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

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List of Hatchets

Weapon Info
Brigand's Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Grimy Hatchet & Rusty Hoe Fixed Special Effect: Poison Accumulation +1.5%
Gyosha Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Haguro Ninja Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Aerial Attack Damage +4.2%
Infernal Hatchets
(DLC) 		Fixed Special Effect: Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Martial Artist's Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Mountain Bandit Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Ninja's Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Backstab Damage +4.5%
Shugendo Hermit Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Togakushi Ninja Hatchets Fixed Special Effect: Martial Art Ki Damage +2.5%
Wind Demon Hatches Fixed Special Effect: Martial Art Damage +4.0%

What are Hatchets?

Melee and Ranged Weapon Hybrid for Ninjas

Stat Scaling
StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
Type Ninja Weapon
Break 44*
Block 23*

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

Hatchets are a melee and ranged weapon hybrid that has you throwing them when using a chraged Strong Attack in combat. While initially clunky to use, unlocking more martial arts that play into the ranged aspect of the weapon makes it a good option for veteran players.

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