Top 5 Nioh Tips for Beginners (Early progression, builds, setups and what-not)

[@neptunusequester]

I apologize for the rust in voice - I'm currently living in a fucking dust cloud. I also apologize for forgetting to put the screenshot of Kato with 15% skill damage boost past 10 Spirit threshold - so you have to trust me on this. If you have any questions - shoot, I'll do my best!

[@matthatter56]

I am sure you get this all the time but how did you get the Sephiroth sword?

[@arashparthian_112]

All I do is low stance spam and then dodge away when npc tries to hit and it has worked so far

[@Merty1388]

Other cheeses are mid stance r2 spam or high stance r2 spam. Works like a charm besides axes and rope knife thing no one uses.

[@balladin9200]

So just press r2 in any stance, alot lol.

[@dmo848]

@@balladin9200 i love it, good technique

[@kyleslades3067]

Do you use any samurai or ninja skills? I found other stances useful around mid game, and high stance with kusarigama allows for very long range strike and that’s how I cheesed many bosses

[@zarek9340]

Mid stance does it for me

[@danieljasonhanf]

dont rush and just get lost in this beautiful masterpiece. incredibly steep learning curve. seems really hard and then it just suddenly all makes sense, just dont give up early on

[@dannitron1934]

Almost did but as always i find a way😁

[@00avc1]

When i die I just listen to the death theme song till im ready to die again

[@bell3287]

No the games still hell

[@dmo848]

This is exactly my problem, hope it gets easier

[@mbtravel7294]

Good advice

[@thestrongestmortal5124]

The idea that you can be so op with a little patience is worth it , I think that’s what got me hooked playing

[@JabbyMayo]

"You should adjust your setup in Nioh and not just rely on a simple strategy" Proceeds to high-stance Odachi heavy attack into the same skill against every enemy he fights in the entire video with the exception of one very easy human enemy that he renders the confuse status on, then punches to death (all of which gets no mention in the commentary). Hm.

[@otavioalvesdacol2202]

I think he forget to say "when necessary".

[@TheSuperbhs]

Ha! Watching that gameplay drove me nuts.

[@HaruR25]

The guy likes to shit on dark souls. Simple strategy? Spammung rolls? It takes patience and timing too. I love both games and probably gameplay-wise nioh as it reminds me more of ninja gaiden. But no need to bash other games.

[@coreypearson4]

* looks down at fire sword plus 10 * "don't listen to him babe ill never leave you either in this souls Bourne universe or the next"

[@DCAMM720]

I think comparing this to the souls games is quite fair. You mention that it's difficult to transition from souls to this game but then go on to describe things you need to do here that most also do in dark souls. This game is different in terms of gameplay and loot but the way you need progress cautiously is essentially the same. Adjusting strategy for the situation is the same in both games, not just this one. I wouldn't say either game has "more depth" than the other. This one just has more loot/stat optimization to keep you busy. Also, I'd probably argue that hit and run tactics work better in this game than the souls series. Maybe it's just how I play but it's worked throughout the entire game.

[@jairocastro4022]

DCAMM720 sure it works better but constant aggression is a lot better

[@thelegend6083]

I totally agree with you DCAMM720

[@Kageryushin]

I found the claim that Nioh has more depth than Souls games to be completely laughable tbh.

[@ps2playa999]

The bosses are harder than Dark souls for me, but the enemy encounters are easier.

[@carrot708]

Honestly, if you're a veteran Souls player, playing Nioh like it's just a less forgiving Souls game is probably a more more effective strategy than forgetting everything you know, ditching all your instincts, and playing it like it's Ninja Gaiden. As long as you get used to stances (if you've played Bloodborne, this will be easier) and Ki pulse (which if you have stamina management skills honed by Soulsborne, isn't super crucial but still very helpful)

[@visualkarmax8269]

Actually never used the second stance in bloodborne, only for the op transition attack

[@damazsta]

Ki pulse is hard to master

[@fishnutz5196]

Sekiro is all parry based so if you can parry then you win the game pretty much. Saying ki pulse isnt crucial is the stupidest thing iv ever heard tho

[@Iniqui-tous]

As a guy who plays all the souls games for 1000s of hours and going to nioh now it feels good to hear u dint need to rush for the best gear and just take ur time it rlly calmed my nerves hearing that

[@Wespa64]

God damn those ng+ machine gun canon archer bandits.

