Nioh 2: The Best Build for All Dreams (Overpowered Tips & Tricks)

[@JumpinProductions]

Here are timestamps if you wanna skip around: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Early Dream of Samurai 6:19 Onmyo Magic is Important 11:22 The Magic You Need 18:36 Mission to Farm for Armor 22:00 The Gear 25:14 The Clan 27:06 Soul Cores & Guardian Spirits 32:47 Blacksmith Tips 43:33 Stats 45:21 Alternative Armors 48:35 Skills 51:01 How to Get Luck 55:07 How to Farm Human Bosses 57:36 Don't Min-Max

[@thrashinp8937]

Do you have IG or email for people hit you up? Basically something for people to contact you so they can have private talk with you so they can let you know how there gameplay is going for this game ? Just wondering.

[@alenezi989a3]

Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛

[@yeahwellthatsjustlikeyouro7466]

You made a 1 hour video carefully explaining everything but the most important part. Where to get the weapon text? Even the wiki is missing that information. I found through a Reddit post that it is dropped by a very late game Yokai boss. Don't remember his name. But that's according to said Reddit post, no idea if it's true. Edit: Boss is Shuten Doji guess I'll farm him once I get there.

[@KinggStylezz]

Yo! I remember when you weren't that big on youtube during dark souls 2 and i commented on one of your videos and you dropped me an armor set and weapon that was tedious to farm before the dlc. So happy to see you are still doing youtube and growing. Best of luck my friend. Everyone follow this guy he is such a good guy and does his best to help the communities he is a part of.

[@Shad0wmoses]

i remember him doing fun videos for mass effect 3. hes an og.

[@maiqtheliar6408]

Dude I was having difficulty playing this game and was overwhelmed by the different mechanics. Just followed this guide and now I am in dream of the wise didn't had hard time highly recommend this guide for any new players.

[@PlanetDiablo16967]

This video is old but if anyone is starting the game and found this video, you don't have to wait until the second main mission to get onmyo points. Starting at the first mission, find all or most of the kodama (the little green dudes) and then go to a shrine. At the shrine check the Make An Offering section and offer up any gear you don't need. Then go down to Kodama Bazaar in the same section. Look through items available to see if they're selling lightning, water, or fire talismans. If they aren't you can just quit out to the main menu and reload the character to refresh the shop until they are. After you have the talismans, equip them and attack enemies in the level with your weapons with the talismans until you level up your onmyo skill and get a skill point. I know this all sounds tedious, but I personally think it's worth it so that you can start getting level ups in onmyo a bit sooner and speed up progression. Technically you don't even need to find all the kodama, but they increase the number of items available at the Bazaar and therefore increase your chances having talismans in the shop.

[@KeithLivitsme]

This is BY FAR the easiest build video to understand. So helpful thank you so much

[@SomethingScotty]

A quicker way to get access to the Onmyo Magic tree is the third shrine of the very first mission will let you buy a talisman of some sort at the Kodama Bazaar. Just sell your unwanted white items to the Kodama Offering option then use the points from doing that to buy a couple Onmyo talismans then just kill somethin' with it and that'll usually net you your first point.

[@drakemallard1486]

Yeah not a lot of people know about this. Same with using purchased bombs to get Ninjitsu.

[@brennonguillory8830]

I did this to I thought everyone did it guess not

[@حمزةكايا]

This got me to Dream of the Wise and now I’m just making it better as I go through wise. Looking forward to Dream of the Nioh. Game is sick. Thanks man.

[@Raneru]

This video explains everything you need to know after starting Dream of the Strong. I highly recommend watching the whole ting.

[@TeikiSupertramp]

Very comprehensive explanations about dreams at the beginning, loved it ! This game can get so confusing with so many layers to it, great video

[@malikmuhammad7648]

Man it's super confusing at times especially just jumping into to it But this game is FIRE 🔥🔥😤

[@thomasdawe1837]

One huge thing you missed out: Smithing text - forging armour makes the requirements lower. You aren't making full use of your Yasakani, run something lighter in the chest slot (saika set bonus is good with the ravenwing rifle and haccho nenbutsu sword as secondary) and you won't need to dump an absurd amount into stamina - you should be 99 magic/const by this point and courage is great for SG which is ki intensive

[@khaledm.1476]

What is this "smithing text-forging armour" can't find it in the wiki or the reddit's google sheet, do you mean they should smith the armour used in the build using a smithing text?

