10 Tips To Help You Survive in Nioh

[@funisawa3563]

11. Dont be lazy to use veriety of weapons 12. Dont panic 13. Dont be greedy 14. Dont forget to eat & drink coffee for your concentration, the enemy's moveset sometimes suprising that you cant fast enough to react.. 15. Dont forget to sleep when you feel sleepy. 16. If you want to throw your controller, make sure its landing at soft thing, like bed..

[@Abi_Official]

That last tip though 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@vincenthicks5850]

I use 1 weapon. 😂

[@brownbeastoftheleaf3215]

@@vincenthicks5850which weapon?

[@ivanwilson8038]

Best tip for the whole game is to take your time and carefully watch your opponent (no hack/slash frenzy). Take the time early game to get familiar with stances and controlling ki. The rest will fall into place

[@jairocastro4022]

Daycow045 yeah but you can easily play it like a hack and slash combo game once you get good at combat

[@ivanwilson8038]

@@jairocastro4022 Yes once you get good. . . . .you don't get good by hacking and slashing once you start the game. Caution is always better in these types of games

[@Awikenano1]

Low stance katana its the key to kill everyone.

[@intermilan9731]

This. After playing games like Darksiders and Reckoning, people will have the tendency to rush and impatiently try to kill the enemy, which leads to failure time and again.

[@firepenguin38]

Probly best advice I've seen. I still can't grasp it tho. I'm still trying. It's not a bad game

[@matthewprice6465]

exstra tip: buy the dodge ki pulse, pressing x to dodge backwards and ki pulse is much easier then timing the R1 after a combo when you can be open to an enemy counter attack

[@QuartzIsAnOxide]

Extra extra tip: change your stance after a ki pulse to recover more ki (you need to get the skill first, but it's one that pretty much everyone gets). I use the Kusarigama. High stance is almost like using a long range weapon, and the low stance is just insane. My favourite combo is high stance against far away enemies>key pulse>low stance>crazy whirlwind attack with square.

[@blueleaftuber]

@@QuartzIsAnOxide do you have to do the ki pulse first like normal, then quickly switch stances?

[@QuartzIsAnOxide]

@@blueleaftuber Pulse, then stance change. It gives you like a milisecond to do it, so it's more or less at the same time, but you'll get used to it.

[@GG-yj4hb]

Matthew Price where do you buy the dodge ki pulse? In the skill tree? I can’t find it, can somebody help me please

[@ldeue4837]

it's near the top should be after flash attack it's called flux. You can also double flux with 2 stance changes.

[@Drawfill]

You forgot 1 pretty major begginer tip they don't walk you through in the game. If you manage to get any 2 elemental effects on any enemy (even bosses) it will instantly drain their ki and make it so that they are unable to recharge it for as long as they have those 2 elements on them..... omnyo mages builds are pretty overtuned right now.

[@shaharrusli1866]

@@Natty1620 stamina

[@MetalNick]

Yeah, except Yokai ki meter has no meaning whatsoever, since they can keep fighting without ki indefinitely..except when they actually fall down from it, which is less than 50% of the time. I don't get why Yokai have a ki meter..or why its effect is so inconsistent.

[@Drawfill]

@@MetalNick the chaos debuff from 2 elements makes them stop attacking and literally freeze. Even works on bosses. Don't give up, you'll get there!

[@shariqkhan2865]

How do you get 2 elements on them tho?

[@Drawfill]

@@shariqkhan2865 Omnyo mages. Lightning shot + watershot for example or you can use papers on your weapon as well.

[@navtektv]

These Nioh vids will get fresh veiws with the PS Plus free game. Here myself because of it.

[@Nasiruify]

Me too dude,just got it yesterday

[@PedroPauloAmorim]

I find the controls of this game ass, one of the worst I have experienced in my life.

[@johnyGrizzle]

Im here because my 5.05 exploited PS4 brought me.

[@johnyGrizzle]

@@PedroPauloAmorim "get good scrub" lol jk

[@Yessir1801]

Just beat it today 😵😭😐

[@DALLAFICATION]

11. take your time 12. hit everything.

[@lmjames33]

Wow! you almost need to take a college course to play this game.

[@madscientistshusta]

LJJ r. it's called git gud 101.

