Like any samurai, in Nioh, he can wield a katana with two hands similar to kendo. But he also can wield dual katana. The dual katana may have lower power than the katana. However, its power is compensated by the attack speed of the dual katana.
Dual Katana Skills
Below contains a list of the Dual Katana Skills grouped according to Samurai Skill Points Cost. It provides a summary of the Skill Names, Effects, Rank Requirement, Skill Type, Input, and Prerequisite.
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapple | Grapples an enemy who is out of Ki then follows up with equipped weapon. | Novice | 1 | Active | Triangle for opponent out of Ki | N/A |
| Flux | Changing to another stance on a successful Ki Pulse increase the amount of Ki recovered. | Adept | 1 | Active | – | Grapple |
| God of Wind | Mid and low stance skills. A roundhouse kick following on a combo. | Adept | 1 | Active | ^ at end of combo | N/A |
| Ki Pulse: Heaven | High stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Demon Thrust | A mid stance skill. A combination move incorporating defense and attack. Thrusts a sword while simultaneously guarding. | Adept | 1 | Active | Square while guarding | N/A |
| Ki Pulse: Man | Mid stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Cherry Blossom | High stance skill. Following a combo attack, jumps and slices the enemy. | Adept | 1 | Active | ^ at end of combo | Ki Pulse: Heaven |
| Ki Pulse: Earth | Low stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Living Water: Earth | Use in Low stance only. Enables you to use Ki Pulses even when dodging | Novice | 1 | Active | – | Ki Pulse: Earth |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flux II | Increases ki recovery when you switch stances during Flux. | Veteran | 2 | Active | – | Flux |
| Sign of the Cross | Quick-draw attack. Can only be initiated when swords are in their scabbards. | Adept | 2 | Active | – | Grapple |
| God of Wind II | Allows you to follow with a quick slice with another button press. | Adept | 2 | Active | ^ at the end of the combo | God of Wind |
| Heavenly Flow | Mid stance only. Parries an enemy’s attack | Adept | 2 | Active | Triangle while Guarding | Demon Thrust |
| Mind Eye | Low stance skill. Gives you a clear view and mobility after a dodge, where you would have been frozen before. | Adept | 2 | Active | N/A | Ki Pulse: Earth |
| Relentless I | Ki +10 | Veteran | 2 | Passive | – | Flux |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign of the Cross II | Greatly reduces time needed to gather energy for a Sign of the Cross attack. | Veteran | 3 | Active | – | Sign of the Cross |
| God of Wind III | By properly timing additional buttion press after God of Wind, allows you to quickly double slice. | Adept | 3 | Passive | – | God of Wind II |
| Water Sword | High stance skill. Slices an enemy multiple times. (Mash button to vary technique.) | Novice | 3 | Active | L1+^ | N/A |
| Random Slice | A mid stance skill. Rush forward while swinging two swords. | Adept | 3 | Active | Hold X while guarding | Ki Pulse: Man |
| Mind’s Eye II | When Mind’s Eye is successful, increases attack power. | Adept | 3 | Active | – | Mind’s Eye |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Arts I | +10 Ki recovery speed when guarding | Veteran | 4 | Passive | – | Demon Thrust |
| Water Sword II | Increases the slicing speed of the Water Sword technique. | Veteran | 4 | Active | L1+^ | Water Sword |
| Windstorm II | Increases the strength of the wind generated by Windstorm. | Adept | 4 | Active | L1+^ | Windstorm |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Water: Heaven | High stance only. Enables you to use Ki Pulses even when dodging. | Novice | 5 | Active | – | Ki Pulse: Heaven |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachi Arts | Close combat damage increased 10% against enemies with full Life gauges. | Veteran | 6 | Passive | – | Flux II |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum | Landing an attack reduces the Ki usage of subsequent attacks. This effect can be boosted if you land another attack before it runs out. | – | 7 | Mystic Art | – | Cleared Mission “???” |
| Firm Resolve | Landing an attack reduces the amount of damage you take for a time. This effect can be boosted if you land another attack before it runs out | – | 7 | Mystic Art | – | Cleared Mission “???” |
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