Kusarigama Skills |
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Number of Skills | 46 |
Kusarigama Skills is a skill tree in Nioh 2. This skill tree focuses more on progressing the potency, mastery, and capabilities of using the Kusarigama weapon.
How to Acquire Kusarigama Skills
- Kusarigama Skills are unlocked by spending Skill Points into the tree.
- Kusarigama Skill Points are unlocked whenever you use the Kusarigama weapon to attack and kill enemies
- Alternatively, players can consume certain items to obtain a Kusarigama Skill Point
Nioh 2 Kusarigama Skills Tree
Nioh 2 Kusarigama Skills Table
Name |
Skilltype |
Effects |
Skillpointcost |
Prerequisite |
Black Vines | Active | Throws the kusarigama's metal weight at an enemy and draws them close, or propels you toward them if they are immovable. (Mid/Low Stance Ony). Command: Hold Square button. |
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Serpent Strike | Active | Throws the kusarigama's metal blade at an enemy and draws them close, or propels you toward them if they are immovable. (High Stance Ony) | 1 |
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Chain Pull | Active | Throws the kusarigama's metal weight. If the attack reduces the enemy's Ki to zero, it will draw them close and slash them with the sickle. (Low Stance Only). Command: L1 + Square button (Square While guarding) |
1 | |
Reaper | Active | Slashes the enemy with the kusarigama's sickle. (Hold down the button to alter the attack.) Command: L1 + triangle button (triangle While guarding) |
1 |
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Whirlwind | Active | Swing the kusarigama's metal weight in a wide circle. (Mid/Low Stance Only) Command: L1 + Square button (Square While guarding) |
1 | |
Tangle Strike | Active | Follows up a Quick Attack with a strike that uses the kusarigama's metal weight to slam the opponent. (Mid/Low Stance Only) |
1 | |
Tangle Strike II | Active | After performing Tangle Strike, press triangle to perform a slicing attack. (Mid/Low Stance Only) | 1 | |
Foot Sweep | Active | Knocks an enemy down by sweeping their legs with the kusarigama's metal weight.(High Stance Only) | 1 | |
Waterfall | Active | Parries an enemy attack, throwing them backwards. (Mid Stance Only). |
1 |
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Masterful Guard | Active | Guard just before an incoming hit to deflect the attack and knock the attacker off balance. (Mid Stance Only). Command: L1 the moment before an enemy's attack conn |
1 | |
Serpent Bite | Active | Parry the enemy's attack before performing a follow-up attack with the kusarigama's scythe and metal weight. (Mid Stance Only) | 1 |
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Retreating Strike | Active | Follows up a Quick Attack with a backstep while also pelting the enemy with the kusarigama's metal weight. (Low Stance Only) Command: Triangle button at en of combo. |
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Shadow Strike I | Passive | Damage dealt to enemies from behind increases by 3% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Shadow Strike II | Passive | Damage dealt to enemies from behind increases by 2% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Shadow Strike III | Passive | Damage dealt to enemies from behind increases by 1% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Autumn Dusk | Active | Decreases the amount of Ki consumed when dodging. but in turn, also decreases your defense. Can only be used when your swills sheathed. Command: Hold R1 + Circle Button |
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Summer Twilight | Active | Increases your attack strength, but also the amount of Ki damage you receive. Can only be used when your weapon is holstered. Command: Hold R1 + Circle button |
1 | |
Winter Dawn | Active | Increases the amount of Ki damage you inflict, but also the the amount of Ki used when attacking. Can oily be used whensour is sheathed. Command: Hold R1 + Circle Button |
1 | |
Crimson Flurry | Active | Swings the kusarigama around, striking the enemy repeatedly. (High Stance Only). Command: L1 + triangle button (triangle While guarding) |
1 | |
Crimson Flurry II | Active | Press triangle button after Crimson Ray to slam down the kusarigama. (High Stance Only). | 1 | |
Whirlwind Kick | Active | Kicks the enemy. Command: L1 + Square button (Square While guarding) |
1 | |
Leaping Strike | Active | Slashes upward with the kusarigama while jumping. Command: L1 + triangle button (triangle While guarding) |
1 | |
Blade Spin | Active | Spins forward with the kusarigama and slices the enemy. Command: L1 + Square button (square While guarding) |
1 |
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Renegade Dragon | Active | Extends both the sickle blade and weight before swinging them around and unleashing a strike to finish. Command: L1 + triangle button (triangle While guarding) |
1 |
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Bird of Prey | Active | Repel incoming attacks while leaping forward and slicing at the enemy. (High Stance Only). Command: L1 + triangle button (triangle While guarding) |
1 |
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Armor Piercer I | Passive | Increases damage of Final Blow by 8% (Either bugged or a typo; only increases damage for kusarigama) | 1 | |
Armor Piercer II | Passive | Increases damage of Final Blow by 4% (Either bugged or a typo; only increases damage for kusarigama) | 1 |
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Armor Piercer III | Passive | Increases damage of Final Blow by 4% (Either bugged or a typo; only increases damage for kusarigama) | 1 |
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Relentless I | Passive | Maximum Ki increases by +30 when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Relentless II | Passive | Maximum Ki increases by +20 when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Relentless III | Passive | Maximum Ki increases by +10 when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Indomitable Spirit I | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, your Ki recovery speed will be increased by 15% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Indomitable Spirit II | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, your Ki recovery speed will be increased by 10% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Indomitable Spirit III | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, your Ki recovery speed will be increased by 5% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Cornered Tiger I | Passive | When your health is below 30%, your melee damage will be increased by 15% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Cornered Tiger II | Passive | When your health is below 30%, your melee damage will be increased by 10% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Cornered Tiger III | Passive | When your health is below 30%, your melee damage will be increased by 5% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Cornered Boar I | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, the damage you receive is reduced by 15% when, you have Kusarigama equipped as your main wearen. | 1 | |
Cornered Boar II | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, the damage you receive is reduced by 10% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon | 1 |
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Cornered Boar III | Passive | When your health drops to 30% or lower, the damage you receive is reduced by 5% when you have Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Full Moon Kata I | Passive | While in full health, your melee damage increases by 3% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Full Moon Kata II | Passive | While in full health, your melee damage increases by 2% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Full Moon Kata III | Passive | While in full health, your melee damage increases by 1% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Passage to the Afterlife I | Passive | Increases grapple damage by 4% when you base a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 | |
Passage to the Afterlife II | Passive | Increases grapple damage by 3% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Passage to the Afterlife III | Passive | Increases grapple damage by 2% when you have a Kusarigama equipped as your main weapon. | 1 |
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Second Wind | Active | Press Square after using Whirlwind to throw your kusarigama at an enemy. If this attack completely depletes the enemy's Ki, they will be dragged off their feet and flung behind you. | Boss Skill | |
Water Drop | Active | Press Triangle after preforming Leaping Strike to fling your kusarigama to the ground and perform a mid-air kick | Boss Skill | |
Shooting Star | Mystic Arts | Increases both the attack damage and Ki damage caused by the kusarigama's metal weight, while also reducing the amount of Ki used. | 1 |
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Waxing Crescent | Mystic Arts | Increases both the attack damage and Ki damage caused by the kusarigama's sickle, while also reducing the amount of Ki used. | 1 |
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