[@NuclearAbyss]

LJJ r. lol its all bout learning to play the game. same goes for dark souls and bloodborne. those games are unforgiving, so it requires you to adapt and play smart.

[@residentgrigo4701]

The game IS hared to learn that any Souls game. The bosses are also hared but the basic enemies are easier to defeat. Or you can just summon a co-op partner.

[@cheftrinker09]

Nioh gives you a Million more possibilities to become OP than dark souls After Leaving the weak stadium nioh gets easier when youre able to do good builds

[@cheftrinker09]

+ lots of enemies kill them selves they attack until they have no ki left and you can finish them

[@shortingthetrend]

Surprised no one has mentioned that if you do a successful deflect/parry -- your Ki insta-fills. I learned that when beating on a yokai and deflecting an arrow from another. I was out of Ki but that arrow deflection regened my ki & I regained footing. If you're in a tight jam & can remember your Sekiro training, than you'll get out alive.

[@OscarRiba]

Hesitation is defeat

[@dlbarnes]

Honestly managing your stamina bar, and don't overextend. Just like the souls series managing your stamina is essential. But dying is part of any game of this caliber so learning from your mistakes is important. Demon Souls taught me this and after learning the engine the other souls games provided a challenge. But if you learn techniques of the game you should be find. Not comparing Souls to this but I'm pretty sure if you have played any game by team ninja then you know what to expect. I'm excited about this game

[@madscientistshusta]

Cbg G I went from beating bloodbourne right into this game and didn't die till the 3rd boss (btw fuck that paralysis )

[@dile3725]

One minor kinda niche tip: If you fall from a high ledge that isn’t an instant kill, press X right before hitting the ground to reduce damage taken or potentially save your life

[@dile3725]

Also, if an enemy hits you next to a cliff and you start stumbling over the edge, you can roll/evade back onto land before actually falling

[@brentwillems1316]

These are some next level tips that are gonna save me a bunch of times. Thank you!

[@dile3725]

Brent Willems I’m so glad I was able to help :D

[@gyakoo]

This game is awesome. I played Souls/Borne before. Bosses in Nioh are a bit OP compared with rest of enemies, it's an exponential scale, but after some repetitions... you got it. Also, it's not a hack&slash. Each hit counts. Don't get greedy or impatient and wait for the enemy's mistake.

[@enrikoyr]

Step 1: *GIT* Step 2: *GUD*

[@Ahmed-oy9ei]

Bring The Salt What is that?

[@xXDarkxIdealsXx]

Step 1: *Giants* Step 2: *Giants* Step 3: *Giants* Step 4: *???* Step 5: *Profit*

[@coolguy5024]

Bring The Salt STEP 1:GIANTS GIANTS GIANTS STEP 2:BECOME UNSTOPPABLE STEP 3:WOT RINGS U GAHT BICTH? STEP 4:POWER UP THE BASS CANNON STEP 5: *FIRE*

[@musherodavid]

Enriko I approve this message

[@terrythomas1248]

I second the motion.....Enriko ^this all day

[@JustDaZack]

Bought Nioh in a sale and immediately fell in love with it! Been a while since I actively wanted to learn a game.

[@SkeletorTclaws]

how not to die dont play

[@mattiarocco1577]

No no, he's got a point

[@mattiarocco1577]

I just started it, wish me luck 😅

[@UnknownFox]

For the Ki Pulse, I learned if watching the effect is too hard you can watch your Ki under your health, the moment the blue bar takes over the red, your pulse is ready.

[@rufus5208]

​@@Natty1620 basically your stamina bar

[@thefinickyfox3591]

so the ki pulse thing to purify the yokai stuff can be seen after draining a bit of stamina wait till the blue portion on the stamina bar fills the red portion then hit the L1 button. its way easier than looking for small particle effects

[@Meeko_Lux]

*R1

[@Mario-dq4kn]

I can really appreciate this game. It's worth it everyone

[@andrewg189]

Anyone else here since it’s the new free ps plus game?

