There are so many different weapon options available in Nioh 2 that you might find it hard to choose the right one. Our Nioh 2 weapons tier list reviews all eleven of the different kinds of weapons found in the game and ranks them accordingly.
- Nioh 2 game features a precise armor collection with 11 distinct weapons.
- Weapon ranking based on current meta performance, player familiarity, convenience, and overall quality.
- Damage potential linked to rarity is a significant ranking factor.
- Best weapons: Odachi and SwitchGlaive – versatile and easy to learn.
- Avoid: Splitstaff and Axe & Hammer – difficult to use and not worth the investment.
Tier List Ranking Of Weapons
Here’s a complete summarized table of the Nioh 2 Weapon Tier List:
| Weapons Tier List Ranking Table | |
| Tiers | Weapons |
| S-Tier | Odachi and SwitchGlaive |
| A-Tier | Sword, Kusarigama, Hatchets, and Fists |
| B-Tier | Spear, Dual Sword, and Tonfas |
| C-Tier | Splitstaff and Axe & Hammer |
S-Tier
All the weapons we have listed in the S-rank are the absolute best in the game. These weapons have an amazing learning curve, and you will get the hang of these armaments quite easily. Also, using these weapons will allow you to dominate foes, and all the weapon stances give you the freedom to approach various situations easily.
| S-Tier | WHY S-TIER? |
| SwitchGlaive | This firearm has a one-of-a-kind function that allows the user to switch between three different stances: blade, edge, and retribution. By making use of the weapon, you will be able to link assaults coming from one posture to attacks emanating from another stance. It is an extremely sturdy and adaptable weapon with most of the capabilities that one wishes for and very few obvious flaws in its design. The ease with which different strikes may interact with one another also allows for much room for player creativity. |
| Odachi | The Odachi is undeniably a weapon that virtually every player is capable of mastering and using to their advantage. Odachis are the weapon for individuals who value variety since they do not include strange gimmicks and have balanced stats. Regardless of the fact that it is a sluggish weapon, gamers who are able to control this enormous blade successfully may guarantee that the Odachi not only provides a significant level of damage but that it can even smash past the most difficult opponent defenses. |
A-Tier
The armaments we have listed in the A-rank are excellent when it comes to controlling and dealing damage per hit. These weapons are not the absolute best like the S-tier ones. Still, if you pick these during your playthrough, you will hardly have a hard time in figuring our how to use these best and approach various in-game situations.
| Weapon | WHY A-TIER? |
| Hatchets | Close-range melee strikes and throwing strategies with superior scope. Instant access to Flash Attack and mid-stance quick strike sequence continuation. |
| Kusarigama | Consists of a metal ball and a sickle linked by a chain. Can switch between strikes with large reach and ones with limited range quickly. Best-ranged weapon but leaves openings for enemies to parry. |
| Sword | Two kinds of swords: curved sword scales evenly with Strength and Skill, straightened blade scales better with Skill but less with Strength. Lacks high burst Ki damage or heavy damage per second attacks. |
| Fists | Excellent at diminishing opponents’ ki to make them vulnerable. Easy to chain together combinations. Offers Beyond Infinity ability for delivering numerous strikes equating to high damage over time. |
B-Tier
The armaments that you will find in our Tier List B-ranking are a little underwhelming. Don’t get us wrong, and these weapons can turn out very useful in some situations. However, they require a level of expertise that demands lots of hours into practicing and mastering the movesets of these weapons.
So, in short, the B-tier weapons are very situational, and they may or may not give you favorable outcomes should you fight an enemy one to one, engage with a crowd, or battle a boss.
| B-Tier | WHY B-TIER? |
| Tonfas | Masters at stringing together lengthy, ki-sucking combinations that quickly paralyze opponents. Faster strike speed than most weapons, provides options for weakening opponent’s Ki, and regenerating Ki while blocking strikes. |
| Dual Swords | Ideal for charging in and dealing a huge amount of damage with many combinations. Adaptable and prioritizes close-quarters combat (CQC) with adversaries. Lacks reach for distant foes but possesses enough capabilities to narrow the distance. Game of speed, suitable for players fond of this playstyle. |
| Spear | Relatively rapid weapon with the most range among Nioh 2 weapons. Effective for maintaining distance from opponents and poking them. Suitable for beginners as it allows safe distance attacks, minimizing the risk of taking damage if played correctly. |
C-Tier
The C-ranking armaments are underwhelming, and they have a difficult learning curve as well. Players who have had the experience of the first Nioh game must have grasped the overall combat and how to approach various situations cleverly.
This selected group of players may make the most out of these weapons, but for the most part, all the C-tier weapons really feel underwhelming.
| C-Tier | WHY C-TIER? |
| Axe & Hammer | Axes and hammers have a heavy concentration on providing increased fixed damage and Ki damage, with rewards in the form of damage reduction and resilience. Unique stats calculation for each weapon. Very slow but effective for certain players, albeit underwhelming for most. |
| Splitstaff | Essentially two nunchucks bonded together to form a larger stick. Extended reach and ki-draining strikes. Controlling ki is a significant element of its use. Can be disassembled into component parts, enhancing range and attack speed. Excellent for inflicting status ailments, similar to the spear but with distinct properties. |
Tier List Criteria
We at eXputer have consistently been curating tier lists ranging from first-person shooter games to TPS, story-driven, indie titles, and more. Nioh 2’s weapons tier list is no different, and our strategy has remained the same for this one too.
We first play the game and then experience every single weapon before putting them into the list, as you must have read here above. After that, we collect the general perspectives of other players from the forums and analyze why a certain weapon is best or worst. After that, we combine our knowledge with the collective experience from the web and device the tier lists.
Any ranking that you think is not fair for the Nioh 2 weapons can be discussed in the comments section. We appreciate the constructive criticism if backed by some logic. That being said, this tier list ranking and its discussion is open for further discussion and closed for negative criticism.
That is pretty much everything you need to know about Nioh 2’s weapons tier list. Which is your favorite weapon in the game so far, and why? For us, it is switchglaive and tonfas. Share your thoughts with us and let us know more about it in the comments box below.
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