Thunder Breathing is one of the Level 25 Breathing Styles available in Slayers 2. Getting it requires more than just reaching the required level, as you also need to collect Demon Horns, save up a large amount of Yen, and finish all of the training tasks from the Thunder Breathing trainer.
The Yen requirement is especially important because Thunder Breathing costs 7,000 Yen, making it the most expensive Breathing Style in the game based on Yen cost. The good news is that you do not need Beast Cores for this style. Here is the complete process for unlocking Thunder Breathing in Slayers 2.
Thunder Breathing Requirements
Before you can start the Thunder Breathing quest, make sure you have all of the required items and reach the correct level.
- Level: 25
- Yen: 7,000
- Demon Horns: 10
- Beast Cores: Not required
You can gain EXP by completing quests and defeating enemies. Yen can also be earned from NPC quests, enemies, and bosses. Demon Horns are mainly obtained by defeating higher-level demons, so you may need to spend some time farming them.
The 7,000 Yen requirement is the biggest thing to prepare for. Make sure you have the full amount before traveling to the trainer so you do not have to make another trip.
Where to Find the Thunder Breathing Trainer
The Thunder Breathing trainer is Zentaro. He can be found at the top of a mountain in Verdant Cliffs.
Getting to him requires some climbing, so make sure you are comfortable using movement abilities such as Double Jump and Wall Climb.
Follow these steps to reach Zentaro:
- Start at the main spawn area in Windy Peak.
- Walk straight ahead and pass the Mother Bear and bear cub area.
- Continue toward Oaki’s house.
- Keep moving until you pass the waterfall.
- Use Double Jump and Wall Climb to reach the higher paths around the waterfall.
- Continue toward the raised pillar or branch-like structure above the waterfall.
- Zentaro will be waiting on the platform at the top.
Once you find Zentaro, interact with him while carrying 10 Demon Horns and 7,000 Yen. This will allow you to begin the Thunder Breathing questline.
Thunder Breathing Training Tasks
After talking to Zentaro, you will need to complete six training tasks. Each objective tests a different part of your movement, timing, or accuracy.
The active quest marker will point you toward the next task after you finish each section.
Meditation
Meditation is a timing-based training exercise. An indicator will move across the screen, and you need to press the required input when it reaches the correct area.
Repeat the process for each prompt and keep your timing accurate. Continue until the progress bar reaches 100%.
The key here is to watch the indicator rather than simply pressing buttons quickly. Waiting for the right moment will make the task much easier.
Cup Training
Cup Training is another memory challenge. A ball will be placed under one of three cups before the cups begin moving.
Watch the ball’s starting position carefully and follow the cups as they are shuffled. When the movement stops, select the cup that you believe contains the ball.
There are 10 rounds in total, and you have three lives. Three wrong answers will cause you to fail the training, so keep your eyes on the cups throughout the shuffle.
Push Ups
The Push Ups task uses timed button prompts. Watch the prompts that appear on the screen and press the correct input at the right time.
Continue completing the sequence until the progress bar is full.
The task is fairly straightforward as long as you pay attention to the timing indicator. Missing prompts can slow your progress, so avoid rushing through the inputs.
Aim Training
Aim Training tests how quickly you can react to targets appearing around the screen.
Move your cursor toward each target and shoot it as quickly as possible. Keep looking around the screen because the targets can appear in different locations.
Continue clearing the targets until you have completed the required number. Staying focused on the entire screen will help you react faster.
Boulder Split
Boulder Split requires you to follow a sequence of movements shown on screen.
Watch the displayed pattern and reproduce it using the required controls. Continue matching each sequence until the boulder training is completed.
Pay attention to every part of the movement because missing part of the sequence can interrupt your progress.
Defeat the Thunder Trainee
The final step is a boss fight against the Thunder Trainee.
This fight can be challenging because the boss attacks quickly. Instead of constantly attacking, watch its movements and learn when it is preparing to strike.
A safer approach is to:
- Watch the Thunder Trainee’s attack patterns.
- Dodge incoming attacks instead of trying to trade damage.
- Wait for the boss to finish an attack.
- Move in during the opening to deal damage.
- Back away when the next attack begins.
- Repeat the process until the boss is defeated.
Once the Thunder Trainee is defeated, the Thunder Breathing Style will be unlocked.
How to Unlock Thunder Breathing Skills
Unlocking the style does not automatically give you every Thunder Breathing technique. You will need to open the Skill Tree and spend Skill Points on the abilities you want.
Each technique has its own Skill Point cost, so check the available moves before spending your points. If you have a specific build in mind, save enough points for the techniques that are most important to your playstyle.
Tips for Unlocking Thunder Breathing
The quest becomes much easier if you prepare everything before visiting Zentaro. The biggest requirements are reaching Level 25, collecting 10 Demon Horns, and saving 7,000 Yen.
Keep these tips in mind:
- Reach Level 25 before starting the quest.
- Farm 10 Demon Horns ahead of time.
- Save the full 7,000 Yen.
- Remember that Beast Cores are not needed.
- Use Double Jump and Wall Climb to reach Zentaro.
- Pay attention to the timing during Meditation and Push Ups.
- Carefully follow the cups during Cup Training.
- Move your cursor quickly during Aim Training.
- Learn the Thunder Trainee’s attack patterns before attacking.
Thunder Breathing takes some work to unlock, but the process is easy to follow once you know where Zentaro is located. The 7,000 Yen cost is the main resource requirement, while the training tasks and final Thunder Trainee fight make up the rest of the quest.
Prepare your Yen and Demon Horns before heading to Verdant Cliffs, find Zentaro at the top of the mountain, and complete all six training tasks. After defeating the Thunder Trainee, you can open the Skill Tree and start unlocking your Thunder Breathing techniques.