[@toxicbio1476]

Same took me a day to get past the first boss I'm on the second one and day shii hard

[@gtrjahnios832]

it's been 2 days and i'm the 6th boss

[@TojiAsf]

Im a dark souls veteran but why do I die from like 2 hits

[@gtrjahnios832]

@@TojiAsf well that's the problem..don't play nioh like dark souls and that's how the game is you die from like 2 hits, you are supposed to dodge every single hit that's why it's so hard lul

[@Dark_Mishra]

Downloaded it a couple days ago. Still in the first area with the ruined village... 😑

[@xBluegamerx]

oh, a achievement stat bonus system like borderlands 2, i liked that.

[@Yodalemos]

aaaaw the kodama remind me of princess mononoke.

[@KishorTwist]

Cute little guys. I love it when they wave goodbye when you find one.

[@jakobarman2862]

Me too 👌🏻

[@Toruga24]

Damn I love this game, its my first Dark Souls like game and the difficulty feels so rewarding, i really have to try hard and multiple times to accomplish missions and bosses and there is a big variety of weapons and combat mecanics, will definitely buy nioh 2 after I finish this one

[@trashmementomori4354]

Fr same here bro

[@R4S_Store]

I will do the same.. Two weeks till noih 2 release..

[@Wakari_]

You should really play darksouls/bloodborne/sekiro they are imo way more fun and interesting to play, don’t get me wrong nioh is really fun too but it lacks things like lore, story, difficulty and overall immersion that’s where the from software games shine also they have pvp, if you’re in to that of course Btw never quit these kinda games just come back later if its too difficult, just trust me on this one

[@Toruga24]

Zaka Waka yeah im just loving it, i really want to play dark souls, but didnt like bloodborne tho

[@Moneyman-33]

JONIZUKA龍 Sekiro is the most fun because it’s way more fast paced but it’s also the hardest by far.

[@greggfridline4260]

it took me so many trys to beat the first boss, i just decided i would learn his moves before i went all out. it took about 20 deaths. then he was easy, i did learn if you move to early, they adjust to where you are, i am pretty sure dark souls didn't do that. i beat every souls game and blood borne and did not have this much trouble. it is a hard game that is for sure.

[@JaysOnTheMoon]

You can't die if you don't play the game. I love Nioh

[@vihuynhquang5204]

In 1vX cases, it is imperative to keep all enemies within your sight, and attack them one at the time - the last thing you want is to get trapped in a pincer, and get killed for being greedy. And don’t use lock target - it’s jumpy, and will always be the #1 reason of your own demise In cases of Twilight Missions, there’s no shame in dragging the battle, kiting strong enemies out into your comfort zones will always kept you alive awhile longer. Enemies within Twilight are always stronger than their normal counterparts And lastly: block. It’ll cost ki, but it can save you if you cannot dodge fast enough

[@sergiogarciac.6640]

the best tip to grind as much as possible

[@TAUROMASTERFIRER]

Idk what it's really called I call it the shadow evasion, it's when you dodge right after an attack and you make a swift retreat

[@gamespot]

Do you have any other tips for Nioh we might have missed?

[@CaecoAequitas1]

Kodama are not yokia

[@Nitramoxide.5556]

GameSpot here's a tip for ya...get the review out before the game's release.

[@112523]

allways invest in the sloth debuff. it makes most bosses easy af

[@masterleafgirl2106]

GameSpot don't buy it it's crap whoever made this shit you wish you could smack the shit out of them $20 bucks wasted

[@rami8896]

Lisa Dennis Why? its a pretty fun game. The first few levels are pretty hard, but it gets easier as you move on, except for some specific parts.

[@massojupiter3436]

I'm really surprised how people talk about bloodborne being so good but this is under their radar. This game to me is up there with bloodborne (slightly better imo) I don't get why this doesn't get as much attention. The combat did something no other game has done which I think is the best part about the game, but dont get it wrong, the game has so much more to offer.

[@JohnMoczynski]

From what i could tell in the Betas. Soul matching weapons gradually one or two levels at a time is more economical then 5 levels or higher. So if there is a trait you like on an armor set keep soul matching it regularly. And the role I got on forging were not worth the effort and were usually under leveled and of poor quality. It is better to farm reminants.

[@yausingchan]

good tips

[@imaginewagons3777]

Im playing Nioh using K+M. I think it made it somewhat easy for me? Though changing lock-on to different enemies is kinda weird. Try it yourselves too guys. Might suit your playstyle, it suited mine.

