They are, however, very sluggish and slow compared to other fast attacking weapons. These weapons are massive as well, which reflects in the raw damage numbers. This class of weapons scales primarily with Stamina, which means that you will have plenty of swing potential allowing you to dish out immense amounts of damage. AxeĪxes are very strong in Nioh 2, allowing you to split enemy skulls as if they were eggshells with ease. WEAKNESSES: Terrible in closed spaces slow playstyle timing combos feels counter-intuitive. STRENGTHS: Great at zoning enemies tanky builds poke damage potential good range Spears have a high blocking potential for incoming attacks and they can do a good amount of ki damage to blocking enemies. Their main scaling attribute is Constitution, which can make you a very tanky adversary for enemies.
While it is not very useful in certain areas where there isn't enough room/closed-off spaces, spears thrive in more open areas. Keeping yourself out of harm's range, zoning enemies, and a high potential for poke damage make this weapon a very solid choice for starters. WEAKNESSES: Light armor is not that good at absorbing damage low base attack damage. STRENGTHS: Good DPS multi-hit allows for status/element proc They are better than single katanas at blocking incoming attacks but do a terrible job of breaking enemies' guards. They pair best with single katanas or spears, owing to their Skill and Heart requirements, and they definitely need light armor as you will need to be swift. Multi-hit allows a better chance to proc status/element, so that's where dual katanas shine.
However, this opens up the opportunity for use of elements and status effects. The playstyle differs quite a bit from the single katana, wherein dual katanas rely on multi-hit for DPS as each individual hit does less damage. Unfortunately, that is not the case at all. You might be thinking - if one katana is so good, then surely dual katanas are just double the benefits? WEAKNESSES: Lack range not very good at blocking incoming attacks Dual Swords STRENGTH: All-rounder good DPS armor type matters little The katana gameplay in Nioh 2 translates from years of similar games with katanas in them, so they're definitely a great starting point. All in all, they're wonderful, versatile weapons and are usually the standard starter choice for people who have no clue what to expect. Depending on your playstyle, you can choose to go with light or heavy. They also have no strict armor requirement. Katanas scale with Heart and Skill, making them great pairings with dual swords and hatchets. They're not very useful for guarding against incoming attacks, but they do a good amount of damage to break the enemies' guards. They thrive in all three stances, letting you dish out some amazing combos, and have fairly strong attacks. They're the classic weapon, era-appropriate for your roleplay needs (if any), as well as providing a good combination of style and substance. In essence, while it isn't the entirety of your focus, it IS a hugely influential part of your kit while you tackle the various oddities in feudal Japan.
Some can be used up close, while some require you to be at a certain range. Some favor the use of magic over ninjutsu, while some favor ninjutsu over magic. Some weapons thrive with heavy armor, while some are useless without a lighter one. Your ninjutsu, your magic, elemental imbuing, status imbuing, armor burden - everything gets taken into account when making your build around a weapon. The weapon plays a central role in all of that, and it is complemented by everything else. The rest of the combat depends heavily on the situation - your stance, the enemy's attributes, your build, etc. As experienced players would know - weapons are only half the battle. Whether it's your first rodeo, or you're a veteran returning from the original Nioh looking for some tips, this is the right place to get a comprehensive breakdown of each weapon class, and their strengths and weaknesses.
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