Nioh 3 Kusarigama Guide鎖鎌
Sickle-and-chain weapon with wide sweeping arcs. Combines long range with close-range burst damage. Excels when surrounded.
Overview
The Kusarigama is one of the most unique weapons in Nioh 3, combining a close-range sickle with a weighted chain to create a versatile weapon that controls space unlike anything else. Its chain attacks sweep in wide arcs that hit every enemy in range, making it the best weapon in Nioh 3 for handling groups. At close range, the sickle delivers fast, precise slashes for single-target damage. This dual-range capability makes the Kusarigama a technical but extremely rewarding weapon for players who master spacing. It scales with Constitution and Skill, creating a durable fighter with excellent Ki Pulse efficiency. In Nioh 3's open world, this weapon excels at clearing enemy camps and groups thanks to its unmatched crowd control capability, while still being highly effective against bosses through precise sickle combos.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- • Best crowd control — the Kusarigama's chain sweeps hit all enemies in a wide arc
- • Dual-range flexibility gives the Kusarigama options no other weapon has
- • Excellent for Nioh 3's open world where groups of enemies are common
- • Ninjutsu synergy makes the Kusarigama perfect for Ninjutsu-focused builds
Weaknesses
- • Technical weapon — mastering the Kusarigama's dual-range system takes practice
- • Chain attacks have long recovery if whiffed, leaving Kusarigama users vulnerable
- • Single-target DPS is lower than dedicated melee weapons
- • The Kusarigama requires good spacing awareness to use effectively
Key Characteristics
- •Wide sweeping Kusarigama arcs that hit all surrounding enemies
- •Unique range flexibility — close sickle strikes and long chain attacks
- •Excellent crowd control capability when surrounded by groups
- •Technical weapon rewarding creative Kusarigama combo routes
Moveset Guide
Blade Spin (刃車) is the Kusarigama's best crowd control skill — spin the chain in a massive arc that hits all surrounding enemies for heavy damage
Crimson Lotus (紅蓮) is a close-range sickle combo that deals devastating single-target damage — use it against bosses when you're in their face
The chain pull attack drags distant enemies toward you — excellent for controlling enemy positioning in Nioh 3's open world areas
Alternate between chain attacks (for groups) and sickle attacks (for single targets) depending on the combat situation
Mist (霞) with this weapon lets you reposition instantly — dodge through enemy groups and follow up with a wide chain sweep from behind
Combat Techniques
• Use Kusarigama chain attacks to maintain distance while dealing damage — this is the safest playstyle against dangerous bosses
• Mist (霞) into close-range sickle combos is the highest DPS rotation — use it when confident in your dodge timing
• The aerial chain attacks hit in a wide downward arc — jump into enemy groups and sweep with aerial strikes for safe AoE damage
• Combine this weapon with Ninjutsu Storm Kunai for a ranged-to-melee transition that keeps constant pressure on bosses