YuYu Hakusho Slugfest Tier List (March 2026) SS Tier Revealed
The YuYu Hakusho Slugfest tier list ranks all characters from SS-tier powerhouses like Yusuke [Mazoku] and Kurama [Yoko] down to C-tier units based on their damage output, team synergy, and performance across all game modes. With over 30 playable characters including multiple variants of fan favorites, knowing which units deserve your resources can make the difference between struggling through content and dominating the Dark Tournament with ease.
Character Ranking Factors for YuYu Hakusho Slugfest
Before diving into the tier lists, let me explain what makes a character truly powerful in YuYu Hakusho Slugfest:
- Spirit Power Scaling – How well their damage output scales into late game
- Team Synergy – Ability to combo with other popular characters
- Versatility – Performance across different game modes (Story, Dark Tournament, Demon World)
- Skill Mechanics – Unique abilities that provide strategic advantages
- Investment Requirements – Resources needed to reach full potential
YuYu Hakusho Slugfest Tier List (March 2026)
SS-Tier Characters
| Character | Type | Key Stats | Special Abilities | Why They’re Top Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusuke [Mazoku] | DPS | ATK: 1850, SPD: 125 | Spirit Gun Barrage, Demon Energy Burst | Transforms into demon form with 200% damage boost |
| Kurama [Yoko] | Support/DPS | ATK: 1720, HP: 8500 | Death Plant Manipulation, Rose Whiplash | Devastating AoE control with healing capabilities |
| Hiei [Dragon Master] | Assassin | ATK: 1900, CRIT: 45% | Dragon of the Darkness Flame | Highest single-target burst in the game |
| Younger Toguro [100%] | Tank/DPS | HP: 12000, DEF: 850 | Muscle Manipulation, Full Power Mode | Nearly unkillable with massive damage reduction |
S-Tier Characters
| Character | Type | Key Stats | Special Abilities | Why They’re S-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusuke [Spirit Detective] | DPS | ATK: 1620, SPD: 115 | Spirit Gun, Shotgun Blast | Consistent damage with low cooldowns |
| Kurama [Crimson Rose] | Support | HP: 9200, SPD: 110 | Rose Whip Thorn Wheel | 84% spirit damage to all enemies with debuff transfer |
| Sensui [Sacred Energy] | DPS | ATK: 1780, DEF: 720 | Sacred Energy Shield | Counters physical teams completely |
| Genkai [Prime] | Support | ATK: 1450, CRIT: 38% | Spirit Wave Orb | Team-wide buffs and energy restoration |
| Yomi | Control | ATK: 1680, HP: 10500 | Mind Reading, Energy Absorption | Disrupts enemy rotations |
A-Tier Characters
| Character | Type | Key Stats | Special Abilities | Strong Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiei | DPS | ATK: 1550, CRIT: 42% | Sword of the Darkness Flame | Great early game carry |
| Kurama | Support | HP: 8800, SPD: 108 | Rose Whip, Seed Manipulation | Versatile kit for any team |
| Kuwabara | Tank | HP: 11000, DEF: 780 | Spirit Sword, Dimensional Cut | Excellent PvP disruptor |
| Botan | Healer | HP: 8200, SPD: 118 | Spirit Realm Portal, Healing Winds | Best pure healer |
| Younger Toguro [80%] | Tank/DPS | HP: 10500, ATK: 1480 | Pre-registration reward! Solid stats |
B-Tier Characters
| Character | Type | Key Stats | Role in Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yusuke | DPS | ATK: 1420, SPD: 110 | Starter unit, decent early game |
| Jin | DPS | ATK: 1380, SPD: 130 | Wind-based AoE damage |
| Touya | Control | ATK: 1320, DEF: 620 | Ice-based crowd control |
| Chu | Tank | HP: 9800, ATK: 1250 | Drunken fist counter-attacks |
| Rinku | Support | SPD: 128, ATK: 1180 | Yo-yo based debuffs |
C-Tier Characters
| Character | Type | Key Stats | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiko | Support | HP: 7200, SPD: 105 | Limited combat abilities |
| Shizuru | Healer | HP: 7800, DEF: 580 | Outclassed by better healers |
| Yukina | Healer | HP: 7500, SPD: 108 | Niche ice healing |
| Koenma | Support | ATK: 980, HP: 8000 | Mostly for collection |
| Jorge | Tank | HP: 8500, DEF: 650 | Low damage output |
Detailed Character Analysis
Yusuke [Mazoku] – The Demon King
My personal favorite and the undisputed king of DPS in YuYu Hakusho Slugfest! This variant of Yusuke unlocks after completing the Chapter of Black saga, transforming our hero into his demon ancestor form. His Spirit Gun Barrage can hit up to 8 times with each shot dealing 250% ATK damage. When combined with his Demon Energy Burst ultimate, Yusuke can literally one-shot entire teams in PvP. The 200% damage boost during transformation makes him essential for high-level Demon World Tournament clears.
