Nioh 3 Divine Graces & Endgame Gear Guide
Divine Graces are the endgame gearing system in Nioh 3. Once you enter Shogun's Journey (NG+), every piece of Divine-rarity gear has a Grace assigned to it. Graces provide powerful set bonuses at 3, 5, and 7-piece thresholds that define your endgame build. A full 7-piece Grace of Susano melee build deals roughly 40% more damage than the same build without Graces. Choosing the right Grace, farming it efficiently, and combining it with your armor set bonuses is the final step in build optimization. This guide covers every Grace, how to farm them, and which ones to target.
All 12 Divine Graces Ranked
| Grace | Deity | 3pc Bonus | 5pc Bonus | 7pc Bonus | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susano | God of Storms | Melee damage +6% | Attack scaling +15% | Damage +20% when Ki > 70% | S |
| Tsukuyomi | Moon God | Onmyo power +10% | Onmyo power +25% | Onmyo costs 0 Anima | S |
| Amaterasu | Sun Goddess | HP regen +30/sec | Healing received +20% | Healing aura (co-op) | A |
| Takemikazuchi | Thunder God | Lightning damage +15% | Electrified accumulation +25% | Lightning attacks chain to nearby enemies | A |
| Kagutsuchi | Fire God | Fire damage +15% | Scorched accumulation +25% | Burn damage +50% | A |
| Suijin | Water God | Water damage +15% | Saturated accumulation +25% | Saturated defense reduction +10% | B |
| Fujin | Wind God | Wind damage +15% | Blustered accumulation +25% | Blustered Ki drain +20% | B |
| Izanagi | Creator God | Purity damage +15% | Purified accumulation +25% | Bonus damage to Yokai +15% | A |
| Izanami | Death Goddess | Corruption damage +15% | Corrupted accumulation +25% | Life drain on corrupted enemies | B |
| Oyamatsumi | Mountain God | Defense +8% | Damage reduction +12% | Auto-guard when HP < 30% | B |
| Sarutahiko | Guiding God | Ki recovery +10% | Ki damage +15% | Ki Pulse recovers +20% more Ki | A |
| Daikokuten | Fortune God | Item drop rate +10% | Equipment drop rate +15% | Lucky drop chance +20% | C (farming only) |
S-Tier Grace Breakdowns
Grace of Susano — Best for Melee DPS
The universally recommended Grace for melee builds. The 7pc bonus (+20% damage when Ki > 70%) synergizes perfectly with Ki Pulse and Flux play, since good Ki management keeps you above 70% constantly. Combined with a standard armor set's bonuses, Susano turns already-strong builds into boss-melting machines. Target 5pc minimum, 7pc if your armor set allows it.
Grace of Tsukuyomi — Best for Onmyo Casters
The defining Grace for Onmyo Magic builds. The 7pc bonus eliminates Anima costs for Onmyo spells, meaning your Yin Soul Core abilities are completely free. Combined with 40 Magic, this turns every fight into a barrage of elemental Shots and Familiars. Switchglaive is the optimal weapon since it scales with Magic natively.
How Grace Slots Work
Divine gear has 4 special effect slots instead of the standard 3. The 4th slot is always a Grace set bonus. This slot is fixed on drop and cannot be changed through Tempering or Reforging. The other 3 slots behave normally.
| Slot | What It Does | Can Be Changed? |
|---|---|---|
| Slot 1-3 | Standard special effects (temper/reforge) | Yes (Blacksmith) |
| Slot 4 | Grace set bonus (Susano, Tsukuyomi, etc.) | No — fixed on drop |
| Inheritable | Transferable via Soul Match | Yes (overwritten on transfer) |
Because the Grace slot is fixed, farming for the right Grace on the right armor piece is the main endgame grind. You cannot change a Grace of Daikokuten helmet into Grace of Susano.
How to Farm Specific Graces
Sudama Blessing (Region-Based Weighting)
Each NG+ region has a patron deity. Setting your Kodama Blessing to Sudama in that region weights Divine drops toward the region's associated Grace. This is not guaranteed — roughly 40% of Divine drops will have the region's Grace, vs. ~8% random chance without Sudama Blessing.
Region Grace Associations
| Region | Primary Grace | Secondary Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Warring States | Susano | Takemikazuchi |
| Heian | Tsukuyomi | Izanagi |
| Bakumatsu | Amaterasu | Sarutahiko |
| Antiquity | Oyamatsumi | Izanami |
| All Regions (Twilight) | Daikokuten | Random |
Efficient Farming Loop
- Choose the region that drops your target Grace
- Set Kodama Blessing to Sudama (+Grace weighting)
- Run the shortest Lesser Crucible in that region (3-4 minute clears)
- Check drops after each run — keep pieces with your Grace
- Use Sands of Recollection to reset the Crucible if needed
Best Grace + Armor Set Combos
| Build Type | Armor Set | Grace | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee DPS | Warrior of the East (4pc) | Susano (5pc) | Max damage scaling + attack bonus |
| Onmyo Caster | Tsukuyomi (3pc) + any | Tsukuyomi (7pc) | Free Onmyo casting + massive spell power |
| Tank/Block | Obsidian Samurai (6pc) | Oyamatsumi (3pc) | Max defense + auto-guard |
| Lightning | Thunder God (4pc) | Takemikazuchi (5pc) | Double Lightning bonuses + chain lightning |
| Support/Co-op | Medic Set (4pc) | Amaterasu (5pc) | Healing aura + increased heals received |
| Farming | Any | Daikokuten (5pc) | Max item + equipment drop rates |
Grace bonuses stack with armor set bonuses because they use separate slots. A single piece of armor can count toward both your armor set count and your Grace count simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Divine Graces in Nioh 3?
Divine Graces are special set bonuses that only appear on Divine-rarity (green) gear in New Game Plus. Each Grace provides unique bonuses at 3-piece, 5-piece, and 7-piece thresholds. They replace standard armor set bonuses as the endgame gearing system. There are 12 Graces in total, each themed around a Shinto deity.
How do I get Divine Grace gear?
Divine gear drops from all enemies in Shogun's Journey (NG+). Each Divine item has a random Grace assigned to it. You cannot choose which Grace an item drops with. To target a specific Grace, use the Sudama Blessing at Kodama Shrines, which weights drops toward the Grace associated with that region's patron deity.
Can I mix Grace sets with regular armor sets?
Yes. Grace bonuses use the 4th set bonus slot on Divine gear, which is separate from the standard armor set bonus. This means you can wear 4 pieces of Warrior of the East (for its 2pc/4pc bonuses) with all 4 pieces also having Grace of Susano, getting both the armor set bonus AND the Grace bonus simultaneously.
What is the best Divine Grace in Nioh 3?
Grace of Tsukuyomi for Onmyo casters (massive spell power boost), Grace of Susano for melee DPS (highest raw damage scaling), and Grace of Amaterasu for co-op/support builds (healing aura). For most players, Susano or Tsukuyomi will be the goal depending on playstyle.