greatswords are really fun. you can play them like any other weapon and they’re alright, the R1 chain comes out fast enough to stagger lock most basic enemies. But against tougher foes that can ignore the hitstun you’re a lot better off using the heavy attacks (this is different from the special attack, aka ash of war). Running, jumping, charged or uncharged, they will do a LOT more poise damage letting you get crits more often. A single jump heavy does almost as much stance damage as Unsheathe, a fully charged one does even more. It’s definitely a different play style that requires you to look for and create openings because you have to keep that pressure up, but there’s really nothing else like bullying the boss so hard they don’t even get a move in themselves because this massive weapon literally doesn’t let them. Backstabs and ripostes are also really good on greatswords because you can usually get a fully charged heavy off as a wake up. Also, most greatswords have a similar guarding ability to small shields, letting you block some hits that you otherwise have to roll. 45:07 yeah astel can suck it. wait your turn ahh boss. his openings are super infrequent and he has so many moves that punish you hard for being close. Feels like a mage fight not a melee one. you’re 100% right about his moves being pretty RNG.
You’re gonna love the Haligtree level! But saving it was certainly wise. I normally do it right before the last boss, which I guess you won’t know exactly when that is, but it’s sort of kinda obvious.
I just relized that when I commented "consult your sources about a boss whose name begins with an M" .. there's like 6 million npcs/bosses in this game that matches that 😂😂😂
Your greatsword takes are definitely because you're so used to dex weapons! Slower heavier weapons that hit for more. It's more satisfying to get a hit in with them, but of course, just as with dex weapons you also miss sometimes. Big weapons reward timing, and punish bad timing 😜 In my personal opinion, dex weapons in most games are just... basic. I can't really find their appeal, they aren't really rewarding, and they remove punishment completely. Also, got to remember, if this sword was the same upgrade level as your uchi, it'd more than likely hit for much more than the uchi 😂
greatswords are really fun. you can play them like any other weapon and they’re alright, the R1 chain comes out fast enough to stagger lock most basic enemies. But against tougher foes that can ignore the hitstun you’re a lot better off using the heavy attacks (this is different from the special attack, aka ash of war). Running, jumping, charged or uncharged, they will do a LOT more poise damage letting you get crits more often. A single jump heavy does almost as much stance damage as Unsheathe, a fully charged one does even more. It’s definitely a different play style that requires you to look for and create openings because you have to keep that pressure up, but there’s really nothing else like bullying the boss so hard they don’t even get a move in themselves because this massive weapon literally doesn’t let them. Backstabs and ripostes are also really good on greatswords because you can usually get a fully charged heavy off as a wake up. Also, most greatswords have a similar guarding ability to small shields, letting you block some hits that you otherwise have to roll.
45:07 yeah astel can suck it. wait your turn ahh boss. his openings are super infrequent and he has so many moves that punish you hard for being close. Feels like a mage fight not a melee one. you’re 100% right about his moves being pretty RNG.
You’re gonna love the Haligtree level! But saving it was certainly wise. I normally do it right before the last boss, which I guess you won’t know exactly when that is, but it’s sort of kinda obvious.
I just relized that when I commented "consult your sources about a boss whose name begins with an M" .. there's like 6 million npcs/bosses in this game that matches that 😂😂😂
Your greatsword takes are definitely because you're so used to dex weapons! Slower heavier weapons that hit for more. It's more satisfying to get a hit in with them, but of course, just as with dex weapons you also miss sometimes. Big weapons reward timing, and punish bad timing 😜 In my personal opinion, dex weapons in most games are just... basic. I can't really find their appeal, they aren't really rewarding, and they remove punishment completely. Also, got to remember, if this sword was the same upgrade level as your uchi, it'd more than likely hit for much more than the uchi 😂