Kurama [Yoko] – The Silver Fox
The nine-tailed demon fox form of Kurama brings unmatched versatility to any team composition. His Death Plant Manipulation creates a field that continuously damages enemies while healing allies for 3% HP per second. The Rose Whiplash has been buffed in the latest patch to pierce through defensive buffs, making him a counter to tank-heavy teams. What truly sets him apart is the synergy with other plant-based abilities – pair him with regular Kurama for a 25% nature damage boost!
Hiei [Dragon Master] – The Forbidden Flame
After unlocking the true power of the Dragon, this version of Hiei becomes an assassin without equal. His signature Dragon of the Darkness Flame now has a channeling mechanic that increases damage by 100% for each second charged (up to 5 seconds). The skill also grants immunity frames during the animation, making timing crucial for avoiding enemy ultimates. In my testing, a fully charged Dragon can deal over 2 million damage to bosses with proper buffs!
Younger Toguro [100%] – The Unstoppable Force
The most iconic villain deserves his top-tier status. At 100% power, Toguro gains 90% damage reduction and reflects 50% of received damage back to attackers. His Muscle Manipulation passive increases his stats by 1% for every 1% HP lost, meaning he gets stronger as the fight progresses. The only reliable counter is percentage-based damage or defense-ignoring skills like Sensui’s Sacred Energy attacks.
Yusuke [Spirit Detective] – The Reliable Hero
Don’t sleep on the original version of our protagonist! While he lacks the raw power of his Mazoku form, Spirit Detective Yusuke offers consistent damage and reliability. His basic Spirit Gun has only a 3-second cooldown and his Shotgun Blast can clear waves of enemies efficiently. He’s also significantly easier to obtain and upgrade, making him perfect for F2P players who need a solid carry.
Kurama [Crimson Rose] – The Tactical Genius
This special variant focuses on debuff manipulation rather than raw damage. His Rose Whip Thorn Wheel not only deals respectable AoE damage but transfers up to 6 debuffs from your team to random enemies. In PvP, this can completely turn the tide by sending stuns, slows, and damage-over-time effects back to your opponents. Pair him with Botan for debuff cleansing and you have an almost unkillable support duo.
Sensui [Sacred Energy] – The Fallen Detective
The former Spirit Detective brings a unique mechanic that counters the physical damage meta. His Sacred Energy Shield absorbs all physical damage and converts it to healing for your team. Against teams relying on Kuwabara or physical Yusuke variants, Sensui essentially makes your team immortal. His weakness lies in magical damage dealers, so be careful when facing Kurama-heavy compositions.
Genkai [Prime] – The Master Teacher
Young Genkai at her peak power serves as the ultimate team enabler. Her Spirit Wave Orb technique now affects all allies, providing 40% ATK boost, 25% cooldown reduction, and energy regeneration. The investment in her is always worth it as she makes every other character on your team significantly stronger. Her only downside is relatively low personal damage output.
Yomi – The Demon King of Gandara
One of the three demon kings, Yomi excels at controlling the battlefield. His Mind Reading passive shows enemy skill indicators 2 seconds before they activate, giving you crucial reaction time. Energy Absorption drains 20% of enemy ultimate charge with each basic attack, potentially preventing devastating ultimate chains. He’s particularly effective in manual play where you can capitalize on his predictive abilities.
