Jujutsu Kaisen: Sorcerer Grades Explained

Pavas Gagneja
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Not every Sorcerer or Cursed Spirit is equally powerful in Jujutsu Kaisen. Some of them can destroy cities in seconds, while some don't even have consciousness. To manage these differences and assign missions effectively, Jujutsu High uses a grading system. This system also applies to Cursed spirits and even Cursed Tools, ensuring everyone and everything is classified by their strength and abilities.

Grades help match the right Sorcerers to the right missions — a beginner should never face an overwhelmingly dangerous opponent. But while the grading system is helpful, it’s not perfect. Sometimes, Curses are wrongly ranked, putting weaker Sorcerers in life-threatening situations.

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How The Grading System Works

The ranking scale goes from Grade 4 (the lowest) to Grade 1 (the highest standard rank), with semi-grades in between. Above these is Special Grade, reserved for those whose power is so great that it can’t be compared to others. Grades give a general idea of power level — Grade 4 and 3 Sorcerers are usually students or beginners, while Grades 1 and 2 are more experienced fighters.

These grades are assigned by Jujutsu High, and Sorcerers can only be promoted by consistently defeating Curses of their own grade or higher. Cursed Spirits are graded in the same way, but unlike Sorcerers, they cannot train or grow stronger. Cursed Tools are also ranked by their power and effectiveness in battle, but still, misjudgments in ranking do happen, which can lead to dangerous battles for the unprepared.

Lower, Mid, And High Grades

Sorcerers are ranked by skill, starting from Grade 4, which is for complete beginners or, in rare cases, people held back for special reasons (like Maki Zenin). These Curses are so weak that ordinary weapons can defeat them. Then comes Grade 3 is where many students start, such as Nobara Kugisaki and Mai Zenin. These Curses are a bit stronger and may require basic Cursed Techniques. Lower-grade Sorcerers often work alongside higher-ranked allies for safety and guidance.

When it comes to Grade 2 Sorcerers, they are skilled enough to take on solo missions and protect weaker Sorcerers. For instance, Megumi Fushiguro and Panda are Grade 2 Sorcerers. Also, between Grade 2 and Grade 1 is Semi-Grade 1, a promotion step where Sorcerers must prove themselves by exorcising a Grade 1 Curse alone.

Grade 1 is the highest official rank for most, held by elite fighters like Kento Nanami, Aoi Todo, and Mei Mei. These Sorcerers are seasoned tacticians who often take on Grade 1 level threats.

Special Grade Sorcerers And Curses

Special Grade Sorcerer and Cursed Spirit

The Special Grade rank exists beyond the normal grading scale. And only four are officially recognized as Special Grade Sorcerers — Satoru Gojo, Yuta Okkotsu, Yuki Tsukumo, and Suguru Geto. They possess overwhelming Cursed Energy and destructive Cursed Techniques unmatched by normal Sorcerers.

Special Grade Curses are also the most dangerous Cursed Spirits, and are often human-like in appearance and capable of complex thinking. Moreover, many of them can perform Domain Expansions, which is the most feared Technique in Jujutsu. A prime example is Sukuna's Malevolent Shrine, a Domain so destructive that it can overwhelm almost anyone.

Why Grading Sorcerers And Curses Is Important

Gojo Satoru breaks the veil during the Goodwill event.

Ranking is the backbone of the Jujutsu world’s entire safety net. Clear grades let Jujutsu High match the right Sorcerer to the right threat, keeping beginners from rushing headfirst into battles they can’t win while ensuring professionals face challenges worthy of their skill. Knowing a Curse’s Grade also shapes tactics in the fight.

For example, a Grade 3 Spirit can be handled with teamwork and basic techniques, but a Special Grade demands specialized Sorcerers, reinforced barriers, and evacuation plans. In short, the Sorcerer grading system in Jujutsu Kaisen turns chaos into calculated risk.