So, you’ve determined to play Nioh 2. Commiserations. The first arduous cease to the progress of any would-be samurai in medieval Japan is the Enki – an imposing monkey Yokai who wields a lethal spear and a ferocious mood.
Despite showing from nowhere in a puddle of darkness, the Enki isn’t really a boss in Nioh 2. It isn’t even a mid-boss both. The Enki is only a common enemy – a tricky one – however nonetheless a traditional Yokai you’ll encounter a number of occasions all through the remainder of the game.
That means you could discover ways to beat them successfully. The fundamental abilities this battle teaches you within the early game are what sorts of assaults you may block, and how one can use your Burst Counter skills in a good spot.
How to beat the Enki in Nioh 2
I’ve embedded a video of me enjoying this battle on my first blind run of Nioh 2 – it’s not good, however offers you the gist of what must be finished.
The key to this battle is obstructing. Despite being twice the scale of a silverback gorilla, you may really block many of the Enki’s assaults along with your major weapon very simply. This goes for lots of the enemies in Nioh 2 – even bosses. Don’t be scared to throw up a block in a pinch.
With the velocity and strain the Enki places you underneath, it’s very straightforward to panic and get squished. Know that even at this early stage your character has sufficient of their locker to beat this take a look at – preserve calm, and search for the patterns.
As for technique, attempt to keep on the sting of the vary of his three hit melee combo. You can block all three hits, however it’ll exhaust your stamina. But you don’t have to actively dodge both. If you’re on the far finish of the Enki’s assault vary, you may aspect step the ultimate thrust of his combos with simply your regular stroll.
You can then sprint in for a success, then sprint out, however that’s dangerous.
When he will get up on his spear and throws, that is your fundamental opening. You can block the spear throw or step to the aspect. I don’t really do it within the video, however it’s tremendous secure to sprint in and assault him as he rolls in the direction of you as he lands.
You different fundamental alternatives are Burst Counters.
There are three Burst Counters he can do: One the place he twirls his spear round earlier than he unleashes an extended overhead slam. One the place he beats the bottom viciously along with his spear. And one the place he goes full WWE and does a physique slam.
At this level within the game, you may try to interrupt the primary two simply with a Burst Counter of your personal – the timing of the third is a little bit trickier and I simply are likely to dodge it.
One assault to be careful for is the Enki’s darkish realm seize. This is the place his hand fuzzes black and white. These assaults from all enemies are unblockable, so again approach off when it comes out.
Finally, within the tight area you encounter the Enki, spacing will be troublesome. Know which you can roll (double press sprint) or dash (maintain sprint) ahead previous the Enki to reposition your self when it’s secure to take action. This stops you getting backed right into a nook.
Good luck, and for extra assist with Nioh 2 take a look at our pages on best skills, and best weapons we’ve discovered up to now!
For more combat tips, we have a full page, here.
