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List of All Weapons

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List of Weapons

This is a list of weapons in Nioh 3. Read on to see the type, stat scaling, and fixed effects of each weapon, and learn how to get weapons during your playthrough.

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Weapon Type Stat Scaling
Fixed Effects
Infernal Axe
(DLC)
Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Wooden Hammer Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
High Attack Damage +4.2%
Black Steel Axe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Mid Guard Ki Consumption -2.3%
Palisade Breaker Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Low Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Oak Hammer Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Low Attack Damage +4.2%
Bandit Axe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Mid Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Pickaxe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Helmsplitter Axe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Heavyweight Axe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
High Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Swordsmith's Hammer Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Guard Ki Consumption -2.1%
Rusty Hoe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Low Stance Martial Art Ki Damage +4.4%
Spearbreaker Hammer Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Ryomen Sukuna's Axe Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Spirit Force Bonus (Status Ailment) C
Crucible Cudgel Axe ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Spirit Force Bonus (Amrita) C
Crimson General's Bow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Longbow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Bullseye Bonus +4.5%
Wisteria Longbow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Decrease Damage Dealt on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit) +50.0%
Borehole Bow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Projectile Damage (Unscathed) +4.0%
Ryomen Sukuna's Bow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Ranged Damage + 3.3%
Chinezei Hachiro's Bow Bow ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Bow Damage (Close Range) +3.3%
Infernal Cestuses
(DLC)
Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Leather Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
High Stance Martial Art Damage +4.4%
Footsoldier's Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Mid Guard Ki Consumption -2.3%
Captain's Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Guard Ki Consumption -2.1%
Martial Artist Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Samurai General's Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Hachiya Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Martial Arts Ki Damage +2.5%
Shugendo Hermit Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Auto Life Recovery (Amrita)
White Lotus Cestuses Cestuses ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Spirit Force Bonus (Status Ailment) C
Infernal Dual Ninja Swords
(DLC)
Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Mino Dual Uchigatana Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Soshu Dual Uchigatana Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Seki Dual Uchigatana Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Crucible Saws Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Spirit Force Bonus (Amrita)
Seki Kaneyoshi Dual Tachi Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Basket Blade & Boar Cutter Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Attack Ki Consumption +1.7%
Dual Bloodstained Cleavers Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Yamanba's Knives Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Spirit Force Bonus (Amrita)
Shichisei & Heishishorin Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Litttle Crow & Quickdraw Dual Ninja Swords ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Life Drain (Quick Attack) 5%
Infernal Dual Katana
(DLC)
Dual Swords ・Heart
・Strength
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Dual Wooden Swords Dual Swords ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Mino Dual Tachi Dual Swords ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
High Attack Damage +4.2%
Soshu Dual Tachi Dual Swords ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Seki Dual Tachi Dual Swords ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
High Stance Martial Art Damage +4.4%
Seki Kanenori Dual Uchigatana Dual Swords ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Low Stance Martial Art Ki Damage +4.4%
Dual Bloodstained Cleavers Dual Swords ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Goichimonshu Dual Swords Dual Swords ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Hand Cannon Hand Cannon ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Bullseye Bonus +4.5%
Thronecrusher Cannon Hand Cannon ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Stalwart
Crimson Hand Cannon Hand Cannon ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Decrease Damage Dealt on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit) +50.0%
Infernal Hatchets
(DLC)
Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Brigand's Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Mountain Bandit Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Togakushi Ninja Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Martial Art Ki Damage +2.5%
Gyosha Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Ninja's Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Shugendo Hermit Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Wind Demon Hatches Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Martial Art Damage +4.0%
Haguro Ninja Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Aerial Attack Damage +4.2%
Martial Artist's Hatchets Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Grimy Hatchet & Rusty Hoe Hatchet ・Stamina
・Skill
・Intellect
Poison Accumulation +1.5%
Infernal Kusarigama
(DLC)
Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Spy's Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Black Bamboo Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Billhook Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Ninjutsu Ki Damage +2.5%
Rotten Rope Cutter Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Genin's Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Crescent Moon Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Martial Art Damage +4.0%
Custom Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Hooked Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Chunin's Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Fuma Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Thrust Damage +4.2%
Demon Fang Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Attack Bonus (Constitution) D+
Togakushi Kusarigama Kusarigama ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Strong Damage +4.2%
Bizen Uchigatana Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Mino Uchigatana Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Yamato Uchigatana Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Senjuin Uchigatana Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Bizen Ichimonji Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Damage vs. Winded Enemies +4.9%
Kiku Ichimonji Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Heshikiri Hasebe Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Quick Attack Damage +4.2%
