Buy The Emperor first if you have it unlocked, then prioritize The Empress and Strength before spending on cheaper situational support perks.
In Demonology, perks are pre-job bonuses you buy from the shop menu in the lobby. Each perk can only be added once per job, but the important part is that the bonus helps the whole team, not just the buyer.
Best perk order before a job
If your team has enough money, start with the perks that make every hunter more consistent across the entire investigation. The Emperor is the best first buy because an extra inventory slot for every hunter means more tools can come into the encounter right away.
The cheaper support perks are still useful, but they depend more on your plan. The Hangman is great when crosses matter, Temperance helps photo-focused runs, The Chariot improves movement, and Sun is only worth early money if your team actually uses holy oil.
Buy one copy of each chosen perk before launching the job, because the bonus applies to the whole team and does not carry over to the next run.
Demonology perk costs and priorities
| Priority | Perk | Cost | Unlock level | Effect | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Emperor | $50 | Level 35 | Gives every hunter one extra inventory slot. | Best overall team buy. |
| 2 | The Empress | $50 | Level 15 | Lets all hunters regenerate stamina faster. | Long jobs and safer movement. |
| 3 | Strength | $35 | Level 22 | Gives all hunters double stamina. | Chases, repositioning, and tense runs. |
| 4 | The Hangman | $35 | Level 12 | Makes crosses burn twice as long. | Strong value when using crosses. |
| 5 | Temperance | $25 | Level 14 | Gives two extra photo discards. | Evidence and photo-focused jobs. |
| 6 | The Chariot | $35 | Level 18 | Makes all hunters move faster. | Useful comfort pick after stamina perks. |
| 7 | Sun | $35 | Level 24 | Makes holy oil burn twice as long. | Only when holy oil is part of the plan. |
The table below keeps the recommended buy order practical: core team value first, situational support after. Public Demonology perk documentation is still thin, so treat these names, costs, unlock levels, and effects as early shop numbers and check the lobby shop after major updates.
The top three perks to buy first
The Emperor earns the top slot because inventory space affects the whole run. One extra slot on every hunter means the team can bring more investigation tools, protection, or utility without forcing someone to run back and forth as often.
The Empress is next because stamina regeneration quietly improves almost every job. Faster recovery helps the team keep moving, react sooner, and recover between dangerous moments without standing around drained.
Strength is the third core buy because double stamina gives everyone more room to make mistakes and survive longer routes. It is especially valuable on jobs where the team expects more movement, longer searches, or higher pressure.
Situational perks after the core set
The Hangman is the best value support perk when your team expects crosses to matter. For $35, doubling cross burn time can buy more safety during dangerous windows, which makes it stronger than its price suggests.
Temperance is the cheapest listed perk at $25, and it fits runs where photos and evidence are part of the payout plan. Two extra photo discards give the team more room to fix bad shots instead of being punished for early mistakes.
The Chariot is useful, but it sits behind the stamina perks because faster movement is less important than having more stamina and better stamina recovery. Sun is even more plan-dependent: buy it early only if holy oil is actually being used by your team.
Limited-money spending rule
Once the core is covered, add The Hangman and Temperance as the best cheaper support buys. A reported full perk buy costs $340, so if your squad cannot comfortably afford that before every job, spend on the bonuses that help every hunter in the widest range of situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Demonology perks carry over between jobs?
No. Perks do not carry over between jobs. If you want the same bonuses again, you need to buy them again in the lobby before the next job starts.
Do perks help only the buyer or the whole team?
Perks help the whole team. That is why one strong purchase, such as The Emperor or The Empress, can be better value than several smaller personal upgrades would be.
How much does it cost to buy every listed perk?
The reported full-buy total is $340 if you buy every listed perk for a job.
Which perk should solo players buy first?
Solo players should still buy The Emperor first if it is unlocked, because the extra inventory slot helps even when you are alone. If you do not have The Emperor yet, prioritize The Empress for stamina regeneration, then Strength for double stamina.
Is Sun worth buying early?
Sun is only worth buying early if your team regularly uses holy oil. If holy oil is not part of the run, spend first on The Emperor, The Empress, Strength, The Hangman, or Temperance.
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