Nioh 2 - Tonfa Build - Fiery Devastation

[@FightinCowboy]

So I went ahead and attempted to update the build, changing over to Red Demon /w Suwa Myojin helm to boost fire damage. All in all it was slightly stronger, but the light-weight armor makes you quite a bit squishier which is less than ideal imo since Tonfa's are right in the middle of the fray. If anything using Devastation inheritables is a flat damage boost but otherwise I wouldn't recommend any major changes here.

[@lividjaffa]

@@Remops 1:10 he says where to get the gunsticks and the armour

[@guynamedalex7370]

@@Remops I BELIEVE i got the text from Otakemaru.

[@ikarusuman]

I took this build and changed the helmet, off hand weapon, and off hand rifle to Yatagarasu's 4 piece with the Yasa -magatama. You get the nice synergy with Imokamei, Yatagarsu, and still stick to Medium armor. Additionally there are a lot of options for Life Drain I added to the gear utilizing all stat slots with Orange inheritable on all my weapons and armor. Not sure if it could be considered a "better" variation of your build but I found it very enjoyable to use.

[@Cryptiiix]

The best part about this game is how so many builds work

[@skruffymagoo]

Getting there

[@FightinCowboy]

Quick update to this one. There's a smithing text you can farm off The Fallen Star submission in region 3 (Tatenashi guy) for a helm called the Suwa Myojin. It boosts Fire Damage by 10%. If you want to take damage further you can use the Red Demon set but I haven't had luck with the smithing text yet. Will probably make a new build when I find it.

[@warrenanderson6155]

Hey FC I was really lucky in getting both of the smithing texts for Suwa and red demon as of the tempering is it just random to get the burn effect on some of them because all the pieces I have don't have any perks I can switch too like that

[@kash3613]

Warren Anderson where do u get the red demon set from

[@the_777th_joker6]

I found a cannon that has Fire damage +9.7%. It's called Tatsuke Cannon. It may be randomly rolled on it so im testing to see it it will work

[@kash3613]

I found that red demon set off the mausoleum boss in the dream region main mission.. I did it on new game.. was not needed on new game plus

[@warrenanderson6155]

@@kash3613 come to think of it I think I got it from him too 😂

[@filipealmeida980]

Changing the scaling for tonfas to constitution (99) and using red demon will make this build have more life and dmg. And u get A agility instead of B. Straight up better setup I think.

[@FightinCowboy]

Hm. You'd give up blindness status but that's not really that vital to begin with and could roll scorched onto an accessory. Good find.

[@kash3613]

Filipe Almeida where do u get red demon set

[@filipealmeida980]

Kashif Alleyne world boss drop I believe. But I got it from daidara boshi. Some got from lady okesomething

[@Ballackx13]

How do you change the scaling to Constitution?

[@Haz3Nation]

José Antonio Zunino remodel. End game feature at blacksmith

[@JDMStav]

Tonfas just bully people. The combos are relentless and great fun. Good to know what stuff to aim for when I get there later on. Cheers!

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

Honestly my NG playthrough was a Poison Tonfa build (also utilising Ninjutsu feathers) and human enemies could not fight back at all. Yokai bosses also died to the Feather combo. Very few bosses gave me trouble.

[@MrTim1061]

I love that you can go straight from a grapple to another combo depleting another full ki bar with very little work. Relentless is the right word

[@FightinCowboy]

Up next we got spear coming your way and since it's the weekend it'll hopefully be soon. Will it be as OP as this? Only time will tell...

[@trentdubs9990]

spear is the god weapon as it was in nioh 1

[@SuperCApwner]

Dragon fire tonfa thing drops from Tokichiro (the guy who calls you "Hiddy").

[@SuperCApwner]

Tokichiro has at least 7 different smithing texts, just from what I've farmed.

[@thefamilyman8709]

Is it possible for spear with light A's

[@warrenanderson6155]

Find out next time on.. Dragon ball zzzzz

[@stdennis19]

Ancient Japanese boom stick... Love it !

[@ghostridah]

Tonfas are the most fun, they burn enemy ki and have great mobility.

[@KevShaw808]

Amazing video and I learned something new! Didn't realize you could put the elemental abilities on your Demon Dance to give the next attack element. I thought it had to go on the actual attack. Really great video and very informative.