Kobizen Tomonari Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Demontear Sword Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Mikazuki Munechika Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Martial Art Damage +4.0%
Infernal Ninja Sword Ninja Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Infernal Odachi
(DLC)
Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Crimson General's Nagamaki Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Wooden Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Yamato Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Low Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Bizen Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
High Attack Damage +4.2%
Yamashiro Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Mig Guard Ki Consumption -2.3%
Rai Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Bloodspider Blade Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Kobizen Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Sukesada Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Guard Ki Consumption -2.1%
Takahira Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Thrust Damage +4.2%
Rai Kuniyuki Odachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Taro Tachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Imbue Water +9
Jiro Tachi Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Ryomen Sukuna's Sword Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Spirit Force Bonus (Status Ailment) C
Kimibanzi Tomonari Odachi ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Bullseye Bonus +4.5%
Kunitomo Rifle Rifle ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Decrease Damage Dealt on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit) +50.0%
Sakai Rifle Rifle ・Heart
・Skill
・Intellect
Projectile Damage (Unscathed) +4.0%
Infernal Spear
(DLC)
Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Wooden Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Low Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Legion Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
High Attack Damage +4.2%
Sickle Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Cross Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Mid Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Officer's Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
High Stance Martial Art Damage +4.4%
Squire's Cross Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Martial Art Ki Damage +2.5%
Warrior's Cross Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Low Attack Damage +4.2%
Captain's Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Tombokiri Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Potsticker Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Melee Damage +3.8%
Hanzo the Demon's Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Crucible Sasumata Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Low Stance Martial Art Ki Damage +4.4%
Swan Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Damage Bonus (Bow Damage) D+
Koroka Spear Spear ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
Imbue Fire +8
Infernal Splitstaff
(DLC)
Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Genin's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Ninjutsu Ki Damage +2.5%
Itinerant Monk's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Quick Attack Damage +4.2%
Hunter's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage vs. Winded Enemies +4.9%
Warrior Monk's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Spirit Force +2.0
Zen Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Chunin's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Ninjutsu Damage +4.2%
Heroic Monk's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Seven Scalp Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Jonin's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Head Ninja's Splitstaff Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage + 3.8%
Mikoshi's Khakkhara Splitstaff ・Strength
・Intellect
・Magic
Imbue Lightning +9
Infernal Switchglaive
(DLC)
Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Hunter's Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
High Attack Damage +4.2%
Vermillion Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Mid Guard Ki Consumption -2.3%
Martial Artist's Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Seven Scalp Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Terminus Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Sasayuki Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Imbue Water +9
Evil-Crusher Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Damage vs. Winded Enemies +4.9%
Aberrant Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Merciful Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Low Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Iron Switchglaive Switchglaive ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Low Attack Damage +4.2%
Infernal Katana
(DLC)
Sword ・Heart
・Strength
・Intellect
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Wooden Sword Sword ・Heart
・Strength
・Magic
Bizen Tachi Sword ・Constitution
・Heart
・Skill
High Attack Ki Consmption -1.9%
Senjuin Tachi Sword ・Constitution
・Stamina
・Strength
Guard Ki Consumption -2.1%
Bizen Osafune Sword ・Stamina
・Strength
・Magic
Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Taima Kuniyuki Sword ・Skill
・Intellect
・Magic
Mid Attack Damage +4.2%
Osafune Kanemitsu Sword ・Heart
・Stamina
・Strength
Strong Attack Damage +4.2%
Mantra Sword Sword ・Strength
・Skill
・Intellect
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Sohaya Tsurugi Sword ・Heart
・Intellect
・Magic
Great Tengu Blade Sword ・Constitution
・Skill
・Magic
Simple Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Genin's Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
Togakushi Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Nokizaru Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Chunin's Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Martial Artist's Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Jonin's Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Hachiya Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Melee Damage vs. Winded Enemies +4.9%
Tsuchigumo Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Paralysis Accumulation +1.5%
Yamabushi Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Life Drain (Quick Attack) 5%
Fuma Chief's Talons Talons ・Heart
・Stamina
・Intellect
Melee Damage vs. Winded Enemies +4.9%
White Lotus Talons Talons ・Heart
・Strength
・Intellect
Damage Bonus (Familiarity) C-
Infernal Talons
(DLC)
Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Infernal Tonfa
(DLC)
Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Melee Damage (Crucible) +6.0%
Rosewood Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Quick Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Iron Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Damage Bonus (Familiarity) C-
Ebony Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Strong Attack Ki Damage +1.9%
White Bone Spirit Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Imbue Water +9
Retainer's Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Martial Arts Ki Consumption -2.0%
Ninja's Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Strong Attack Ki Consumption -1.9%
Lord's Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Spirit Force Charge +0.7%
Martial Artist's Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Melee Ki Damage +1.5%
Royal Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Backstab Damage +4.5%
Quaking Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Melee Attack Ki Consumption -1.7%
Yin-Yang Tonfa Tonfa ・Constitution
・Strength
・Skill
Aerial Attack Damage +4.2%

