5v1 combat literally impossible

[Josh]

Please don't tell me it has to do with skill.

I've enjoyed this game a lot and will be playing it to the end, but this game's combat has infuriated me like no other.

If you'revs 5 plate armour clad bandits and dogs it's literally impossible to beat them, even with potion buffs. I have 14 defence, 14 warfare,16 sword, decent stats, but because of the absolutely ♥♥♥♥♥♥ aim lock on and inability to defend from multiple angles, you get gang ♥♥♥♥♥♥.

Just venting because it's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

Don't say get good, there is zero possibility of winning a fight unless you're higher level or cheese through horse attacks or retreating/pickoffs

[Josh]

And yes I have basically the highest stat armour in the game with a good sword

[LArc7thHeaven]

Do you ever tried fight 5v1? this isn't skyrim and you're not the chosen one, it's modeled after real life combat. Some example just play dota and try fight all of opponent team by yourself and you know in real life that thing is impossible. And in real combat there's no way you can beat 5 ppl by yourself, the movies are all bullcrap because they're choreographed

[Josh]

I'd just like to fight 5v1 for once haha.

I just charge in with my horse and cut them down, or sneak in and night and pick them off. Would be good to have epic fights once in awhile though

[Josh]

Like the current fight i'm in, I just reloaded and then do loops of battle charges with a horse cutting them down lol..

[Go0lden_Archer]

It is possible. Real hard because of that lock on but possible. Kiting them to make sure you keep them in your sights. MS any who attacks (you don't need to have them targeted to repel their attack). Also add in potions if you want easier fights.

[Bankai9212]

If you can bait them to a narrow path to prevent being swarmed. Otherwise master strike and use maces.

[BiskutMentega]

best i can do is 3vs1. and only with a longsword. other weapon reach are too short. poison your sword and keep back pedaling while waiting for the moment to parry.

[embe]

I agree. So just don't fight them. If you were really in those times, even if you were a very skilled fighter, there would be no way you could win against a group like that. And this game is trying to replicate life in those times.

[Bankai9212]

Originally posted by meeb:

I agree. So just don't fight them. If you were really in those times, even if you were a very skilled fighter, there would be no way you could win against a group like that. And this game is trying to replicate life in those times.

must have been advanced times, sleeping to heal wounds and health and potions to save progress.

[Old Man Chimere]

The real problem is how enemies are engaging their tractor beams to pull henry into them even from 4 yards distance, they are able to lure unsuspecting players into their doom. Aswell they are using their magic to phase past and behind the player in tight areas, commencing the grabbing and pulling routine to exploit with the camera lock multiple times and prevent and fluid combat dynamics.

This arbitrary stamina loss upon taking hits is overwhelming to scrubs who just wanted some form of actual combat, but they just drop like flies when the only combat they experience is being tumbled around and unable to strike when every time they do, the attack will be canceled as the next enemy uses 30 mana points to teleport onto a shrub and further torment the player.

Combat is warped and you will suffer unless you go ontop of buildings and loose some arrows into those darn bandits.

[Bankai9212]

Despite the terrible lock-on you can still perform perfect blocks and master strikes on enemies in front of you. Honestly the hit detection on certain terrain is really frustrating.

[Alabeo]

Yes it is impossible. Run. I have maxed out warfare, sword and blocking, have best armor in the game and still get killed. There's no way of winning against 5.

[Sinal]

If you want to beat 5 high armored enemies you need to go stealthy and kill them one by one.

[pks]

IRL, 3 guys would murder you every time if you let them close in.
If there were 5 guys, 2 of them could stand and watch the show.

[Aqua-sama]

well, you can do it if you don't fight with honor. there are few tricks:
1. just shoot them with arrows while riding a horse. sometimes, they can stuck in a place after you have widen your gaps with them. shoot them like Legolas right to the eyes. some armors are pretty thick but if you have the best arrow with the best bow you can apply one headshot, but it won't happen in hardcore mode.
2. use pole arm and a horse. same old tactics like dynasty warrior. swing right swing left. thrown away from your horse? call it back while running to it.
3. don't let them surround you. make sure they are coming one on one (this can be applied in a real life situation while you are fighting numerous enemies). you can do this by using a narrow alley or just use horse to position yourself (horse is a necessary companion).
4. engage them at night with nighthawk potion
5. you don't have to use hardcore mode. it's insane how they are more well coordinated for an AI
6. you can also just scout them first by full speed galloping to their camp.
7. potions? bane potion to their camp (works best), apply bane potion to weapon? not really effective. aqua potion? not much but sometimes it works. artemisia? not really good. padfoot? at night like a thief