If you’re in Jujutsu Kaisen, I’m sure you heard about simple domain and domain amplification at least once. But do you get exactly what are these? and specially whats the difference between them? if not, don’t worry after reading this post, you’ll have a perfect undersand of what are these, and will have a better jujutsu kaisen experience, so let’s keep going on Simple Domain vs Domain Amplification.
What is a Simple Domain?
Simple Domain is an anti-domain technique that forms a small barrier around the user. This barrier stops the guaranteed-hit effect of a Domain Expansion by breaking its barrier. While Simple Domain only gives the user some extra time against strong domains, it is still a useful defensive tool. Also, Simple Domains can be changed with different rules, making them good for both defense and attack using the new shadow style.
Usages of simple domain
Ui Ui used it in a completely defensive way, countering the Smallpox Deity’s Domain Expansion. It’s the first time we see it being used effectively in defense. It’s also important to note that his Simple Domain works with the restriction that his sister, Mei Mei, has to allow him to use it.
Aoi Todo also used it defensively in his fight against Mahito, but it didn’t work well. He was caught off guard, and it was activated and deactivated too quickly for him to react, so he took damage. It’s important for the sorcerer to react and use the Simple Domain in time; otherwise, it won’t be effective.
The New shadow style
The New Shadow Style enhances anti-domain techniques by adding offensive power. So far, it’s only been shown with swordsmanship in simple domains, but that’s not a strict rule.
Atsuya Kusakabe is known as the best user of Simple Domain in the series. Even Satoru Gojo recognizes that Kusakabe’s use of this ability is better than his own. This respect from other sorcerers is well-deserved. Kusakabe’s Simple Domain is bigger than most. Using his New Shadow Style technique, he can carry out many different sword attacks within this larger domain.
Kasumi Miwa’s Simple Domain is another example. She creates a barrier on the ground around her, covering 2.2 meters. When someone steps into this area, she automatically attacks them with her Sword Drawing technique. The skill stops if Kasumi moves both feet from where she first created the barrier.
One of the most fascinating uses of Simple Domain comes from Kokichi Muta, who used the new Shadow Style in a completely different way from what we’ve seen so far. It works by imbuing Simple Domains into projectiles. This way, he could not only damage Mahito’s body but also his soul, because the Simple Domain in the projectile nullified Mahito’s technique.
What is a Domain Amplification?
Domain Amplification is an advanced technique that counters other cursed techniques and Domain Expansions. It surrounds the user with a thin barrier that neutralizes incoming cursed techniques by creating an empty space that absorbs and cancels out attacks on contact. Because of this, an attack enhanced by Domain Amplification always hits its target, regardless of the opponent’s defenses or techniques. However, amplification’s downside is that the user can’t use their innate technique simultaneously. Compared to Domain Expansion, it has a much lower cursed energy cost, as seen in chapter 84, where Jogo and Hanami use it casually.
Uses of domain amplification
Sukuna overcomes Domain Amplification’s main downside by still using his main power, which is part of his Domain Expansion. The King of Curses demonstrated this during his fight with Gojo in Shinjuku. He countered Gojo’s Infinity with Domain Amplification while skillfully switching between his main power and amplification by controlling his cursed energy.
We have another example of Domain Amplification use when Jogo and Hanami faced Satoru Gojo during the Shibuya incident. They used it to counter Infinity. It let Jogo and Hanami create an energy field around themselves that could stop Gojo’s Limitless technique. This field blocked Infinity, a key part of Satoru’s defense. By using Domain Amplification, they aimed to break through Satoru’s barrier and land a strong hit.
When Jogo and Hanami activated Domain Amplification, they chose not to include a sure-hit effect. This decision let them focus their energy only on stopping Satoru’s abilities. During the battle, they fought in close combat, using their physical strength and amplified domain to put pressure on Gojo. This technique made Gojo’s Infinity less effective, so he came up with a strategy. He turned off his Limitless technique, tricking Hanami into using their innate technique. Without Domain Amplification, because he underrated its importance, Hanami became vulnerable. Gojo then turned his Limitless back on and strengthened it, quickly crushing Hanami into a wall.
Simple domain vs Domain amplification
Domain Amplification and Simple Domain are Anti-Domain Techniques, but they’re different in how they work and how complicated they are. Simple Domain creates a basic barrier that stops any cursed technique. Its basic nature makes it more accessible, but it comes with some drawbacks. It keeps the user inside, limiting how they can move and making them more likely to get hit in a fight. On the other hand, Domain Amplification is fancier. It wraps the user in an invisible zone that cancels out cursed techniques when they touch it. This means the user can move around freely and fight up close while still being able to stop enemy techniques.
