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Yes, the kick is dodgeable. So is the Warden's shoulder charge and every other unblockable guard break that isn't a grab. The issue isn't that it's dodgeable, it's that it triggers a reset on her chains that allows her to continue unimpeded with a constant string of attacks. Still not a huge issue, AS I HAVE SAID NUMEROUS TIMES in my previous posts. It's something to be aware of.
As for Hidden Stance makes it impossible to read, let me further explain since that was nitpicked too. Assassin's can't hold a block direction which is why they have NEUTRAL stance. The Nobushi's hidden stance literally hides her direction of attack and gives her dodge. It's difficult to react to due to how fast the attacks come out for her lights.
Now, let me please go into detail as to why I say she isn't broken or even a problem with those things in mind because people seem to think I'm complaining when I'm trying to point out things to be aware of. The kick creates an infinite chain where there normally isn't and shouldn't be. Other than the Warden, there's no way to break the chain mechanics, and even the warden, on whiffing with his/her shoulder charge, can't continue the chain. Nobushi can. Hidden stance is an advantage, not a problem, but Nobushi can block as normal, making hidden stance more of a "Hey, let's make her more of an assassin by giving her a silly way of making blocking more reactionary" All that said, all the git gud style reactions can stop because that's not the point. Yes, it's dodgeable. Yes it's blockable on reaction. That's not the point of my comments. The point is they are things that need to be made clear. Also, why is hidden stance a thing for her? It doesn't add to her in any meaningful way other than making her more "assassin-y", and even then, her existing bleeds and mobility already do that by themselves.
So, once again, as I've tried to state, her damage output is her only actual issue, thanks to stacking bleeds that then give her more raw damage, putting her damage ahead of other assassins. Is she squishy? Yes, but so are the other assassins. Does she have more reach, absolutely. It just becomes absurd to have a damage increase on an existing damage mechanic creating a situation where you either have to have 100% block or dodge or get hit with stacking damage. I've fought enough nobushis and one to know what I'm talking about when I say the extra damage can absolutely swing a fight 180 degrees in your favor with no actual effort. Is she manageable as is, sure. Does that mean she's currently completely balanced with every other character, not quite.
Anyway, enough of this, I'm once again saying the same point with no actual progress, so I leave with this. At high level play, Nobushi is still arguably stronger than some of the other assassins due to her range and bleeds giving bonus damage. Not much more powerful, but it is a thing. Is Warden also dominant in high level play? Absolutely, but with only raw hits and great understanding of fundamentals (feints and parries). In low level play, Nobushi is extremely easy to pick up and do well with simply because of her options for directed bleed. Dodging side to side is the only real answer, and that's fine. Giving her extra damage on a hit that already applied a DoT that can be applied to future hits that apply DoTs that then give her prolonged bonus damage... Well, that should be pretty clear as needing a tweak in any other game, I'd think.
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Nope !Originally Posted by FriendlyKebab Go to original post
Has not much Health, strong attacks use a lot of your Stamina..
Im still not fine with saying its OP.
Did you try the Warlord, or this Berserker Guys...Assassins, i would say like everyclass its has Pros and & cons you need a lot of Expirience to Play her, and she dies Witin 2 Berserker hits...
Sure easy to Say its Op,
A player whos good with a assasin could be op too.
No I do not agree to all the Complains,dies fast, is hard to play.
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Why do people keep saying she has not much health?! Nobush has as much helath as the god damn warden. I agree that she LOOKS like she shouldn't have a lot of HP, after all, she's waering a farmer outfit and not a suit of armour, but that doesn't change the fact that she HAS a lot of health.
