Learning goals
- Understand combo counter.
- Understand heavy attacks.
- Understand heavy slam.
- Understand Tennokai conceptually.
- Learn how melee builds can focus on different attack patterns.
Explanation
Melee has systems that guns do not use. The combo counter increases as you hit enemies and can support melee mods or mechanics. Heavy attacks are stronger attacks that can interact with or consume combo depending on the build. Heavy slam is a heavy-style slam option with its own timing and use cases. Tennokai adds special heavy attack opportunities depending on mods and triggers.
What should I do?
Learn normal melee attacks first, then observe combo building, test heavy attacks, watch whether combo is consumed, and add Tennokai only after you know why it helps your weapon.
How to avoid wasting time
Do not copy a heavy attack build if you mostly use light attacks. Do not add Tennokai mods if you do not understand the trigger or how often you will use heavy attacks.
Common mistakes
Watch for these mechanics mistakes before spending rare weapon resources.
- Ignoring combo counter.
- Using heavy attack builds without using heavy attacks.
- Accidentally spending combo and wondering why damage drops.
- Using Tennokai without understanding the trigger.
- Assuming every melee weapon wants the same build.
- Treating heavy slam as only a movement mistake instead of a combat option.
Practical example
A fast melee weapon may feel good as a combo-building light attack weapon. Another weapon may shine through heavy attacks. Tennokai can make heavy attacks smoother, but it is not needed to understand basic melee.
Key Takeaways
- Melee builds are also about whether you build combo, spend combo, or use heavy attacks.
Practical task
Melee builds often depend on whether you build or spend combo.
- Equip a melee weapon.
- Enter a low-risk mission.
- Hit enemies repeatedly and watch the combo counter.
- Use a heavy attack.
- Notice what happens to the combo counter.
- Try a slam and heavy slam if comfortable.
- Write down whether the weapon feels better for repeated hits or burst attacks.
You can explain the difference between building combo and using heavy attacks.