Nioh 3 - Skills
All skills in Nioh 3, including Samurai Skills, Ninja Skills, and Common Skills
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| Name | Description | Columns | Skill Type | Cost | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samurai Skills | — | Samurai Skills Ninja Skills | — | — | — |
| Aerial StrikeIncreases mid-air damage by 7.0%. (Cost: 5) | — | Aerial StrikeIncreases mid-air damage by 7.0%. (Cost: 5) Obtained by looting a corpse accessible with the use of Spirit Vein near the bridge in Hamamatsu. | — | — | — |
| Artifact TenacityReduces gauge depletion when you take damage by 9.0% when you are attacking while using Living Artifact. (Cost: 4) | — | Artifact TenacityReduces gauge depletion when you take damage by 9.0% when you are attacking while using Living Artifact. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest after using the Tarnished Iron Key in northern Sagano. | — | — | — |
| Attack Mastery IIIncreases Attack by 12. (Cost: 4) | — | Attack Mastery IIIncreases Attack by 12. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest after clearing an enemy base in Iinoya. | — | — | — |
| AwakeningAllows you to use Onmyo Magic faster. (Cost: 3) | — | AwakeningAllows you to use Onmyo Magic faster. (Cost: 3) Obtained by completing The Way of Onmyo: Novice. | — | — | — |
| Enhanced Style ShiftUnleashes an attack in the vicinity when performing a Style Shift. Applies Arts Proficiency Acceleration to yourself when switching to Samurai Style, or Ninjutsu Acceleration when switching to Ninja Style. (Cost: 5) | — | Enhanced Style ShiftUnleashes an attack in the vicinity when performing a Style Shift. Applies Arts Proficiency Acceleration to yourself when switching to Samurai Style, or Ninjutsu Acceleration when switching to Ninja Style. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| Fortitude IIncreases Life by 40. (Cost: 2) | — | Fortitude IIncreases Life by 40. (Cost: 2) TBD | — | — | — |
| Ki-Sapping Follow-upIncreases damage dealt by melee attacks against enemies that have run out of Ki and are in a winded state. (Cost: 5) | — | Ki-Sapping Follow-upIncreases damage dealt by melee attacks against enemies that have run out of Ki and are in a winded state. (Cost: 5) Obtained by looting a corpse near the Crucible Wraith in Hachijo. | — | — | — |
| Lingering SpiritRecovers 30.0% of the Amrita left at your grave when you die. (Cost: 4) | — | Lingering SpiritRecovers 30.0% of the Amrita left at your grave when you die. (Cost: 4) Found in a marked chest East of Hamamatsu. | — | — | — |
| Panacea CurefastIncreases Life restored by elixirs by 15.0%. (Cost: 5) | — | Panacea CurefastIncreases Life restored by elixirs by 15.0%. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| Powerful ShiftUnleashes an attack in the vicinity when performing a Style Shift. When the attack damages enemies while your Ki is low, you will recover a certain amount of Ki. (Cost: 6) | — | Powerful ShiftUnleashes an attack in the vicinity when performing a Style Shift. When the attack damages enemies while your Ki is low, you will recover a certain amount of Ki. (Cost: 6) Obtained by defeating a mimic chest north of Mount Kurama. | — | — | — |
| Quelling RequiemIncreases the drop rate of Soul Cores by 10.0%. (Cost: 4) | — | Quelling RequiemIncreases the drop rate of Soul Cores by 10.0%. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest after defeating Anayama Nobutada in Futamata. | — | — | — |
| Repel ExpertExtends the window of opportunity for a successful Style Shift Burst Break. (Cost: 5) | — | Repel ExpertExtends the window of opportunity for a successful Style Shift Burst Break. (Cost: 5) Obtained by looting a chest after clearing an enemy base in Funaokayama. | — | — | — |
| SpiritualismIncreases maximum Spirit Force by 5.0%. (Cost: 5) | — | SpiritualismIncreases maximum Spirit Force by 5.0%. (Cost: 5) Obtained by looting a chest after destroying a Crucible Spike in Futamata Road. | — | — | — |
