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Nioh 3

List of Swords

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This is a list of Swords in Nioh 3. Read on to see the fixed effects of each Sword as well as their bonus effects when part of a set.

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List of Swords

Weapon Info
Bizen Osafune Fixed Special Effect: Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Bizen Tachi Fixed Special Effect: High Attack Ki Consmption -1.9%
Great Tengu Blade Set Name: Swordmaster Set
Set Bonus Effect: Sword and Zen as One
[2 pc]: Increased Damage Dealt (Deflect)
[3 pc]: Defense Bonus (Heart)
[4 pc]: Withering Blow (Bare-Handed Deflect)
[5 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Swords)
Infernal Katana
(DLC)
Fixed Special Effect: Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Mantra Sword Fixed Special Effect: Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Osafune Kanemitsu Fixed Special Effect: Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Senjuin Tachi Fixed Special Effect: Guard Ki Consumption -2.1%
Sohaya Tsurugi Set Name: Righteous Set
Set Bonus Effect: Herald of Peace
[2 pc]: Glory Obtained
[3 pc]: Spirit Force Bonus (Damage Taken)
[4 pc]: Defense Bonus (Heart)
[5 pc]: Dual Protection
[6 pc]: Transform Bonus (Ninja)
Taima Kuniyuki Fixed Special Effect: Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Wooden Sword No Fixed Effect

What are Swords?

Regular Katana with Easy-to-Learn Movesets

Stat Scaling
HeartHeart StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect
Type Samurai Weapon
Break 69*
Block 38*

*Break and Block stats are consistent for all weapons of the same type regardless of rarity.

A regular katana with medium reach in melee. Unlike most Samurai weapons, it is easy to use due to its familiar moveset compared to others that are either too combo-heavy or too focused on Ki Pulse management.

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Samurai Weapon Types
Swords Dual Swords
Spears Axes
Odachi Switchglaives
Cestuses
Ninja Weapon Types
Ninja Swords Dual Ninja Swords
Tonfas Hatchets
Kusarigama Splitstaves
Talons
Ranged Weapon Types
Bows Rifles Hand Cannons

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