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Master Nagoriyuki in Guilty Gear Strive! Learn his strengths, weaknesses, unique Blood Gauge mechanic, and strategies for dominating mid-range combat with his powerful Ōdachi.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• High damage output.
• Powerful mid-range presence.
• Unique special move cancels.
• Slow movement speed, lacks dash/airdash.
• Blood Gauge mechanic can lead to forced Blood Rage.
• Blood Rage state drains health rapidly and prevents special move usage.

Phases:

1. Normal State: Manage the Blood Gauge by landing attacks or his command grab. Use special moves strategically to maintain control.
2. Blood Rage: Occurs when the Blood Gauge fills completely. Nagoriyuki gains increased range and damage on sword attacks but cannot use special moves and suffers rapid health drain. This state can be ended prematurely by completing his Overdrive animation.

Strategy:

• Utilize Nagoriyuki's Ōdachi to control space and pressure opponents from mid-range.
• Carefully manage the Blood Gauge. Use special moves sparingly when the gauge is high to avoid entering Blood Rage at an inopportune moment.
• Land his command grab to reduce the Blood Gauge and deal significant damage.
• In Blood Rage, focus on overwhelming the opponent with enhanced normal attacks. Use the Overdrive to end the rage state quickly if necessary.
• Exploit his ability to spot and exploit opponent's weak points.