Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash packs sixteen launch sorcerers plus eleven later DLC fighters into 2v2 arena battles, and every major tier list from 2024 agrees Satoru Gojo sits at the top, with Sukuna, Megumi, and Nobara close behind. Here’s the ranked breakdown, tier by tier, with the reasoning behind it.
What Is Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash?
Cursed Clash is the 2v2 arena fighter Bandai Namco Entertainment built around Gege Akutami’s anime and manga, co-developed by Byking and Gemdrops. It launched February 1, 2024 in Japan and February 2 worldwide on Switch, PS4, PS5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Players pair two sorcerers, tag between them mid-combo, and cash out damage with anime-accurate Domain Expansion supers. New to the source material? Our Jujutsu Kaisen watch order guide covers the show and movie first.
How We Ranked This List
This ranking cross-checks Twinfinite’s tier list (which cites competitive player Quyon2’s 40- and 100-win streaks), Dualshockers’ roster breakdown (favoring versatility and range), and Game Rant’s ranking (weighing combo potential and counterplay), rather than one person’s opinion. Eleven DLC characters were added across 2024 — Young Gojo, Young Geto, Toji Fushiguro, Mei Mei, Naobito Zenin, Choso, Mai Zenin, Momo Nishimiya, Noritoshi Kamo, Kasumi Miwa, and Ultimate Mechamaru — but they don’t yet have the competitive data the launch 16 do, so this list sticks to established consensus picks.
S-Tier: The Best of the Best
1. Satoru Gojo
Gojo tops nearly every list for the reason he dominates the anime: once he’s rolling, he’s close to unstoppable. Teleportation makes his approach unpredictable, and his Domain Expansion super does massive damage on hit — though he demands more precise execution than anyone else in S-tier. See how his in-fiction power stacks up in Sukuna vs. Gojo.
2. Ryomen Sukuna
Sukuna hits harder than anyone else in Cursed Clash. His attacks carry some of the highest raw damage in the cast, and he self-heals once his Cursed Energy hits level two — forgiving to pilot for players who’d rather punish mistakes than out-technical an opponent, fitting his spot on our strongest Jujutsu Kaisen villains list.
3. Megumi Fushiguro
Dualshockers ranks Megumi as the single best character in the game: his Shikigami give him tools at every range that no one else matches — his toad for long-range grabs, his hawk for safe mid-range pokes, his dog for juggle combos up close. Twinfinite frames him as the best support/utility pick instead, which is the same read from a different angle. Megumi wins by controlling the match, not out-damaging it.
4. Nobara Kugisaki
Nobara’s nail-and-hammer kit gives her some of the fastest projectiles in the cast, and her Straw Doll Technique ultimate turns a landed ranged hit into a genuine Awakened Attack. Twinfinite places her in S-tier alongside Gojo and Sukuna specifically because several of her attacks are effectively unblockable.
A-Tier: Elite, But Beatable
5. Toge Inumaki
The biggest split decision on this list: Game Rant ranks Toge #1 overall, while Twinfinite’s competitive lens puts him closer to B-tier. His Cursed Speech stuns on hit and opens strong combos, giving him a high skill ceiling — but the health cost for using it punishes mistakes hard.
6. Yuji Itadori
The roster’s most beginner-friendly strong pick, and solid across all three sources. His High Gear dash closes distance fast, and his four-hit Black Flash ultimate hits hard without demanding frame-perfect execution.
7. Jogo
A zoning specialist — slow to move, lethal at range. His lava projectiles and traps punish anyone walking straight at him, and his Domain Expansion amplifies damage significantly once active. Corner him with a fast rushdown character and his low mobility becomes a real liability.
8. Suguru Geto
Geto summons a swarm of Cursed Spirits to control space, backed by Uzumaki and Luminous Pillars for real burst damage. Game Rant ranks him #3 for exactly that reason, though he’s more vulnerable once an opponent closes the gap.
9. Mahito
Rewards aggressive, combo-heavy players: damage scales the longer a combo runs, Cursed Energy builds unusually fast (including from damage taken), and his Domain Expansion super can’t be interrupted once it starts.
10. Eso & Kechizu
A genuinely unique dual-fighter system: Kechizu amplifies damage mid-combo and extends juggles, while Eso applies poison and debuffs from a supporting position. Dualshockers ranks the pair as high as #3 for how well that split role holds up in 2v2.
| Rank | Character | Why They Rank Here |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satoru Gojo | Highest ceiling in the game; unpredictable teleport, huge Domain Expansion payoff |
| 2 | Ryomen Sukuna | Hardest-hitting attacks in the cast, plus self-healing at Cursed Energy lv. 2 |
| 3 | Megumi Fushiguro | Only character with real tools at close, mid, and long range via his Shikigami |
| 4 | Nobara Kugisaki | Fast, partly unblockable ranged pressure into a strong Awakened Attack |
| 5 | Toge Inumaki | Highest skill ceiling via Cursed Speech stuns, but high risk if mistimed |
| 6 | Yuji Itadori | Best all-rounder for new players; strong without demanding precision |
| 7 | Jogo | Elite zoner with lava traps and a damage-amplifying Domain Expansion |
| 8 | Suguru Geto | Cursed Spirit swarm control that dominates at a distance |
| 9 | Mahito | Combo scaling plus an uninterruptible super |
| 10 | Eso & Kechizu | Unique dual-fighter debuff-and-amplify combo system |
The Real Insight: Domain Expansion Skews the Meta Differently for Casuals and Competitors
The outlets behind this ranking don’t fully agree, and that’s informative on its own. Dualshockers crowns Megumi #1 for pure versatility, while Twinfinite’s competitive lens — built around a real player’s win streaks — puts damage-focused Gojo, Sukuna, and Nobara in S-tier instead. Domain Expansion supers are flashy, which makes damage-heavy characters feel best in casual play and against the CPU. But supers are slow to charge and telegraphed once active, so skilled opponents can bait and punish the recovery — exactly why Megumi’s spread-range neutral game holds up better in genuine 2v2 competition. Picking a main for ranked play? Weigh neutral-game consistency over how good a super looks in a trailer. See our explainer on what Domain Expansion actually is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best character in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash?
Satoru Gojo is the consensus #1 pick, thanks to his teleportation, multi-range attacks, and high-damage Domain Expansion super. Sukuna, Megumi, and Nobara round out the rest of S-tier.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash still getting new characters?
The base roster shipped with 16 characters in February 2024. Bandai Namco added 11 more across 2024 via paid and free DLC, bringing the total to 27 playable characters.
Which character is best for beginners?
Yuji Itadori. His moveset is straightforward, his dash closes distance without complex inputs, and his Black Flash ultimate doesn’t need frame-perfect timing to land.
Do Cursed Clash tier lists change over time?
Yes. Character balance has shifted with patches since launch, and outlets don’t fully agree even at a single point in time — this list synthesizes reasoning from several 2024 sources rather than treating any one ranking as final.
