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Part 168

Explore the Guardian Spirits Daiba-Washi, Fuse-Ushi, and Mizuchi in Nioh. Learn their lore, stats, and Living Weapon abilities to aid you in battle.

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Explore the Guardian Spirits Daiba-Washi, Fuse-Ushi, and Mizuchi in Nioh. Learn their lore, stats, and Living Weapon abilities to aid you in battle.

This section details three Guardian Spirits available in Nioh: Daiba-Washi, Fuse-Ushi, and Mizuchi. Each spirit offers unique passive bonuses and a powerful Living Weapon ability.

Daiba-Washi

Pronounced "Diebah WAH-shee," the name means "horsekiller hawk." This wind elemental is associated with a phenomenon where wind causes horses to die suddenly. It is described as a whirlwind of glowing needles. Observers have noted that slashing the air in front of a horse with a sword can deflect this phenomenon. Some venerate the Daiba-washi, believing its characteristics can shield them from danger.

Daiba-Washi Spirit Protection:

  • Spirit Protection: 20%
  • Evasion Ki Usage: 15%
  • Equipment Drop Rate: +20%
  • Quick Attack Damage: +8%
  • Luck: +40
  • Life Recovery (Finished Using a Living Weapon): +400

Daiba-Washi Living Weapon:

  • Attack Enhancement: 5%
  • Wind: 30
  • Usable Time: 17.2
  • Might: 680
  • Action: C+
  • Recovery: C+
  • Tenacity: D
  • Amrita Gauge Rate: A+

Fuse-Ushi

Fuse-ushi is a bull spirit that protects believers from misfortune. Bovines have long served humans, providing strength in agriculture and other ways. Some civilizations ban the consumption of their meat and venerate them as a sign of thanks. Patting its stomach as a sign of respect allows the Fuse-ushi to absorb negative Ki. The great Kuroda Nagamasa decorated his helm with a bull ornament, hoping to become a fierce warrior with a heart as gentle as the Fuse-ushi.

Fuse-Ushi Spirit Protection:

  • Spirit Protection: 20%
  • Life: +200
  • Recurrent Damage from Poison: 25%
  • Guard Ki Reduction: 20%
  • Vs. Poison: +20
  • Life Recovery From Amrita Absorption: 30

Fuse-Ushi Living Weapon:

  • Attack Enhancement: 15%
  • Earth: 30
  • Usable Time: 19
  • Might: 1870
  • Action: B+
  • Recovery: B+
  • Tenacity: C-
  • Amrita Gauge Rate: D

Mizuchi

Pronounced "Mee-zoo-chee," this dragon serves as the guardian spirit of those who harbor great ambitions. They are believed to reside in the abysses of deep rivers and transform into celestial dragons upon death. This belief was widespread in the Warring States period, leading many aspiring warriors to fervently venerate the Mizuchi.

Mizuchi Spirit Protection:

  • Spirit Protection: 20%
  • Enemies Defeated Damage Bonus: A
  • Gold Earned: +15%
  • Amrita Sense
  • Vs. Water: +20
  • Amrita Earned: +12.5%

Mizuchi Living Weapon:

  • Attack Enhancement: 5%
  • Wind: 30
  • Usable Time: 17.2
  • Might: 680
  • Action: C+
  • Recovery: C+
  • Tenacity: D
  • Amrita Gauge Rate: A+

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