[@wreyes32]

Just picked up the game a month ago. Pretty overwhelming and the information that's out there seems convoluted. This just reaffirmed my need to just chill out and enjoy the game. Thanks.

[@dalf_souls2199]

Don't want to give instructional advice but the detection talisman onmuoyo magic is very good for information, it tells you where all enemy locations and items are on the compass and is an early accessible skill, it lasts a very long time so you don't have to worry about the few casts

[@rimadichman7215]

im 24 hours in lvl 74 and have only leveled strengh heart and body thus far (and a bit of stamina) would investing a few points into spirit still be worth it? btw im using the Odachi

[@neptunusequester]

Odachi is super strong in LW, so I always suggest to get at least 10 spirit to max out Kato.

[@ASB3002]

I can change weapons not just focus on the two at the start ?

[@thesunshore1401]

Yes

[@fishnutz5196]

You will most likely need to respec tho

[@mrpenguin2247]

THE LAST TIP!!! omg I was about to give up! I arrived at the first world's shrine and grabbed the DLC gear. Not realizing I was too heavy spent 2 hours fighting, upgrading ki and still nothing happened. I was about to give up on it but the weight was my issue. Quite a complicated game in the beginning for a new comer to even the genre. Those tips are awesome, thanks so much!

[@arashparthian_112]

Mr Penguin lol I found the dlc armour as soon as I started the game

[@mrpenguin2247]

Assassinkill _112 huh?? As soon as you start the game you’re naked in the Tower of London. Only the first shrine on the isle of demos gives you an option to get the DLC armor and that’s what I was talking about. Unless you can get the armor some other way... don’t matter either way

[@arashparthian_112]

Mr Penguin I’m talking about the first mission the prison is more like a intro I found the armour on the first mission shrine

[@mrpenguin2247]

Assassinkill _112 hmmm... might have missed that... either way then that would have f*d me up even earlier 😅

[@aamerane]

@@mrpenguin2247 so ya ditched the golden gear?

[@NoOne-nf8cl]

I would have to disagree, and say that rushing ahead is one of the best strategies if I refought every enemy that killed me I would've never progressed at all. find that last checkpoint then grind for lvls if you have to.

[@NZAnimeManga]

Thanks for the great video mate- been meaning to get back into Nioh for a while now (after spending WAYYYYY too many hours in NieR: Automata), really appreciate that you're still making content for it! Didn't get very far into the game the first time around (6th boss, maybe?), so I'm looking forward to diving back into it! :D Peace

[@HavelsRing96]

NZAnimeManga HOLY FUCK I didn't know I'd find you in a Neptune video xD

[@NZAnimeManga]

small world, eh?;)

[@mariod4494]

I refuse to give up my Knight armor and broad sword. Soulmatching all the way !

[@winniethepooh4637]

Or you could just have refashioned your armor same for you sword

[@KishorTwist]

_If_ you have the budget.

[@holo1560]

Bruhhh

[@fenrir6470]

Kermit changing the look is super inexpensive, changing the lvl is not however^^

[@wyvernskin5690]

are enemies supposed to straight up one shot you at the beggining

[@neptunusequester]

Nope, but kinda. Start is rough, so you have to learn the mechanics to get to the gear progression part.

[@anthonyk3952]

That's kinda the thing with SoulsBorne style games: everything deals very heavy damage even early on to really drive the message that even low-tier trash mobs like Dwellers and Outlaws can and will kill you if you play recklessly. This is particularly true with the first 2 real bosses of the game: Onrioki and Hino-Enma, who WILL kill you dozens of times until you learn how to stop playing as if you were a one-man army. These styles of games are very sink or swim in that regard. And trust me, if those enemies seem impossible now, they WILL get much harder, to the point where the one-shot attacks you're seeing now are super sluggish and telegraphed by comparison.

[@balladin9200]

Anthony K Good analogy

[@reddeadpoolhood]

Is there a lamp or object that allows you to see in the dark? it's because there are some places that are very dark and I get lost, and I am not even someone who gets lost in video games just because they are dark to see.

[@jotarokujo7955]

thanks for your tips. Which weapon do you use in this footage?

[@nchirico6202]

I think the name of the weapon is odachi you can find many builds with that weapon on yt

[@jotarokujo7955]

@@nchirico6202 thanks, are the odachi weapons only in the dlc or also in the main game? I cannot find this kind of weapon. I only have Katanas and double katanas

[@nchirico6202]

@@jotarokujo7955 no no the weapon's name is odachi its a katana with a long hilt and a larger blade its a divine weapon rarity

[@nchirico6202]

And onestly i don't remember if its a dlc weapon or main game one

[@jotarokujo7955]

@@nchirico6202 Ok thanks. I´m happy in Nioh 2 the weapon is availble from the start. Because is my favourite weapon.

