Nioh 2 仁王 2 | Burst Counter Guide | Advanced Combat Series

[@mbazea4423]

I tried to *brute* force my way through Nioh, that was very difficult. That was very *counter* intuitive style I went with. After I watched this video, I was able to to finally beat Nioh, I'm about to *burst* into tears, I'm so happy all my problems are nothing but a *phantom* of the past. I don't fear the *feral* yokai anymore. Thanks, poofer.

[@PooferLlama]

pooferKid wtf lol

[@darthj_der7447]

Ha! I see what you did there...

[@stolensentience]

Bold comment.

[@ivorymantis1026]

Phantom - Reactive Counter (Parry) Feral - Counter State (Make the attack hit your yokai form) Brute- Proactive Counter (Interrupt) I'm already seeing instances where some counters are easier to perform on certain enemies than others.

[@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long]

Yeah that's what they were aiming for...certain burst counters working better on certain enemies.

[@MrDeathbyzombies]

@@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long That makes sense design wise since you'll gain the ability to shift guardian spirits without a shrine. Team Ninja probably intended players to have two different kinds of spirits so that we could use two different burst counters. This game is awesome.

[@BWX4]

Excellent guide! I can understand probably why they changed from the beta, because it arguably made Phantom's Burst too good. But remember how at least back in late last year's Nioh 2 beta, successfully blocking with Phantom made it so that it would do its spinning-blade counter attack, no matter what attack was used against it? You were pretty much able to stonewall anything, as long as you had the Anima, and it was so fun and stupid. Kinda miss it!

[@PooferLlama]

Thanks for the compliment! Yeah, I remember using the Phantom to basically block anything. It was pretty cool and I understand the reason for the change. However, I do wish Phantom got a little bit of a boost from its current state.

[@aredgert]

First we get the definitive Review of Nioh 2, now we get the definitive Guide to Burst Counters! Fantastic! It's comprehensive, clear, concise, and well thought out; this is just an all-around great tutorial. You've out done yourself again, Poofer!!

[@mbazea4423]

IDK, last to load probably gonna make a better guide :)

[@aredgert]

@@mbazea4423 lmao!

[@PooferLlama]

He's just jelly cuz of my Maeda Beef :)

[@PooferLlama]

Thanks man! I'm hoping to get you into a combomad at some point. Miss you stellar gameplay!

[@BrilliantSunsGaming]

Great guide PooferLlama! I can confirm that brute also reduces the damage taken during the time it is active. Your guide was well orchestrated (which is rapidly becoming par for the course) and well thought out! Great job man!

[@PooferLlama]

Awesome, thanks for the confirmation and support!

[@BrilliantSunsGaming]

@@PooferLlama You are welcome!

[@BIGMILKO]

I know this is old but you make really good videos. Detailed, clean explanations. I recently picked up Nioh 2 and your guides have been so useful on helping make up my mind and what skills really shine as bnb.

[@cloudvalentino]

That was a great job. It was simple and easy to understand.

[@PooferLlama]

Awesome! That's what I was aiming for!

[@xijinping3317]

I already finished the game And the frustration is great but you feel so acomplished afters its sooo worth it

[@Silent_Gold74]

If you only beat it once than you have only just begun....

[@Feanturo]

I wish the window for phantom counter would be a bit longer, feral with its 2 afterimages is a lot more forgiving imho if you misstime it.

[@Smokeyourselfstraighttohell]

I personally love just how precise you can be with it and that you can actually affect projectile burst attacks

[@Dem0nHamster]

Thank you, I've been going bonkers trying to figure out why I was failing so frequently with the Feral one. It's cuz I've been using other directions. Plus it's neat to see your Phantom and Feral using the same horn combinations as mine

[@BlackDogSamba]

Awesome guide! Saved me a lot of frustrating experimentation o/

[@PooferLlama]

Glad to hear it helped ya!

[@raikazuchi2516]

...I beat the entire game without using burst counters except once in a while using the Feral Dodge if I was out of ki, and let me tell you, it was a nightmare. I've started replaying it and I WISH I would've had this video back when the game first dropped 🙃

[@matinsasan]

Thanks, I needed a video like yours to finally help my friend to learn, so he doesn't try to brute force his way anymore and enjoy the game better.

[@Dem0nHamster]

After watching this + a few minutes of screwing around with Burst Counters in the Training Grounds, it looks like: - Attacks that hit you still do Ki damage, though not sure if they can still guardbreak you yet - Against non-Burst grab attacks, Brute and Feral are both fully safe (Brute's even safe during the short wind-up to the swing), but Phantom doesn't stop it - Phantom's good against the training ground soldier's Iai Strike, which is nice, gonna have to keep that in mind

[@Sombersamurai]

Having the hardest time using Brute against long range attacks. Tate Eboshi’s full screen burst gets me everytime

[@PooferLlama]

I use Brute against her. Dodge her Glaive and BC her.