| Style Shift FlowAllows you to cancel attacks with Style Shift more quickly. (Cost: 4) | — | Style Shift FlowAllows you to cancel attacks with Style Shift more quickly. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Supreme BurstIncreases the Amrita Gauge after a successful Burst Break. (Cost: 4) | — | Supreme BurstIncreases the Amrita Gauge after a successful Burst Break. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a corpse accessible with the use of Spirit Vein East of Funaokayama. | — | — | — |
| Supreme ParryRecovers 150 Life after a successful Burst Break. (Cost: 5) | — | Supreme ParryRecovers 150 Life after a successful Burst Break. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| The More the MerrierCancels your action and allows you to use Summoning Seals. (Cost: 4) | — | The More the MerrierCancels your action and allows you to use Summoning Seals. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a corpse South of Futamata. | — | — | — |
| Three Wars StanceReduces the amount of damage taken when fighting bare-handed, and prevents you from being staggered. (Cost: 7) | — | Three Wars StanceReduces the amount of damage taken when fighting bare-handed, and prevents you from being staggered. (Cost: 7) Obtained by looting a corpse Southeast of Maisaka. | — | — | — |
| Unarmored DeathIncreases the amount of damage and Ki damage deal in proportion to the number of areas not covered by equipment. (Cost: 8) | — | Unarmored DeathIncreases the amount of damage and Ki damage deal in proportion to the number of areas not covered by equipment. (Cost: 8) Obtained by looting a marked chest hidden behind a wall in Ryotan Temple in Iinoya. | — | — | — |
| Vigorous SpiritApplies Auto Life Recovery to yourself as long as your Life is above a certain threshold. Auto Life Recovery Gradually recovers Life over time. (Cost: 5) | — | Vigorous SpiritApplies Auto Life Recovery to yourself as long as your Life is above a certain threshold. Auto Life Recovery Gradually recovers Life over time. (Cost: 5) Obtained by looting a corpse near Matsuo-taisha Shrine in Sagano. | — | — | — |
| Vital SpiritIncreases Amrita gained when defeating an enemy by 4.0%. (Cost: 4) | — | Vital SpiritIncreases Amrita gained when defeating an enemy by 4.0%. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Advantageous DeflectReduces your status ailment buildup after you succesfully Deflect, and charges the Arts Gauge in proportion to the amount reduced. (Cost: 6) | — | Advantageous DeflectReduces your status ailment buildup after you succesfully Deflect, and charges the Arts Gauge in proportion to the amount reduced. (Cost: 6) TBD | — | — | — |
| Deadly EyeIncreases damage dealt by ranged attacks by 12.0% (Cost: 4) | — | Deadly EyeIncreases damage dealt by ranged attacks by 12.0% (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest after using the Kongojishi Spirit Vein in northern Tenryu River. | — | — | — |
| Defense Mastery IIncreases Defense by 6. (Cost: 2) | — | Defense Mastery IIncreases Defense by 6. (Cost: 2) Obtained by looting a chest in an enemy camp in Maisaka. | — | — | — |
| Defense Mastery IIIncreases Defense by 14. (Cost: 4) | — | Defense Mastery IIIncreases Defense by 14. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Destructive ArtsIncreases 10.0% the amount of elemental damage and status ailment buildup dealt by Strong Attacks and Martial Arts while Arts Proficiency is active. (Cost: 7) | — | Destructive ArtsIncreases 10.0% the amount of elemental damage and status ailment buildup dealt by Strong Attacks and Martial Arts while Arts Proficiency is active. (Cost: 7) Obtained by looting a corpse in the Palace Grounds Crucible. | — | — | — |
| Enduring ArtsCharges the Arts Gauge when you successfully perform Burst Break while shifting from Ninja Style to Samurai Style. (Cost: 2) | — | Enduring ArtsCharges the Arts Gauge when you successfully perform Burst Break while shifting from Ninja Style to Samurai Style. (Cost: 2) Obtained by looting a chest in southern Sagano. | — | — | — |
