Grandmaster questions (6.4.6)

Just getting ready for my first encounter with Grandmaster. I watched several videos on YT but still have some questions. Any help is appreciated.

1. Can Mr.Sinister block GM unblockable sp1?
2. Can you tank infurated GM with for example Nova who has -70% reduction of unblockable damage?
3. If so can it be better to take some other path instead of Oppurtunistic? Which one?

Thanks!

Comments

Skalamenko

There is a path where his sp1 isn't unblokable, i forgot which one.
No, as far as I know, no one can block it.

Squidopus

1: pretty sure Sinister can block his unblockable sp1 yes. Same for anyone else with a similar ability.
2: There’s no reason Nova’s reduced attack rating during from an unblockable hit wouldn’t work, but you absolutely should NOT rely on it. If you’re struck by the unblockable hit you can’t complete the following three prompts of the Grandmaster’s sp1 (unless you were unstoppable when struck), which will give you tokens of blunder and very quickly send him to his instakill sp3.
3: I strongly recommend just taking the opportunistic path. It’s the most straightforward and easy path, meaning you can dedicate most of your team to dealing with the GM, and the node it applies to the GM doesn’t shake up the fight too much. If you’re that worried about the unblockable sp1 you can take the inflation path, but the problem is the fights on that path have rage and lifecycle which is a pretty rough and restrictive combo. I don’t think it’s worth it on your first run though.

MrSakuragi

Yes, Mr Sinister can block his sp1, he’s a great option if you’re not confident at dexing against GM

MaxtheSilent

Sinister absolutely can block it. He’s also immune to the reverse controls. I used him for Grandmaster pre-buff and he worked great so I can only imagine how great he’d be now.

Squidopus

Sinister absolutely can block it. He’s also immune to the reverse controls. I used him for Grandmaster pre-buff and he worked great so I can only imagine how great he’d be now.

Honestly, probably not much better. Since GM doesn’t take any non-hit damage, which includes Sinister’s degens, Sinister can’t really deal any more damage against him than he could pre-buff. The real benefit is probably that since he’s actually good now you can rank him up for the higher stats in this fight and not have him be a meme that you’ll never use again.

EdisonLaw

Sinister absolutely can block it. He’s also immune to the reverse controls. I used him for Grandmaster pre-buff and he worked great so I can only imagine how great he’d be now.
Honestly, probably not much better. Since GM doesn’t take any non-hit damage, which includes Sinister’s degens, Sinister can’t really deal any more damage against him than he could pre-buff. The real benefit is probably that since he’s actually good now you can rank him up for the higher stats in this fight and not have him be a meme that you’ll never use again.

In Phase two he does have a challenge of inflicting a damaging debuff

Paul_V

Thanks everyone for the advices. So I ll just pour all my resources in Sinister (I wonder if Kabam gives him away so often since he seems like specifically designed for dealing with GM) and take the opportunistic path.