February 16, 2021Taku BouNioh 29
Weapon type tier list for Nioh 2 on the PS5 and PS4. Useful information on each weapon type and recommended weapons for players wondering which weapon to use.
Nioh and Nioh 2 (including all DLCs) are also bundled in the Nioh Collection on PS5.
Nioh 2 Weapon Type Tier List
| Tier | Weapon Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switchglaives | ・Scales with Magic, Skill, and Constitution ・Compatible with Onmyo Magic ・Long reach ・Decent damage output |
| 1 | Odachi | ・Scales with Strength, Stamina, and Heart ・Long reach ・High damage output ・High break stat |
| 2 | Kusarigama | ・Scales with Dexterity, Skill, and Strength ・Compatible with Ninjutsu ・Very long reach ・High attack speed |
| 2 | Hatchets | ・Scales with Skill, Courage, and Magic ・High attack speed ・Good at depleting enemy Ki ・Can be used for ranged attacks |
| 2 | Tonfas | ・Scales with Courage, Constitution, and Dexterity ・Very high attack speed ・High Block stat |
| 3 | Sword | ・Scales with Heart, Strength, and Skill ・Balanced stats ・One of two weapon type with a counter skill |
| 3 | Dual Swords | ・Scales with Skill, Heart, and Strength ・High attack speed ・High Block stat ・One of two weapon type with a counter skill |
| 3 | Spear | ・Scales with Constitution, Strength, and Skill ・Long reach |
| 4 | Axe | ・Scales with Stamina, Courage, and Strength ・High Break stat ・Very high damage output |
Weapon Type Description
Switchglaive
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| C+ | C+ | C |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Constitution【C】 | Skill【C】 | Magic【B+】 |
Weapon Description
The Switchglaive is a easy to use mid range weapon. High stance allows players to deal large amount of damage from a safe position, being able to quickly take out weaker enemies. Use Mid Stance when fighting against bosses for faster attack speed.
Another reason why the Switchglaive is listed in the highest tier is because it scales with Magic, which is a stat required to use Onmyo Magic. Being able to use Onmyo Magic makes the game much easier since it allows players to heal HP, recover Ki, buff their character, and use ranged attacks.
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Odachi
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| B | B+ | C |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Heart【D+】 | Stamina【C+】 | Strength【B+】 |
Weapon Description
The Odachi is a weapon that excels in range and break damage, handles similar to an axe but is much easier to use. Because the Odachi scales with Strength, it allows players to improve their surivivability as well as damage, making it the ideal weapon for beginners.
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Kusarigama
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| D | D+ | D+ |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Strength【D+】 | Skill【C+】 | Dexterity【B+】 |
Weapon Description
The Kusarigama is a weapon with high potential, and the ideal weapon for players who want to use ninjustu skills since it scales with Dexterity. It’s easy to aim for breaks with this weapon due to its range. However the Kusarigama does take time to get used to, since the way it handles changes greatly with each stance.
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Hatchets
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| C+ | C+ | B |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Magic【D+】 | Skill【B+】 | Courage【C+】 |
Weapon Description
Hatchets have a high attack speed, and though its damage output is low the fast attacks can be used to quickly deplenting enemy’s Ki. You can also throw the hatchet by holding down the △button, which can be used to lure enemies or just for free damage.
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Tonfas
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| D | C | B+ |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Constitution【C+】 | Dexterity【D+】 | Courage【B+】 |
Weapon Description
Tonfas have high attack speed and Block stats, similar to the Dual Swords. However, Tonfas have higher damage output compared to the Dual Swords, and with its skills you’ll be able to deal even more damage. The downside to the Tonfas is its short range, but won’t be a problem as long as you don’t take fights against multiple enemies when using the Tonfas.
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Sword
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| D+ | C | D+ |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Heart【B+】 | Strength【C】 | Skill【C】 |
Weapon Description
The Sword is very well balanced, with counter skills and high damage skills which makes the Sword a good offence and defense weapon. The Sword is a weapon recommended for beginners, since it scales with Heart which increases Ki capacity.
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Dual Swords
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| D | D+ | B+ |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Heart【C+】 | Strength【D+】 | Skill【B+】 |
Weapon Description
The Dual Swords have a very high attack speed, but has a low damage output. It is a cool weapon to use, but lacks in firepower without the use of skills and stances, making it a difficult weapon for players new to the game. Surprisingly the Dual Swords have a high Block stat, so make use of guard as well as dodge during combat.
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Spear
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| C | C+ | C |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Constitution【B+】 | Strength【C】 | Skill【C】 |
Weapon Description
The Spear can be used to fight from a safe distance with its long reach and range. Landscape won’t be a problem for the spear when using the poke attack. Though it does lack in damage output, the Spear scales with Constitution which increases HP allowing players to reinforce both offence and defense when using the spear.
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Axe
Base Performance
| Attack Performance | Break | Block |
|---|---|---|
| A | A | D |
| Stat Scaling | ||
| Stamina【B+】 | Strength【D+】 | Courage【C+】 |
Weapon Description
The Axe excel in damage output as well as the ability to depleting Ki and breaking horns. However, the downside to the Axe is its very slow attack speed and range. Because it scales with Stamina it Axe build allows players to equip heavy armor, but since the Axe itself has low block stat, guarding with the Axe is not recommended.
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Nioh 2 Recommended Articles
| ▼Popular Articles | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Starting Weapon and Spirit | Best Stat to Focus and Recommended Build |
| Weapon Type Tier list | |
| ▼Best Build for each Weapon Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sword | Dual Swords | Spear |
| Axe | Kusarigama | Odachi |
| Tonfas | Hatchets | Switchglaive |
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