[@Gabriel17396]

Hi there I am new to these types of games and I am having trouble with onryoki. Do you perhaps have any advice?

[@gamelover8590]

Wear light but good armor, increase your spirit, and use low stance, fighting it requires dodging behind it, slash it twice and get back, if you already beated him by now good for you, i had trouble fighting it too

[@narogsilva2156]

new people need to learn the skills really that whats make the game way too hard not using skills

[@danieljasonhanf]

we all have to learn the hard way. the game is terrible at guiding your character creation, its a learn by failing process. remember, you only truly fail if you give up and stop playing. otherwise just think of it as training, you will get better

[@MetalNick]

Nah, I'm skilled enough. It's still a nightmare because it's so strict and there is no defense stats. I mean technically there is, but it doesn't actually provide any defense. And yeah I don't know if I'm supposed to just do one low attack hit at a time on these 150+ missions, but it's way too tedious. My brain can only take in so much information. Makes me wonder if I'm just supposed to always be overleveled by 50 or what. Idk I'm not trying to be gaming virtuoso extraordinaire and it seems like what this game is insisting of players.

[@Bobo_was_born]

Can someone tell me how do I use my 2 main weapons it seems that I can’t find them in my inventory. I started the game with 2 main weapons but they are missing what should I do?

[@fatbroccoli8]

Play the game

[@Bobo_was_born]

@@fatbroccoli8 and then what ?? when do I unlock them?

[@juwe7143]

@@Bobo_was_born when you escape the tower and get to the island, you have to look for new gear

[@thisisntthewholesomefuture649]

How did you get that big sword? I have yet to see one that looks like that..

[@raideer1537]

Comes with the dlc. Odachi.

[@bigspeaker781]

What kind of sword is that

[@jairocastro4022]

BIG SPEAKER odachi

[@John-hb1gp]

Finally, somebody who appreciate how hard this game to not to rush.

[@sophiaronquillo5142]

Why cant i used my bow?

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

Hey baby. you need advise?

[@BlueLightningSky]

I suggest rushing. The main missions get too easy. Especially the bosses with how powerful your attacks can be and living weapon. Facing a new boss that's so easy to take down makes it feel less rewarding. Twilight missions should be an option from the start.

[@take_another_trip]

What do i do if im level 95 in the eyes of the queen mission? Cuz i wanna level up more but i dunno what to do

[@RhapRhap9]

Quit the mission and farm elsewhere? Maybe idk. Just started this game a couple days ago.

[@illmatticx]

Nioh is and was better than Nier. You're crazy

[@Kiingpoppa]

Not really

[@illmatticx]

@@Kiingpoppa yes it is XD not even a contest

[@Kiingpoppa]

@@illmatticx then you probably havent even played nier XD

[@illmatticx]

@@Kiingpoppa the real question is have you played Nioh 2

[@Kiingpoppa]

@@illmatticx not yet i just started Nioh and the boat boss and that whole area is slowly making me lose my mind

[@LincolnsDementure]

How come instead of circle to search items yours is B?

[@bluwzrdisgreedy234]

Oracle He's playing on PC.

[@LincolnsDementure]

BluWzrdIsGreedy ahhh

[@kingjester1040]

Xbox controller on PC You can also connect playstation controllers while playing Xbox games on PC It's confusion lol

[@tobiuchiha1212]

How to get the Odatchi?

[@jairocastro4022]

Meliodas And The deadly Sins dlc

[@tobiuchiha1212]

@@jairocastro4022 damn..

[@hectorarias5946]

What is the name of the sword you're using? 😱

[@thisisntthewholesomefuture649]

Hector Arias I wanted to know as well.. 1 year later and nobody has answered this comment.

[@mot9434]

Odachi

[@hmuphilly9129]

Remember function over asthetics

[@HavelsRing96]

Hopefully I get paid this week so I can get this fucking game xD

[@darkprophecy69]

its free on epic this week

[@andrepol6568]

I got this game from ps plus and for me it's way harder then dark souls. I feel like you have to use block and blocking can put you in a dazed state. Almost every random attack can one shot me. Pfff

[@Delain81]

Just leaving a comment and...what-not.