[@cimonak]

Playing this kind of rpg reminds me of Diablo 2 so much because of how many different builds and skill combinations you can use and how fun it is to grind all night with friends, it really takes me back to some younger day. Makes me even more impatient than ever for Diablo 2 remastered

[@nothingbutsilber8468]

Only the axe matters, axe makes the world go round, axe gives life, but axe takes it away, the perfect jing and jang.

[@alfred0621]

A man after my own heart

[@tzera_rhuon]

Spin-to-win right.

[@herollimage8435]

Idk anything about Nioh yet here I am watching the video lol

[@lgdragon2610]

well im hyped, i saw this tonfa in the demo so i made a tonfa / ippon axe guy for fun i have fire spells , ninjutsu, and yokai abilities and that enera mask so seeing this makes me happy.

[@dhanadivine08]

Your best build so far!!!!!!

[@teddievaughn6572]

Was looking forward to this

[@fyfsnake]

Cowboy we need an updated build with either a grace set, wanderer set, or grapple set...

[@rolandboo123]

I don't understand the logic at 11:17 Demon Dance in high stance gets dmg of constitution, however Cowboy says by default demon dance is doing fire dmg. Wouldn't that mean we should slot it with Arcana of Fire? Or what am I missing here..

[@FightinCowboy]

Our tonfas have fire by default so arcana of fire isn't necessary.

[@rolandboo123]

@@FightinCowboy just saw your reply. Thanks man!

[@Schecter31]

FYI for anyone trying to get Sarutobi's, any Tonfa can roll with Tonfa Gun now. No need for that specific weapon anymore.

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

Yup. I had trouble getting it to roll though, but I have found random Tonfa with Tonfa Gun, especially from revenants.

[@michaelg5793]

True, but it's better with Sarutobis as you have room for other stats

[@fatalaris_live1151]

Howdy Cowboy. Can you give us an update to your Tonfa/Red Demon Build? :) Would be nice. Greetings from Germany

[@xeroeddie]

Just got the gear for the build. Can't wait to try it out. Awesome video!

[@Tec187x]

Two Questions, if someone can answer: - When is the right time to use Otakumaru? It seems to do lots more damage in certain situations? - Exactly what stats from a secondary weapon that isn't being used are active when using the other weapon?

[@michaelg5793]

- when the boss/enemy is out of ki is the best time - only the set bonus'

[@S6Ryujin]

Michael Ganter ailment accumulation bonuses also apply

[@FightinCowboy]

Only set bonuses

[@NewbieGamerz884]

Loving this build!! Thanks so much!! Gotta try out this build!

[@noseycape8255]

I'm still watching your vid on the "one-punch" tonfas you did in first nioh meeting thousands eyes, your reaction was top notch 😄

[@BigBosS-xr8zf]

Can you Provide the link 🥶?

[@Mahdi-ii8ru]

Link?

[@junioroliveira8705]

Very good, I've been waiting for this for a while now, thanks. from today won another subscriber

[@Txnshu]

amazing just an amazing build, I’m pairing it with an axe and it’s just too much fun confusing an enemy and going ham with the axe’s spin to win skill, thanks!!

[@ablebodied175]

I am too. The Stamina + Courage stats go so well. Your agility stays A bc stamina increases equip load and you can either DPS enemies to death or pull the axe out and chop things to pieces.

[@dgcf3426]

Good to see gunsticks are still godly.

[@xlazydogx3123]

Where can I find the mask??

[@patrickvillaveza8305]

I'm about to start dream of the demon but I spent more than 10 book of reincarnation already for trying different armor sets and experimenting unique builds this game has so much to offer.

[@Serek2000]

I heard you can temper 'tonfa guns' onto any tonfa

[@darkvayne1]

Yup

[@WingZX1103]

Gun sticks!? So why the hell haven’t I seen Ellie builds from Rave Master? I should be seeing a lot of Rave Master references making their rounds.

[@GammaRingHunter]

I love Ellie definitely an early Waifu

[@Critical677]

Thanks for the build. Any advice how to make it to this point in the game in NG with Tonfas? How should I change the build if I don‘t have those Guntonfas?

