RACE GUIDE
Human vs Fiend Guide
Choose your path. Humans get contracts and weapons. Fiends grow through Fear and Devil consumption.
Quick Recommendation
Choose Human If...
- • You want weapon variety
- • You enjoy risk/reward (contracts)
- • You want the #1 Gun Hunter build
- • You plan to go Hybrid later
Choose Fiend If...
- • You prefer no-RNG progression
- • You like combo-based combat
- • You want built-in life steal
- • You enjoy the monster fantasy
Human
Devil HunterPros
- + Access to ALL weapons (Light, Medium, Heavy, Gun)
- + Devil Contracts for powerful abilities
- + Weapon crafting at Division 2
- + Can become Hybrid (best of both worlds)
- + More build variety
Cons
- - Contract signing has 50% death risk
- - Needs materials (Eyes, Flesh) for contracts
- - Slower early game progression
- - Must buy/craft good weapons
Fiend
Devil RacePros
- + Start with unique abilities immediately
- + Fear XP system - eat Devils to grow stronger
- + 2% life steal on Angel Fiend Flourish
- + No contract death risk
- + Strong combo potential with Fists
Cons
- - CANNOT use human weapons (Fists only)
- - Limited build variety
- - Must grind Fear XP for abilities
- - No access to contracts
Detailed Comparison
| Aspect | Human | Fiend |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Weapon | Choose from 4 types | Fists only |
| Weapon Access | All weapons | None (Fists) |
| Power Source | Contracts + Weapons | Fear XP + Devil Flesh |
| Death Risk | 50% on contract fail | None (no contracts) |
| Life Steal | Only with Angel Fiend contract | 2% on Flourish (Angel Fiend) |
| Late Game | Hybrid transformation | Maxed Fear abilities |
| Difficulty | Medium (contract RNG) | Easy (grind-based) |
| Build Variety | High (Gun/Melee/Hybrid) | Low (Fist combos) |
Human Progression Path
- 1. Choose starting weapon (Broad Axe recommended)
- 2. Complete missions in Division 1/2/5
- 3. Reach Rank 4 + collect 30 Eyes
- 4. Sign Future Devil contract (50% risk)
- 5. Build towards Gun Hunter or Hybrid
- 6. Optional: Eat Katana Man Flesh → Hybrid
Fiend Progression Path
- 1. Start with Fists (no weapon choice)
- 2. Kill Devils and eat their Flesh
- 3. Gain Fear XP to unlock skill tree
- 4. Prioritize: Strength > Health > Resistance
- 5. Unlock Angel Fiend abilities
- 6. Master Flourish for 2% life steal
Top Builds by Race
#1 Human Build: Gun Hunter
AK-47 + Snake + Octopus contracts. Highest sustained DPS in game. Octopus auto-block protects during reload.
#2 Fiend Build: Angel Fiend
Spear + Flourish combo. 2% life steal sustain. Infinite combo potential with Tongue Grab into M1 chains.