| Indomitable SpiritWhen your Life drops to 30% or lower, your Ki recovery speed increases by 25.0%. (Cost: 6) | — | Indomitable SpiritWhen your Life drops to 30% or lower, your Ki recovery speed increases by 25.0%. (Cost: 6) Found in a marked chest in Lake Hamana. | — | — | — |
| Ki Pulse: EarthActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Low Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Earth to yourself where your next dodge action will not consume any Ki. (Cost: 3) | — | Ki Pulse: EarthActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Low Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Earth to yourself where your next dodge action will not consume any Ki. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a chest after clearing an enemy base in Nishiichi. | — | — | — |
| Ki Pulse: HeavenActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in High Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Heaven to yourself. Increases the damage dealt by your next attack. (Cost: 3) | — | Ki Pulse: HeavenActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in High Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Heaven to yourself. Increases the damage dealt by your next attack. (Cost: 3) TBD | — | — | — |
| Ki Pulse: ManActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Mid Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Man to yourself where you will not lose any Ki the next time you guard against an attack. (Cost: 3) | — | Ki Pulse: ManActivates when you recover the maxium amount of Ki Possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Mid Stance. Applies Ki Pulse: Man to yourself where you will not lose any Ki the next time you guard against an attack. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a corpse near a Crucible Wraith in Sagano. | — | — | — |
| Oppressive StrengthPrevents you from being staggered during Strong Attacks and Martial Arts while Arts Proficiency is active. (Cost: 6) | — | Oppressive StrengthPrevents you from being staggered during Strong Attacks and Martial Arts while Arts Proficiency is active. (Cost: 6) Obtained by looting a chest after clearing an enemy base in Iinoya. | — | — | — |
| Polished FormReduces Ki consumed by Martial Arts by 5.0% (Cost: 2) | — | Polished FormReduces Ki consumed by Martial Arts by 5.0% (Cost: 2) TBD | — | — | — |
| Purify Yokai Realm: EarthActivates when you purify the Yokai Realm and recover the maximum amount of Ki possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Low Stance. Applies Increased Damage Dealt to yourself. Increased Damage Deal Increases damage dealt by attacks. (Cost: 3) | — | Purify Yokai Realm: EarthActivates when you purify the Yokai Realm and recover the maximum amount of Ki possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in Low Stance. Applies Increased Damage Dealt to yourself. Increased Damage Deal Increases damage dealt by attacks. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a chest near Filthy Flooded Street Shrine in Hachijo. | — | — | — |
| Purify Yokai Realm: HeavenActivates when you purify the Yokai Realm and recover the maximum amount of Ki possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in High Stance. Applies Increased Damage Dealt to yourself. Increased Damage Deal Increases damage dealt by attacks. (Cost: 3) | — | Purify Yokai Realm: HeavenActivates when you purify the Yokai Realm and recover the maximum amount of Ki possible with a perfectly timed Ki Pulse while in High Stance. Applies Increased Damage Dealt to yourself. Increased Damage Deal Increases damage dealt by attacks. (Cost: 3) TBD | — | — | — |
