This chapter contains detailed description of the Shugoki.
You will find here information about his strengths and weaknesses, full move set and combat tips.
The passive is consumed when hit by an enemy attack, or when an enemy guard breaks you.
It can also be used when you’re dealing with an overly aggressive enemy who is constantly attacking.
Wait for him to start one of his heavy attacks and immediately start your own.
His Demon’s Embrace attack is one of the most unique in the game.
It allows you to grab the enemy and break his back, dealing quite high damage.
What is more, it also heals your character for a proportion of the damage dealt.
Charge of the Oni is also worth mentioning.
The main weakness of Shugoki is his sluggishness.
In most cases you will have to rely on the passive ability to be able to hit them.
it’s possible for you to choose only one ability from each tier.
The table below contains the descriptions of all abilities available for Shugoki.
Tier
Description
1
Speed reive- passive ability.
Rapidly revive fallen teammates.
Available from the start.
Iron Lungs- you’ve got the option to still sprint when out of stamina.
Throw Farther- passive ability.
2
Rock Steady- Passive ability.
You cannot be stumbled or unbalanced by parries and throws.
Available from the start.
Smoke Bomb- Throw a smoke bomb on the ground that breaks the lock.
Juggernaut- You’re slowed and gain high damage reduction.
3
Punch Through- Passive ability.
Deal damage on blocked attacks.
Available from the start.
Long Bow- Fire a long bow for heavy damage.
Second Wind- Passive ability.
Losing Health increases your damage reduction.
4
Staggering Blow- Heavy attack cause enemies to fall.
Available from the start.
Arrow Storm- Aerial attack that deals medium damage in multiple areas.
Regenerate your health when out of combat.
The following table contains information about every attack available to this character class.
It deals good damage and it’s easy to use because of the deceptive speed.
Bonecrusher
Heavy, heavy attack
Another chain attack of Shugoki.
Bonecrusher can deal huge damage, but the combination is quite slow.
It’s best to use it when you have your passive on to prevent the enemy from interrupting you.
Crushing Thunder
Heavy attack while sprinting.
Cannot be used in Guard Mode.
A simple heavy attack performed while sprinting.
The attack has a wide reach, allowing you to hit even those enemies that wanted to dodge it.
Charge of the Oni
Press dodge while sprinting.
The attack can be canceled by pressing the Heavy Attack Cancel button.
A unique attack, as it does zero damage to the enemy.
Instead, it allows you to knock down any enemy you bump into during the charge.
The attack can also be used defensively, to get away from a group of enemies.
Demon’s Embrace
Press down and Guard Break.
A powerful and unique attack, allowing you to grab the enemy and break his back.
It deals moderate damage on its own and heals you for the portion of the damage done.
The attack is quite easy to dodge, so you shouldn’t overuse it.
What is more, if you miss the attack, you will lose some health.
The attack deals high damage.
Headbutt
Light or heavy attack, followed by a guard break.
This will allow you to deal moderate damage to the enemy and finish the sequence with a stun.
Stunned enemy will have his sound muffled and won’t be able to see where your attacks come from.
Additionally, a stunned enemy can’t block attacks.
Zone Attack
Press light and heavy attack together.
A powerful attack that can be used to hit all enemies around you.
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