In Jujutsu Kaisen, power comes from unique abilities called cursed techniques. These define each character’s fighting style. From Gojo’s Limitless to Sukuna’s deadly Cleave, all cursed techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen shape the series’ battles.

These techniques aren’t just random powers. They reflect their users’ personalities and bloodlines. This guide covers every major cursed technique in the series. We’ll explain how they work and who uses them.

What Are Cursed Techniques?

Breakdown of Cursed Techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen
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Cursed techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen are specialized abilities that manipulate cursed energy in unique ways. They come in several types:

Innate Techniques

Personal abilities sorcerers are born with. Examples: Gojo’s Limitless, Todo’s Boogie Woogie.

Domain Expansion

The ultimate application of a technique. Creates a space where the user’s technique always hits. Examples: Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine, Gojo’s Infinite Void.

Reverse Cursed Technique

Combines positive energy with cursed energy to heal injuries. Very few master this skill.

Cursed Energy Manipulation

Basic control of cursed energy without specialized application. Includes reinforcement and barrier techniques.

Major Cursed Techniques

  • Limitless (Gojo Satoru)

Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen
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User: Gojo Satoru

Controls the concept of infinity. Has three main forms:

  • Infinity: Creates an automatic barrier.
  • Blue: Attracts objects with infinite gravity.
  • Red: Repels with infinite force.
  • Purple: Combines Blue and Red to erase anything it touches.

Domain Expansion: Infinite Void. Paralyzes opponents with infinite information.

  • Ten Shadows Technique (Megumi Fushiguro)

Megumi Fushiguro Jujutsu Kaisen
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User: Megumi Fushiguro

Summons ten different shikigami from shadows:

  • Divine Dogs
  • Nue
  • Toad
  • Max Elephant
  • Great Serpent
  • Rabbit Escape
  • Demon Dog
  • Orochi

When a shikigami dies, its power transfers to others.

Domain Expansion: Chimera Shadow Garden. Enhances shikigami summons.

  • Cursed Speech (Toge Inumaki)

Toge Inumaki
Source: Toge Inumaki as seen in Jujutsu Kaisen (Image via MAPPA)

User: Toge Inumaki

Words imbued with cursed energy force listeners to obey commands. So dangerous Inumaki speaks in rice ball ingredients.

  • Boogie Woogie (Aoi Todo)

Aoi Todo
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User: Aoi Todo

Instantly swaps positions of Todo and anything he touches. Requires clapping hands together.

  • Idle Transfiguration (Mahito)

Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen
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User: Mahito

Reshapes souls by touching targets. Effects include:

  • Restructuring human bodies
  • Creating human puppets
  • Self-healing
  • Body manipulation

Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection. Instant soul manipulation.

  • Cleave & Dismantle (Sukuna)

Sukuna Malevolent Shrine
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User: Ryomen Sukuna

Creates deadly slashes without physical blades:

  • Dismantle: Precise cuts
  • Cleave: Adjusts cutting force based on target’s toughness

Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine. Creates unavoidable slashes in real space.

  • Idle Death Gamble (Kinji Hakari)

Hakari Cursed Technique Explained
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User: Kinji Hakari

Pachinko-themed technique. When jackpot hits:

  • Temporary immortality
  • Infinite cursed energy
  • Enhanced physical abilities
  • Automatic healing

Domain Expansion: Idle Death Gamble. Creates pachinko parlor where jackpots grant power.

  • Blood Manipulation (Choso/Noritoshi Kamo)

Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen
Source: Crunchyroll

Users: Choso, Noritoshi Kamo

Manipulates blood as weapons:

  • Hardens blood into weapons
  • Creates blood projectiles
  • Blood sensing
  • Forms barriers

Domain Expansion: Flowing Red Scale Garden (Choso).

  • Projection Sorcery (Naobito/Naoya Zenin)

Naobito Zenin from Jujutsu Kaisen
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Users: Naobito Zenin, Naoya Zenin

Treats movement as 24 frames per second. Users plan movements in advance. Marked targets must follow the same rule or freeze.

  • Copy (Yuta Okkotsu)

Yuta Okkotsu from Jujutsu Kaisen
Source: Jujutsu Kaisen by MAPPA Studios (Fandom/Jujutsu Kaisen Wiki)

User: Yuta Okkotsu

Copies any cursed technique after seeing it. Combined with massive cursed energy reserves.

Top 5 Best Cursed Techniques

1. Limitless + Six Eyes (Gojo Satoru)

Power: 5/5 | Versatility: 5/5

The ultimate technique. Controls infinity with perfect energy efficiency.

2. Cleave & Dismantle (Sukuna)

Power: 5/5 | Versatility: 5/5

Unmatched destructive power. Cuts through anything at any distance.

3. Idle Death Gamble (Hakari)

Power: 5/5 | Versatility: 3/5

Temporary immortality and infinite energy when jackpot hits.

4. Copy (Yuta Okkotsu)

Power: 4/5 | Versatility: 5/5

Ultimate adaptability. Uses any technique he sees.

5. Ten Shadows (Megumi Fushiguro)

Power: 4/5 | Versatility: 5/5

Varied shikigami for any situation. Massive growth potential.

How Cursed Techniques Work

Technique Activation

Most techniques need hand signs or commands. Energy cost varies by user.

Binding Vows

Self-imposed restrictions that boost power. Stricter limits mean greater power.

Domain Amplification

Surrounds user with raw cursed energy. Neutralizes opponent’s technique.

Technique Refinement

As sorcerers grow, they develop advanced applications:

  • Extension Techniques
  • Maximum Techniques
  • Reversed Cursed Technique

FAQs

  1. What are all the cursed techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen?

    The main ones are Limitless, Ten Shadows, Cursed Speech, Boogie Woogie, Idle Transfiguration, Cleave & Dismantle, Copy, and Blood Manipulation.

  2. What is the strongest cursed technique in JJK?

    Limitless with Six Eyes is canonically strongest. It gives Gojo near-infinite power and automatic defenses.

  3. How do cursed techniques differ from cursed energy?

    Cursed energy is raw power. Cursed techniques are specialized applications unique to each sorcerer.

  4. What is Gojo’s cursed technique called?

    Gojo uses the Limitless technique with Six Eyes. It manipulates infinity and space.

  5. Can a sorcerer have more than one cursed technique?

    Usually no. Exceptions include Yuta (Copy), Kenjaku (body possession), and Sukuna.

Conclusion

Jujutsu kaisen cursed techniques form the backbone of the series’ power system. They aren’t just cool abilities. They reveal character traits and drive the story forward.

From Gojo’s godlike Limitless to Todo’s tactical Boogie Woogie, each technique reflects its user’s approach to jujutsu. The best techniques balance power with strategic applications.

What’s your favorite cursed technique? Leave a comment below!

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