Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Techniques Explained (2026) — Domain Expansion Guide
Complete guide to Jujutsu Kaisen's power system. Cursed energy, cursed techniques, Domain Expansion, and sorcerer grades all explained.
What Is Cursed Energy?
Cursed Energy is negative spiritual energy generated from human negative emotions — fear, hatred, regret, and grief. All humans produce it naturally, but only sorcerers can control and weaponize it. Cursed Spirits are malevolent beings born from accumulated cursed energy in the environment.
Unlike chakra, which requires balance and training to accumulate, cursed energy is fueled by negativity. The darker someone's emotional state, the stronger their potential output.
Cursed Techniques Explained
Every sorcerer possesses an innate Cursed Technique (CT) — a unique ability determined by birth. These cannot be changed. Additional techniques can be learned on top:
- Extension Techniques — Advanced applications built on the base CT
- Lapse Techniques — The standard "forward" use of the technique
- Reversal Techniques — Using positive energy for healing or inverted effects
- Barrier Techniques — Domain Expansions, Simple Domains, Curtains
Domain Expansion — The Ultimate Technique
A Domain Expansion creates a pocket dimension where the user's cursed technique is guaranteed to hit. Inside a domain, attacks cannot miss.
Unlimited Void (Gojo)
Floods target with infinite information — paralyzing their mind completely. Most powerful domain in JJK.
Malevolent Shrine (Sukuna)
Unique: exists without a barrier. Dismantle and Cleave slice everything within range. No escape.
Chimera Shadow Garden (Megumi)
Fills domain with shadows. Allows multiple simultaneous shikigami manifestations.
Self-Embodiment of Perfection (Mahito)
Guarantees Idle Transfiguration — reshape souls of anyone trapped inside.
Sorcerer Grade System
| Grade | Level | Notable Sorcerers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Grade | Highest | Gojo Satoru, Yuta Okkotsu, Sukuna (Cursed Spirit) |
| Grade 1 | Elite | Nanami, Mei Mei, Naoya Zen'in |
| Semi-Grade 1 | Strong | Megumi (later), Nobara (later) |
| Grade 2 | Standard | Yuji (early), Megumi (early) |
| Grade 3–4 | Developing | New trainees |
Special Grade Powers Ranked
- Gojo Satoru — Infinity + Six Eyes100/100
- Ryomen Sukuna — 20 Fingers Full Power100/100
- Yuta Okkotsu — Rika + Technique Copy96/100
- Yuji Itadori — Divergent Fist + Black Flash88/100