| Resilient ArtsIncreases damage dealt by Strong Attacks and Martial Arts by 8.0% while Arts Proficiency is active. Makes it more difficult to fill the Arts Gauge. (Cost: 4) | — | Resilient ArtsIncreases damage dealt by Strong Attacks and Martial Arts by 8.0% while Arts Proficiency is active. Makes it more difficult to fill the Arts Gauge. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Resolute ArtsReduces damage taken while Arts Proficiency is active by 15.0%. (Cost: 6) | — | Resolute ArtsReduces damage taken while Arts Proficiency is active by 15.0%. (Cost: 6) TBD | — | — | — |
| Roaring Dragon DeflectInflicts Increased Damage Received (Elemental) on an enemy after a successful Deflect. Increases damage taken from elemental attacks. (Cost: 4) | — | Roaring Dragon DeflectInflicts Increased Damage Received (Elemental) on an enemy after a successful Deflect. Increases damage taken from elemental attacks. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Running WaterEnables you to perform a Ki Pulse by dodging. (Cost: 2) | — | Running WaterEnables you to perform a Ki Pulse by dodging. (Cost: 2) TBD | — | — | — |
| Samurai's CloakReduces damage taken from ranged attacks by 6.0%. (Cost: 3) | — | Samurai's CloakReduces damage taken from ranged attacks by 6.0%. (Cost: 3) Found in a marked chest in Ryotan Temple in Iinoya. | — | — | — |
| UnshakeableReduces damage taken while you are attacking by 10.0%. (Cost: 6) | — | UnshakeableReduces damage taken while you are attacking by 10.0%. (Cost: 6) TBD | — | — | — |
| Aerial MasteryReduces Ki consumption while in mid-air. (Cost: 5) | — | Aerial MasteryReduces Ki consumption while in mid-air. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| Armor PiercerIncreases damage dealt by Final Blow and Grapple by 10.0%. (Cost: 5) | — | Armor PiercerIncreases damage dealt by Final Blow and Grapple by 10.0%. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| Backstab Life SiphonRestores Life when you deal damage to an enemy from behind. (Cost: 5) | — | Backstab Life SiphonRestores Life when you deal damage to an enemy from behind. (Cost: 5) Looted near a Crucible Wraith in Maisaka. | — | — | — |
| Battle Frenzy KataInflicts Reduced Defense, Increased Damage Dealt on an enemy after a successful Final Blow or Grapple. (Cost: 6) | — | Battle Frenzy KataInflicts Reduced Defense, Increased Damage Dealt on an enemy after a successful Final Blow or Grapple. (Cost: 6) Obtained by looting a chest near a camp tower in Hachijo. | — | — | — |
| Butterfly's GraceReduces damage taken from attacks while in mid-air by 10.0%. (Cost: 3) | — | Butterfly's GraceReduces damage taken from attacks while in mid-air by 10.0%. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a marked chest South of Mount Kurama. | — | — | — |
| DodgingReduces Ki consumed when dodging by 10.0% (Cost: 4) | — | DodgingReduces Ki consumed when dodging by 10.0% (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Dread BringerIncreases damage dealt by Onmyo Magic and Ninjutsu relative to the number of Negative Effects on the enemy. (Cost: 3) | — | Dread BringerIncreases damage dealt by Onmyo Magic and Ninjutsu relative to the number of Negative Effects on the enemy. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a marked chest Southwest of Funaokayama. | — | — | — |
| Hollow FormPerforming Mist leaves an afterimage. Your Ki will be partially restored if an enemy comes into contact with the afterimage. (Cost: 4) | — | Hollow FormPerforming Mist leaves an afterimage. Your Ki will be partially restored if an enemy comes into contact with the afterimage. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest in an enemy camp in Hamamatsu Hills. | — | — | — |
| Illusory DragonIncreases the amount of damage dealt to an enemy afflicted with a status ailment by 12.0% when attack with Shadow Arts Ninjutsu of a different element. (Cost: 4) | — | Illusory DragonIncreases the amount of damage dealt to an enemy afflicted with a status ailment by 12.0% when attack with Shadow Arts Ninjutsu of a different element. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| Ninjutsu CultivationIncreases Ninjutsu damage dealt by 8.0%. (Cost: 5) | — | Ninjutsu CultivationIncreases Ninjutsu damage dealt by 8.0%. (Cost: 5) TBD | — | — | — |
