inconsistent Sessions

Short, consistent farming sessions (20-30 minutes) are more effective than occasional marathon sessions.

Platform-Specific Considerations

Mobile Players

Use larger devices for better parry timing
Consider using a controller for more precise inputs
Adjust sensitivity settings for optimal parry timing

PC Players

Keyboard and mouse offers the most precise parry timing
Consider remapping parry to a more accessible key if needed
Use higher FPS settings for better visual timing cues

Console Players

Controller vibration can help with parry timing
Adjust controller sensitivity for your playstyle
Consider using the elite controller paddles for parry mapping

Proficiency vs. Other Progression Systems

Understanding how weapon proficiency fits into the broader progression system is crucial:

Human vs. Fiend Progression

Humans: Focus on weapon mastery and devil contracts

Weapon proficiency unlocks skills
Contracts provide unique abilities
More versatile but require more active management

Fiends: Use Fear system instead of weapon mastery

Fear unlocks native abilities
Cannot use all weapon types
Passive regeneration but less versatility

Stat Allocation Priority

Based on the current meta, here’s how I recommend allocating your stats:

For Humans:

Weapon Mastery (via farming)
Health (for survivability)
Speed (for positioning)
Strength (for damage)
Technique (for skill damage)

For Fiends:

Health (primary stat)
Strength (for damage output)
Fear (via combat, not stat points)
Speed (for positioning)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem: Low Proficiency Gains

Solution: Ensure you’re actually hitting enemies or successfully parrying. Just being in combat isn’t enough – you need to actively use the weapon type.

Problem: Can’t Find Minigun NPC

Solution: The minigun NPC appears in specific raid sections. If you can’t find it, leave and requeue for the raid.

Problem: Parry Timing Issues

Solution: Practice at the Park first. The timing window is generous but requires practice. Listen for audio cues and watch for visual indicators.

Problem: Raid Cooldown Issues

Solution: Raids have a 1-hour global cooldown. Plan your farming sessions accordingly and consider alternative methods during cooldown periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to max weapon proficiency?

With the Katana Man Raid method, you can reach max proficiency (level 30) in approximately 2-3 hours of focused farming. Without this method, it could take weeks of normal gameplay.

Can I farm multiple weapon types at once?

No, you only gain proficiency for the weapon you’re currently holding. Focus on one weapon type at a time for maximum efficiency.

What’s the best weapon for beginners?

I recommend starting with Medium Weapons (katanas) due to their balanced stats and excellent skill progression. The Flash Draw skill (Speed 5, Medium Weapon 5) is particularly useful for early-game content.

Do I lose proficiency if I die?

No, weapon proficiency is permanent once gained. However, dying interrupts your farming session and may require you to restart the raid.

Can Fiends farm weapon proficiency?

Fiends are locked to one weapon type but can still farm proficiency for that weapon. However, they use the Fear system instead of traditional weapon mastery for most abilities.

What happens at max proficiency?

At maximum proficiency (level 30), you unlock all available skills for that weapon type and gain maximum damage output with that weapon category.

Is the Katana Man Raid method getting patched?

As of March 2026, this method is working as intended. However, game mechanics can change, so stay updated through official channels.

Final Thoughts and Pro Tips

Mastering weapon proficiency in Devil Hunter is a journey, but with the methods I’ve shared, you’ll reach your goals much faster than other players. Here are my final pro tips:

Bookmark this guide and return regularly – I update it with new methods as they’re discovered
Join the official Discord for real-time updates and community tips
Practice consistently – even 15 minutes daily is better than occasional marathon sessions
Focus on one weapon first before branching out to others
Stay updated on game patches that might affect farming methods

Remember, the key to success in Devil Hunter is efficient progression. By mastering weapon proficiency quickly, you’ll unlock the true potential of your character and dominate both PvE and PvP content.

Happy hunting, and may your parries be perfect!

Related Resources

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Chainsaw Man Devil’s Heart Codes – For related anime game content
Jujutsu Zero Master Controls – Combat mechanics in similar Roblox games
How to Unlock Heavenly Restriction in Jujutsu Zero – Features weapon proficiency enhancement
Arcane Odyssey Stat Builds Guide – Stat building strategies
Elden Ring Weapon Tier List – Weapon optimization content