Nioh 3 Stats Guide
Complete guide to all 7 core stats in Nioh 3. Understand what each stat does, which weapons they scale with, and how to optimize your character build.
Overview
Nioh 3 features 7 core stats that determine your character's effectiveness in combat. Stats can be increased by spending Amrita at Shrines, or reallocated using a Book of Reincarnation.
Core Stats
Constitution体
Life (HP)Greatly affects your Life (HP). Essential for survivability, especially for players new to the series.
Tip: Invest early for survivability. Essential for tanky builds.
Heart心
Ki, Ki RecoveryAffects Ki (stamina) and Ki recovery speed. More Ki means longer combos and better survivability.
Tip: Critical for aggressive playstyles. 20-30 is a good baseline.
Stamina剛
Life, Equipment WeightAffects your Life and maximum equipment weight. Required for wearing heavier armor without penalties.
Tip: Raise until you can wear your desired armor tier at B agility.
Skill技
Arts Proficiency, NinjutsuAffects Arts Proficiency power and Ninjutsu effectiveness. Key stat for Ninja-style builds.
Tip: Essential for Ninja builds. Also improves weapon proficiency gain.
Strength武
Ki Damage (Martial Arts)Affects Ki damage dealt by Martial Arts. Important for breaking enemy stances quickly.
Tip: Good for heavy hitters focused on breaking enemy Ki.
Intellect智
Effect Duration, Ki RecoveryA new stat in Nioh 3 that affects buff/debuff duration and Ki recovery speed. Versatile support stat.
Tip: New to Nioh 3. Good for builds relying on buffs/debuffs.
Magic呪
Onmyo Magic EffectsAffects the power and effects of Onmyo Magic spells. Required for Onmyo-focused builds.
Tip: Essential for Onmyo builds. 30+ for serious casters.
Weapon Scaling Quick Reference
Each weapon scales with 3 stats. The primary scaling stat provides the most damage bonus.
| Weapon | Primary | Secondary | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword (太刀) | Heart | Strength | Intellect |
| Dual Swords (双刀) | Heart | Strength | Magic |
| Spear (槍) | Constitution | Heart | Skill |
| Odachi (大太刀) | Stamina | Strength | Magic |
| Axe (大斧) | Constitution | Stamina | Strength |
| Switchglaive (薙刀鎌) | Skill | Intellect | Magic |
| Cestus (手甲) | Heart | Stamina | Strength |
| Ninja Sword (忍刀) | Strength | Skill | Intellect |
| Dual Ninja Swords (忍双刀) | Heart | Intellect | Magic |
| Kusarigama (鎖鎌) | Constitution | Skill | Magic |
| Tonfa (拐) | Constitution | Strength | Skill |
| Hatchets (手斧) | Stamina | Skill | Intellect |
| Splitstaff (分銅棍) | Strength | Intellect | Magic |
| Talons (手甲鉤) | Heart | Stamina | Intellect |
Leveling Tips
Early Game (Level 1-50)
- Focus on Constitution (15-20) for survivability
- Invest in your primary weapon scaling stat
- Get Heart to 15-20 for comfortable Ki management
- Don't spread stats too thin
Mid Game (Level 50-100)
- Push your primary damage stat toward soft cap
- Add Stamina if you want heavier armor
- Start investing in secondary scaling stats
- Consider Magic/Skill for utility spells
End Game (Level 100+)
- Hit soft caps on primary scaling stats
- Round out survivability stats
- Optimize for your specific build requirements
- Use Book of Reincarnation to respec if needed
Soft Caps
Stats have diminishing returns after certain thresholds. Based on previous Nioh games:
General soft cap guidelines:
- First soft cap: ~20-30 (reduced gains after)
- Second soft cap: ~60-80 (significantly reduced gains)
- Hard cap: 99 (maximum stat value)