Technique Tier List
With 55+ techniques in Cursed Gear, knowing which ones are worth investing in is not obvious. This tier list cuts through the noise — ranked by DPS, real-world performance, ease of use, and mana efficiency. We only include techniques that have public evidence behind them. Unverified数值 do not make the list.
Top-tier techniques. Build your loadout around these.
Black Flash (分雷)
Burst DamageThe most agreed-upon S-tier technique. Black Flash deals devastating damage in both PvE and PvP. Its special form, 分雷, pushes damage even further. The trade-off is high mana cost — not sustainable for continuous use, but dominates boss encounters.
Ten Strokes Curse
DoT + ControlA highly stable technique that applies a stacking damage-over-time debuff while providing light control. Short cooldown makes it spammable, and mana cost stays reasonable. One of the best all-round picks in the current meta.
Domain Expansion
AoE BurstThe flashiest and most visually spectacular technique in Cursed Gear. Domain Expansion delivers the highest burst damage in the game, but the combination of long cooldown and massive mana drain makes it a situational pick rather than a core ability.
Versatile workhorses. Strong in most situations.
Barriers
Control / ZoneCreates a containment zone that traps enemies in place. Damage is modest, but the lockdown effect gives you a clean damage window. Particularly effective in PvP where crowd control wins fights.
Konjac Torpedo
BuffA pure buff technique that applies a short-duration stat boost to yourself. Does not deal damage directly, but the buff window meaningfully increases your total output in high-stakes content. More valuable in group play.
BY Contrast
Burst DamageHigh damage per cast with significantly better mana efficiency than Black Flash. Not quite as explosive, but the sustainable damage profile makes it a reliable primary technique for most content.
Situational picks. Strong in specific contexts.
Reversal
CounterA counter-type technique that triggers a反击 when an enemy hits you. Raw damage is modest, but against bosses with predictable attack patterns, the counter-trigger rate makes effective DPS surprisingly competitive with A-tier.
Ruby / BY Reverse Next
Sustained DamageRuby variants perform well in extended fights where you can maintain pressure. BY Reverse Next adds a stacking damage component that rewards sustained engagement over burst windows.
Early过渡 picks. Do not invest heavily.
Phase Shift (Blink)
MobilityCore value is repositioning, not damage. Useful for map traversal or dodging specific attacks, but as a primary damage source, phase-shift techniques have too low DPS to be competitive in any serious content.
Pure Control (No Damage)
ControlEffective in narrow PvP scenarios like holding a point, but in PvE content the lack of damage means you are spending a technique slot on a dead weight contribution to your team.
Gear-Specific Recommendations
| Gear Class | Recommended Technique | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ravager | Black Flash (分雷) | Burst Gear + Burst technique — damage stacks |
| Executioner | Ten Strokes Curse | Sustained output Gear + DoT technique synergy |
| Manipulator | Barriers | Control-type Gear + zone control ability |
| Interceptor | Reversal | Counter-type Gear + counter mechanic |
| Projector | Domain Expansion | Projector mana pool supports the highest mana cost |
| Constructor | Konjac Torpedo | Utility Gear + pure buff ability |
| Sensor | BY Contrast | Balanced Gear + balanced technique |
FAQ
How do I upgrade techniques?
Techniques are upgraded using Cursed Fragments, obtained primarily from expeditions and boss encounters.
What if my mana runs out constantly?
Early game mana is tight. Prioritize upgrading your mana pool attribute, or run low-mana-cost techniques like Konjac Torpedo as a bridge until you have better sustain.
Have techniques been nerfed in V0.83?
Cursed Gear is actively developed. Technique values shift between patches. We track official patch notes and update this list when changes are confirmed.
Which techniques should beginners avoid investing in?
Pure control techniques with no damage output are not recommended as primary picks for beginners. Phase-shift techniques are useful for movement but should not be your main damage source.
Sources
Pro Game Guides — Cursed Gear Techniques Tier List (April 2026)
Bloxinformer — Cursed Gear Wiki (Expedition System)
cursedgear.wiki — Build Calculator Data
Community Discord consensus