Nioh 2 Builds - The Best Skillings & Resetting Points

In this info guide to Nioh 2 you will learn:

• How to redistribute your points
• Which builds are suitable for which playstyle
• How to invest in the basic values in the most sensible way
• Which weapons, armor and sets you can use

Nioh 2 can be experienced in many different ways: From the broad-axe-wielding warrior in heavy armor, to the fast ninja in light armor, to the fireball-slinging mage. Or you can choose anything in between - the selection is gigantic.

In the following guide, we'll explain how to redistribute the points and give you some basic build ideas.

Nioh 2: Resetting points

Nioh 2 is a very long game with many different weapons, spells and ninjutsu skills. It is very inefficient to distribute the points equally among all the basic stats, so you should settle on a play style. If you want to try something new later on, that's no problem at all - base stats, skill and reputation points can be redistributed at any time!

Nioh 2: Resetting points - How can I re-skill?

Basic values: In order to reset the basic values, you must have unlocked the weaponsmith beforehand. You will find the blacksmith in the second main mission at a campfire and cannot be missed. Once you have completed the mission, you can access the Weaponsmith from the starting point.

The blacksmith sells the "Book of Reincarnation", which becomes more expensive every time you want to buy it. Once you've bought the book, you'll need to activate it in the "Items" menu item. This will reset your levels and allow you to re-distribute your points at each shrine.

Skill Points: Using the starting point, select the dojo. Now that you are in the dojo mission selection, press the "Triangle" button to reset the skill points. The reallocation of skill points is free of charge.

You can find the blacksmith in the second main mission "Beast of Smoke and Flame"

Reputation Points: In order for you to reset the reputation points, you must first unlock the "Hidden Teahouse", which you can also reach via the starting point. Once in the teahouse, you will need to purchase what is called the "Zen Manual." Use the manual like the Book of Reincarnation and your reputation points will be reset.

Nioh 2 Build: Axe - How to play as a warrior

Recommended weapon: Ax e (scales with stamina)

Recommended armor: Obsidian Set

• Found in: area 4 - Shadow, side mission "A Formal Fight"

Set Bonuses: Samurai of Dark Lands (7 pieces)

• Duration (Rage Attack) 30.0%
• Damage taken -3.0%
• Health 100
• Melee damage 5.0%
• Life drain (lightning attack) B
• Attack Bonus (Stamina) A

Defeat Yasuka to get pieces of Obsidian armor.

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Basic values

Nioh 2 Katana Build - The Swordmaster Skill

Recommended weapon: Katana (scaled with heart)

Recommended armor: Swordmaster set

• Found in: Dojo Mission, "The Way of the Warrior"

Set Bonuses: Serenity prevails (5 pieces)

• Ki regeneration (unharmed) 5.0%
• Melee damage 3.0%
• Attack and defense increase (sword) 40
• Ki impulse regeneration 5.0%
• Ability damage 7.0%

You can find the sword master set in all "Way of the Warrior" missions.

Basic values

Nioh 2 build: Ninja - The Ninjutsu Skill

Recommendedweapon: Kusarigama (scaled with Dexterity) Spear (scaled with Constitution)

Recommended Armor: Iga-Jonin Set

• Found in: dojo mission, "Hanzo the Demon"

Set Bonuses: Leader of the Iga Ninja (6 pieces)

• Increased throwing speed (Reinforced Iga Shard Bomb)
• Ninjutsu power 45
• Melee damage 5.0%
• Increase attack and defense (Spear) 40
• Ki consumption - Rush -18.2%

To obtain Hanzo's set, you must have used a considerable amount of Ninjutsu.

Basic values

Nioh 2 Build: Magic - The Onmyo Mage Skill

Recommendedweapon: Gleve (scaled with magic)

Recommended Armor: Omyo Warrior Set

• Found in: area 6 - dream, side mission "new harmony"

Set Bonuses: Onmyo Strictness ( 5 part)

• Onmyo magic power 25
• Damage (Devastating Advance) 15.0%
• Decreased attack (hit with Onmyo magic)
• Damage bonus (Onmyo magic power) A-

You will have to take on Ryomen again for the set.

Basic Values

The builds presented are, of course, for guidance only and can be customized to your liking. For example, invest a few points in magic for the warrior or the swordsman to have access to the powerful sloth talisman or a weapon buff.

The same goes for Dexterity, of course, to round out your kit with some useful ninjutsu. You don't have to invest a ton of points in these stats to benefit from them.

The more you use magic and ninjutsu, the more skill points you'll gain in the associated skill tree. Thus, in addition to the active abilities, you'll gradually gain access to some very useful passive abilities that will give you a decisive advantage in combat.

More Nioh 2 guides on GameZ:

• Nioh 2 - The best tips and tricks for getting started
• Nioh 2 - The ultimate boss guide
• Nioh 2 - Soul cores, Yokai changes and guardian spirits
• Nioh 2 - Locations of all Kodama
• Nioh 2 - Overview of all trophies

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