[@henningkaiser9192]

@@khaledm.1476 exactly what you said

[@khaledm.1476]

@@henningkaiser9192 oh okay thanks for the clarification, yea I wasn't sure

[@ansonnn_]

Love this build. Comfortably breezing through Dream of the Strong like so easy. Now enjoying it in Dream of the Demon. Thanks so much for the build!

[@JumpinProductions]

Hey guys if you to see the Dream of Nioh version of this build that can beat the Underworld, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goaknaOKbLWhlbc

[@TimeToRelax199]

Back in the days: hits bonfire and I will see you in a moment

[@deepfry4735]

I know right😭

[@poetg3000]

Yesterday I was just stuck on what to do so I actually added this man on my playstation for help and he actually replied and walked me through everything and I am greatful because a few minutes ago I just hit level 100 thanks 🙏🏼 to him

[@gamer-ff6mh]

Thank you so much! You are the Hegel of Nioh 2. You broke down the philosophy in the intro itself. Perfect! I was so stuck!

[@PSN_MICKSTA]

This video guide is very well done and intuitive. So refreshing to have everything really broken down and explained like that thoroughly so thank you so much 😊

[@Anonymous9989]

Thanks for this break down man, I started playing a couple weeks ago for the first time on my ps5 and just finished dream of the samurai not too long ago and got 2 yasakanis to drop in the same mission on the first dlc!!!

[@Sturmsucher]

In my opinion the best video you can watch right now for people, who gained some experience in this game and want to dive deeper into it.

[@aidanmcmurtrie1424]

Less a comment about the game than about your design choices. Thank you for having a tasteful intro that's under 5 seconds. It's a small thing that peeps appreciate in informational content

[@tadashihatsudai]

Well said! I’ve finished Nioh and the 999 floors in the Abyss but so far I’m kind of getting screwed over because I’m severely limited with what kinds of builds I can make and still need to level up higher.

[@drakemallard1486]

How so? Like some builds just suck or what?

[@babayaga4320]

There is a lot great into in this video. I'm hardly new to Nioh, but I wasn't taking advantage of confusion enough and had never really tried magic familiars, and I'm starting to use them on bosses especially now and it destroys them. A simple way to proc confusion is to use a water familar to saturate the enemy and then pop the kasha soul core. I would say if you're new to Nioh and you only take away that one thing from this video it will help you tremendously, that and putting amrita absorption on your armor chest piece.

[@jerrynest101RBLX]

Hey man, so those familiars are those spells that have the specific element circling around you right? I've never really tried them out yet but do you recommend them for basically all difficulties? I just got to Dream of the Demon

[@babayaga4320]

@@jerrynest101RBLX I would recommend it for sure. Since I've started using the water familiar in dream of the demon it's helped me a ton, but it will be a big help no matter the difficulty.

[@thecasualfly]

I feel dumb, I have 170 hours into the game and just figured out what confusion is because of this video.. thanks for the great video! Got a new sub

[@ronr6010]

Hey dude just wanted to thank you for this informative video, u really got me through the hard times, lol. Currently working my way through dream of the Nioh thanks to ur guide. Subbed. ty again

[@princevegeta3569]

I would honestly like to thank you for making this video it is helping me progress better. I now have learned how to use ninjutsu/omyo magic properly now. Even if this does end up making the game easier I don't mind because it expands on the skills I thought I wouldn't learn.

[@animademachina2747]

Thanks so much for the in depth guide how you set up your magic and ninjutsu really helped, no other guides show that amount of information!

[@edmundchai9582]

so much learning in one video,thankx man.

[@ZeroRulz0]

This is the kind of video I've been looking for

[@thorstenduding5458]

Great video. I main SG and Magic but i would never had toughed to play it like it... tested it and love it Thanks man

[@christopherofthevillage7566]

What is sg?