[@TheOnly_E]

So I have recently purchased my first PS4 Pro (from the PS3) and was thinking about buying Bloodborne. However, I am now wondering if I should invest into this game instead? Thank you all for your response! It all has been noted and I think that I have decided to go through Nioh first because of the Onimusha memories that I have when I was a lot younger and I have been missing that kind of gameplay, setting, and combat for many years now.

[@TheAvidDM]

Get both. Each of them has their own flair and style (Bloodborne with its Gothic Lovecraftian Horror and Nioh with its more Japanese elements). It's just a matter of which one you want to play first.

[@benjiskitts]

Idriss Bah BLOODBORNE is a masterpiece , I would say play that first you can pick it up cheap now and by the time your done with it , Nioh will be cheaper as well . Save yourself some money's ...

[@vicegt]

both are good, bloodborne is cheeper right now. you could pick it up for around 15-20 USD. so if you got like 75-80 usd, you could get both.

[@Orcbuu]

Buy them all Dark souls 2-3 Bloodborne GOTYE and Nioh

[@danielestrada5511]

I would not really recommend buying Dark Souls 2, 3 I do recommend getting. The problem with two is that there are better games out there. You should get it only if you are a super Souls fan.

[@magilas8485]

Bought it today and goddamn. First boss is killing me 😂

[@MajorRager504]

Same.

[@robaxl3088]

*Here is a HUGE TIP..you can actually just stick to the Mid Stance thru the whole game. Don’t worry about changing them and it makes the game easier to play*

[@hotmandead1]

Enjoyed the game specially with the katana

[@MrKevmomoney]

Here is a tip. Put padding on your walls. That way it won’t break your controller after you throw it when you find out you died and lost all the points you spent 3 hours collecting.

[@tylerrue3108]

I started playing this and rage quit, then deleted it. After watching your video, I think I'll reinstall and try again. I didn't understand that weight affects usage. Makes sense.

[@JeffEshom42]

There is no ki pulse mechanic for timing. It is either pulse/purify or miss the timing. Also, pretty sure the every 5 Kodama doesn't increase number of medicine (Elixer was used..?). I think that number is what you get if you have none in inventory but use a shrine.. A minimum freebie amount.

[@JohnSmith-ye8zb]

God forbid a newcomer wants to understand before that 30 hours, what a tragedy.

[@JeffEshom42]

Yeah, I was a bit drunk when I replied about the ki pulse timing. The freebies for Kadamas though is true. Else... What are you talking about? Did you reply to the wrong person?

[@easylifemake2641]

I honestly don't know why I bought this game it's too hard for me

[@NuclearAbyss]

Verge why is it hard? r u playing it like a hack and slash? or r u not paying attention to ki bar.

[@ventiamericano9100]

Alex Re I am on the same page as o.p. I am starting to get my ki pulse down but I have a hard time not getting messed up by mobs or bigger demons. Which is infuriating because I'm great at dark souls.

[@huskytzu7709]

Lyle Papps lure the enemies and separate them best strategy

[@darrellmiddleton6615]

I've finished all the dark souls and bloodborne but I can't beat the first mission on this I get the boss within an inch of his life the get one shotted

[@IdlePeasant]

I know how you feel. Spent two hours on the first boss. Lol

[@vyrawllxo300]

I like to use around 70% weight cap, since you get reliable defence and ki reduction. Which is fun.

[@bratva1354]

Damn this game is so tough

[@homssi002]

Agreed, another Dark Souls game hahaha, im playing it becuz its free for ps plus members

[@7.2percentalcohol45]

@@homssi002 saMe here

[@muffetmissulena6540]

Same. Never played a Souls-like game before, so I’m in uncharted waters at the moment.

[@Shuki..]

@@muffetmissulena6540 welcome to a world where us souls fans like a game the more it punishes us

[@MetalNick]

Nioh: I AM NOT FUN lol

[@majintoast5278]

I see ki as the following. High stance: high damage, low defense Mid stance: equal attack and defense Low stance: low attack and high defense. Makes it so much easier to prioritize the 3.