[@nickhrones1101]

Just leaving a comment and...what-not.

[@DaRoachDoggJrr]

Just leaving a comment and...what-not.

[@Christopher-ro1dl]

Should I play dark souls before this game??

[@jucote6068]

It's up to you. It has nothing to do with dark souls in term of storyline. The gameplay has similarities but its still very different. You should play it i love this game and I began 2 days ago

[@ANGELUS5548]

I give up with the first boss

[@byronJlarson]

The London tower guy ? Or the boat guy? Timing the dodges/roll is a massive help with all the bosses . Slap them a few times and run and repeat .

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

I had a bitch of a time when i started. Blocking is key, and using your spirit form is often an i win button.

[@affanmahdhir1793]

The one in the boat? Im new, but so far the Spear (mid stance) heavy attack has great range, you just sidestep and attack, no need to move too close bcuz spear range is incredible

[@DarkCloudLightFF7DCL]

You know nothing...

[@alkaupadhyay7650]

@@byronJlarson london tower dude is easy af. I just dodged, used my max bastard sword in agile 2 times. Rinse and repeat. Can't say about boat guy tho. I am dying a lot to the big yokai that appear like mist, mostly because tight spaces.

[@AndyseousOdyssey]

I gave it a try I don’t like that play style of dying you have to go get your stuff. And I can only attack twice when first game starts what kind of bull shit is that. Three hours and I couldn’t get passed that damn shore. Same as blood borne, good thing it was a free ps game.

[@HybridSpektar]

Git gud

[@tacogreatlordoftacobell7295]

Use low and mid-stance then. Or ki-pulse so you can continue to combo enemies

[@nitemayr131]

I must admit im triggered by your claim that nioh has more depth in its combat than a souls game, id be more open to accept this claim if there were any kind of point stated by you to back it up?

[@NA-vz9ko]

I think he assumed it was self evident. Dark souls combat is extremely bare bones for a 3rd person combat game (I love dark souls btw). But what does dark souls combat have over Nioh? How could it possibly be construed as More advanced?

[@anakinskywalker4442]

In nioh u can pick high,mid or low stance and switch them during battle with each weapon also unlocking moves for every weapon in the game.... Theres ninjutsu items range throwable stuff, buffs, range magic etc... Im pretty sure he meant about the stances, since they change all the moves some work better on some bosses and some not

[@markthorby1164]

Cheers bro!

[@matthieumartelct]

i did the fist part ... took me more than a hour.

[@SlayPlenty]

3:33 wtf thats not how you play dark souls at all..you can learn enemy attack patterns and ranges to run around their hitboxes and go for backstabs making dagger bow builds viable..you can backstep with longer ranged weapons and try to play the space game as well rolling is just an oh shit button. All I saw in nioh for depth so far is whiff punish>ki-burst> whiff punish>ki-burst>stop yourself from falling asleep.. the devs aren't encouraging me to do anything enemies are slow af and exploitable your dash is super fast..what do you mean by master the combat dude?? I came to this video to learn about your fucking game of the year!

[@HKISfreak1]

Maybe he overexaggerated but you are doing the same for Nioh, there is way more to the combat than what you are describing.

[@alkaupadhyay7650]

That's exactly the issue. Backstabs.

[@andrepol6568]

Will finish the story and thats that, the game is to hard for me. I dont wanna die over and over and over. I wanna play for fun and such an incredible high learning curve isnt fun for me, others like a good challenge and that is fine. Not my game Got this for free from ps plus, but yeah wont be buying part 2.

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

Can you use some help? I think there can be made a lot of improvements in your gameplay. It's always sad to lose a potential fellow player.

[@dayoungstunnaa24]

How many levels are there I Just started the game

[@jonathannjembe7788]

Amari Young 750

[@themindset4164]

Why does no one just play katana? Like when i finally get the gamw that's what I'm going to do

[@nitemayr131]

Cuz weeb

[@fatbroccoli8]

Most people use katana

[@themindset4164]

@@nitemayr131 ...fair.

[@tacogreatlordoftacobell7295]

@@themindset4164 Katana is great in both Nioh 1 and 2.

