Master of the Nodachi
Dawn Empire - SamuraiThe Kensei is a master samurai wielding a long nodachi, offering excellent range and battlefield control. Known for extensive soft-feint options from top heavy finishers, Kensei rewards patient players who can read opponents and adapt their mixups accordingly.
Top heavy finishers can be soft-feinted into side lights, side heavies, pommel strike, or guardbreak. This creates one of the most versatile mixup tools in the game.
A bash that guarantees a light attack if it connects. Can be used from top heavy finisher or neutral top heavy, excellent for opening up defensive opponents.
Side dodge heavy attack that leads directly into finishers. Useful for punishing bashes and creating space, but can be parried if overused.
Kensei excels through patience and adaptability. Observe your opponent's patterns, then use your extensive soft-feint options to punish their habits. Don't rely on a single move - mix up your finisher options to keep opponents guessing. Use your range advantage to control space.
Light → Light → Top Heavy Finisher (Unblockable)
Basic chain to unblockable finisher.
Top Heavy Finisher → Soft Feint to Side Light (Hyper Armor)
Catches parry attempts with armored light.
Top Heavy Finisher → Pommel Strike → Light
Guaranteed damage against defensive opponents.
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