[@SonyChristanto]

Step 1: sloth talisman Step 2 : weak talisman

[@marcofunke3607]

Since you deleted the original Video, here is my comment again... ^^" One of the best tips is: Don't let enemies defeat you by there pure appearance. Sure, everything can kill you very fast, but it's even quicker if the enemy defeats you in a mental way, and you fight while thinking: "Nope... I have no chance against whatever THAT is!" Don't be shy to approach intimidating encouners, they are sometimes just half as hard as they look like.

[@xXDarkxIdealsXx]

Yup. Same deal with games like Dark Souls; you have bosses like Gaping Dragon etc.. that are huge and terrifying but pretty easy overall; and yet the smaller ones like Ornstein and Smough or Capra Demon that make you think "oh i got this" are the ones that tear you to shreds.

[@felipebrasil5]

i'd say best weapons - short twins - katana - and long katana for heavy damage and decent defense ;) - if you are a noob: - yes you literally have to memo every freaking timming to be a ultimate samurai !

[@NewtonSparetire]

I've had this game for years and still can't get past the post tutorial stage

[@NewtonSparetire]

@@Liminal-Lagomorph finished way of the strong. Plus 8-10'd all of my divine gear with a few different sets. I randomly help people with their runs and it's still so much fun. I never thought I'd ever figure it out. I might do the next playthrough but I'm busy with work plus I gotta work on my destiny 2 builds. Nioh is my favorite action game hands down though. I got gud and I'm glad I held out

[@michaeldonovan231]

Just bought both of these games and never played them before but I've been playing black myth wukong and I've got pretty far on it so I was looking for something similar so im going to give these a try after I've completed black myth wukong.

[@matthewzadrov6141]

Can't believe you didn't mention THE GUARDIAN SPIRIT ability... The core of combat, jeezes man c'mon

[@mood.989]

I kill the enemies But if they are strong Run away until I find a place to save And run back to be out to the Boss I try to finish the stages quickly ☻

[@jeffvanderhaag1941]

Great tips, wish i had seen this sooner. Thanks for posting.

[@priceprice4705]

I love the game but i swear to GOD i CANT with the ki pulse thing.

[@zobklawa]

Oh you will certainly fucking die no matter what...ok this how not to die in nioh don't buy the game.

[@Marcus-tu2fs]

Good one ahaha

[@IKKIsama14]

You're wrong it's mostly onmyo-jutsu which debuffs enemies, not ninjutsu.

[@johnstevens2287]

Thanks I needed this!!!

[@kingdavid8657]

I was playing Sekiro and just couldn't get into it. I just bought this game and should be getting it today, this seems so much more interesting and seems like it'll be much more fun to play.

[@rxshovxx]

Another tip: Make sure your level is closer or higher than mission requirement

[@mr.knowbuddy2149]

Best free game I've ever gotten

[@goddamnarshia]

The game's amazing until you reach a boss and after you beat it , it becomes fun again.

[@johnyGrizzle]

Me: let me log on youtube to check on the Corona virus KZbin: what good is living if you cant "get good scrub"?

[@gloriousporpoise9731]

A better tip for ki pulse is to watch the ki bar and the white bar in the ki when that fills the red part ki pulse

[@z4520ft]

Thanks PSN+ for this free game. It's been a long time since I loses sleep playing my PS4. Back to the point, do uses the summon visitor option in the shrine menu. It helps bringing experienced visitor, I did help others as well received help either during main or side mission thus making revenant farming and discovering hidden items like kodama easier.

[@Moneyman-33]

To anyone looking for more Souls like games. Look into Wings of Vi. Cheap game on Steam that is criminally underrated and an absolute masterpiece.

[@starchild5941]

I LOVE THIS GAME

[@kikook222]

You can also look at your stamina bar when doing ki pulse.

[@JohanMGO]

all I hear is like dark souls... so are we pretending onimusha didn't happened?

[@mygameproduction3068]

Agreed. I think this game resembles Onimusha series more than Dark Souls. For one thing, this game is NOT doom and gloom like Dark Soul and its gameplay and AI interaction was more toward Onimusha.

