Overview
- NME and Destructoid recommend Switchglaive and Odachi for Samurai, citing strong damage, reach, and reliable performance without heavy Ki-pulse reliance.
- For Ninja, Tonfa and Talons are promoted for fast, bursty offense; Tonfa features the Impenetrability parry technique and Talons enable aerial combos and slam finishers.
- Polygon’s latest roundup expands the shortlist, elevating Odachi alongside Dual Swords and Spear for Samurai, and Kusarigama with Tonfa and Ninja Sword for Ninja.
- Switchglaive is praised as versatile yet demanding thanks to its multi-form mechanics, while Odachi hits hardest when Ki is managed and strikes are timed to openings.
- Across guides, effectiveness hinges on style switching, stance and Ki management, and build choices, with Blacksmith remodeling offering further tuning for preferred weapon types.