Best Tonfa Traits?

[Shard of Manus]

I'm running Tonfa main, and although I'm still in Way of the Samurai, I am planning ahead.

On PS4 I ran Katana / Kusarigama main, and had an on the side Spear build when I felt like using it. I dabbled in using the Tonfa, and greatly enjoyed it (hence deciding to main it on PC).

However, I was wondering what the best weapon traits would be.

Obviously Close Combat Damage. I was thinking that Parry Disabled would be invaluable for Ki depletion.

CTA Skill if I can get a good one, and potentially Weaken Armour also. Are there any Tonfa specific traits I should look out for? Certain skill boosts etc.

Would break be worth it? I feel as though there would be better uses of a slot, but it could potentially devastate Ki with high Break.

[Yian Yan]

Break is, or at least used to be (probably still is), mutuall exclusive with Close Combat Ki Damage which is probably what you'd want if you really enjoy smashing enemy's ki. Parry Disabled is very good for most weapons, especially the Tonfa I'd think since the only set in the game that has a Tonfa built into it actually has that included in the set effect.

Ultimately the Tonfa can follow the same basic rules of any weapon. I think most people would say you want Close Combat Damage (base value 15%), Change to Attack (your highest stat at A- or higher base), and some other damage increaser (Agility damage bonus, equipment weight damage bonus, familiarity damage bonus, etc).

Most of the traits listed above are pretty rare until you get to gear rarities you see past base game and higher difficulties, though, and I wouldn't bother trying to really roll them until then.

[Shard of Manus]

I know, this is intended for Way of the Wise / Nioh / Abyss, I won't need a 'dedicated' build for a while yet.

[DooG Is Eternal]

close combat attack ki reduction