Trigger a Ki Pulse with the R1 shoulder button.
Whenever you attack, dodge, or block you will consume stamina, known as Ki in Nioh 2. However, what sets Nioh 2 apart is that you can restore stamina (hereinafter referred to as Ki) used during attacks. Watch your Ki gauge every time you swing your weapon: you will notice that part of it is spent, but a light blue part remains. If you press R1 when this bar starts to fill up, you can get this Ki back. Press the R1 button on the right as it fills up to the max to replenish all the Ki you just spent.
There are a few tips for Ki Pulses that reward mastery. First, you need to keep an eye out for the blue sparks coalescing around and possibly within your character. This visual indicator for your Ki Pulse allows you to keep an eye on the action, and if you press R1 to the right when the sparks enter your body, you will get back all of your spent Ki.
Second, if you miss the window, the Ki will be lost, and you have to let it regenerate by not attacking, dodging, or blocking for a while. Extended combos can also shorten the amount of Ki available for recovery, so the more you press down on your attack, the less Ki you will receive, even with a perfectly synchronized Ki pulse.
Finally, a Ki Pulse can be triggered with a change of weapon or position, since both require the use of the R1 button. There are even skills in the various skill trees in Nioh 2 that will replenish the extra Ki if you time a perfect Ki Pulse with a change of position, which means that position dancing can be a great way to maintain momentum. of the battle in your favor.
