

Keep an eye on your minimap because it will let you know where enemies are located, even if you can’t see the enemies yet.Like in Dark Souls, when you die you lose all karam, but you can collect it from the spot where you died if you make it there before dying again.Press Triangle near downed enemies to inflict heavy damage.Try them all to figure out which one you like best. All of the weapons in Nioh attack differently, some fast and weak, and others slow and powerful.Try all three stances to determine which fighting style you like best.After depleting some of your stamina, press R1 when the stamina gauge is blue to instantly replenish lost stamina.Score a headshot with your bow or gun from a distance to instantly kill most enemies.If you pray at a shrine almost all enemies will respawn aside from a few of the stronger Yokai (demon) enemies.Look in remote areas to find lost Kodama and return them to their shrine so you can gain new and upgraded Kodama blessings.When you collect new armor or weapons, always check the stats to see if they’re better than what you’re currently using.Many Dark Souls and Bloodborne fans have been eagerly anticipating the retail release of the title after a number of beta tests in which player feedback was used to make adjustments to the final product. Published by Koei Tecmo in Japan and Sony Interactive Entertainment everywhere else in the world, Nioh released in North America on February 7, 2016.


What began as a traditional Japanese RPG developed by Koei back in 2004, transitioned into a Dynasty Warriors game developed by Omega Force after Koei and Tecmo merged, then finally moved on to Team Ninja in 2010 when it started to take the shape of the game we all know and love today. Nioh is a game that represents Team Ninja’s return to the past with what many are calling a cross between Ninja Gaiden and Bloodborne. If you don’t see a specific area of the game covered be sure to check back frequently as our Nioh guide will be updated regularly with new content and videos. You’ll also find videos for walkthroughs and other strategies in addition to written articles in this Nioh guide.

Our Nioh guide focuses on a variety of key strategies for the game and will continue to evolve as we discover new strategies and techniques while playing through the game. This Nioh guide and walkthrough will cover a variety of strategies and tactics to help both novice and skilled players make it through the challenging title.
