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Nioh 3 offers a lot of complexity, even more than its earlier versions. There’s a lot you need to keep track of, especially since it features two distinct playstyles—Samurai and Ninja.
The game’s open-world design also hides many secrets that can help you gain an advantage. Here are some of the best blessings to pick to stay ahead.
Best Kodama Blessings in Nioh 3
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To increase your blessings, you need to progress about an hour into the story and then visit any shrine. From there, go to the “blessing” menu, which has two sections: Kodama and Jizo. Kodama blessings are effective in the overworld, while Jizo blessings work in the “crucible,” which are the toughest areas filled with strong demonic corruption. Keep in mind, these blessings are managed with separate currencies.
You can earn Kodama blessing points, called Kodama Merit, by finding tiny Kodama spirits—which look like green frogs wearing bowls on their heads—in the world. They are often spotted inside buildings or near corners, and once you’ve explored enough of a region, they will also appear on your world map.
There are five types of Kodama blessings:
- Elixir Drop Rate
- Medicine Efficiency (more health restored with each Elixir)
- Spirit Force Bonus (boosts your spirit force)
- Increased Damage Dealt (with Elixirs)
- Reduced Damage Taken (from Elixir)
If you’re cautious and prefer to minimize risks, focusing first on increasing damage output can help finish fights faster. This boost is temporary but powerful after drinking an Elixir.
For beginners or those worried about running out of healing items, increasing the Elixir Drop Rate is very helpful. It ensures more Elixirs drop during exploration, helping you stay alive longer.
Mid-game, Medicine Efficiency is especially useful because as you grow stronger, your health pool also increases, making healing more vital.
Best Jizo Blessings in Nioh 3
These Blessings Are for The Crucible
Jizo blessings are applicable only in the Crucible, which are very challenging zones. To earn Jizo Merit, find and interact with the “Six Jizo” statues scattered around the game world. These statues are usually located outside, in caves, or other hidden spots. With more exploration, these statues will also show up on your map.
Similar to Kodama, there are four types of Jizo blessings, and they only work in Crucible zones:
- Life Corrosion Recovery (Elixir)
- Elixir Drop Rate (Crucible)
- Corrosion Recovery (boosts curing corrosion when using a Guardian Spirit Skill)
- Melee Damage (Crucible)
It’s recommended to focus heavily on increasing Melee Damage first, since it benefits you directly in combat without extra conditions. Improving your damage while in the Crucible helps you handle tough enemies more easily.
If you find the Crucible sections especially hard, you can leave to explore more Jizo statues and level up before trying again.
Final Tips
Getting comfortable with these blessings and exploring all the hidden areas will give you a significant edge. Whether you choose to focus on boosting your offensive power or on survivability, selecting the right blessings plays a vital role in overcoming the game’s toughest challenges.
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