[@rawen160]

I know it's a bit offtopic, but it is really good advice for the players. When you will gather "favor" points for your blacksmiths (second one is unlocked in "roaming artisian" questline, check wiki) put all your points into obtaining rare materials while disassbling first. Seriously. Don't read it just as "free maferials", read it as "I no longer have to farm all these bosses and enemies I hate because they suck and are not fun in the slightest". Jesus christ I freaking despise Enenra and Oni Shibata, I am so glad I don't have to farm them. Then I suggest cheper tempering and soul matching, ~30% less adds up when you start doing it a lot. And you will do that a lot anyway. The rest isn't really that important, salibar isn't that nice given you can store amrita in it only off-mission, and higher +levels are relatively easy to get, because you get them all the time so it's simply refundant.

[@bulbhead3333]

I have been going through nioh with a heart/skill build but I think I need to try out magic now for this confusion build you speak of. It look op as hell. It might make it a bit too easy though. This is the best video explaining niohs build mechanics I have seen.

[@druidspoe6885]

Yk I’ve been watching since ur ds2 sotfs play through and this video caught me off guard when I saw ur signature JP intro I was HS I haven’t watched you in awhile 😂 great video

[@Nubi-01]

thanks for the guide i am new on this game and this really help me out, u are really good at this game no cap

[@dragnoft619]

ive created loads of builds, but i still feel like i need more information to make some better builds, thank u for the vid my man!

[@Necromancer-Noxx]

Pretty good build and video, love it. Though I personally prefer the Dual Blades and the Blademaster Gear our Builds are pretty similiar. Great Tutorial for new players!

[@aeiliasdivine5414]

Ayeeeeeee Jumpin! Been following your walk through since dark souls! Good stuff mate! Can't wait for your walk throughs for Elden Ring. ;D

[@gachilhan]

Perfect, honestly. Another thing you could look at would be the fire ninjutsu from Hayabusa, with no gear or points invested in Dex that spell does 7k for me, could probably become a pretty sick oneshot build

[@rahsan8139]

Damage is good and all but if they’re out of ki you’re better off using feathers

[@OntzetttendeJan]

Thanks so much! I’ve picked up Nioh 2 again and this helps refresh my memory.

[@moogle5455]

Grazie per il video, ottimo set. Ho inserito altri 2 set parziali avanzando con i DLC. Il mio equipaggiamento è il seguente: Falce con purezza Lancia di bishamon Arco del tiratore Elmo, corazza, guanti, cinta e schinieri del guerriero orientale Flauto della luna nebbiosa Magatama yasakani

[@Lancer78x]

You can actually get Omnyo magic or Ninjutsu for that matter by just using items that you find like shrapnel bombs for ninjutsu or Magic Talismans like Fire/LIghtning talismans then beat on mobs, this should not take long and you will get 1 point into Omnyo. This can be done on the very first mission.

[@umpla8335]

Yo i tryed it and its super im enjoying the game with im now reached dream of wise and left unlock last region to go in dream of nioh this guide helped alot for my thx for this guide bdw love your videos 🙂

[@Demi44]

This is just the build I need to get back into Nioh so thank you also subbed

[@raulvaleros5125]

Thanks a lot. This buid was enough for the last 3 missions I needed in wotd.

[@CKatanik93]

Skill definitely helps in Nioh man. Skill is an attribute in the game haha

[@TheSandkastenverbot]

Great guide, thank you!

[@hellonearthiii4671]

Love the vids bro! First video I watched was where to find the Faraam armor for Dark Souls 2 on the 360! Chug that Sunny D bro!

[@sepulcher8263]

My guy, I literally combined this build with the tsukuyomi grace and I'm just fucking stomping shit. Jesus Christ.

[@magnushaveland2526]

Very informative video! I wish more people made good Nioh 2 content as I love this game. A problem for me as that most videos people made were for the ps release, and is now outdated for the PC release. PC doesn't seem to have been that popular at all... Anyways great video mate!

[@kyrinviralaine4713]

I'm on way of the wise and you still gave me tons of solid advice thank you!

