When newcomers step into the martial arts world of "Next Stop, Jianghu 2" with high expectations, if they don't grasp some key points at the beginning, they may easily fall into trouble, affecting the entire gaming experience. The content in this "Next Stop, Jianghu 2 Ultimate Beginner's Guide" is a detailed梳理 of important points that new players should pay attention to when starting, and these gameplay elements are also what everyone will need to participate in during the early stages.
First, regarding weapon selection, this is a major issue concerning the development direction of the character. Many players may hesitate at this stage or even repeatedly restart their game to try different options. In fact, there are 4 types of weapons in the game, all of which are universal but have their own characteristics. Swords and staves focus on external skills, while knives and fists concentrate on internal skills. When starting, you must decide which type of weapon you want to specialize in, as this will directly affect subsequent skill learning, attribute allocation, and combat style. For example, if you choose swords and staves as your main weapons, then in terms of skill learning and attribute improvement, you should focus on the external skills path. If you prefer knives and fists, then your core should be the cultivation of internal skills.
Next, let's talk about suggestions for attribute allocation. For beginners, there are two relatively stable and effective ways to allocate attributes: one is full sinew for external attacks, and the other is full qi for internal attacks. Allocating all points to sinew for external attacks can make the character exhibit powerful burst damage in physical attacks. On the other hand, allocating all points to qi for internal attacks focuses on the cultivation and application of internal skills. Through deep qi nourishment, the character can unleash powerful and mysterious internal techniques. Additionally, talent selection is a critical part of the start. The best talent combination is -2 health +1 output.
The importance of cultivation cannot be overlooked. Cultivation in the game is like the lifeline of the character, running through all aspects of the game. All skill learning, attribute enhancement, meridian expansion, and cultivation method practice in the game depend on the support of cultivation. The level of cultivation directly determines the strength difference of the character in the game. Characters with high cultivation can easily master various advanced skills and powerful methods, while those with insufficient cultivation may find it difficult to progress. It's worth noting that cultivation cannot be obtained infinitely through grinding monsters like money and insights; it mainly comes from some fixed reward channels.
In terms of core output, meridian brushing plays a crucial role. For externally attacking characters, it is important to increase sinew attributes in the meridians to strengthen physical attack power. Internally attacking characters, on the other hand, should focus more on enhancing qi attributes to increase the power and effect of internal skills. At the same time, the coordination of cultivation methods cannot be ignored. Choosing yang rigid external attack or yin soft internal attack methods can work in conjunction with the character's attack type to maximize output, achieving explosive damage effects. This way, the character can not only easily deal with enemies of the same level but also smoothly steal treasure chests without overstepping levels.
For example, in terms of cultivation, multiple negative talents that reduce cultivation might result in a player in the beginner village only gaining +53 cultivation from a first-level cultivation book. However, if the player changes their talents and chooses a combination that increases cultivation, using the same first-level cultivation book could result in a gain of up to 163 cultivation. This threefold difference means that in exploring the game world, the player would need to spend three times as much time to make up for the lack of cultivation. This is because cultivation books are not so easy to grind out in the game; they mostly appear as fixed rewards.
Therefore, considering all factors, it is strongly recommended that beginners adopt a talent selection of -2 health +1 output. This way, players can have a more comfortable gaming experience in the early stages. Additionally, lightness skills (qīnggōng) are an important function that significantly affects the gaming experience. Without qīnggōng, players can only rely on running or riding horses for daily movement. When encountering lakes and oceans, they can only swim, which not only consumes time but also may lead to various dangers along the way.
Luckily, there is a hidden way to obtain qīnggōng in the beginner village. At coordinates 1047.1515 in the beginner village, players can find a mysterious NPC called the Heavenly Secrets Old Man. By trading with him, players can unlock most of the qīnggōng, including a fourth-level qīnggōng manual. However, the overall price here is relatively high, so it is recommended that players go through some storylines and earn some money before purchasing. Of course, in the beginner village stage, ordinary cultivation method manuals can be directly purchased from merchants. But as the game progresses, these basic methods will no longer meet the needs of players. At this point, it is necessary to go to some hidden locations to buy more advanced methods to enhance one's strength.
Above are some tips for improving strength shared in the "Next Stop, Jianghu 2 Ultimate Beginner's Guide." In the initial stage, everyone should make good basic preparations in all aspects, so that with more martial arts resources later on, they can develop quickly.