List of All Weapon Types

7 Samurai Weapons

When switching to the Samurai fighting style, you'll have 7 weapon types available. During the tutorial, the starting 4 options will be the Sword, Dual Swords, Spear, and Odachi.

Weapons Stat Scaling and Overview
SwordSword HeartHeart StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect
A regular katana with medium reach in melee. Easy to use due to its familiar moveset compared to other Samurai weapons.
Dual SwordsDual Swords HeartHeart StrengthStrength MagicMagic
A pair of shorter katanas that make use of quick attacks. It has a unique charged strong attack that has you lunge forward multiple times.
SpearSpear ConstitutionCons. HeartHeart SkillSkill
A polearm with a very long reach in melee. Its range allows you to get easy opening hits, especially against regular-sized enemies.
OdachiOdachi StaminaStamina StrengthStrength MagicMagic
A very large sword that does fast, sweeping strikes in melee. Uses a lot of Ki when attacking due to its weight.
AxeAxe ConstitutionCons. StaminaStamina StrengthStrength
Heavy, two-handed weapon that does slow, sweeping arcs when swung. Uses a lot of Ki when attacking due to its weight.
SwitchglaivesSwitchglaives SkillSkill IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
Unique weapon that has 3 different forms depending on your stance (Chakram in Low Stance, Glaive in Mid Stance, and Scythe in High Stance).
CestusesCestuses HeartHeart StaminaStamina StrengthStrength
Blunt fist weapons that are great a breaking enemy Ki with multi-hit attacks.

7 Ninja Weapons

When switching to the the Ninja fighting style, you'll be able to choose between 7 different ninja weapons. A few minutes into the tutorial, you'll be made to choose between 4 starting ninja weapons - the Ninja Sword, Dual Ninja Swords, Kusarigama, or Hatchets.

Weapons Stat Scaling and Overview
Ninja SwordNinja Sword StrengthStrength SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
A katana that performs attacks in quick succession. It can easily chain light and heavy attacks together.
Dual Ninja SwordsDual Ninja Swords HeartHeart IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
An even faster swinging pair of dual katanas. Its charged strong attack performs multiple hits in quick succession.
TonfaTonfa ConstitutionCons. StrengthStrength SkillSkill
A pair of short, blunt sticks that has an almost similar range to fist-type weapons. Deals a lot of Ki damage on hit.
KusarigamaKusarigama ConstitutionCons. SkillSkill MagicMagic
A sickle chain weapon that does fast, sweeping strikes in a wide arc. It has a similar charged strong attack to the Dual Ninja Swords.
HatchetsHatchets StaminaStamina SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
A pair of small hatchets that you can throw when doing a charged heavy attack.
SplitstavesSplitstaves StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
Versatile weapon with a long reach. Deals blunt damage making it good at breaking the enemy's Ki with multi-hit attacks.
TalonsTalons HeartHeart StaminaStamina IntellectIntellect
Fist weapons that are great at chunking HP due its multi-hit attacks.

3 Ranged Weapons

There are 3 different Ranged weapons available in game. During the opening segments, you'll have access to the Bow first.

Weapons Stat Scaling and Overview
Bow HeartHeart SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
Long range weapon that fires arrows. Headshots against regular human enemies will usually result in an insta-kill.
Rifle HeartHeart SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
Ranged weapon that does a ton of projectile damage when fired but needs to do a slow reload after each shot.
Rifle HeartHeart SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
Deadly, close-range firearm that can interrupt enemy attack animations when fired.

How to Get Weapons

Dropped by Enemies and Bosses

Weapons in Nioh 3 can randomly drop from enemies and bosses found throughout the world. Crucible variants of these weapons also have a chance to drop when killing enemies and bosses inside Crucibles.

Can be Forged via the Blacksmith

Smithing Text Crafting

If you've unlocked the Eternal Rift, you'll also gain access to the Blacksmith. This special NPC allows you to forge any weapon so long as it's available on their recipe list. Obtaining a weapon Smithing Text will also unlock it for forging at the Blacksmith.

List of Smithing Texts

Nioh 3 Related Guides

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Nioh 3 Walkthrough Wiki

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BuildsBuilds BossesBosses
Main MissionsMain Missions Side MissionsSide Quests and Myths
Tips and TricksTips and Tricks Martial ArtsMartial Arts
List of ArmorArmor List of WeaponsWeapons
List of All SkillsSkills Guardian SpiritsGuardian Spirits
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General Guides
Nioh 3 - Interactive MapInteractive Map Nioh 3 - Best Weapon Tier List Best Weapon Tier List
Crucible WraithsCrucible Wraiths Best Clans to JoinBest Clans to Join
List of all Smithing TextsSmithing Texts List of Soul CoresList of Soul Cores
GracesList of Graces Endings ExplainedEndings Explained
Trophy List Guide and All Achievements Trophy List and All Achievements Character Creation CodesCharacter Creation Codes
Collectible Guides
Nioh 3 List of All CollectiblesList of All Collectibles

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