Nioh 2 Build Showcase: The Storm-born Shinobi (Lightning build - Build details in Description)

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Published on June 13, 2021 11:12:34 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5o_rB474hg

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Nioh 2 Build showcase – The Storm-born Shinobi (Lightning Build)

WARNING – Given the nature of some Enemies and Bosses some enemies will be resistant/Immune to Lighting based elemental damage so bosses like Yoshimoto, Tokichiro and Otakemaru will be a bit of a challenge however with the use of a Purity Switchglaive and Versatility bonuses Dealing with them won't be an issue.

Gear: Stats
- Constitution 150
- Heart 30
- Courage 150
- Stamina 50
- Strength 7
- Skill 5
- Dexterity 30
- Magic 150

Gear: Melee
- Note the Best Weapon of choice for this Build Will be a Purity weapon either The Switchglaive for bonuses gained through combos or Fist’s as they grant Unyielding through combos as well Damage vs Enemy with 0 Ki.

Weapon of choice - 6 piece Takemikazuchi = +370 Life, +25% Shock Accumulation (Enemy), Ki Damage vs Electrified Enemy +20%, Faster Movement (Timely Guard), +30%Lightning Damage

- Key stats to roll on your Weapon are
- Transform Bonus Courage
- Active Skill Ki Damage
- Attack Bonus (Courage) A+
- Life drain (Active Skill) 174
- Active Skill Ki Damage
- Imbue Purity
- Shock Accumulation

Wave Swimmer – 7 piece Warrior of the West+ - +180 Life, Tiger Sprint Damage +20%, Melee Damage +4%, Melee Damage vs Electrified Enemy +15%, Active Skill Ki Consumption -10%, Melee Damage (No Backstab Bonus) +7%, Versatility

Gear: Ranged - Remodel for A Dexterity

Warrior of the West Bow – 7 piece Warrior of the West+ - +180 Life, Tiger Sprint Damage +20%, Melee Damage +4%, Melee Damage vs Electrified Enemy +15%, Active Skill Ki Consumption -10%, Melee Damage (No Backstab Bonus) +7%, Versatility

Weapon of choice – 6 piece Grace of Takemikazuchi - +358 Life, +25% Shock Accumulation, +15% Ki Damage vs Electrified Enemy, Faster Movement (Timely Guard), +30% Lightning Damage

Gear: Armour

Armour Loadout – 4 piece Warrior of the West and 1 Piece Grace of Takemikazuchi

7 piece Warrior of the West – 7 piece Warrior of the West+ - +180 Life, Tiger Sprint Damage +20%, Melee Damage +4%, Melee Damage vs Electrified Enemy +15%, Active Skill Ki Consumption -10%, Melee Damage (No Backstab Bonus) +7%, Versatility

Veteran Armour piece – 6 piece Grace of Takemikazuchi - +358 Life, +25% Shock Accumulation, +15% Ki Damage vs Electrified Enemy, Faster Movement (Timely Guard), +30% Lightning Damage

Key stats on you’re armour are.
- Attack
- * Bonus of choice (Anima, Winded enemy X, Ninjitsu or Omnyo Hit Bonus)
- Untouched Omnyo
- Tenacity (Damage over time)
- Faster winded recovery
- Life recovery (Amrita absorption)
- Active Skill Damage + Ki Damage

Gear: Accessories

Assecory with - 1 set requirements – 6 pieces Grace of Takemikazuchi - +358 Life, +25% Shock Accumulation, +15% Ki Damage vs Electrified Enemy, Faster Movement (Timely Guard), +30% Lightning Damage


Accessory of choice – 6 pieces Grace of Takemikazuchi - +358 Life, +25% Shock Accumulation, +15% Ki Damage vs Electrified Enemy, Faster Movement (Timely Guard), +30% Lightning Damage

- Key stats on your accessories are
- Anima Charge
- Lightning Damage
- Untouched Omnyo Magic
- Melee Damage vs 0 Ki Enemy
- Life recovery (Amrita absorption)
- Melee Damage vs Electrified Enemies
- Shock Accumulation

- Gear: Jutsu

- Purifying shot Talisman – For Purity Application
- Thunderstorm Shot – Powerful Forward Lightning Attack
- Weakness talisman – For Defence down on enemies
- Thunderous Hell Feathers – For Big AOE Lighting damage + Ki Damage
- Lighting Familiar – Shock Accumulation and Ranged attack
- Quick change scrolls - (2nd chance)
- Barrier Talisman - Ki recovery speed
- Protection Talisman – for increased survivability
- Extraction Talismans – Lightning Familiar + Extraction = Big Heals
- Power Pill – Increased Attack
- Rejuvenation Talisman – Passive Health Regen

Gear: Guardian spirit
- Side note - Given the Nature of this build there are 2 Really good Guardian spirits you can use first is Shin-Roku if you want to be more of a Melee/Caster Hybrid build or you can use Blue dragon if you favour your Melee over Spell usage.

- Guardian spirit – Blue Dragon + Ame-No-Mitori - 10% Lighting Damage
- +10% Shock Accumulation
- +12% Melee Damage VS Electrified Enemy

Gear: Soul cores
- Thunderstorm Oni Bi - +5% Elemental Damage, Anima Bonus (Elemental attack) B
- Nue - +7% Lighting Damage, +10% Shock Accumulation
- Umiyudo - Anima bonus (Saturated Enemy) B+, Life drain (Lighting Attack) C-
- Lightning Gods of Yomi – Melee Damage vs Electrified Enemy +4%, Omnyo Magic Power +7

- Key stats on you’re soul cores are
- Attunement -1
- Lightning Damage
- Increase Bonus x (Yokai ability used)
- Anima charge
- Anima Bonus or Melee Damage vs (Electrified Enemy)
- Life drain (Yokai Ability hit)

Conclusion – Adding up all the key bonuses we end up with a powerful build that has
- 56.6% Extra Damage vs Electrified Targets
- 66.5% Lighting Damage
- Versatility
- Destroy Enemy Ki
- 91.3% Shock Accumulation
- B Agility
- A Toughness

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