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Nioh 3 - List of Crucible Wraiths

Crucible Wraiths are special yokai that allow players to summon them when defeated in Nioh 3. See what Crucible Wraiths are and their locations in this guide.

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All Crucible Wraith Locations List

Warring States Crucible Wraiths

✔️ Collectible Location
Futamata Crucible Wraith Region: Futamata
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Gaki Chief
Crucible Wraith - Gaki Chief Overworld Location
Region: Futamata Road
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Yoki
Crucible Wraith - Yoki Overworld Location
Crucible Wraith is found underground. On the surface, look for a house with a ladder going down.
Region: Hamamatsu
Period: Warring States
(Crucible) Crucible Wraith - Jailer Oni
(Crucible) Crucible Wraith - Jailer Oni Overworld Location
Found in an area before the last Bodhisattva statue in the Jakotsu-baba encounter.
Region: Hamamatsu (Crucible)
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Yamabiko
Crucible Wraith - Yamabiko Overworld Location
Region: Iinoya
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Shunobon
Crucible Wraith - Shunobon Overworld Location
Found south of the Sengan Waterfall Shrine. Head down to the stream below and follow the path going south.
Region: Iinoya
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Ninja Yoki Defeating the Ninja Yoki completes the Myth: Those Who Live in Shadows. Rewards 1 Ninja's Locks.
Region: Iinoya
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Biwa Boku-Boku
Crucible Wraith - Biwa Boku-Boku Overworld Location
Region: Iinoya
Period: Warring States
Lake Hamana Crucible Wraith Region: Lake Hamana
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Lesser Umi-bozu
Crucible Wraith - Lesser Umi-bozu Overworld Location
Encountered within The Haunting Caves.
Region: Maisaka
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Dweller
Crucible Wraith - Dweller Overworld Location
Encountered within The Haunting Caves.
Region: Maisaka
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Yamainu
Crucible Wraith - Yamainu Overworld Location
Located in Maisaka Post. This Crucible Wraith is a mandatory encounter during the Myth: Abundant Evil, where you must clear out an Enemy Base within a Dark Realm.
Region: Maisaka
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Nure-onna
Crucible Wraith - Nure-onna Overworld Location
In a cave. You must lower the water level through the gate switch west of Water Mill Shrine. Head to the lone Torii gate in the lower basin, then there's a path next to it going into the cave.
Region: Maisaka
Period: Warring States
Mikatagahara Crucible Wraith 1 Region: Mikatagahara
Period: Warring States
Mikatagahara Crucible Wraith 2 Region: Mikatagahara
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Magatsu Warrior
Crucible Wraith - Magatsu Warrior Overworld Location
Region: Mikatagahara
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Yagyo Soldier
Crucible Wraith - Yagyo Soldier Overworld Location
Region: Mikatagahara
Period: Warring States
Crucible Wraith - Raiju
Crucible Wraith - Raiju Overworld Location
Only accessible through the nearby Spirit Veins. The Spirit Veins require the Kurama Tengu Guardian Spirit (wall-jumping).
Region: Tenryu River
Period: Warring States

Heian Crucible Wraiths

✔️ Collectible Location
Crucible Wraith - Kappa
Crucible Wraith - Kappa Overworld Location
Region: Hachijo
Period: Heian
Rokuhara Crucible Wraith 1 Region: Rokuhara
Period: Heian
Crucible Wraith- One-eyed Oni Soul Core Region: Rokuhara
Period: Heian
Crucible Wraith - Karasu Tengu
Crucible Wraith - Karasu Tengu Overworld Location
Found near a lot of Bloody Graves. Will drop from above when this area is approached.
Region: Sagano
Period: Heian
Crucible Wraith - Tsurara-onna In a small bamboo grove. Facing the entrance of the Matsuo-taisha Shrine from the inside, the grove is to the right of the Torii gate where the giant crow was perched.
Region: Sagano
Period: Heian

Antiquity Crucible Wraiths

✔️ Collectible Location
Crucible Wraith - Sentry Region: Dark Roots
Period: Antiquity
Crucible Wraith - Red Kappa Region: Spirit Tree Village
Period: Antiquity
Crucible Wraith - Nozuchi Region: Spirit Tree Village
Period: Antiquity

What Are Crucible Wraiths?

Powerful Yokai Strengthened by Crucibles

Powerful Yokai Strengthened by Crucibles

Crucible Wraiths are yokai that have been influenced by the crucible, making them stronger than their regular counterparts. They are distinguished by the red aura that surrounds them.

Unlocks Summoning Seal in Yang Position

Unlocks Summoning Seal in Yang Position

Defeating a Crucible Wraith will unlock its Summoning Seal. When equipped in the Yang Position of the Onmyo Box, you'll be able to summon the yokai on the field.

Enhances Talismans in Yin Position

Enhances Talismans in Yin Position

When a Crucible Wraith is defeated, it will also enhance the talisman that is equipped in the Yin Position of the Onmyo Box.

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