Nioh 2 is a demanding action RPG that runs best at high, stable frame rates, so an SA build guide is best framed as three budget tiers from solid 1080p to high-refresh 1440p.

Quick Answer

For Nioh 2, three SA tiers cover most buyers: R12,000 (RX 6600) for 1080p High 60-90 fps, R15,000 (RTX 4060) for 1080p Ultra 90-120 fps, and R20,000 (RTX 4070) for 1440p Ultra 90-120 fps.

Tier 1: R12,000 For 1080p

A Ryzen 5 5600 with an RX 6600, 16GB DDR4 and a 500GB NVMe SSD runs Nioh 2 at 1080p High around 60-90 fps. Nioh 2 benefits from frame rates above 60 for its fast, precise combat, so this tier is the practical entry point rather than an APU-only build.

Tier 2: R15,000 For 1080p Ultra

A Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD lifts Nioh 2 to 1080p Ultra 90-120 fps. This is the sweet spot, comfortably above 90 fps for responsive parries and dodges, and it pairs well with a 144Hz monitor.

Tier 3: R20,000 For 1440p Ultra

A Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4070, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD runs Nioh 2 at 1440p Ultra 90-120 fps. This tier suits players who want sharper visuals on a 1440p 144Hz panel while keeping the high frame rates Nioh 2's combat rewards. For storage, keep Nioh 2 on the NVMe SSD across all three tiers; the game's frequent deaths and quick retries mean fast checkpoint loading keeps the punishing combat loop tight rather than padded with loading screens.

FAQ

What is the best budget PC for Nioh 2?

The R15,000 tier with a Ryzen 5 7600 and an RTX 4060, which runs Nioh 2 at 1080p Ultra 90-120 fps, the sweet spot for its fast combat.

What FPS does Nioh 2 need?

Above 60 fps for responsive combat, ideally 90-120 fps. Nioh 2's precise parries and dodges feel noticeably better at higher, stable frame rates.

Can Nioh 2 run at 1440p?

Yes. The R20,000 RTX 4070 tier holds Nioh 2 at 1440p Ultra 90-120 fps, ideal for a 1440p 144Hz monitor.

For Nioh 2, the R15,000 Ryzen 5 7600 plus RTX 4060 tier hits 1080p Ultra 90-120 fps; step to the RTX 4070 tier only if you want 1440p.