Hiei – The Original Speedster
The base version of everyone’s favorite demon remains a solid choice for new players. His high critical rate and speed make him excellent for quickly farming story stages. While he’s overshadowed by his Dragon Master variant, regular Hiei is much more accessible and can carry you through early to mid-game content with ease.
Kurama – The Strategist
Base Kurama provides the foundation for plant-based team compositions. His Seed Manipulation can root enemies in place while Rose Whip deals consistent damage. What makes him special is his passive that increases healing received by 30%, making him surprisingly tanky when paired with healers. He’s also required for unlocking certain team synergies with his variants.
Kuwabara – The Honorable Warrior
Don’t underestimate the comic relief! Kuwabara’s Dimensional Cut can literally break through enemy shields and barriers, making him invaluable in specific matchups. His Spirit Sword gains power based on his honor level (increased by taking damage for allies), potentially reaching 300% ATK scaling. In the right hands, he’s a PvP monster.
Botan – The Grim Reaper’s Assistant
The cheerful guide to the Spirit World serves as the game’s premier healer. Her Spirit Realm Portal creates a zone that cleanses debuffs and provides continuous healing. Healing Winds is a burst heal that scales with the target’s missing HP, potentially healing from 1% to full instantly. She’s essential for surviving the later stages of Demon World Tournament.
Younger Toguro [80%] – The Pre-Registration Prize
Everyone who pre-registered received this version, and he’s actually quite good! At 80% power, Toguro has balanced stats and serves as an excellent secondary tank. His damage reduction is only 60% compared to his 100% form, but he’s much easier to upgrade and fits into more team compositions.
Jin – The Wind Master
The Irish wind demon brings exceptional mobility to your team. His tornado abilities can reposition enemies, clustering them for AoE attacks. While his damage isn’t top-tier, his utility in setting up combos makes him valuable in coordinated teams. Plus, his cheerful personality adds charm to your roster!
Touya – The Ice Master
Shinobi of the frozen arts, Touya specializes in slowing enemies and controlling the battlefield. His ice shards have a 60% chance to freeze targets for 2 seconds, and frozen enemies take 50% more damage from all sources. He pairs excellently with burst damage dealers who can capitalize on his freezes.
Chu – The Drunken Master
This Australian brawler gets stronger the more damage he takes. His Drunken Rage stacks up to 10 times, each stack providing 5% damage and 3% lifesteal. At full stacks, Chu becomes a self-sustaining bruiser who can 1v3 in the right situations. His main weakness is crowd control, which resets his rage stacks.
Rinku – The Yo-Yo Kid
Don’t let his size fool you – Rinku’s yo-yo attacks have incredible range and can hit enemies behind tanks. His serpent yo-yo strings can bind multiple enemies, making them share 30% of damage taken. In PvP, binding the right targets can lead to devastating chain kills.
Keiko – The Supportive Girlfriend
Yusuke’s girlfriend provides moral support… literally. Her presence increases Yusuke variants’ stats by 15% and grants them a revival passive. While she’s not strong on her own, she’s worth including if you’re running a Yusuke-focused team. Her Spirit Kiss can also remove debuffs from allies.
Shizuru – The Protective Sister
Kuwabara’s sister offers defensive buffs and minor healing. Her Cigarette Smoke creates a fog that reduces enemy accuracy by 40%, which can be clutch against critical-focused teams. However, she’s generally outclassed by other supports unless you need her specific anti-crit utility.
Yukina – The Ice Maiden
Hiei’s sister brings unique ice-based healing that scales with freeze effects on enemies. Each frozen enemy increases her healing output by 20%. In freeze-heavy compositions, she can actually outheal Botan, but she requires specific team building to shine.
Koenma – The Prince of Spirit World
The pacifier-sucking prince is mostly a collector’s item. His Mafuukan technique can seal one enemy’s abilities for 5 seconds, but the long animation makes it impractical. He does provide a passive 10% experience boost to your team, making him useful for leveling other characters.
Jorge – The Blue Ogre
Koenma’s assistant serves as a budget tank with basic defensive abilities. His only notable skill is Ogre’s Fortitude, which grants damage immunity for 2 seconds. He’s essentially a placeholder until you get better tanks, though his comedic animations might make him worth keeping around.
