There's no way de would make every melee in the game able to smash out a no falloff 20 metre AoE with a single upgrade...

Nioh 3 weapon types define far more than raw damage output. The weapon you pick shapes how you manage ki, how aggressive you can be, and how safe you feel when a boss starts chaining attacks.

The Dual Swords Samurai build in Nioh 3 prioritizes speed to dish out massive amounts of damage. This build is brilliant if you like speedy combat, where combining combos can help you take the win.