[@JMrealgamer]

Good video Jumpin’! I remember watching your DS2 walkthrough. Good videos. I started Nioh 2 and I had to give it a break. I was jus tired of getting killed. 😂

[@A_RizkyHadiFelani]

4:33 let alone the yatsu no kami, heck I was even struggling with double gaki on my first try back then lmao

[@NjorlErik]

Big thanks for the guide! Excellent work!

[@mgzyra9592]

This video helped me through DotD to now DotN (just a few hours ago). Thank you, and have a nice day.

[@kennybrown8674]

I just reached dream of the demon enemies are tanky as hell , what's best stats to put on this armour

[@OlympusPublicAffairs]

Worked in 6 peice Inari with this build while going through DOTD. Easy to incorporate with one peice of armor and the four weapons with Yasakani. Gonna roll this build into your Oyamatsumi/Purity build when I get into higher difficulties.

[@bandar367]

Thx man The build is making the game much easier to me

[@VirtualKenji]

Thank you for this man. I started playing Nioh 2 again after about a year - this build helped me get through DotD and now enjoying it on DotW. Gonna do the DLCs soon with it too

[@ajgrand]

Very very good video. Thanks!

[@teacher0517]

Can't thank you enough for making this video.

[@stephenmclemore7614]

Not doing this build but this video helped a lot with some of the info...

[@danlulkin2878]

Bro explained all of the game mechanics thx alot

[@sword-and-shield]

Just Outstanding ...Thanks Brother

[@hadifelani]

23:55 you forgot to mention that it also applies to poison and paralyzing broths from the ninjutsu branch

[@gabrielmario7098]

for early starting before going for ng+ you can go for far the "vice-minister armor" easy to farm, cool bonuses and you only need 4 pieces.

[@nightraider6410]

This is literally the most OP build lol. I’m still on dream of samurai and I am wrecking everything because of the health regen/anima.

[@Bleachdemon88]

This is what I have been looking for, tried getting into the first game but just didn't click. Got this one and same problem, I just wasn't getting it but I just started a new file recently and it made more sense and now I'm half way through the game (have been just leveling up and enjoying the game) and I am doing quite good and more or less get how stuff works on a basic level. I main switch glaive with hatchets as secondary so this video seems like what I should be aiming for. No stone unturned and covered a ton of ground, thank you for uploading this.

[@Bleachdemon88]

Edit: Wow ten months, I am on the last 5 floors of the depths of the underworld thanks to your videos and your extremely in depth analysis of your builds. I am using a mix of your set up with the governors armor and veterans armor. I like governors armor better, but the soul core setup with the veterans armor I think is more advantageous since you can spam Ippon and you still get the -21.5% damage taken mid attack from Onryoki which is helpful, you get the damage mitigation of the governors armor with the damage taken critical, and I have stacked about -23% elemental damage taken with a skill slot on my accessory and chest piece which is also very important in the depth and comes on another great endgame heavy armor set (Mino veterans set). Just need to grind out a (increased attack winded enemy) on my scroll of the damned and it will be perfect since my helmet has anima charge melee attack and I don't want to farm a helm that has both since its rare. All in all I have truly enjoyed this game and it is all thanks to your in depth analysis and enthusiasm for what you do. Thank you

[@allendracgo7345]

I've been following this guide and blastkages' how to break Nioh 2 at roughly the same time and my progression has been going well; since this build becomes great within region 4, I would recommend following Blasts video while making this build. Try to also get as many rolly Polly nekoes to be with you for boss fights and also summon other players if needed.

[@BK-hp8cj]

I'd advise finding an early game fists build for 1-100, can find some on here that are seriously OP to get you to the point mentioned here. The "there are no builds until then" is only partly true. There are, and there are OP ones too. They just don't really come together either until about lvl 50's.

[@Anomalyy666]

What's the most op build currently?

[@Johtho]

this is incredibly well explained and well presented. i beat nioh 1 by making a fire spear and i remember distinctly how easy the game became after i built. as in without a build, i couldnt handle the game. loved that game. been trying to get into nioh 2 but i get thrashed so bad i recently downloaded a trainer and started playing though it in unlimited demon mode, if just to experience it, sad as that may be. im already building pure magic so i will be trying this for sure. you reminded me of my nioh 1 experience, and now im hopeful and confidant that when i try this the experience will be similar. thanks.