[@lightweave]

Really good advice there! 👍Coming from Dark Souls I had to adjust quite a bit. Hit&Run is really painfull here and extends any fight quite a bit.I had to learn that I really should pay attemtion to KI Pulse and stay close for constant damage, which improved my fights quite a lot. I still have to find out though, how to improve KI damage, seeing that this is also quite a factor

[@rango962]

Blacksmith waifu. Sounds liek darksouls

[@dominicp9296]

To be honest I'm so sick of people comparing every game to dark souls its wicked fucking annoying not saying this guy is annoying at all but every game now people compare it to nioh like no other hard or rpg games were ever created before souls it's crazy

[@fatbroccoli8]

Name one that defines the genre better

[@thelegend6083]

Did he say in dark souls all you have to do in combat is roll over and over..? I don’t think he played them for real if that’s his opinion...

[@mariotillman8837]

Who ready for nioh 2

[@runnergo1398]

I got Nioh 1 for free in Epic Games Launcher and now Nioh 2 will be free for November in Playstation Plus. This is awesome!

[@EchoHawk1862]

👍

[@prendlala5971]

Stop it already with that DS shit, the game is overcome and overbastardised form the devs themselves. DS came in a time where adjustable diff was standard and WE ALL said WOW this game kicks ass, because you loved your ass being kicked for a change. But NOW, Nioh Sekiro NIOH 2, BRUH these are whole other levels of depth and pure joy to play, no more chasing rats in the sewers or dying for arbitrary reasons like camera angle. Even DS3 is soooo far behind what we are getting now. The genre is evolving Evolve with it. DUUh! :D

[@invisiblefiddle1645]

Tip1: if you are a souls fan disappointment lies ahead therefore turn back. Tip2: if you disregarded my warning there is still hope, remove disc from console and gently place into case. Drive carefully back to the store and kindly present your receipt for a refund. Thank the cashier and never look back. Tip3: your past the point of no return in bringing yourself to take the game back; therefore a more simple solution is required. A)Gently remove disc from console via disc tray and stay calm. B)Carefully close disc tray to avoid damage to console that may be caused by blind siblings who do not have the visual capacity to avoid open disc trays. C) purchase cane from thrift store and present to challenged sibling to ensure that no future injury may be caused to your console by there inconsistency to appreciate your personal space. Present this with a get well card and a few chocolate mints. D) recover your dads old football helmet and some earplugs from the garage to avoid blunt damage to skull and eardrum damage from angry sibling E) recover lost nioh game disc from under sofa to prevent sibling from finding it and being scarred for life F) place nioh disc upside down on front porch table at approximately 11am to invoke sun damage on it's abominable surface G) retrieve nioh disc from bird nest to avoid endangering animal species. Note to self: the disc has learned to call for help to animals and is now a greater threat H) wait for sibling and dog to leave house to ensure that no animals or humans may be called to discs' rescue. I) for preventative measures wrap the disc in duct tape so that it cannot call for help J) violently fling disc into living room wall multiple times to invoke blunt damage to its edges for destructive purposes. Repeat until disc is in pieces. K) hide undamaged nioh disc in your bedroom dresser, and budget allowance money towards patching sheetrock gashes in living room wall. L) throw nioh disc into oven and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes until disc title is unreadable. M) call fire department and evacuate burning house. For maximum effectiveness play dead in front driveway until parents arrive.

[@samsara5916]

Invisible Fiddle instructions for downloaded game

[@Hammerman24]

If you're a Souls fan stop being shit and treating Nioh like a Souls game.

[@nitemayr131]

@@Hammerman24 how would you have one treat it then?

[@MyAteSpiders]

Don't reforge? What noobish advice is that?

[@DaRoachDoggJrr]

Beginner advice. Reforging is only really worth it when you won’t be getting better stuff constantly, and is especially useful for a final build or divine items

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

Wow, that Nioh "veterans" tips for beginners sucked noodles... Maybe that's why he thinks, that Nier:Automata is a way better game, haha!

[@Kiingpoppa]

Nier Automata is one of the best games of all time

[@NothingButHorror]

nioh 2 looks so simular to the old one damn

[@Jetstream_Sal]

Nice guide, kid.

[@raulrojas9253]

i m sorry but nier automata story is the only thing that game got going for Nioh Was One of the best If Not the best game of 2017

[@baraka490]

A lot of the things that you talk about I've realized are actually BS and I shouldn't listen to it's like you don't know what you're talking about

[@markwhalen8731]

You said this game has more depth than dark souls instant dislike

[@MetalNick]

1: Don't buy it, it's a waste.

[@juwe7143]

2: Ignore 1.

[@Aidian1]

Nioh > dark souls. Can't wait for Nioh 2 baby