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How to Unlock Eternal Rift

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Nioh 3 - How to Unlock Eternal Rift

Eternal Rift unlocks after getting the Guiding Mirror from Ii Naotora in Nioh 3. Read on to learn how to unlock the Eternal Rift and all the features you can do inside it here in this guide!

How to Unlock Eternal Rift

Obtain Guiding Mirror From Ii Naotora

Obtain Guiding Mirror From Ii Naotora

The Eternal Rift unlocks after obtaining the Guiding Mirror from Ii Naotora during The Hamamatsu Incident main mission.

The Hamamatsu Incident Walkthrough

Eternal Rift Features

Blacksmith

The Blacksmith is located at the southwest corner (lower left corner) in the Eternal Rift. A woman with a white fox mask and white armor can be interacted with to enter the blacksmith. Players may forge their selected weapon here in exchange for the required materials.

Change Appearance

Players can change their appearance by interacting with the round mirror in the small room on the second floor of the north building in the Eternal Rift, the one with the Shrine on its first floor.

View Cutscenes

The previous cutscenes shown in the main mission can be viewed by interacting with the stone structure in the middle of the Eternal Rift. When near the stone structure, the option View Spirit Memories will appear.

View Illustrations

You can view illustrations of enemies and bosses by interacting with the wooden table on the second floor of the north building in the Eternal Rift. This wooden table is just outside the small where you can change your appearance.

The illustrations also shows the strengths and weaknesses of all the enemies and bosses the players has encountered throughout its journey.

Clans

Clans can also be viewed inside the Hidden Teahouse at southeast side in the Eternal Rift. The Teahouse is beside the building where the Blacksmith is located. Players must reach Heian first before they can unlock the Clans.

Sudama

Sudama are purple Kodama merchants that players can buy certain items from. There is always one located on the south side in the Eternal Rift, sitting on top of a tree branch. But they also spawn around the other maps.

Giant Scampuss

Great Scampuss

Scampuss Furballs earned out in the world can be given to the Great Scampuss in the Eternal Rift, who appears eventually as you progress the game. Giving it a Scampuss Furball will also give you the achievement A Scampuss's Best Friend.

List of All Scampuss

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Beginner's Guides
Character Creation Guide How to Emote
How to Respec Best Stats to Level Up
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How to Level Up Weapons and Armor How to Get Soul Ores
Settings Guides
Best and Recommended Settings List of Controls
Tips and Tricks
How to Change Stance How to Level Up Fast
How to See Set Bonuses How to Transmog Equipment
How to Change Appearance How to Parry: Deflect Guide
How to Leave Battle Scroll How to Dismiss Summon
FAQs
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