Environmentalist & Crowd Control Build

Wield Sifu's environments with an environmentalist build. Control crowds and inflict damage by strategically using objects like bottles and walls.

Sifu's environments are not just backdrops; they are weapons waiting to be wielded. An Environmentalist & Crowd Control build leverages the interactive elements of each level to manage large groups of enemies and inflict maximum damage through strategic use of the surroundings.

This build thrives on turning the environment into your greatest ally. Skills that allow you to interact with objects, throw enemies, or create space are paramount. The Pushing Grab is essential for repositioning enemies, allowing you to throw them into walls, off ledges, or into other enemies. The Barrel Throw and similar object-throwing skills are incredibly potent for dealing with groups, as they can stagger or knock down multiple opponents at once. Mastering the art of using the environment for takedowns, such as slamming enemies into tables or walls, is also a key component.

When it comes to crowd control, focus on skills that can stun, knock down, or disorient multiple enemies. Sweeping attacks that hit a wide arc are useful, as are skills that create a brief area-of-effect stun. The Ground Slam, when performed after a successful aerial attack, can be effective for knocking down nearby enemies. Additionally, learning to use environmental hazards, like explosive barrels or breakable objects, to your advantage is crucial.

Progression for this build should focus on enhancing your ability to interact with the environment and control crowds. Skills that increase the range or effectiveness of your throws, or those that grant bonus damage when using environmental objects, are highly desirable. Look for upgrades that improve your ability to stagger or knock down multiple enemies simultaneously. The Weapon Catch can also be useful here, as it allows you to quickly acquire a weapon from an enemy and then use it to control the crowd.

Your combat strategy will involve identifying key environmental features early in an encounter. Use your mobility to lure enemies into these areas. Prioritize taking out threats that pose the biggest risk to your crowd control efforts. This build is particularly effective in tight spaces or areas with numerous interactive objects, allowing you to create chaos and systematically eliminate threats by using their surroundings against them.

Key skills to prioritize:

• Pushing Grab
• Barrel Throw (and similar object-throwing skills)
• Environmental Takedowns (slamming into walls, tables, etc.)
• Ground Slam (after aerial attacks)
• Focus on skills that enhance throws, environmental damage, and multi-enemy stagger/knockdown.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and potential environmental weapons.