Essential Insights on Demon Weaknesses
- Demons can only be slain through exposure to sunlight or sunlight-infused weapons crafted from Nichirin metal.
- Wisteria poison serves as a potent weapon against demons, capable of paralyzing or even killing in concentrated doses.
- In extreme cases, starvation may lead to a demon’s demise; however, other vulnerabilities like Marechi blood and Blood Demon Arts can inflict harm.
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Note: The following discussion includes minor spoilers from the Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc, currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Demon Slayer presents a formidable threat with Muzan Kibutsuji’s army of seemingly unkillable demons. Despite their resilience, these creatures do have weaknesses, providing a glimmer of hope for humanity. While traditional weaponry proves ineffective against demons, exposure to sunlight has been established as an instant method for their destruction. Yet, there are alternatives to consider in the ongoing battle against Muzan’s minions.
Methods such as decapitation, explosives, or fire may incapacitate a typical human, but they are mere trifles to the weakest demons. For a permanent defeat, however, a more effective strategy is required.
Strategies for Demonic Slaying
The Role of Sunlight and Nichirin Weapons
The most definitive way to vanquish demons is through sunlight exposure. During the day, humans enjoy protection from demons, but this advantage vanishes at night unless a skilled warrior can restrain a demon until dawn.
For those equipped with talent, the Demon Slayer Corps offers a powerful alternative through Nichirin weapons, crafted from a special ore that absorbs sunlight. These distinctive weapons can take many forms, from swords to other combat tools. To effectively eliminate a demon, a Nichirin weapon must sever the head, as any other inflicted damage will eventually heal. This indirect means of sunlight exposure provides a valuable tool in slaying demons.
Did you know? Iron sand is a real material that heats up under sunlight, potentially causing burns.
The Power of Wisteria Poison
Wisteria flowers, often seen at the Demon Slayer Corps’ headquarters, are more than mere decoration; they are fundamental in crafting a potent poison against demons. A regular dose can paralyze them, while higher doses can result in death, with the required amount depending on the demon’s strength.
An interesting design choice from the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, features a uniquely thin blade that conceals Wisteria poison. This enables her to deliver lethal strikes that ensure agonizing ends for her foes.
Fun fact: Wisteria flowers are toxic to humans too!
The Kibutsuji Curse
To maintain secrecy, Muzan Kibutsuji has enacted a curse on all demons, activated simply by uttering his name or sharing information about him. This mind-boggling curse can lead to immediate death. This was starkly illustrated in season 1, episode 10, where a demon named Susamaru perished after mentioning Muzan’s name. Muzan’s ability to activate the curse at will adds an additional layer of danger for demons.
Although this method provides a potential way to eliminate demons, leveraging it necessitates either a mistake from the demon or manipulation, making it less practical for regular Demon Slayers.
The Concept of Starvation
Starvation stands as the least reliable method for dispatching demons—it remains undocumented in both manga and anime. The only reference derives from Tamayo’s statement about her transformed state. She implied that other demons could eventually perish if they cease consuming human flesh.
However, attempting to starve a demon lacks efficiency when other alternatives exist, such as waiting for sunlight. Essentially, starvation could take weeks, raising doubts about its effectiveness in practical situations.
Additional Weaknesses of Demons
Significance of Marechi Blood
Marechi Blood, a rare human blood type, boasts extraordinary nutritional value that entices demons. Its allure ignites frenzy, making demons more predictable prey for skilled slayers. Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, possesses this potent blood, promising exciting developments in the Infinity Castle Arc.
Effects of Blood Demon Arts
Many advanced demons wield unique abilities termed Blood Demon Arts, capable of inflicting damage on their own kind. Nezuko, for example, uses her Combustible Blood, which manifests as destructive flames harmful to demons but harmless to humans. Furthermore, Tamayo demonstrated clever utilization of a demon’s Blood Demon Art to confront Muzan during the Hashira Training Arc, underscoring the adage that a demon’s own power can turn against them.
In conclusion, Demon Slayer continues to enthrall audiences. You can catch all episodes, including the latest from the Hashira Training Arc, available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Stay tuned for the announcement of the release date for the highly anticipated next season, the Infinity Castle Arc.
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