Devil Hunter Contract Decision Guide
Purpose: Help you choose the RIGHT contracts for YOUR playstyle, not what's "meta"
Important: This guide assumes you've chosen Human path. Fiend players should focus on talents instead.
The Decision Tree
Answer these questions honestly to find your perfect contract match.
Question 1: What's your primary gamemode?
A) Mostly PvP → Go to PvP Contract Selection
B) Mostly PvE / Farming → Go to PvE Contract Selection
C) Balanced PvP and PvE → Go to Hybrid Contract Selection
PvP Contract Selection
You said you mainly do PvP. Let's find your playstyle.
Question 2A: How do you prefer to win fights?
Option 1: Outsmart opponents with prediction/strategy → Your first S-tier: Future Devil
Why Future Devil:
- S+ tier PvP
- Predict opponent moves 2 seconds ahead
- Perfect for strategic players
- High skill ceiling rewards practice
Backup options:
- Control Devil (crowd control)
- Angel Devil (support utility)
Option 2: Burst damage / Assassination playstyle → Your first S-tier: Ghost Devil
Why Ghost Devil:
- S tier stealth burst
- Invisible approach, guaranteed surprise
- One-shot potential on squishies
- Feels satisfying to outplay
Backup options:
- Violence Devil (frontline burst)
- Curse Devil (DoT burst)
Option 3: Sustain / Bruiser playstyle → Your first S-tier: Violence Devil
Why Violence Devil:
- S tier bruiser
- Lifesteal = tanky DPS
- Forgiving mistakes (sustain heals you)
- Good in both PvP and PvE
Backup options:
- Angel Devil (healing support)
- Fox Devil (beginner-friendly)
Question 2B: Do you have high APM (actions per minute)?
Yes, I'm mechanically skilled: → Future + Ghost combo (S+ tier, requires skill)
No, I prefer simpler execution: → Violence + Angel combo (S tier, forgiving)
PvP Contract Priority List
Your first S-tier:
- Future Devil (if strategic player) OR
- Ghost Devil (if assassin player) OR
- Violence Devil (if bruiser player)
Your second S-tier:
- Complement your first contract for synergy
- Future → add Ghost (prediction + stealth)
- Ghost → add Future (stealth + prediction)
- Violence → add Angel (sustain + healing)
Your third contract (optional):
- Counter-meta pick to handle specific matchups
- Struggling vs tanks? Get Curse Devil
- Struggling vs burst? Get Control Devil
- Want versatility? Get Fox Devil
PvE Contract Selection
You said you mainly farm PvE. Let's optimize efficiency.
Question 2A: What's your farming goal?
Option 1: Maximum damage / Fast clears → Your first S-tier: Violence Devil
Why Violence Devil:
- S tier PvE (best DPS contract)
- Lifesteal = no downtime
- Scales with missing HP (risk/reward)
Backup options:
- Curse Devil (DoT for bosses)
- Ghost Devil (burst single-target)
Option 2: Survivability / Solo content → Your first S-tier: Angel Devil
Why Angel Devil:
- S tier support
- Healing = never die
- Good for solo challenging content
- Enables riskier strategies
Backup options:
- Violence Devil (lifesteal tank)
- Fox Devil (balanced starter)
Option 3: Group content / Raids → Your first S-tier: Depends on role preference
Tank Role:
- Violence Devil (lifesteal tank, S tier)
DPS Role:
- Ghost Devil (burst, S tier)
- Curse Devil (DoT, A tier)
Support Role:
- Angel Devil (healer, S tier)
- Control Devil (CC, A tier)
PvE Contract Priority List
Your first S-tier:
- Violence Devil (universal PvE king)
Your second S-tier:
- Angel Devil (adds survivability for harder content)
Your third contract (optional):
- Curse Devil (specialized boss killer for raids with high HP)
PvE 3-Contract Optimal Setup:
Slot 1: Violence Devil (main DPS)
Slot 2: Angel Devil (survivability)
Slot 3: Curse Devil (boss specialist)
This covers: Fast farming, solo content, group raids, boss fights
Hybrid Contract Selection
You play both PvP and PvE equally. Let's find versatile contracts.
Question 2: What's more important?
Option A: Excel at PvP, decent at PvE → Prioritize PvP contracts with PvE utility
Recommended:
- First S-tier: Future Devil (S+ PvP, A PvE)
- Second: Violence Devil (S PvP, S PvE)
- Third: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)
Why this works:
- Future Devil dominates PvP
- Violence Devil carries PvE
- Angel Devil fills gaps
Option B: Excel at PvE, decent at PvP → Prioritize PvE contracts with PvP utility
Recommended:
- First S-tier: Violence Devil (S PvP, S PvE)
- Second: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)
- Third: Ghost Devil (S PvP, A PvE)
Why this works:
- Violence Devil works everywhere
- Angel Devil enables harder PvE
- Ghost Devil adds PvP burst option
Option C: Be good at both, not best at either → Go for maximum flexibility
Recommended:
- First S-tier: Violence Devil (S tier both)
- Second: Future Devil (S+ PvP, A PvE)
- Third: Angel Devil (A PvP, S PvE)
Why this works:
- Violence is universally strong
- Future adds PvP dominance
- Angel ensures you never die in PvE
Budget-Conscious Decisions
"I have limited Yen (no codes). What do I buy?"