[@uwucampout1046]

I have questions! I am trying to create a fire katana build, I have watched your lightning katana and your other katana build. My question is if this is a build that is not smart and how would you do it. Please get back to me soon I fear I will do something stupid and would have to start over.

[@Kumire_921]

I'll definitely try this since i'm already using Tonfa, this build looks great.

[@justincooper1307]

@fightincowboy Are you able to temper devastation damage??

[@Belenewee]

hello friend a question, the tonfas gun skill can be created in the forge, tempering it

[@frankyschaffer6362]

Keep up cowboy, love your vids

[@andrewrichardson1132]

Tonfa guns ftw. its why I started the game with tonfa.

[@Fungroseille]

I just began your build ans i like it ! Well done

[@JohanFaerie]

A spicy build indeed.

[@Frozbroz]

I don’t know if you know this but I just found out that corrupted weapons can inherit soul core abilities so that’s pretty neat

[@Frozbroz]

And then you can transfer them to non corrupted weapons which might be useful

[@nyc7955]

I made a poison build with this weapon and it melts. Is there anyway I can message u or send u screenshots of my build?

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

Poison is free damage in this game. If you spec the Poison passives onto your Accessories, you can this build almost identically, with added Poison DMG. Run some poison kunai and the Snake Guardian Spirit.

[@nyc7955]

Prophetic Rain-Maker damn I thought I made a build that was dope but after reading this comment it just shut me down

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

@@nyc7955 still dope ❤

[@nyc7955]

Prophetic Rain-Maker thanks bro lol

[@jochengrentz3941]

Nice Build good for some inspiration 😁 But how can one get a Divine Netsuke Charm? That's something i would like to know

[@LockeHustler]

Late comment, but thanks! The game is pretty challenging, but these videos are so informational and helpful.

[@AndrewNajash]

Would it be worth having damage vs poisoned enemy on both charms and a yatsu no kami soul core + couple of poisoned shuriken.

[@jasminmallisi6789]

How do you preform the explosions? Which buttons do you pres#?

[@Smartzombie74]

How do you get tengen as your secondary? Mine only gives anima bonus on element attack C+ and has strength requirement of 26. Am I missing something?

[@randydiggs7992]

I have that same problem. All texts are greyed out for me.

[@XredactedX]

AWESOME!! I love these build giudes! I am still on ninjutsu and ng so tonfa is my ng+ go to!

[@TheRealCidd]

Thank you for this, great work on the Nioh 2 content so far! Just one question: When you mentioned that the "dual blades" si a stat stick, does any of it's stats become "active" even though it's not used? I thought that the stats become active if you switch to/use that particular weapon? Or am I missing something? Thanks in advance!

[@TheRealCidd]

Think I found the answer. It's only the set bonus that applies for the offhand right? The other stats on the weapon doesn't matter unless you actually equip/use it?

[@Amocoru]

Now that I've seen all this talisman using for bosses and shit no wonder I've had such a hard time. I've been playing on Hard Mode the entire time.

[@ruairidhkoch7875]

Elemantal damage also apply to imbue element on your weapon?

[@FightinCowboy]

There's 2, "Elemental Damage" "Elemental Weapon Damage", the first applies to elements innately on your weapon, i.e. 12 Water, and is generally shit. (Think 20% boost to 12 damage for a whopping 14) The 2nd applies to the damage you get from using a buff like oni-bi or talisman paper and can be very good since it will apply to your weapon's damage and not just the element portion.

[@ruairidhkoch7875]

@@FightinCowboy Ok. In short: elemental damage (purple) on soulcore does not apply to my imbue weapons? It only apply to fire shot or any elemental magic? Basicly elemental dmg perk does not buff imbue weapon, correct?

[@FightinCowboy]

Correct, it doesn't really ever get high enough to be useful. Elemental Weapon Damage (Inari Grace for example) is good though.

[@ruairidhkoch7875]

@@FightinCowboy Thank you for your wisdom.

[@xeroeddie]

Is it a good idea to add attack bonus from orange inheritables together with devastation on each armor peace? Like on your newest Tonfa and dual sword build?

[@mediocretroll2842]

impressive most impressive

[@CTwoPlays]

Quick question, how do you afford so many books of reincarnation? Doesn't the price keep getting more and more expensive? or does the price markup cap at a certain point?

