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Nioh 3 - Spirit Veins

Spirit Veins helps players traverse over impassable terrain in Nioh 3. See what are Spirit Veins, how to unlock them, and how to use them here in this guide!

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What Are Spirit Veins?

Used To Traverse Over Impassable Terrain

Nioh 3 - Spirit Veins Tutorial

Spirit Veins are the glowing golden aura from the ground that can be interacted with to summon a Guardian Spirit that can helps players cross or traverse over an impassable or blocked path.

Marked as a Hexagon with a Star on the Map

Nioh 3 - Spirit Veins Marked on the Map

The Spirit Veins are marked on the map as a hexagon with a 4-sided star inside of it. This makes it easy to track them while exploring a certain area of the map.

How to Unlock Spirit Vein

Complete the First Crucible

The Spirit Veins are unlocked after completing the first crucible, defeating the Jakotsu-baba. The Spirit Veins can be seen on the map afterward. Additionally, Enko is the first Guardian Spirit that can be used for Spirit Vein.

How to Use Spirit Vein

Interact With Glowing Golden Aura

Command PS5 PC (Controller) PC (Keyboard)
Spirit Vein
Hold PS4 - R1 Button
Hold Right Bumper
Hold E Button

Players can use Spirit Veins by getting close to the golden aura on the ground and pressing the corresponding button for Spirit Veins.

It is holding the R1 button for PS5, holding the RB button for controllers on PC, and holding E button for keyboard on PC.

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Requires A Specific Guardian Spirit

Nioh 3 - Difference of Spirit Veins

Some Spirit Veins require a specific Guardian Spirit to be able to perform them. This can be easily tracked down on the map.

If the hexagon on the map is white, it means the player has the Guardian Spirit that is required to perform the Spirit Vein. If the hexagon has a lock symbol, it means the player has yet to find the correct Guardian Spirit for it.

Enko Helps You Wall-Run to Cross Over Gaps

The Guardian Spirit Enko helps you wall-run to cross over huge gaps and reach small areas, where players can find new skills or martial arts.

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