Nioh 3 All 39 Myth Locations – Complete Collectible Guide

Behind the waterfall in the river approach area. Accessible after draining the second floodgate by interacting with the lever mechanism. Swim through the drained channel and look for the glowing tablet on the rock ledge behind where the waterfall was flowing.

Top of the watchtower in the castle courtyard. Climb the broken ladder on the east side of the tower by approaching it from the elevated walkway. The myth tablet sits on the observation platform at the very top.

Under the collapsed bridge near the second Shrine. Drop down to the ledge below the bridge's broken support beam. The tablet is wedged between the rubble and the cliff face, easily missed if you do not look down.

Center of the main battlefield behind the burning siege tower. Wait for the siege tower to collapse during the battle sequence, then navigate through the wreckage to find the tablet among the fallen banners.

Inside the war tent on the eastern ridge. The tent is guarded by two elite soldiers and contains breakable barrels. Destroy the barrels in the back-left corner to reveal the myth tablet hidden beneath.

On the cliff overlooking the cavalry route. Take the hidden path to the left of the main gate instead of going straight through. Follow the narrow trail uphill to reach an overlook point where the tablet rests on a stone pedestal.

At the peak of the first wind-swept ridge. Navigate past the gusty section where wind pushes you sideways and reach the large boulder at the ridge's highest point. The tablet is sheltered behind the boulder on its leeward side.

Inside the cave behind the waterfall on the mountain's east face. The cave entrance is partially hidden by vegetation and requires dropping down from the main path. Follow the cave to its deepest point to find the glowing tablet.

In the deepest poison pool chamber on an isolated island. Bring multiple Antidotes or equip Poison resistance gear before wading through the toxic pool. The tablet sits on the central island surrounded by venomous serpent enemies.

Behind the snake statue puzzle. Rotate all three snake statues so they face inward toward the central platform. Once aligned, the wall behind the largest statue slides open to reveal a hidden chamber containing the myth tablet.

At the cliff edge overlook during the escape sequence. This myth is easy to miss because the mission encourages forward momentum. When you reach the open cliff area with the panoramic view, turn right instead of following the main path downhill.

Behind the destroyed cart barricade. You must approach from the east side and break through the damaged section of the barricade. The tablet is on the ground among scattered supplies and fallen defender equipment.

Top floor of the burning keep. This is a timed collection — the floor collapses approximately 90 seconds after you enter the room. Rush past the enemies on the stairwell and grab the tablet from the burning display case before the structure gives way.

In the ninja escape tunnel behind the hidden panel in the armory. Examine the weapon rack on the north wall to trigger the hidden panel mechanism. Follow the tunnel to find the tablet in a small underground chamber.

On the throne in the Shogun's chamber. This area becomes accessible after defeating the mid-boss that guards the inner castle. The tablet rests on the seat of the ornate throne at the far end of the chamber.

In the center of the fire-engulfed village square. You need significant fire resistance or rapid health recovery to survive long enough to collect it. The tablet sits atop a stone well in the middle of the burning plaza.

At the top of the burning pagoda. You must reach the pagoda before the structure collapses, which happens after approximately two minutes of the fire phase beginning. Climb the interior ladders rapidly to reach the top floor.

Inside the fortress wall breach on the left side. After the artillery bombardment creates the breach in the fortress wall, enter through the gap and check behind the collapsed rubble on the left. The tablet is partially buried under stone debris.

On top of the siege cannon platform. Climb the supply crates stacked beside the largest cannon emplacement. The myth tablet is mounted on the cannon's targeting pedestal at the highest point of the platform.

In the dojo behind the sliding doors. Solve the sword display puzzle by arranging the three practice swords in ascending order of length from left to right. The sliding doors open to reveal a training room with the tablet on the weapon altar.

Inside the imperial temple's hidden chamber. Examine the golden screen panel three times to trigger a secret mechanism that opens a passage behind the altar. The tablet is in the concealed prayer room beyond.

On the rooftop of the eastern guard tower. Access the rooftop by climbing through the broken wall on the tower's second floor. The tablet is at the edge of the roof overlooking the temple courtyard below.