[@quentin932]

You can buy them from the hidden teahouse as well, and later on it gets real easy to stock up on gold and farm glory

[@kojirokeibatsu3943]

*Looks at Tonfa to try having been an axey boy in Nioh and Nioh 2* Hmm not doing too well. Wonder why everyone enjoys it. I'll stick it out. *unlocks Pulverise* Feck. Now I see. Also thanks for the videos, helps the isolation!

[@OD91MJ]

The final health sploosh was quick.

[@rogermocuta9700]

Can someone please tell me how he is getting all the 5 bonuses for the armor set but only has 4 equipped???????? Wtf

[@dinolover]

The yasakani he has lowers the requirements for set bonuses. So instead of 5 pieces needed, he only needs 4.

[@sergiocervantes5378]

How do i get, bonus devastation damage in every piece armor?

[@johnhuysentruyt8310]

Find an armor price with a devastation inheritable and soul match to get that skill onto other armor

[@tacticalpotato7923]

How to you get the gun tonfas? Do they drop like anything else, are they craftable?

[@FightinCowboy]

Yes and yes

[@tacticalpotato7923]

@@FightinCowboy lol gotcha, any specific enimeis you get the blueprints from?

[@FightinCowboy]

Final boss lmao

[@tacticalpotato7923]

Aw shet, welp... time to finish this bad boy up

[@jacobplyler6078]

I actually managed to find a hand cannon with fire damage up. It was the Lightning Cannon which I found kinda funny.

[@dinolover]

Same.

[@stormking616]

Great build! I wanna farm the smithing Text for the tonfas and brillant strategist. Are they in the same Missions where I get the peaces or in another? Please tell me the Name of the Missions :) And can I farm this Texts only ng+ or ng, too?

[@quentin932]

im sure you already know but Imakomei smithing text is in NG+ The Scented Letter. ps sarutobi gunsticks can be dropped from otakemaru but dont quote me on that one lmao

[@Tintrix]

So man have u tried the switch glaive sacred art if so what do you think of it i personally wish it was worth building up the 5 consecutive attacks for the quote on quote powerful attack also what armor set would u advise for switchglaive build mainly magic buff focused

[@tonyesguerra3261]

I could’ve missed something, but wouldn’t it be ideal to roll attack and devastation damage on your armor pieces?

[@br3inboy]

What would you recommend for a fire starter build around 100lvl? Cheers.

[@xchaoztheory9987]

Some of my gear has +1 to next to its level and can be remodeled and some is not + gear. Why is that?

[@billcarson9916]

I've "lost" my Sarutobi's Gunstikc using it as material at Blacksmith, is a there an easy way to farm it or its smithing text? I've completed the game in NG an NG+. Thanks.

[@randydiggs7992]

Hey Cowboy how are you? Quick question. I notice your secondary guardian spirit you had equipped where it says guardian spirit protection none of that text was greyed out i did my build just like yours but when i equipped the secondary guardian spirit that very text is grayed out for me? Help please.

[@og_octane7697]

after the spear can you do switch glaive build i feel like that would be op i dont have the game yet but i played the first and beta for 2 i wanna main switch glaive and i need all the info i can get before i get the game

[@Vokoca]

What's the reasoning behind waiting till the dark realm phase with Otakemaru? Does dark realm actually influence the bosses as well? Always thought it just reduces your ki recovery.

[@mark3908]

Vokoca I have the same question!

[@FightinCowboy]

I want to say I read somewhere that your yokai stuff is stronger in the dark realm

[@Vokoca]

@@FightinCowboy Ah, now that you mention it... Also heard some yokai abilities have additional effects. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@Misery-maker]

them some chonky pants

[@dave_by_day7632]

No medium stance?

[@simbriss]

How do we get this armore set? or the smithing text for it?

[@Zupah91]

Could you make a tanky onmyo build with the switchglaive? I love the sg move-set

[@hadif151]

do you have any build for first play through people ? and in this guid you do not show you you distribute your stats

[@Miguel58058]

I only got helmet and armor as rewards for the mission. Is that right?

[@iamergoproxy3476]

I LOVE this build, it seems absolutely monstrous. I am missing some fabled umbracite for imbune fire, need to get my weight down and that mask but aside from that...I cant wait to cook Mezuki with my variation

[@Hush4Me1]

Is there any point trying to set up a build in till you hit ng+? Cause I like the game but not enough to only see investment benefits once I’m well into ng+.