Best Team Compositions in 2026
Meta Team #1: Demon Apocalypse
- Yusuke [Mazoku] (Main DPS)
- Sensui [Sacred Energy] (Sub DPS/Counter)
- Kurama [Yoko] (Support/Healer)
- Younger Toguro [100%] (Tank)
- Genkai [Prime] (Buffer)
This team absolutely destroys all PvE content and most PvP matchups. The synergy between demon forms provides a 30% stats boost to all demon characters!
F2P Friendly Team: Spirit Detective Squad
- Yusuke (Main DPS)
- Kuwabara (Tank/Shield Breaker)
- Kurama (Support)
- Botan (Healer)
- Hiei (Assassin)
All these characters are obtainable through story progression, making this perfect for new players!
PvP Specialist: Control & Destroy
- Yomi (Controller)
- Touya (Freeze CC)
- Hiei [Dragon Master] (Burst)
- Kurama [Crimson Rose] (Debuff Manipulation)
- Younger Toguro [80%] (Tank)
Lock down enemies while your assassins eliminate priority targets!
Tips for Building Your Roster
Reroll Priorities
If you’re willing to reroll, aim for:
- Any SS-tier character (especially Mazoku variants)
- Kurama [Crimson Rose] + a solid DPS
- Two complementary S-tier characters
Resource Management
- Focus on one main team first before branching out
- Save premium currency for limited banner variants
- Daily Dark Tournament participation is crucial for awakening materials
- Join an active guild for exclusive GvG rewards
Combat Strategies
I’ve found that manual play significantly outperforms auto-battle in difficult content. Key techniques include:
- Skill Timing: Save defensive abilities for enemy ultimates
- Target Priority: Always eliminate healers first in PvP
- Combo Chains: Learn each character’s animation cancels
- Positioning: Keep squishies behind tanks using movement commands
Frequently Asked Questions
When does YuYu Hakusho Slugfest officially launch?
YuYu Hakusho Slugfest launches on July 16, 2026 for both iOS and Android devices globally.
What are the gacha rates in YuYu Hakusho Slugfest?
SSR characters have a 1% pull rate, with guaranteed SSR every 40 pulls. Limited variants may have slightly higher rates during their featured banners.
Can F2P players compete without spending money?
Absolutely! The game provides 3,200 free draws through pre-registration rewards and early game progression. Focus on building one strong team rather than collecting everything.
Which character should I pick from the selector ticket?
If you don’t have an SS-tier DPS, grab Yusuke [Mazoku]. Otherwise, Kurama [Yoko] provides the most versatility for team building.
How important are character duplicates?
Duplicates unlock Limit Break levels, increasing stats by 5% per level (up to 7 duplicates for 35% total). However, having diverse characters is generally better than maxing one unit.
Does the original Japanese voice cast return?
Yes! Nozomu Sasaki (Yusuke), Shigeru Chiba (Kuwabara), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Hiei), and Megumi Ogata (Kurama) all reprise their iconic roles.
What game modes are available at launch?
Story Mode, Dark Tournament (PvP), Demon World Tournament (high-level PvE), Spirit Detective Trials (daily challenges), and Guild vs Guild battles.
How does the combat system work?
It’s a real-time action RPG with skill-based combat. Each character has 3 active skills plus an ultimate. Timing, positioning, and team synergy are crucial for success.
Final Thoughts
YuYu Hakusho Slugfest successfully captures the spirit of the beloved anime while delivering engaging gacha RPG gameplay. While the tier list provides a competitive framework, remember that every character is viable with proper investment and team support. The game rewards both strategic thinking and mechanical skill, making it more than just another collection game.
As someone who grew up watching Yusuke’s journey from delinquent to Spirit Detective, seeing these characters brought to life in stunning cel-shaded 3D is a dream come true. Whether you’re here for nostalgia or competitive gameplay, YuYu Hakusho Slugfest offers something for everyone.
Start your Spirit Detective journey today and may your pulls be blessed with SS-tier variants! Remember to check back for tier list updates as new characters and balance patches release.