[@Sombersamurai]

I’m talking about when she dashes across the screen. I think a feral or a phantom burst is more suited for it

[@alexptong]

Hope you and you're wife have been doing well, Llama. Been noticing I've been going through burst attacks with feral burst counter and getting punished during the end of the counter animation. I knew I was missing something and had to watch this vid to find out only forward activates feral burst counter. Thanks for giving the best in-depth content and guides. Looking forward to any future content. Be well.

[@clamatre]

Thank you! this video clarified my all doubts

[@KotushkFier666]

My absolute favorite spirit setup is Ho-Oh Confusion core Primary with Baku Corruption core secondary. The differences in their counters is still damn hard for me to get used to... I tend to fight most fights using Ho-Oh and only use Baku on human bosses. Which I guess makes some sense considering you can counter their Guardian Spirits.

[@relx7981]

Thanks about this detailed video :) and sorry for my poor English, I use google translate. I have been using Brute (shirohami) from the very beginning, but then I had to choose a second type because it is for fast burst attacks that require short response time and reflex ( lady osakabe's tenticle early difficulty one quick attack or later difficulty triple swings, ubume's burst grab etc.). As you mentioned, brute is slow and brute was not effective in burst attacks coming directly towards you (one eyed oni jump towards you or kamaitachi charge towords you) . I used phantom as the second type and it has saved my life many times. Recently I used "janomecho" Feral type GS to complete 50 yokai weapon toughts titles while farming ubume for scroll of the nioh and soul core in "scented letter" mission with corrupted weapon (dual swords), but many times I couldn't do Feral burst counter, sometimes I passed by near the attack ( ubume's air multiple claw attack) . Do we need to hold the left analog stick forward in the feral burst counter? I felt like I was manipulating in the wrong direction. Is just R2+O enough? Thanks. PS: As an attackwise, as a dual swords user, I liked feral very much. Just burst counter is finicky and made me feels bad.

[@PooferLlama]

R2+O is enough. You do NOT need to hold the left analog stick forward in the feral burst counter.

[@relx7981]

@@PooferLlama Thanks, I appreciate. Have a good day. :)

[@F4llenAngel777]

Holy shit this saved my bacon. Amazing video man!

[@Marco_Zara]

Thank you for this guide, really explained well👍

[@PooferLlama]

Thanks :) I'm glad it was helpful for ya!

[@randyrkorton1000]

Seriously well explained. To the point. You just earned yourself a subscriber!

[@PooferLlama]

Thank you very much :)

[@rory_o]

The in game language makes you think they’re all interrupts. So I spent the first couple dozen hours in frustration wondering why they are inconsistent and I’m often dead. Been only using brute because it’s the only one that acts like the game explains like it should. Also been despising the whole burst counter system because of that. Really just wanted to go back to nioh 1. Thanks, this completely explained what the game failed to comunícate.

[@Phillsfan89]

Excellent video and much appreciated brotha!

[@stolensentience]

Brilliant video thank you

[@senecauk8363]

Nice stuff. I did suspect brute reduced damage because times I didnt pull it off perfectly had me getting hit way less badly than expected...

[@PooferLlama]

Yeah, it works fairly well in the regard. It would suck to take full damage!

[@alphonsofrett2757]

Thank you very much for sharing 😀 your hard work.

[@frankiewarden9336]

Really helpful, thank you 😊

[@blagzster6255]

Very nicely presented.

[@user-9097]

very informative video!

[@phitc4242]

not sure if this is correct, but it's in the playlist "Nioh Advamced Combat Series" :)

[@bilbot-baggins6965]

It's also fairly risky to attempt to burst counter any grab attacks since it requires strict spacing due to the start-up.

[@SwordofLigth]

Great tutorial 👍

[@PooferLlama]

Thank you 👍

[@darthj_der7447]

How do you only have 2k subs dude?! Foh real?

[@looots1320]

Nioh isn't that famous because of the Japanese theme puts off a lot of players, I only accepted the plot after getting used to Sekiro

[@sethmiles9436]

Yeah my biggest issue with this game is this one mechanic. Im very bad with the timing of it lol

[@HUYI1]

It's too strict, I don't even use it apart from getting the last trophy regarding the brute and the rest, hence why I am here 😤😤 I'm still fustrated

[@KordenoL]

how do you feral burst counter rokurokubi's spinning head grab attack? do you have to be right in front of its body OR its head while it's spinning?

[@NoTouchThrow]

Good stuff.

[@PooferLlama]

Thanks!

