With many options at the beginning of the game, one of the most important is choosing a weapon. Nioh 2 tunnels a player down one route or another, offering a buffet where the player has to choose a single plate.

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As they become more comfortable with the weapons, it will become apparent that ease of use and mastering difficulty will vary. Some weapons will seem easy at first, tearing through enemies until it gets to the higher-level play. Luckily, veterans have gone through the game already and named the easiest and hardest weapons to master, even for the beginner.

9 Switchglaive

The switchglaive is 1 weapon trying to be 3, something that, at the beginning of the game, can be a little tricky to manage. Luckily, it also scales with magic, giving the wizards among us a serious advantage.

Changing stances takes it from a sword, to a spear, to a scythe. Each one operating in different ways and making it the most adaptable weapon in the arsenal. Mastering it should be a simple task since players don't have to be picky about the type of enemy.

8 Spear

The spear is a great weapon for a beginner in the game, allowing them to keep their distance while dealing reliable damage. It's not too hard to get used to and the mechanics are basic, nobody should be struggling with the old point and stab.

It only gets better as the player gains more skill, zoning out enemies and delivering big damage without putting themselves in harm's way most of the time.

7 Dual Swords

This weapon is perfect for those who like to dive in and deal heavy damage, with multiple combos that can put any enemy on the back foot. The dual swords flow nicely in battle, those that stick with them for short while should adjust easily.

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The best thing about the Dual Swords is the variety of combos that it comes with, becoming especially devastating in high stance. The only thing to watch out for is becoming overexcited in the attack and leaving big gaps in defense, something that's easily avoided with a little patience.

6 Katana

It's the standard pick for any beginner and for good reason, the sword offers good all-around stats that can be used for many different styles of play. This is good for both beginners and those that want to master the weapon, leaving the combat open to different options.

Even defensively this can be beneficial, playing into the dodge heavy style of the sword and managing distance. Once players figure out how to get in fast on the enemy, dealing fast and heavy strikes should come naturally.

5 Odachi

The Odachi is definitely a weapon that can be made effective by almost any player. With no weird mechanics or lopsided stats, Odachi's are the weapon of choice for those that like options. It doesn't even need a change in play style, simple stance changes can affect the weapons use greatly.

Keeping low for fast enemies that won't fall for the big damage attacks, while the high stance comes in nicely when facing a single enemy. Big damage is the name of the game and the Odachi always delivers nicely, a straightforward plan that needs only small adjustments in battle.

4 Kusarigama

The ultimate ranged weapons in the game, Kusarigama create some of the most chaotic environments to play in. While they will keep enemies at a distance, caution is needed because they can also leave some pretty big windows for a counter-attack.

It's also pretty easy to fall into the trap of swinging wildly (the cool animations don't help). Those that get familiar with the weapon will find that its strengths reach well beyond the range game, performing big damage up close and still having a solid grapple game.

3 Axes

If hitting with a lot of damage without having to swing too many times is the plan, a are the perfect weapon. It's getting that attack to land that brings the problems, taking a long time to execute, and using up a lot of ki at the same time.

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This forces players to plan their attacks ahead, constantly being aware of the vulnerable window afterward. This makes playing with the axes a much more planning heavy experience than most would think, leaving some putting down the weapons for a more defensive-minded option.

2 Tonfas

The Tonfas look great but present pretty obvious challenges right off the bat. The range is hard to get used to, especially if the player is offensive minded, needing to get up close and personal to be able to do any real damage.

It also takes a lot longer to put enemies down when compared to other weapons, causing most to switch to an alternate weapon to finish the job. Defensively they're great and will drain the enemies ki at an alarming rate, players should be prepared to adjust they're play style around them.

1 Hatchets

Most weapons fall into some kind of niche, making adjustments easy to handle. Hatchets manage to dodge just about every category, relying on specific skills to make them useful. This will put any player just starting to really struggle until they get some significant experience under their belt.

They have low damage, short range, and struggle in the ki area too, creating an awkward experience until a specific style is molded. They can deal big damage at long range if they're thrown, creating a unique situation where the player has to have great aim to be effective. Overall, hatchet players are hard to find but those that use them know them inside and out.

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