Oni Race
A demon Mythic race with +65% Max HP, +55% DMG, +20% Melee DMG Multi, and +10% DMG Reduction. Oni excels as a tanky melee option and is frequently recommended in S-tier by top players for melee-only builds.
Oni Race
Race Overview
- Tier
- S
- Has V4
- No
Abilities by Version
V1 Abilities
- ‣+20% Melee DMG Multi
- ‣+65% Max HP
V2 Abilities
- ‣+55% DMG
- ‣+10% DMG Reduction
V3 Abilities
- ‣Full Oni Form: massive melee stat spike
- ‣Fear aura: nearby enemies take increased damage
Ability Progression
Upgrading Oni through each version unlocks progressively stronger bonuses. V1 provides the foundation — the core passive that defines this race's identity. Each subsequent upgrade amplifies those bonuses and introduces new mechanics.
Starting point. +20% Melee DMG Multi This is available as soon as you roll or obtain Oni, with no upgrade cost required.
First upgrade. +55% DMG Also grants: +10% DMG Reduction. Completing the V2 upgrade is recommended as soon as possible since the improvement in combat power is significant.
Second upgrade. Full Oni Form: massive melee stat spike Also includes: Fear aura: nearby enemies take increased damage. V3 is where most races hit their stride for mid-to-late game content.
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Best Pairings & Synergies
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Best Playstyle for Oni
Melee Build: Oni excels in close-range, melee-focused combat. Invest heavily into your Melee stat and pair this race with fighting styles and melee accessories for maximum output. The melee damage multiplier synergizes with high Melee stat values, making every auto-attack and fighting style move hit significantly harder.
PvP: Oni is a strong choice for player-versus-player combat. The combination of raw damage multipliers and HP bonuses means you hit hard while staying alive longer. In PvP, prioritize burst damage windows and use any active race abilities to create openings for your combos.
Tier: S — Tags: mythic, melee-build, pvp, burst
How to Obtain
Race Reroll (Mythic tier).
Obtaining Tips:
- ‣This is a Mythic-tier race with an extremely low roll probability (approximately 0.05–0.1%).
- ‣Use Race Reroll items to re-randomize your race. Stock up on these items from in-game shops or boss drops.
- ‣The Kitsune race's +25% Luck Multi can increase your chance of rare drops when farming for Reroll items.
- ‣Some Mythic races can also drop from specific endgame bosses — check the boss drop tables for details.
Strengths
- +Best pure melee Mythic
- +Fear aura is unique PvP tool
- +High HP pool
Weaknesses
- -Less sword bonus than SwordBlessed/Sunborn
- -Mythic rarity
Last updated: 2026-03-14
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At a Glance
Quick Overview
Oni
S TierHow to Get
Race Reroll (Mythic
Abilities
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A demon Mythic race with +65% Max HP, +55% DMG, +20% Melee DMG Multi, and +10% D...
Tier Position
Ranked #10 of 23 in Races
Oni is in S Tier
Pros & Cons — Oni
✓ Pros
- Best pure melee Mythic
- Fear aura is unique PvP tool
- High HP pool
✗ Cons
- Less sword bonus than SwordBlessed/Sunborn
- Mythic rarity
Patch History
Patch History
- Anti-Magic UpdateLatest
- [April 26 NEW] Demonic Bloodline added — +32% DMG, +2% Lifesteal, +12% Luck Multi, +12% Sword DMG Multi, +40% Max HP; passive: 20% chance for +30% DMG & 10% slow vs NPCs (5s CD). Source: Beebom bloodlines guide (1-source; 2nd-source verification pending).
- [April 26 NEW AURA] Demonic — Legendary tier, +15% Damage. Source: Aura Crate. Source: Beebom Auras Guide (2026-04-27).
- 1 Billion Visits Milestone + Anti-Magic Pre-Announcement
- [April 25 Sneak] 2 new upcoming auras previewed — StormyVFX: '@Sneak Peaks 2 Upcoming Auras, W?' Post-launch identification: Destroyer (Epic, +12.5% DMG) + Demonic (Legendary, +15% DMG) per Beebom Auras Guide 2026-04-27. Source: StormyVFX #sneak-peaks 13:03 (gold standard, 2026-04-25).
- Alter Update
- Dark Grail now drops from any NPC with a low chance (no longer requires Demonite Core quest).
- Fixed Dark Grail requiring Demonite Core quest to drop.
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