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Stats Guide: Best Stats to Level Up

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Stats Guide and Best Stats

There are seven Stats players can level up in Nioh 3, each of which greatly influences the protagonist’s combat effectiveness and playstyle. Check out all the Stats that can be leveled up, and the best stats to prioritize here!

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All Nioh 3 Stats

Character Stats
ConstitutionConstitution
Greatly Increases Life (HP)
Great for beginners and general survivability during exploration and boss fights.
HeartHeart
Increases Ki Amount and Recovery
Higher priority for Samurai focused play.
StaminaStamina
Increases Life and Maximum Equipment Weight
Put more points if you like to use heavier weapons and armor.
StrengthStrength
Increases melee Life and Ki damage.
Vital for melee centered playstyles, especially for Samurai.
SkillSkill
Increases Arts and Ninjutsu power.
Important to make the most out of both Samurai and Ninja skills.
IntellectIntellect
Increases Effect duration and Ki recovery.
Improves the Effects of your equipment for both offense and defense.
MagicMagic
Improves Onmyo Magic abilities.
Key if you want to use Onmyo Magic.

Best Stats to Level Up

Take Stats Based on Your Main Weapon's Scaling

Weapon Type Scaling Stats

The Stats you increase when leveling up should align with your preferred weapons types and playstyle. This ensures you maximize your chosen weapon’s damage and have your style work much better against your foes. In the level-up and equipment menus, you can view which weapon types are associated with each Stat.

Base Scaling Stats for Each Weapon Type

Weapon Type Base Stat Scaling
SwordSword HeartHeart StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect
Dual SwordsDual Swords HeartHeart StrengthStrength MagicMagic
SpearSpear ConstitutionCons. HeartHeart SkillSkill
OdachiOdachi StaminaStamina StrengthStrength MagicMagic
AxeAxe ConstitutionCons. StaminaStamina StrengthStrength
SwitchglaivesSwitchglaives SkillSkill IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
CestusesCestuses HeartHeart StaminaStamina StrengthStrength
Ninja SwordNinja Sword StrengthStrength SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
Dual Ninja SwordsDual Ninja Swords HeartHeart IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
TonfaTonfa ConstitutionCons. StrengthStrength SkillSkill
KusarigamaKusarigama ConstitutionCons. SkillSkill MagicMagic
HatchetsHatchets StaminaStamina SkillSkill IntellectIntellect
SplitstavesSplitstaves StrengthStrength IntellectIntellect MagicMagic
TalonsTalons HeartHeart StaminaStamina IntellectIntellect

Check out the base Stat table above, or open the equipment menu to see which Reference Stats your equipped gear uses to increase damage. These Stats should be your highest priority to deal much more DPS with your attacks.

List of All Weapons

Stat Requirements for Bonus Armor Effects

Armor Activation Minimum Stats

Armor and Accessories have unique Effects that only activate with minimum Stat requirements, such as an armor-piece that needs 6 Strength minimum for the activation of its bonuses like increased Ki recovery and more.

Check the Activation section of the gear and meet its minimum Stat requirements to use it effectively.

You Can Remodel Gear to Change Their Base Stats

Weapon Remodelling

Once you reach the Blacksmith, you can Remodel weapons and armor that have been upgraded to +1, allowing you to change their original Stat scaling or requirements. This lets you fine-tune your favorite equipment to better match your build.

However, remodeling is quite expensive, especially early on. It is best saved for later, so instead focus on investing in putting points in Stats that match your gear during the early stages of the game.

Leveling Up Any Stat Increases Health

While the Constitution stat provides the largest boost to your total Life, increasing any Stat as your overall character level rises will also grant a good amount of additional HP.

Respeccing Is Easy, So Feel Free to Experiment

Respeccing is easy in Nioh 3, so experimentation is highly encouraged. Do not worry if your current stat distribution does not suit how you want your character to fight, as you can always respec and test what works best for you.

How to Respec

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