I cracked the game - Spear + Shield Enemies

[DonnyDonVito]

I think we're all on the same page here;
1) Piercing Damage is OP
2) Shields are annoying
3) Both combined, with an armoured unit, is almost impossible to deal with

I will focus on point 3, and they will be named Pokey Bois.

I've cracked the trick, and I've reliably won 1 VS Many, and any encounter with the Pokey Bois. I've liberated 4/5 of the classes.

Here to share my insight.

My technique has a 90% success chance before I need to change my strategy;

- Wield a 2 Handed Weapon (GODLY Chaka is the GOAT)
- Hold CTRL (Overhead Shot)
- Close-in (This needs practice to master the distance)
- Strife/Dash RIGHT
- Release

Overhead shots, coming down at a slight angle, usually gets their helmet / neckline.
I've really been successful with this tactic.

I've tried many variations, but this works so many times.


Some pro tips:

I focus all my efforts on acquiring an Iron Double Chaka; or what I like to call, The Boom Chaka-Laka because of the amount of disbursements I have been landing.

One I get this weapon, I realise that I see way more Pokey Bois in the arena, due to the time required to collect the gold and role the item by force (Utility Menu > Shop Order > Godly)

1) I build my Gladi up to save as much gold as possible, to purchase the (GODLY) Iron Double Chaka

2) Train Pole-arms + Stamina

3) Do my best to buy another Iron Double Chaka (with Heirloom)

Once I have this set up, I am able to reliably have a Iron Double Chaka each run.

Hope this helps.

[ELDEN LORD]

idk why everyone struggles with them, literally just spam over head and there dead, i been doing this since day one. . or hug them and stay close to the right while doing left to ro right attattack or 11 to 5 attack

[Wawaweewa]

Ok but is that fun? Do you see how 1-cut strategy gets boring? The combat leaves a lot to be desired to be honest. Coming from playing For Honor/Mount&Blade/Chivalry. It's like, great!!! You cheezed the game.

[jeetrix]

Boom Chaka-Laka Boom

[BAG]

Farerdaka weapon
Attack with from top (by default ctrl+LMB)

Shields are no longer a problem. I can almost always take of ennemy helmet after a hit or two. Then it is only a question of time and hits.
Sadly, I never been able to pop that ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ weapon on gladiator level, except once, but was several thousands credit away from it :D

[⭕⃤ Griz]

Swing at an angle over the shield simple, press f to shield break simple..

[Retsopmi]

Originally posted by Okey:

Ok but is that fun? Do you see how 1-cut strategy gets boring? The combat leaves a lot to be desired to be honest. Coming from playing For Honor/Mount&Blade/Chivalry. It's like, great!!! You cheezed the game.

Feel like people forget this is a ROGUELITE first. This isn't a arean simulator.

[Thundercracker]

Originally posted by Retsopmi:

Originally posted by Okey:

Ok but is that fun? Do you see how 1-cut strategy gets boring? The combat leaves a lot to be desired to be honest. Coming from playing For Honor/Mount&Blade/Chivalry. It's like, great!!! You cheezed the game.

Feel like people forget this is a ROGUELITE first. This isn't a arean simulator.

i can list about a dozen roguelites that require no cheesing, and at least 5 true roguelikes that also do not require cheesing. "it's roguelite" is no excuse.

[ELDEN LORD]

Originally posted by Okey:

Ok but is that fun? Do you see how 1-cut strategy gets boring? The combat leaves a lot to be desired to be honest. Coming from playing For Honor/Mount&Blade/Chivalry. It's like, great!!! You cheezed the game.

yes it is fun cracking them in the head or watching them struggle to hit you, its a blast

[ELDEN LORD]

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

Originally posted by Retsopmi:

Feel like people forget this is a ROGUELITE first. This isn't a arean simulator.

i can list about a dozen roguelites that require no cheesing, and at least 5 true roguelikes that also do not require cheesing. "it's roguelite" is no excuse.

its fighting with no rules, even cheesing. if u came at me full force dam right i would cheese u, as long as i win who cares

[Inibro]

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

Originally posted by Retsopmi:

Feel like people forget this is a ROGUELITE first. This isn't a arean simulator.

i can list about a dozen roguelites that require no cheesing, and at least 5 true roguelikes that also do not require cheesing. "it's roguelite" is no excuse.

I beat it without cheese on gladiator difficulty (non-training). Sword and board with spare sets, 3 generation heirloom bardache, and caution is all it takes. Sure there's methods (get inside range vs some, kite others) but nothing scummy. Just saying it's not required to cheese, just don't expect to beat gladiator on a dry run unless you never make a mistake

[Thundercracker]

Originally posted by blinkninja1:

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

i can list about a dozen roguelites that require no cheesing, and at least 5 true roguelikes that also do not require cheesing. "it's roguelite" is no excuse.

its fighting with no rules, even cheesing. if u came at me full force dam right i would cheese u, as long as i win who cares

the difference is: this is a game that's supposed to be enjoyable.

there is some segment of the playerbase that does not find your technique "fun."

[ELDEN LORD]

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

Originally posted by blinkninja1:

its fighting with no rules, even cheesing. if u came at me full force dam right i would cheese u, as long as i win who cares

the difference is: this is a game that's supposed to be enjoyable.

there is some segment of the playerbase that does not find your technique "fun."

thousands of people are enjoying it, u just suck. its ok tho its a hard game at first, i get it.

[TastefulSidecar]

Originally posted by blinkninja1:

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

the difference is: this is a game that's supposed to be enjoyable.

there is some segment of the playerbase that does not find your technique "fun."

thousands of people are enjoying it, u just suck. its ok tho its a hard game at first, i get it.

imagine being toxic because someones criticizing a game you play. Grow up.

This game clearly needs balance, more content, and more fleshed out combat. The dev himself has said that.

To me, fights dont feel like I'm making meaningful choices or adjusting my tactics on the fly to deal with situations and overcome them, it feels like I'm finding one single combination and repeating that until my opponents die. That might not be what everyone else is experiencing, and if it is, that might be satisfying gameplay for some people. But I find it to be dull and repetitive right now. The game has a good concept, but it is in dire need of some TLC and some work.

[ELDEN LORD]

Originally posted by blinkninja1:

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

the difference is: this is a game that's supposed to be enjoyable.

there is some segment of the playerbase that does not find your technique "fun."

thousands of people are enjoying it, u just suck. its ok tho its a hard game at first, i get it.

blah blah blah, u done yet? i wish the game was harder and cheesier, DOUBLE CHEESE IT BABY

[_Red_]

Originally posted by blinkninja1:

Originally posted by Terrorsaur:

the difference is: this is a game that's supposed to be enjoyable.

there is some segment of the playerbase that does not find your technique "fun."

thousands of people are enjoying it, u just suck. its ok tho its a hard game at first, i get it.

watch your mouth and stay civil, would you blinkninja1? you dont join a discussion to disrespect ppl.
everybody plays the game differently, the important thing is that every player enjoys it the way he/she plays. some ppl like to poke, then go poke. some ppl like to use every weapon available, so go for that. you go and poke because it's so diverse :D to each their own