Best value on a budget:
Option 1: Violence Devil (Safest pick)
- Works in both PvP and PvE
- Forgiving playstyle (lifesteal)
- Good at all levels
- Can carry you to endgame
Option 2: Future Devil (High risk, high reward)
- Dominates PvP if you're skilled
- Weaker in PvE
- High skill requirement
- Can be frustrating while learning
Our recommendation: Violence Devil for first S-tier
"I'm F2P. Should I save for 2 S-tiers or get 1 now?"
Get 1 S-tier now. Here's why:
Power spike timing matters. Getting your first S-tier ASAP accelerates everything else.
Special Case: Fox Devil (Free Starter)
"Should I keep using Fox Devil?"
Fox Devil is B-tier. Replace it when you get S-tier.
Fox Devil good until:
- You acquire first S-tier contract
- You enter competitive PvP
When to stop using Fox Devil:
- You're losing PvP due to contracts → upgrade
Don't feel bad about replacing Fox: It served its purpose (free B-tier to get you started).
Contract Synergy Matrix
These contracts work well together:
S+ Tier Synergies
| Primary | Secondary | Rating | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future | Ghost | S+ | Prediction + Stealth = Guaranteed Kill |
| Violence | Angel | S | Lifesteal + Healing = Unkillable |
| Ghost | Control | A+ | Stealth + CC = Team Wipe Setup |
Good Synergies
| Primary | Secondary | Rating | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future | Violence | A | Prediction + Sustain = Duelist |
| Curse | Control | A | DoT + Disable = Anti-Tank |
| Fox | Angel | B+ | Beginner + Support = Safe Learning |
Anti-Synergies (Don't Use Together)
| Contract 1 | Contract 2 | Why Not |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Angel | Stealth + Support = Role confusion |
| Violence | Curse | Both want damage dealing, no utility |
| Fox | Any S-tier | Fox is redundant with S-tier |
Decision Flowchart Summary
Start: Choose gamemode
├─ Mostly PvP
│ ├─ Strategic player → Future Devil
│ ├─ Assassin player → Ghost Devil
│ └─ Bruiser player → Violence Devil
│
├─ Mostly PvE
│ ├─ Fast clears → Violence Devil
│ ├─ Survivability → Angel Devil
│ └─ Group raids → Role-dependent
│
└─ Balanced
├─ PvP focus → Future + Violence
├─ PvE focus → Violence + Angel
└─ Flexible → Violence + Future + Angel
Common Decision Mistakes
Mistake #1: Copying Meta Blindly
What players do:
- "Top player uses Future Devil, so I will too"
- Ignore their own playstyle
- Struggle because it doesn't fit them
Why this fails:
- Future Devil requires high skill
- If you're not strategic, it's wasted
- Meta contracts still need skill to use
Do this instead:
- Match contract to YOUR playstyle
- B-tier contract you master > S-tier contract you suck at
Mistake #2: Collecting All Contracts
What players do:
- "I want to try every contract"
- Buy many different contracts
- Master none of them
Why this fails:
- Contracts require practice to master
- Spreading Yen = weak in everything
- Better to master a few than own many
Do this instead:
- Pick your core contracts
- Master them fully
- Add variety AFTER mastery
Mistake #3: Ignoring Synergy
What players do:
- Buy contracts individually without plan
- "This one looks cool"
- End up with anti-synergy combos
Why this fails:
- Contracts work better together
- Ghost + Angel = role confusion
- Wasted potential
Do this instead:
- Plan your 3-contract loadout
- Check synergy matrix above
- Buy contracts that complement each other
FAQ
"What if I choose wrong and regret it?"
Good news: Contracts are swappable (you're Human).
If you regret a contract:
- You can bench it (swap to different contract)
- Lesson learned (now you know your playstyle better)
Bad news: You can't refund contracts
Prevention: Read this guide before buying, test in custom matches if possible
"Should I save for one specific contract or buy whatever's available?"
Save for specific contract. Here's why:
Patience saves money. Don't buy B-tiers unless you specifically need them.
"How do I know if I'm 'strategic' vs 'mechanical' player?"
Strategic Players:
- Enjoy planning 3 moves ahead
- Prefer outsmarting to outplaying
- Good at predicting opponents
- Patient playstyle → Choose Future Devil
Mechanical Players:
- Enjoy fast-paced action
- Prefer outplaying to planning
- Good at combos and execution
- Aggressive playstyle → Choose Ghost or Violence Devil
Not sure? Default to Violence Devil (works for both)
Final Recommendations
For Absolute Beginners
Use Fox Devil (free) until you can afford S-tier
First purchase: Violence Devil (universal, forgiving)
For Intermediate Players
Focus on: Mastering current contracts before buying more
Next purchase: Synergy contract for your main
For Advanced Players
You should own: S-tier contracts forming a cohesive build
Focus on: Refining combos, learning matchups
Next purchase: Counter-meta or experimental contracts
Take Action
Your Next Steps:
- ☐ Identify your primary gamemode (PvP / PvE / Balanced)
- ☐ Identify your playstyle (Strategic / Mechanical / Sustain)
- ☐ Follow the flowchart to find your perfect contract
- ☐ Check if you have enough Yen
- ☐ If not enough, follow Yen Farming Guide
- ☐ Buy your first S-tier contract
- ☐ Practice before buying your second contract
Remember: Right contract for wrong player < Wrong contract for right player
It's not about "best" contract. It's about YOUR best contract.
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
Related Guides:
Related Contracts:
- Future Devil - Strategic PvP
- Ghost Devil - Assassination
- Violence Devil - Universal
- Angel Devil - Support/Survival