Behind the altar in the shrine room. You must first destroy the cursed barrier by defeating the three cursed statues in the room. Once the barrier dissipates, the tablet becomes accessible behind the central altar stone.

At the center of the council chamber. This tablet only appears after defeating all guards in the room. Clear every enemy including the ones hiding behind the partition screens, then the tablet materializes on the council table.

Behind the third illusion wall in the shifting corridors. Use a Sacred Water item to reveal which walls are real and which are illusions. The third fake wall from the entrance leads to a hidden alcove containing the tablet.

In the mirror maze section of the fortress. Follow the reflection that does not match reality — one mirror shows a door that does not exist in the real room. Walk into that mirror to pass through it and find the tablet in the reflected chamber.

On the narrow ice ledge above the third Shrine. Requires careful platforming along a frozen path that crumbles underfoot. Move quickly across the ice ledge and the tablet is at the far end next to a frost-covered stone marker.

On the war banner at the hilltop command post overlooking the town. Reach the elevated position by taking the path behind the blacksmith building and climbing the stone steps. The tablet is mounted on the base of the commander's banner pole.

At the overlook point just before the final boss arena entrance. This is one of the last collectible opportunities in the game. The tablet sits on a stone pedestal at the edge of the celestial platform overlooking the realm below.

In the hidden passage behind the final Shrine. After defeating the second guardian, backtrack to the last Shrine and examine the wall directly behind it. A hidden passage opens leading to a meditation chamber with the tablet.

At the base of the great anvil in the central forge area. Only accessible after completing The Blacksmith's Request sub mission. The tablet appears at the anvil where the master smith performed the final forging sequence.

In the hidden workshop accessed by following the smoke trail upward. Complete the Crucible of Souls sub mission and follow the rising smoke from the main forge to an upper chamber. The tablet sits on the master smith's workbench.

Inside the weapon testing chamber. Activate all three sword pedestals in the correct order (shortest to tallest blade) to unlock the sealed door. The tablet is mounted on the wall behind the legendary weapon display.

On the bridge over the river. This myth only appears when you revisit the Hamamatsu Incident after completing the Bakumatsu arc. The ronin mini-boss must be defeated again, and the tablet materializes on the bridge railing afterward.

Inside the merchant's storehouse behind a false wall. Attack the discolored wooden panel on the storehouse's interior east wall. The panel breaks away to reveal a hidden compartment with the tablet and a cache of gold.

In the underground tunnel connecting the east and west camps. This tunnel only opens when you replay the mission after reaching the Bakumatsu era. Enter the collapsed section that was previously blocked to find the tablet deep underground.

Inside the captured enemy camp in the general's tent. Replay Battle of Saigagake after completing the main story. The enemy camp is now abandoned, and the tablet appears on the war table inside the general's command tent.

On the altar at the very end of the post-credits area. This is the final myth in the game and can only be reached after watching the ending sequence. The post-credits area opens a short path leading to a ceremonial altar with the last tablet.

In the prison cells beneath the castle. Requires the Jailer's Key item, which drops from the warden enemy in the Echoes of the Shinsengumi sub mission. Use the key on the locked cell door in the castle basement to access the hidden cell containing the tablet.

Can I miss any myths permanently in Nioh 3?

No, you cannot permanently miss any Nioh 3 myth locations. All missions can be replayed from the world map at any time, and myths respawn in their locations if you have not collected them yet. Even the timed myths in burning areas can be reattempted by replaying the mission. The only requirement is meeting the unlock conditions for Hidden Myths before they appear.

Do myths carry over to New Game Plus?

Yes, all collected myths carry over to New Game Plus and subsequent difficulty cycles. Your Amrita Memories lore collection is permanent and shared across all difficulty levels. You do not need to recollect myths in NG+ to maintain the Answering to the People trophy.

What is the reward for finding all 39 myths?

Collecting all 39 Nioh 3 myth locations awards the Answering to the People gold trophy, the Mythkeeper title, a unique Mythkeeper's Robe armor piece with special lore-themed bonuses, and a special cutscene that provides additional context to the game's ending. The Mythkeeper's Robe grants increased Amrita earned and item drop rates.