[@epiclibra435]

Very well done 👍

[@KrazyTed113]

Your advise on farming Warrior of the East armor and getting to shadow asap really helped me break through on dream of the demon. Thanks!

[@Ripdric]

Thanks for this very nice!!

[@ashleighlambert9822]

This is such a helpful video

[@animatekkaos2243]

Dude, very extensive and comprehensive guide, I really appreciate that!! I played Switchglave for the entire game till DotS, then I switched to the Odachi, and yesterday I reached DotW, and I'm planning to get back to the Switchglave, and stick with it and use that in DotN. So I'd like to know if you think this build will be good also in Endgame, or if you think will be suboptimal. Thanks in advance for the answer, and thanks for sharing all those great guides with the world, keep up the good work, dude!! 🤘🤘

[@JumpinProductions]

Yes this is great do 6 warrior of east and 7 izanagi grace, switchgaive/splitstaff 200 con 200 courage 200 magic.

[@animatekkaos2243]

@@JumpinProductions thanks for the quick and kind reply, gonna definitely build that, then!! Thanks again!!🙏

[@CSSuccessGamer]

thank you, i have no clue how to even unluck that ohmyo magic skill point!

[@Dr.Moogle]

You can also randomly find magic talismans in the store. Using them will let you earn magic points. Sometimes you can get them really early.

[@RiseUpification]

Dude this is the best build of the dozens of build videos I have watched, thank you so much. Only thing I (kinda) disagree with: I feel like Elden Ring is even much more build-dependent than Nioh. With ER as soon as I realized I need a ton of vigor, a shield and got Blasphemous Blade the game got easy immediately (almost boring in fact). Afaik that is not possible in Nioh. Enemies are much more unforgiving, getting 2-hit is far from rare, even if you put a lot of points into Constitution early… So yeah I personally feel like Nioh is even more Sekiro than it is Elden Ring…

[@josephmiller4438]

Since you said the five piece isn't necessary, why not run the white fox mask in the build for the life gain onmyo magic hit? It works with the familiars. Plus, you could always get lucky and roll the life gain onmyo magic AAA on your accessory.

[@TheCriticTeacher]

Dude thank you very much for this video guide. I love these types of games but I was having a hard time adapting to it because I was not understanding the game machanincs correctly. Thanks to your video the whole thing not only makes sense but you explained everything to good detail. thanks again. My build is done except finding the yasakani magatama. I've done the mission like you suggested but I haven't had any luck getting it unfortunately. Maybe I should try on dream of the demon?

[@freshbam2158]

Great Video and thx for the Tips, but i still have a question..how do you get the third slot for ur items, omnyo and jutsus?

[@suemeade2471]

I can attest that this build is really good, he set this up for me and the game got really easy now going to try and get it on the ps5 because i lost my ps4 account 😔.

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

This is a great video, but I don’t know how to unlock the ninja stuff in the dojo. Thanks for the great video.

[@windblownleaf6450]

Forgot to say, you can actually get somewhat of a build by the time you reach the end of the first zone of your first playthrough. Can easily get an oni-bi core from farming one of those instrument playing dudes in one of the first twilight missions + purification talisman to have confusion. Then you can use shirohami + yatsu no kami soulcore + melee dmg vs poisoned enemies on accessories. lots of extra damage

[@lacqs9129]

I never reach dream of nioh but I stopped when I plat it.. I guess I'll gonna try this build and start a new character :D

[@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340]

this is the most well built game ever. game of the century

[@MrHellsing1055]

I got his text early on, and man that set was cracked

[@southyard631]

this is like a seminar

[@sgt_badedyr4445]

