Nioh 3 has descended upon the gaming world, and with it, an array of quests that beckon your courage.
Amidst this chaos awaits a gripping campaign, rich with a tapestry of challenging foes and an immersive story. Every encounter is a step closer to the climactic revelations that fuel your journey, yet ample side quests lurk in the shadows, each offering its own treasures and trials.
This guide presents every quest I’ve unearthed in Nioh 3 thus far, ensuring you won’t miss a single opportunity on your path to mastery.
The Dance of History: All Main Quests in Nioh 3
Picture seven acts unfolding like chapters in a history book, where every moment is tethered to Japan’s illustrious epochs—except for the prologue, a standalone experience that sets the stage.
Prologue
- The Fall of Edo Castle
Act 1: Warring States (1572 CE)
- The Battle of Hitokoto Slope
- The Hamamatsu Incident
- The Battle of Futamata Castle
- The Battle of Mikatagahara
- The Battle of Saigagake
Act 2: Heian (1190 CE)
- The Age of Clans Begins
- Heian Befouled
- A Cause Too Great
Act 3: Antiquity (247 CE)
- Calamity’s Seed
- Ill Omen
Act 4: Return to Edo (1622 CE)
- To the Beginning
Act 5: Bakumatsu (1864 CE)
- A New Era
- Those Left Behind
- Final Hope
Act 6: Final Battle of Edo (1622 CE)
- What Makes a Shogun
Uncovering Hidden Treasures: All Side Quests in Nioh 3
Side quests are your secret weapon; optional campaigns that reward you handsomely, bestowing extra experiences that are crucial for trudging through the primary narrative.
Act 1: Warring States (1572 CE)
- A Drop of Hope
- Desecrated Hot Spring
- Insatiable Hunger
- Kodama Seeker
- Abundant Evil
- Fated Land
- Li’s Memento
- Headaches
- The Great Shogun of the Heian Era
- Searching For A Spy
- The Demon’s Regimen
- Becoming Champion of the East
- A Fierce Flame
- Depicting The Tiger of Kai
- Those Who Live In The Shadows
- Origin of the Haunting Caves
- Vengeful Blade
Act 2: Heian (1190 CE)
- True Samurai of Kamakura
- Thoughts Bequeathed
- Memories in the Blade
- Follow the Soldier’s Shadow
- In Search of Eternal Youth
- Putrid Paradise
Act 5: Bakumatsu (1864 CE)
- Well, Well, Well
- Beast of the Underworld
- Ryoma’s Bequeathment
- Peerless Katana
Not all acts come with side quests; some ventures are stripped to their core purpose. Don’t miss the Battle Scroll System, promising dynamic missions waiting for activation at shrines.