- Project Slayers Total Concentration is unlocked by breaking gourds at the Butterfly Mansion, costing around 38,000 Wen in total.
- Breathing progresses through five stages, from Weak Lungs to Complete Total Concentration.
- Once unlocked, breath regenerates automatically and you no longer hold L to breathe.
- Running while holding Shift consumes breath very slowly, dramatically improving travel speed.
- Farm dungeons with 2x Wen boosts to gather the 38,000 Wen in roughly 30 minutes.
What Is Total Concentration Breathing?
Total Concentration is the breathing mastery system in Project Slayers that determines how much breath your character can hold and how quickly it regenerates. Every breathing-style user starts at the bottom tier and must train through the gourd mini-game at the Butterfly Mansion to climb to the final stage: Complete Total Concentration Breathing.
Breath is the resource that fuels your breathing-style moves, sprinting, and combat abilities. Without training, your lung capacity is low, breath drains quickly, and you constantly have to hold L just to keep fighting.
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of the gourd-breaking training route at the Butterfly Mansion
- Exact Wen cost breakdown: 7 small, 7 medium, and 48 large gourds
- Stage-by-stage explanation of lung capacity gains
- Demonstration of automatic breath regen and fast running after completion
Complete Total Concentration more than doubles your max breath and enables automatic regeneration. It is one of the highest-value upgrades for any breathing-style build in Project Slayers.
Breathing Stages Explained
There are five stages of lung development between your starting state and Complete Total Concentration. Each stage improves capacity, regen, or both.
| Stage | Max Breath | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Weak Lungs | 75 | Must hold L to breathe, drains fast |
| Strong Lungs | 95 | Breath no longer drains, still hold L |
| Total Concentration | ~110+ | Automatic breath gain, no need to hold L |
| Healing Total Concentration | Higher | Ability to actively gain more breath |
| Complete Total Concentration | 155+ | Maximum capacity, automatic full regen |
Before Training
- Only 75 max breath
- Breath drains constantly
- Must hold L to inhale
- Sprinting depletes breath fast
After Complete TC
- 155+ max breath (over double)
- Automatic regeneration
- Sprint longer with Shift
- Holding L speeds regen further
You do not need the full 38,000 Wen upfront. Gourds unlock progressively, so you can farm Wen between stages and unlock each tier as you go.
Gourd Training Route & Cost Breakdown
Head to the Butterfly Mansion via the horse NPC and speak with the gourd vendor. Training works by buying gourds and blowing them apart, which consumes breath meters. Each tier of gourd unlocks the next size.
| Gourd Size | Quantity Needed | Approx. Cost Each | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 7 | ~500 Wen | Unlocks medium gourds |
| Medium | 7 | ~1,000 Wen | Unlocks large gourds |
| Large | 48 | ~700 Wen | Majority of the 38,000 Wen cost |
Travel to the Butterfly Mansion
Use the horse NPC to ride to the Butterfly Mansion. This is the sole location for gourd training and lung upgrades.
Farm 38,000 Wen
Run dungeons with a 2x Wen boost and dump all points into Wen rewards. Most players finish farming in about 30 minutes.
Break 7 Small Gourds
Buy one small gourd at a time, equip it, click to blow into it roughly three times until it breaks. Repeat seven times.
Break 7 Medium Gourds
Once smalls are done, mediums unlock. Buy and break seven of them the same way to unlock the large tier.
Break 48 Large Gourds
The biggest grind. At about three gourds per minute, expect roughly 15 minutes. Consider a macro or background video while you work.
Buying and breaking more large gourds than needed wastes Wen. Once your breathing stat reaches Complete Total Concentration, stop breaking gourds unless you deliberately want extra breath levels.
Farming Wen Efficiently
The entire training costs around 38,000 Wen, which sounds steep but is very achievable with the right dungeon routine.
| Method | Wen Rate | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dungeons + 2x Wen boost | ★★★★★ | Medium | Fastest route, ~30 min total |
| Dungeons (no boost) | ★★★ | Medium | Slower but consistent |
| Side quests | ★★ | Easy | Good filler between runs |
| Selling items | ★ | Easy | Supplemental income only |
When running dungeons, spend all earned points on Wen rewards rather than XP or drops. This single choice can cut your farming time in half.
Benefits & Trainer Checklist
Complete Total Concentration changes how your character plays across combat and exploration:
- Over double max breath (from ~75 up to 155+)
- Automatic regeneration, even mid-combat
- Extended sprinting with Shift at very slow breath cost
- Optional fast regen by holding L
- Breathing-style moves stay available longer in fights
Total Concentration Milestones:
- Reach the Butterfly Mansion
- Farm 38,000 Wen with 2x dungeon boosts
- Break 7 small gourds
- Break 7 medium gourds
- Break 48 large gourds
- Confirm automatic breath regeneration
After your last large gourd, check your breathing stat. Your bar will show above 150 max breath with full automatic regen, the strongest lung state available to slayers.
FAQ
Q: How much Wen does Complete Total Concentration cost in Project Slayers?
Expect roughly 38,000 Wen total: a small amount for the 7 small and 7 medium gourds, with the bulk of the cost going toward the 48 large gourds.
Q: Do I need to hold L after getting Complete Total Concentration?
No. From the Total Concentration stage onward, breath regenerates automatically. Holding L can still speed up regeneration, but it is optional.
Q: Where do I train Total Concentration?
At the Butterfly Mansion. Ride there using the horse NPC, then buy and break gourds from the gourd vendor in ascending size order.
Q: Can I level Total Concentration beyond the complete stage?
Yes, additional breath levels appear to increase max capacity further, though the exact cap has not been officially confirmed. Only spend extra Wen here if you have surplus funds.