Thanks for this. As the Armor level is around lvl 67. And i am lvl 108 And soul matching cost to much i think. I farm the text for the armor & Spear today. Not sure if i was total lucky or what, But i got both in 7 try's. I do have item drop rate on my armor and Accessoires. As i wanted A change from my Dual Sword & Odachi to switchglaive & Spear to see if i like them. If I can give a tip for farming Onmyo & Ninja Skill point. In the second area (Soaring) the Sub Mission "A Hot-blooded Howl" At the shrine before you have to go underground, And it have Enki next to it. If you make sure you have 2-3 flaming Heron and 2-3 Water Heron And 6-8 Lighting Shots And 6-8 Water Shots (you can reset before and after this mission for a low cost) The Heron if hit, can kill it with 1 Water Heron, and 1-2 Flaming Heron. With Onmyo i go 2 Water, 2 Lighting, And keep doing like that to i kill it, Onmyo is a bit slower. So i normal go Ninja point first and it is super fast. All so if one dont want to go for 100.000 point, Simple go for 30.000 point, that what need for the first one to unlock. But i do the 100.000 as i find it super easy to do... It is very fast (I think it is) and easy to get 30.000 or 100.000 in both Onmyo & Ninja, So one is ready for the upcoming mission´s for Onmyo & Ninja. And bonus is the Enki can drop Enki pelt that need to Craft the Warrior of the East Armor Kindly.

[@leifktaylor]

The easiest build to get online is and has always been Kunai. You can get it online within the first act of dream of the samurai with fuma ninja gear, and then transition to kato at the end of dots. Eventually you transition to feathers and elemental damage and you can easily clear all of the underworld and scrolls of the damned with that (omiokane gear and kato).

[@shanemcgee9641]

Few things....best source of money is selling Tea Sets. Hands down. Millions and millions. Second, Umbracite is also a drop as a visitor. I have seen all forms of umbracite drop with decent consistency as a visitor. Third, decent build, fairly early acquisition, but ninja/kunai is technically "easier". This build focuses on the weapon play aspect of the game, but someone not as comfortable with the weapons or the timings for pulses or stance switching, ninja build with fuma going into kato could be more accessible to get players into dotstrong or dotd where other builds become more easily accessible. Just my opinion really, but otherwise good.

[@thatguyfromthebar]

If you craft your armour the stat requirements are lowered

[@AbsolutelyCasual]

Do people really compare this to dark souls? That's really strange, in my opinion it's a lot more difficult than the souls series and that's because like you stated it's a lot more about farming for the right gear with the combination of skill, really cool to see it was released on the PS5 I was just thinking about redownloading it so I actually get a PlayStation 5 which probably won't be for a while still

[@JD-xg5qq]

Hi great video! I just started playing Nioh 2 and I finished act 1. I have completed the Dojo missions and ready to start Act 2. What gear should I start blacksmithing, since I don't have the gear that you are wearing now. My equipment/ability are ranked B as you have suggested. This is my first playthrough and I appreciate your advice. Have a great day and keep up the great work!

[@ruelreyes8410]

Cool Video

[@thomasputraliawan]

Great video. What would you suggest for stats after both magic and cons are maxed? Is it heart? Stamina? Or skill as a bonus atk for the switchglaive? Thanks

[@aleksander_9927]

This build is fantastic ty for the guide! Also what is the name of the refashioned gear you are using (the cat ears and cape) and where can you get that?

[@JumpinProductions]

It come from the dlc boon and it's free, it's called Sohaya Deserter

[@aleksander_9927]

@@JumpinProductions which dlc i have every but i havent gotten it yet

[@aleksander_9927]

@@JumpinProductions nvm i found it out, you could only claim it up to the 26th of february, i downloaded nioh again in march so now i cant get it :(

[@samnyce]

U get glory by leaving your grave with the jasper and people using it. Leave your grave right before bosses, shrines or hard areas. Also leave your graves at lower level maps so people will definitely use your grave. Ie- if your level 50 leave at a 49 or below level/map/board. The lower the map from your current level the higher the chance someone will use your grave and u will get glory for doing nothing. Just have to collect it in delivery menu option. 💯💯💯

[@Snuggglebunny]

Yo can this work with odachi and tonfa ???

[@Nischal_Kandel]

Sounds like a really detailed video, Thank you.

[@raafatawar8005]

Can you do one for someone with no dlc? I'm following your build and I love it I just don't have the dlc haha

[@kennybrown8674]

What would be be best to pair with warrior of the east if I got yasakani magamota

[@Retrogodofrap2]

If purity is on your weapon should you still use purity talismans?