Yama
Yama is a Legendary sword focused on PvP utility and combo control. Its biggest strength comes from its ability to break Instinct, making it much easier to start and extend combos against experienced players. This gives the sword strong value as a support weapon, especially in builds that rely on chaining multiple abilities together without giving opponents a chance to escape.
In advanced PvP, Yama is also known for its interaction with movement based techniques. One of its skills can ragdoll the user, which players use alongside Skull Guitar mechanics to gain unusual mobility. While this requires practice and specific setups, it makes Yama a popular choice among competitive players looking to maximize movement and combo potential.
Beyond its combat role, Yama is an important progression sword. Reaching 350 Mastery on both Yama and Tushita, while being at least Level 2200, unlocks access to the puzzle required for obtaining the Cursed Dual Katana. Because of this requirement, many players invest in Yama even if they do not plan to use it as their main weapon long-term.
Obtainment:
Yama is obtained by completing the Yama Puzzle located on Hydra Island. Unlike swords that can be purchased or found through simple quests, obtaining Yama requires players to complete a series of puzzle related tasks before they can claim the weapon.
Equipping Yama for the first time awards the Demon Mode, serving as a unique cosmetic reward that recognizes the player's achievement in unlocking the sword.
Yama
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
Excellent mobility, making it one of the best swords for traveling and repositioning.
Strong PvP utility thanks to its ability to start and extend combos reliably.
Short cooldowns allow frequent use of both skills.
Good range and crowd control, with both moves capable of hitting multiple targets.
Can be combined with Skull Guitar mobility techniques for extremely fast movement.
Easier to obtain than many top-tier endgame swords, particularly Tushita.
Useful for unlocking the Cursed Dual Katana progression path.
Weaknesses
Below-average damage compared to many other Second Sea and Third Sea swords.
Struggles against Blade users, who are immune to sword damage.
Requires significant setup to obtain, including numerous Elite Hunter/Player Hunter quests.
Both skills can be Instinct-tricked, reducing reliability against skilled opponents.
Has limited effectiveness with Buddha transformations due to smaller hitboxes.
Relies more on utility and mobility than raw damage output.
Verdict
Yama is a utility-focused PvP sword that excels at mobility, combo support, and progression toward the Cursed Dual Katana. Its damage is unimpressive, but its movement options and combo potential make it a valuable choice for experienced players who prioritize control and mobility over raw power.
Abilities
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6Performs a standard four-hit combo that ends with a forward lunge attack.
The first three hits are regular slashes.
The fourth hit lunges the user forward, increasing reach.
Useful for closing short distances while attacking.
The forward dash can slightly reposition the user during combat.
Launches the user forward with a spinning slash that deals damage and knocks targets away.
Moves toward the cursor position while attacking, providing useful mobility.
Deals decent damage and applies strong knockback.
Can hit targets multiple times during the spin.
Landing both the spinning slash and the follow-up air slash increases the total damage dealt.
Charges a dash attack that traps enemies in a tornado of slashes and carries them forward.
Hold the skill to prepare the attack, then release to dash forward.
Creates a multi-hit slash tornado that deals decent damage.
Pulls affected targets along with the attack.
Applies a stun, making it useful for starting or extending combos.
Performs a standard four-hit combo that ends with a forward lunge attack.
The first three hits are regular slashes.
The fourth hit lunges the user forward, increasing reach.
Useful for closing short distances while attacking.
The forward dash can slightly reposition the user during combat.
Launches the user forward with a spinning slash that deals damage and knocks targets away.
Moves toward the cursor position while attacking, providing useful mobility.
Deals decent damage and applies strong knockback.
Can hit targets multiple times during the spin.
Landing both the spinning slash and the follow-up air slash increases the total damage dealt.
Charges a dash attack that traps enemies in a tornado of slashes and carries them forward.
Hold the skill to prepare the attack, then release to dash forward.
Creates a multi-hit slash tornado that deals decent damage.
Pulls affected targets along with the attack.
Applies a stun, making it useful for starting or extending combos.
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Update Logs
- Major Changes
- Yama received a visual model overhaul, updating the sword's appearance to match newer game standards.
- Ability Changes
- Yama's moveset was reworked, changing how the sword functions in combat and updating its abilities.dated.
- Major Changes
- Yama was added to the game as a new Legendary sword.