Cursed Techniques are advanced applications of Cursed Energy. Cursed Techniques allow a user to channel cursed energy and perform a specific type of action. Cursed Energy can only be used as an impactful force in an attack or to buff up your own body to protect from external attacks. However, by using cursed techniques, this cursed energy can be utilized in a much better way.
Gojo Satoru compares cursed energy and cursed technique to electricity and electronics. Electricity in itself is not very useful (unless you want to electrocute someone). However, when used to power up electronics, one can gain a variety of uses with it.
Other than Shikigami and Barriers, the ability to use cursed energy is intrinsic.
Inherited techniques: Cursed techniques that are passed down through family lines are known as inherited techniques. The projection technique & ten shadows technique of the Zen’in family and the Blood Manipulation technique of the Kamo family are examples of inherited techniques. Inherited techniques are highly valued by the major families of Jujutsu Sorcerers.
Non-Inherited techniques: Cursed techniques that are unique to the user and not passed down are known as non-inherited techniques. Getou Cursed Spirit Manipulation is a good example of a non-inherited technique. He didn’t get it because of his genes. Same goes with Todo’s Boogie Woogie. These techniques sometimes manifest based on a user’s talent. Iori Utahime is good at singing and it is said to be a huge part of her cursed technique.
Based on how a user applies his innate technique, variations of the base technique can be derived. For instance when Gojo adds more cursed energy(cursed energy rotation) to his limitless in order to create a cursed energy Lapse. This is different from the neutral form of his Limitless Technique and can be called a Technique Variation or a Technique Extension. The same goes with Mahito’s soul multiplicity or Nobara’s Resonance and Hairpin.
Refer this link to view the cursed technique graph given in the fanbook of Jujutsu Kaisen!
Here’s a comprehensive of all major characters in JJK and their cursed techniques:
Tokyo Jujutsu High
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yuji Itadori | Grade 2 equivalent(Promotion pending) | None (might be able to use Sukuna’s CT in future) | None | — | None | 1. Peak Physical Abilities2.Can Use Black Flash |
| 2. | Megumi Fushiguro | Grade 2(Promotion pending) | Ten Shadows Cursed Technique | Well’s Unknown Abyss | Inherited | Chimera Shadow Garden | |
| 3. | Nobara Kugisaki | Grade 3(Promotion pending) | Straw Doll Technique | Resonance, Hairpin | Inherited(Debatable) | Not Revealed | Black Flash |
| 4. | Maki Zenin | Grade 4(Promotion pending) | None | None | — | None | 1.Heavenly Restriction:Physically Gifted2. Cursed Tool user |
| 5. | Panda | Semi Grade 2(Promotion pending) | None (Can Manipulate Cursed Energy | Unblockable Drumming Beat | — | None | Has Curse Energy Cores |
| 6. | Toge Inumaki | Semi Grade 1(1st yr: Grade 2) | Cursed Speech | — | Inherited | Not Revealed | |
| 7. | Okkotsu Yuta | Special Grade | Cursed Rika Manifestation | Can Copy Cursed Techniques | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Reverse Curse technique |
| 8. | Hakari Kinji | Not Revealed | Not Revealed | Not Revealed | Not Revealed | Not Revealed | Not Revealed |
| 9. | Yu Haibara* | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | — | Unknown | Unknown |
Kyoto Jujutsu High:
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aoi Todou | Grade 1 | Boogie Woogie | — | Non-Inherited | Simple Domain | Black Flash |
| 2. | Noritoshi Kamo | Semi Grade 1 | Blood Manipulation Technique | Flowing Red Scale, Crimson Binding, Slicing Exorcism, Convergence, Piercing Blood | Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 3. | Kokichi Muta(Mechamaru) | Semi Grade 1 | Puppet Manipulation | Ultimate Mechamaru,Multiple Cannon Attacks, Sword Option: Ultra Shield | Non-Inherited | Simple Domain | Heavenly Restriction |
| 4. | Kasumi Miwa | Grade 3 | None | New Shadow Style: Batto Sword Draw | Non-Inherited | Simple Domain | — |
| 5. | Momo Nishimiya | Grade 1 | Tool Manipulation | Wind Scythe | Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 6. | Mai Zenin | Grade 3 | Construction | — | Non-Inherited | None | Sharp Shooter |
| 7. | Arata Nitta | Not Revealed | Not Revealed | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Stopping Injuries From Worsening |
Jujutsu Teachers & Staff
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gojo Satoru | Special Grade | Cursed Technique Reversal: Red; Cursed technique lapse: Blue;Hollow Purple | Inherited | Infinite Void | Reverse Curse Technique; Black Flash | |