[@xlazydogx3123]

Just rolled +10% fire damage on my canon

[@DjSkogen]

what canon is it? Dragon roar?

[@oguzakdeniz809]

Why does courage conflict with familiarity?

[@mmrox4320]

Build: did nothing Otakemaru: melts boss

[@FightinCowboy]

So everything up until the boss means nothing? Lol k.

[@VoidDub]

Yo Cowboy - I'm maining this build at the moment and having a blast (lul) but I question the helmet. I'm not sure if I'm just not understanding how it works or if the life steal fire scaling is so bad it's unnoticeable most of the time - OR maybe if it even works at all. Or maybe on some attacks but not others? Were you seeing lifesteal value from the helmet?

[@FightinCowboy]

It's minimal but with how many hits we're doing it adds up. You're not gonna see life leech like 20% or anything crazy.

[@VoidDub]

@@FightinCowboy yeah sometimes I just wonder if it's doing anything at all. Ah well I'll keep testing. LOVE the blind set absolutely brilliant in this build.

[@Szemes-nw7cb]

Spear build please

[@toreyclark4195]

Is there an option to re-do your points

[@qbanboss9780]

So I know enenra is great for life recovery but if u wanted more fire dmg what about firestarter for the helmet slot, Did u test it,is it worth it?

[@staytrippy0_o176]

How did you get the set bonus for some of the sets with only 1 piece

[@yesterdaytodaytommorrow.]

Yasakni accessory. Reduce piece requirements for stat bonus

[@MajesticTurk3y]

Good morning, is this an early game build, or should I wait until NG+? Thanks.

[@FightinCowboy]

Definitely not early game friendly. The earliest you could do this would be after Ryomen most likely

[@MajesticTurk3y]

FightinCowboy ok, thank you for the reply. #newsubscriber

[@MajesticTurk3y]

Just to clarify....after the ryomen fight...I should start using the tonfa...or should I already be using it to unlock the skills? I'm very new to this bro...

[@s-viv9232]

How good is the courage state for ki recovery speed is it noticable? I'm thinking of doing a revamp on Ng. Running axe and switch currently

[@UnlikeBo]

what is that armor called?

[@Popje_YH]

Can this build work for dual swords? Because im looking for a fire dual sword build

[@sagehatch7733]

Could you do a Saika's Yatagarasu armor build or is it just bad?

[@FightinCowboy]

For this build? There really isn't anything in it we want. It's more of a ranged damage build.

[@tahmeedrahman3101]

I'm tryna go for an odachi and tonfa build Which attributes should I focus on Also I use a lot of omniomagic

[@Breeykid73]

How can I imbue fire into my tonfas, just recently got the gun sticks.

[@johnhuysentruyt8310]

Go to the blalcsmith and keep tempering them until you can put fire into them

[@sundergalegaming6601]

How do you get imbued fire on swords

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Btw tonfa gun can be acquired from tempering without the gunsticks.

[@FightinCowboy]

True, but you should still try for Sarutobi Gunsticks since it's the primary affix on it, you'll be able to temper on whatever other affixes you want instead of having some dookie one pre-built in.

[@DemonlordBlaze]

Thank you I've wanting a fire build

[@DragosOPRESCU]

Cowboy, I have a CANNON with FIRE DAMAGE! It is in the NiOh 2 this weapon

[@wvang209]

Quick question, how do you get the imakomei set to constitution and strength requirement to 8? Mines says 17 for constitution and 16 for strength..

[@FightinCowboy]

Craft it

[@tikiperri8077]

how to hidden helmet amor?

[@thehonestarmy3798]

I know I'm late, but can you tell me if you rerolled most of the stats or they were like that when you got it? Can you even roll Attack Bonus at A+?

[@zephiryun7408]

Lol everything s near perfect but feral shift s t worst. Just cant get t timing. What u think this build with nine tails? It buffs fire dmg in 15%

[@Shotgunoneliner]

I believe Feral shift only parries if you dodge towards an enemy. If you're dodging backwards that might be the problem.

[@johncurry7246]

Awesome vid! Any chance of a hatchet build being in the works?

[@FightinCowboy]

Yup