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Can You Respec?

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The option to respec is highly valuable due to the sheer number of skills and builds that you can experiment with in Nioh 3. Learn if you can respec in the game by continuing below!

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Can You Respec in Nioh 3?

Yes, Respec is Available in Nioh 3

Pray at a Shrine

You can respec levels, blessings, skills, and martial arts/ninjutsu in Nioh 3. Respeccing is free and can be easily accessed with the use of shrines. Respeccing martial arts/ninjutsu is an exception as these can be respecced without the use of shrines.

List of Things You Can Respec

  • Character Level
  • Kodama Blessings
  • Jizo Blessings
  • Passive Skills
  • Martial Arts/Ninjutsu

How to Respec

Pray at Shrines to Respec Levels, Skills, and Blessings

Respec Levels

Find a shrine and pray to respec your character's level, passive skills, and blessings. Once you're there, press L3 (PS5), the Left Stick (PC Controller), or the 3 button (PC) while viewing your stats to reset them.

Respec Skills on the Acquire Martial Arts/Ninjutsu Menu

Reset Martial Arts

Your character's skills can be accessed anytime and anywhere even without praying to a shrine. Bring up the main menu and select Acquire Martial Arts/Ninjutsu. Once again, press L3 (PS5), the Left Stick (PC Controller), or the 3 button (PC) to respec your skills.

You'll have the option to respec all skills from the Samurai or Ninja styles, or just respec the current category that is displayed on your screen.

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