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Nioh 3

Part 8

Learn about Nioh 3's diverse weapon types like the Spear, Axe, and Kusarigama, and choose the right Guardian Spirit (Kato, Isonade, Daiba-Washi) for your playstyle.

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Learn about Nioh 3's diverse weapon types like the Spear, Axe, and Kusarigama, and choose the right Guardian Spirit (Kato, Isonade, Daiba-Washi) for your playstyle.

This section details weapon types and Guardian Spirit choices in Nioh 3.

Weapon Types:

  • Dual Katanas: While each blade lacks individual power, they enable rapid consecutive attacks when used together, making them excellent against numerous assailants.
  • Spear: A long-handled weapon with superior reach for rangy, sweeping attacks. It ricochets wildly if struck against a wall, making it a poor choice for enclosed spaces. Attribute Bonus: BODY +1.
  • Axe: A heavy weapon with considerable power but slow swing speed. Enemies find its attacks difficult to deflect. Attribute Bonus: STAMINA +1.
  • Kusarigama: Combines a sickle and weighted chain. The sickle allows for quick close-range strikes, and the chain and weight can be thrown for added range. Mastery requires understanding many special techniques. Attribute Bonus: DEXTERITY +1.

Guardian Spirits:

  • Kato: A wolf of the fire elemental. Strengthens attacking power. Attribute Bonus: STRENGTH +1.
  • Isonade: A shark of the water elemental. Amplifies the ability to sense enemies. Attribute Bonus: SPIRIT +1.
  • Daiba-Washi: A hawk of the wind elemental. Increases evasive abilities. Attribute Bonus: SKILL +1.

After choosing your Guardian Spirit, the mission 'Isle of Demons' begins.

Mission Start: Isle of Demons

Objective: Investigate the mysteries of the deserted fishing village.

Upon starting the mission, you receive 3 Samurai Skill Points. You can invest these into skills like 'Grapple' and 'Morning Moon' for the Sword tree.

New Skill Points are indicated by a scroll mark in the bottom left of the screen.

Loot the first [_CORPSE_] for a weapon. Continue to find another [_CORPSE_] near a shrine.

Shrines now allow you to Level Up, change Guardian Spirits, summon allies, and more via the 'Shrine Menu'.

If you have DLC, rewards can be claimed under 'Boons'.

Loot the [_CORPSE_] to the left of the shrine. Head left around rocks to find a ladder and another [_CORPSE_]. Return past the shrine, continue for another [_CORPSE_]. Up ahead, defeat a raider before looting the final [_CORPSE_].

You can level up at this point using your accumulated Amrita.

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