[@BeeMusic2024]

I just beat lvl 330 Hundred Eyes again and my character was like lvl 170. I didn't even beat the NG2 final boss, yet I cleared the NG3 one

[@ahmedameen7309]

Almost finishing it with only low stance dual swords xD

[@JoeTheGreat08]

Just downloaded it from ps plus for free.. it’s fun so far.. is this game similar to Sekiro?

[@aidenarkham]

I had 28 unspent prestige points thanks! Lol no wonder I'm dying so much 🤣

[@motohunt94]

To me the restore ki & change stance is L1 I changed the controller buttons to a more bloodborne layout style fits very well! 😊 just gitting gud bought the game yesterday!

[@elainehinton30]

Japanese Geralt of Rivia? jk

[@residentgrigo4701]

He is Irish, for some reason.

[@cheftrinker09]

resident grigo william was the first brit who became Samurai , they made him irish because irishs have a better connection to supernaturals like your spirit

[@savas5923]

Example first boss apply attack debuff and health debuff and literly 4 clean combos or a full stamana bar attack will kill anything him. Enjoy then main menu

[@schmalzilla1985]

You figure it out as you go. Dying is part of the game. It does get frustrating.

[@alanmckinney5299]

take notes polygon

[@BobTheBuilder294]

you can get rid of those fake wall yokai by doing emotes in front of them

[@whatfreedom7]

Is the little green kodama the only way to increase your elixir amount?

[@masterofgames6754]

1:13 this one gave me a heart attack.

[@vainklutz3179]

Tip1 : use sloth talisman

[@mike7995]

This Game is Very Hard....but very addictive! I love it!!

[@NicD09]

playing it for the first time. after im done, nioh 2 will be out already. lol

[@imhulki463]

Soo, are you done?

[@jchea1764]

After I'm done with level 2, Nioh 3 will be out already , lol

[@NicD09]

@@jchea1764 noice

[@benjinaj7430]

Ps plus November squad wya

[@Arthas972]

2:30 can ki pulse get rid of the gray cloud thing around yokai bosses and enemies? Not the localized ones in the world, the ones that follow an enemy around. I’m having a lot of trouble with the first REAL boss

[@RoffoLoL]

Yes

[@AKASH1167]

Thanks a lot That was a great help......

[@phillipgraham3798]

Can you add 2 elements (example: lightning+wind) on the same weapon? Or would one override the other? Haven't made one yet but it I can, will it work?

[@Surfacekilla1]

N.a.

[@x.xtrusted3179]

you should call this nioh for dummies cause man you really helped me out alot second souls like game and i’m loving it so far but there’s no lie when i say sometimes your just doing it wrong from what the dev intended

[@Eilanzer]

best tip...Praise the sun \[T]/

[@Me1onPan]

Got this game free on ps plus, Then I bought it for $19 to support it, it’s really fun!

[@TheExodus1991]

Loved playing this with psn plus. What's the music used in this video? Purdy

[@niko-pp]

why does some footage look extremely smooth

[@notafanboy250]

Action mode

[@niko-pp]

I'm playing on action mode too but it doesnt look that good

[@Surfacekilla1]

@@niko-pp same

[@cillianwatters5619]

This game has way too many mechanics. I don't want to have to switch stances and drag my hand all the way across the keyboard in the middle of a fight

[@nerdrage2288]

Protect ya neck!

[@ericksoler1221]

Ive been playing this game for 10 hours now and I just beat only the third boss lol

[@lowang9708]

I'm just getting started and it's easier than darksouls but, it has way more variety i love the way u can use every weapon in this game the way u want and it requires u to master the weapons u use... But who tf uses magic in such game ??

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Magic OP though.

[@FEARPHYSIC]

Here because I got it on sale. Waiting for elden ring baby who else is waiting??

[@hotcoldman777]

Tip #11: Sloth Magic.

[@iamtragos]

I don't know if i can be arsed to learn all these ..

[@kechieslayeraa6919]

that one boss in the ship is so fucking hard

[@Marchampule]

KODAMA ARE AND I QUOTE "NOT GODS NOR YOKAI"

[@hit-by-bruh0_05]

I stopped playing because I couldn't get past that village monster

[@Hachizukatenzo]

And probably the most basic tip : learn about enemies attacks and range.

[@SumPixelz]

Oh man this is gonna be my goty!