[@giagiorgadze3814]

anybody played it on pc? how to burst counter there? what keys? -_-

[@flowers8017]

no idea why we don't have the option to BC with our 2nd GS but whatever :/ Anyways good job on the guide!

[@PooferLlama]

Yeah...it's a little annoying to swap Guardian Spirits but I've gotten used to it. Maybe TN will allow the option in a future update? Thanks for the kind words!

[@kukullen_8546]

I just started the game and on the very first yokai there's no red aura coming up, I'm baiting attacks but no red....

[@racoby4932]

same bro...

[@kukullen_8546]

@@racoby4932 thinking about deleting the game and downloading it again...... Dunno what to do

[@racoby4932]

@@kukullen_8546 haha I had deleted Nioh 1 before, maybed it 's the time...

[@racoby4932]

Okay... I beated the horse finally...

[@fearz792]

@@kukullen_8546 Cause only certain attacks are burst counterable, usually enemies only have 1 attack that you can counter

[@fujimizuki9727]

How do yo change between the yokai shifts?

[@PooferLlama]

Change Guardian Spirits -> R1 + L2

[@zaelheimricht4978]

Others: Heywassup so basically you press when there's the red like and subscribe You: this. Thanks.

[@PooferLlama]

I remember doing that basic crap early on. But it's annoying to see ALL THE DAMN TIME on youtube lol. I really only care about providing valuable information. It helps to get numbers but honestly when i was chasing that...my content was garbage and i felt shitty. if i get views, great. if not, whatever. ive changed my outros a little bit with my latest video (combo mad 7). let me know if its tasteful or just annoying.

[@saestualdy7968]

can we change the yokai form feral to phantom in the game?

[@PooferLlama]

You can equip a Feral type and a Phantom type. You can't alter a guardian spirit's type though.

[@Stiv64_]

Why tf is the burst counter not mapped to the usual dodge button?

[@armstrongcanon7833]

Thats used by yokai ability 3.

[@abagofchipzlol3667]

Hey bro I saw a lot of ppl on reddit saying if you don’t wanna do burst counters you don’t have to, like it’s just another option that you can do if you want, they just block or dodge instead of using burst counter, is this true? Can you beat the game without using burst counter?

[@PooferLlama]

You don't HAVE to use burst counters but the game provides massive incentives to do so.

[@abagofchipzlol3667]

PooferLlama lol what incentives? Oh wait nvm ur talking about the health and stuff right u get for doing a burst counter?

[@PooferLlama]

@@abagofchipzlol3667 Yea, you get a ton of stuff courtesy of the "Special Finesse" passives in the shiftling tree. Plus, in the dark realm, you get a big boost to your anima.

[@abagofchipzlol3667]

PooferLlama ah icic bro you should try playing for a bit without using burst counter lol, I tried a bit last night and it seems pretty fun just blocking and dodging away like the first lol instead of using burst counter :p but ur right the incentives to use it are actually to good to not use it but I like switching my style up

[@PooferLlama]

@@abagofchipzlol3667 I can play without it in all honesty. However, for me to pressure almost indefinitely, I do need the ki boosts that BC's give. I like swapping between various Level 1 weapons to keep things fresh. If you are interested in a player who doesn't use Burst Counters all too often, then I'd recommend you check out Last fo Load. He is absolutely phenomenal with his gameplay.

[@ragingtarzan4856]

I cannot stand burst counters. Feral and phantom suck. All feral is good for is extra dash distance. More like screwing up your counter positioning. Phantom has no active frames. Brute is the only one that I manage to get off. Although it's not worth investing Stat points into, cuz all it does is piss me off. Timely guard all the way, or just get out of the way. Best just to not risk it.

[@tacogreatlordoftacobell7295]

Feral can easily be used to escape attacks that are one-shot outside of burst counters, phantom completely negates an attack even if mistimed. They make bosses much easier to beat. Also, there isn't a stat that increases your burst counters?

[@looots1320]

Brute sucks cause you trade damage, and you take more than NPC

[@INS1977]

Sounds easy in theory... But in reality.. Easyer run away.... Not all players have ninja skills in timing

[@lax4352]

I think Brute is the hardest, it requires the most skill and creativity.

[@PooferLlama]

It honestly depends on the situation. I've had instances where Brute is very clearly the easiest one to pull off. Enemies like the Koroka stand ZERO chance against Brute counters.

[@BrilliantSunsGaming]

When you first start playing the game, Brute may very well be hardest. However, as you familiarize yourself with attack patterns and burst attacks brute slips into being the easiest because you know when to anticipate what you can counter. However, it also has the capacity to be used creatively and aggressively whereas Feral and Phantom can only be used creatively.

[@superbn0va]

Nioh 2 is cheap difficulty. Gimmicks