Rise of the Ronin - 8 Essential Combat Tips

If there’s one thing that Team Ninja games are known for, it’s their deep and oftentimes punishing combat mechanics, and Rise of the Ronin is no exception. This is not a game where you can expect to mash the attack button mindlessly and come out the other side unscathed, so if you want to learn the nuance to Rise of the Ronin’s dance of combat, here are our essential combat tips. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - 1: Keep an Eye on Your Ki Meter (Stamina) 01:21 - 2: Blocking VS Parrying 03:14 - 3: Know Your Combat Style Types 05:16 - 4: Ranged Weapons and When To Use Them 07:31 - 5: How to Use Blade Flash 08:21 - 6: Combo Extension Moves (Flash Attack & Violent Gale) 09:37 - 7: Know Your Status Ailments 10:43 - 8: Make Use Of Your Allies For more help with Rise of the Ronin, check out our growing wiki for Walkthroughs, Tips and Interactive Maps! ign.com/wikis/rise-of-the-ronin