The Gunman style allows Ryoma to keep his distance and pepper enemies with pistol shots. It's excellent for interrupting enemy attacks, dealing with multiple weaker foes, and creating openings for other styles.
Strengths:
- Ranged combat, allowing for safe damage dealing.
- Effective at interrupting enemy attacks and charging foes.
- Good for dealing with multiple weaker enemies.
- Can inflict status effects with special bullets.
Weaknesses:
- Lower damage per hit compared to Swordsman.
- Can be overwhelmed in close quarters by multiple strong enemies.
- Requires ammunition management (though usually plentiful).
Recommended Skills:
- Rapid Fire: Increases firing speed.
- Piercing Shot: Allows bullets to pierce through multiple enemies.
- Essence of the Bullet: Unlocks powerful gun-based Heat Actions.
- Quick Reload: Reduces reload time.
Build Recommendation:
Prioritize a powerful pistol and armor that boosts ranged attack or provides defense. Trooper Cards that enhance ranged damage, provide ammo regeneration, or offer defensive buffs are ideal. This style is a great complement to Swordsman or Brawler, allowing you to soften up enemies before engaging in melee.
Utilize the Gunman style to chip away at enemy health from a distance, especially against bosses with predictable melee attacks. use special bullets (accessed via D-Pad) for added effects like stun or fire damage.