| PerseveranceReduces Ki consumption from guarding by 15.0% (Cost: 4) | — | PerseveranceReduces Ki consumption from guarding by 15.0% (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a chest in a shed near the tower in Rokuhara. | — | — | — |
| Physical Art StrikeBestows you with Empowered Martial Art after you use a Physical Art type Ninjutsu. Your next Martial Art will deal increased damage. (Cost: 7) | — | Physical Art StrikeBestows you with Empowered Martial Art after you use a Physical Art type Ninjutsu. Your next Martial Art will deal increased damage. (Cost: 7) Obtained by looting a corpse Southeast of Maisaka. | — | — | — |
| Pufferpuss TechniqueAfter a successful Evade, an illusion of a Scampuss will appear for a moment, grow spikes across its body, and attack your enemy. (Cost: 4) | — | Pufferpuss TechniqueAfter a successful Evade, an illusion of a Scampuss will appear for a moment, grow spikes across its body, and attack your enemy. (Cost: 4) Obtained by looting a corpse on the island above Horiike of Arashiyama in Sagano. | — | — | — |
| Rebounding SurgeIncreases the amount of damage dealt by 15.0% when attacking with Shadow Arts Ninjutsu while afflicted with a status ailment of the same element. If you use Shadow Arts Ninjutsu, you will be inflicted with a status ailment of the same element. (Cost: 3) | — | Rebounding SurgeIncreases the amount of damage dealt by 15.0% when attacking with Shadow Arts Ninjutsu while afflicted with a status ailment of the same element. If you use Shadow Arts Ninjutsu, you will be inflicted with a status ailment of the same element. (Cost: 3) Obtained by looting a corpse accessible with the use of Spirit Vein in Northern Hamamatsu. | — | — | — |
| Sneak ThiefCauses enemies to drop items after a successful Assassination. (Cost: 4) | — | Sneak ThiefCauses enemies to drop items after a successful Assassination. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
| StreamflowIncreases Ninjutsu Gauge charge by 85.0%. The Ninjutsu Gauge will gradually decrease. (Cost: 8) | — | StreamflowIncreases Ninjutsu Gauge charge by 85.0%. The Ninjutsu Gauge will gradually decrease. (Cost: 8) Obtained by looting a chest in a house near the Yasaka Shrine: Nishiro Gate in Rokuhara. | — | — | — |
| Supreme ShiftWhen using Style Shift to switch from Samurai Style to Ninja Style, successfully performing a Burst Break will cause you to maneuver behind the enemy. (Cost: 6) | — | Supreme ShiftWhen using Style Shift to switch from Samurai Style to Ninja Style, successfully performing a Burst Break will cause you to maneuver behind the enemy. (Cost: 6) Obtained by looting a marked chest near the center of Kamo Village. | — | — | — |
| Tachi ArtsIncreases melee attack damage by 8.4% against enemies with maximum Life. (Cost: 3) | — | Tachi ArtsIncreases melee attack damage by 8.4% against enemies with maximum Life. (Cost: 3) TBD | — | — | — |
| Thrown Blade CounterAllows you to throw shuriken at a locked-on enemy after a successful evade. (Cost: 3) | — | Thrown Blade CounterAllows you to throw shuriken at a locked-on enemy after a successful evade. (Cost: 3) Found in a marked chest East of Hamamatsu. | — | — | — |
| Venomfang TechniqueIncreases the rate at which you build up Poison and Paralysis status ailments on enemies by 35.0%. (Cost: 8) | — | Venomfang TechniqueIncreases the rate at which you build up Poison and Paralysis status ailments on enemies by 35.0%. (Cost: 8) Obtained by looting the corpse in Tatsumaro's destroyed house in Hachijo. | — | — | — |
| Yokai BanisherPerforming Mist within the Yokai Realm will remove the realm from that area. (Cost: 4) | — | Yokai BanisherPerforming Mist within the Yokai Realm will remove the realm from that area. (Cost: 4) TBD | — | — | — |
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