Nioh 3 All Missions List – Main & Sub Missions

The opening tutorial mission introduces Nioh 3's core combat mechanics through a dramatic encounter at the legendary Rajomon gate. Players learn the three stances, Ki Pulse timing, Burst Counter, and basic Yokai abilities while fighting through corrupted oni. The mission culminates in a scripted boss encounter designed to teach pattern recognition and dodge timing. All weapon types are available to experiment with during this introductory chapter, making it an ideal opportunity to find your preferred playstyle before committing.

The first true mission of the Nioh 3 campaign takes players into a besieged temple complex during the early Sengoku period. Navigate through burning temple grounds, deal with ambush-heavy enemy placements, and manage limited Elixir supplies. The boss is an armored warrior who tests your stance-switching fundamentals. This mission also introduces the Kodama collection system and the first Shrine upgrades, which provide passive bonuses throughout the rest of the game.

A direct continuation from Part I, this mission delves deeper into the temple complex as the Yokai corruption intensifies. The Dark Realm mechanic is introduced here, creating zones where Ki recovery is slowed and enemies are empowered. Players must learn to purify these zones while managing enhanced enemy aggression. The mission boss is the first major Yokai encounter in the game and drops the initial Soul Core that introduces the Yokai Shift system.

Storm the legendary Futamata Castle in this large-scale siege mission. The level design features multiple paths through the castle, from water-filled moats to rooftop approaches, giving players real choice in how they tackle the fortress. Environmental hazards include flooding sections, collapsing floors, and arrow traps that punish careless exploration. The castle boss fight takes place on the castle battlements with dramatic elevation changes that impact combat positioning.

One of the largest missions in Nioh 3, this open battlefield spans a massive war-torn plain with multiple objectives. Players fight alongside NPC allies in a dynamic battlefield where the tide of war shifts based on which captains you defeat. Side objectives include rescuing trapped soldiers and destroying siege equipment. The climactic boss encounter pits you against a legendary Sengoku general in a duel that tests every combat skill you have developed.

Ascend a treacherous sacred mountain infested with flying Yokai and wind-based hazards. The vertical level design requires careful platforming between combat encounters, with strong gusts that can push players off narrow ledges. The mountain shrine at the summit holds a powerful Guardian Spirit that becomes a key ally. This mission marks the halfway point of the Sengoku era and significantly increases the difficulty curve with more aggressive enemy combinations.

Investigate a mysterious incident in the castle town of Hamamatsu where human soldiers and Yokai have formed an unnatural alliance. This mission features heavy human-enemy combat with coordinated squad attacks and introduces armored enemies that require stance-specific attacks to break through their defenses. The town layout creates tight corridor combat that favors shorter-range weapons. The mission reveals critical story information about the source of the Yokai corruption.

Descend into a vast underground temple complex dedicated to a serpent deity. Poison is the primary environmental hazard throughout this mission, with toxic pools, venomous enemies, and gas traps that steadily drain your health. Antidotes and Poison resistance gear are highly recommended. The labyrinthine layout contains numerous shortcuts that loop back to earlier Shrines, rewarding thorough exploration. The snake-themed boss is one of the most mechanically complex encounters in the Sengoku arc.

The first Bakumatsu-era mission thrusts players into the chaos of historical Kyoto as fire and Yokai consume the city streets. This is a fast-paced mission with a forward momentum that discourages backtracking, featuring pursuit sequences and collapsing environments. New enemy types with firearms and explosive attacks debut here, requiring adaptation to ranged threats. The era transition also introduces upgraded equipment tiers that make your Sengoku-era gear feel noticeably weaker.

Infiltrate the fortified Edo Castle as it falls to rebellion. This mission combines stealth-optional sections with large-scale battles inside the castle corridors. The multi-layered castle design offers both direct assault and infiltration routes, with bonus rewards for completing optional objectives without being detected. Multiple mid-bosses guard key areas before the final confrontation with the castle's Yokai-enhanced commander in the throne room.

Defend a burning village against an overwhelming Yokai invasion in this intense survival-style mission. Fire damage is constant throughout the environment, making fire resistance and rapid health recovery essential. The mission features wave-based sections where you must protect key locations while managing multiple enemy types simultaneously. The boss is a massive fire Yokai that transforms the arena mid-fight, creating new hazards and attack patterns in its second phase.

The final major battlefield mission takes place at a coastal fortress during a naval bombardment. Artillery fire creates dynamic arena changes throughout the level, destroying cover and opening new paths while you fight. The mission features the largest number of elite enemies in any single level, requiring careful resource management. This is the last conventional mission before the story enters its supernatural conclusion.

A reality-bending fortress that exists outside normal space and time. The mission features illusion mechanics where the environment shifts and changes around you, with fake walls, phantom enemies, and reversed gravity sections. Sacred Water items reveal the true path through the fortress. Every boss from previous eras appears as spectral encounters that must be defeated in rapid succession. This penultimate mission tests mastery of every game mechanic before the finale.

The final mission of Nioh 3 takes players to a transcendent realm where the source of all Yokai corruption awaits. This is the longest mission in the game, featuring multiple phases and two consecutive boss encounters with no Shrine between them. The final boss has three distinct phases that reference the three historical eras of the game. Completing this mission unlocks New Game Plus (Strong difficulty), the Underworld endgame dungeon system, and the ability to freely replay all missions with enhanced rewards.