| 2. | Utahime Iori | Semi Grade 1 | Related To Singing | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 3. | Masamichi Yaga* | Grade 1 | Puppet Manipulation | Created Self Sustaining Cursed Corpses | Non-Inherited | Unknown | — |
| 4. | Atsuya Kusakabe | Grade 1 | None | New Shadow style: Batto Sword Draw, Even Moon Sword Draw | Non-Inherited | Simple Domain | — |
| 5. | Yoshinobu Gakuganji | Grade 1 | Related To Sound Amplification | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 6. | Shoko Ieiri | Unknown | Probably None | — | — | None | Reverse Cursed Technique |
| 7. | Kiyotaka Ijichi | Unknown | None | None | — | Curtain | — |
| 8. | Akari Nitta | Unknown | None | None | — | Curtain | — |
Other Sorcerers:
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Naobito Zenin* | Special Grade 1 | Projection Technique | — | Inherited | Mystery Falling Blossom emotion | — |
| 2. | Naoya Zenin | Special Grade 1 | Projection Technique | — | Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 3. | Nanami Kento* | Grade 1 | Ratio Technique | Ratio Technique: Collapse | Non-Inherited | None | Black Flash |
| 4. | Yuki Tsukumo | Special Grade | Not Revealed | Probably Shikigami | Not Revealed | Simple Domain | — |
| 5. | Mei Mei | Grade 1 | Black Bird Manipulation | Bird Strike | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Physically Trained |
| 6. | Ino Takuma | Grade 2 | Seance Technique | Auspicious Beasts Summon | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 7. | Ui Ui | Being assessed for Grade 1 | Related To Teleportation | — | Non-Inherited | Simple Domain | — |
Curse users:
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Suguru Geto | Special Grade | Cursed Spirit Manipulation | Maximum:Uzumaki | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | — |
| 2. | Haruta Shigemo* | Unknown | Miracles | — | Non-Inherited | Unknown | — |
| 3. | Miguel | Unknown | Probably None | — | — | Unknown | Cursed Tool User |
| 4. | Bag Mask Guy | Unknown | Cloning | — | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| 5. | Old Shikigami User | Unknown | Shikigami | — | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| 6. | Granny Ogami* | Unknown | Seance Technique | — | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| 7. | Jiro Awasaka | Unknown | Inverse | — | Non-Inherited | Unknown | — |
| 8. | Mimiko Hasaba* | Unknown | Cursed Technique Related To Hanging Rope | — | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| 9. | Nanako Hasaba* | Unknown | Cursed Technique related to phone camera | — | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| 10. | Larue | Unknown | Not Revealed | — | Unknown | Not Revealed | — |
Cursed Spirits:
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mahito* | Special Grade | Idle Transfiguration | Soul Multiplicity | Non-Inherited | Self Embodiment of Perfection | Healing & Regeneration |
| 2. | Hanami* | Special Grade | Disaster Plants | Flower field, Cursed Bud | Non-Inherited | Domain Amplification | Healing & Regeneration |
| 3. | Jogo* | Special Grade | Disaster Flames | Ember insects, Maximum: Meteor | Non-Inherited | Domain Amplification,Coffin of the Iron Mountain | Healing & Regeneration |
| 4. | Dagon* | Special Grade | Disaster Tides | Death Swarm | Non-Inherited | Horizon Of The Captivating Skandha | — |
Others:
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| Sr. No. | Name | Grade | Cursed Technique | Techniques (Variants) | Type | Domain Technique | Other Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryomen Sukuna | Special Grade | Dismantle/Cleave | — | Non-Inherited | Malevolent shrine | Reverse Curse technique, Fire technique(?) |
| 2. | Uraume | Unknown | Ice Formation | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Reversed Curse Technique |
| 3. | Tengen | — | Immortality | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Barrrier Technique |
| 4. | Toji Fushiguro | — | None (Zero Cursed Energy) | — | — | — | Heavenly Restriction: Physically Gifted |
| 5. | Noritoshi Kamo (Meiji Era) | Unknown | Probably Blood Manipulation | — | Inherited | Unknown | — |
| 6. | Kenjaku | Not Revealed | Brain Migration | — | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Barrier Technique |
| 7. | Choso | Special Grade | Blood Manipulation | Convergence, Supernova, Flowing Red Scale, Piercing Blood | Non-Inherited | Not Revealed | Poison Blood |
| 8. | Eso* | Special Grade | Blood Manipulation | Rot Technique, Decay, Maximum: Wing King | Non-Inherited | None | — |
| 9. | Kechizu* | Special Grade | Blood Manipulation | Rot Technique, Decay | Non-Inherited | None | — |
