Nioh 3 Spear Guide槍
A polearm with very long reach in melee. Excels at controlling space and dealing with multiple enemies through sweeping attacks.
Overview
The Spear is one of the most consistently powerful Samurai weapons in Nioh 3 across all difficulty levels. Its greatest strength is exceptional reach — no other melee weapon can match this polearm's ability to hit enemies from a safe distance. It scales primarily with Constitution, which means investing in damage also increases your maximum HP, making users inherently tankier than other builds. In open-world encounters, this weapon excels at clearing groups of enemies with wide sweeping attacks in Mid and Low Stance, while High Stance thrust attacks deliver devastating single-target damage to bosses. The combination of range, damage, survivability, and crowd control makes it a top recommendation for players seeking a reliable weapon that performs well in every situation.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- • Best reach in the game — safely outranges most enemies and bosses
- • Constitution scaling means damage investment also boosts max HP
- • Sweeping Mid Stance attacks provide excellent crowd control
- • Consistent performance — remains dominant in NG+ and beyond
Weaknesses
- • Slower attack speed compared to Sword and Dual Swords
- • Attacks in tight corridors can bounce off walls, losing DPS
- • Thrust attacks require precise aim to hit weak points consistently
- • Less combo variety compared to more technical weapons
Key Characteristics
- •Longest reach of any Samurai melee weapon
- •Excellent crowd control through sweeping attacks
- •Constitution scaling provides both damage and HP
- •Effective throughout all difficulty levels
Moveset Guide
Tornado (旋風) is a devastating spin attack that hits all enemies around you — essential for crowd control in open world encounters
Flourish (槍乱舞) in Mid Stance is the bread-and-butter combo — fast thrusts with excellent reach that keep enemies at optimal range
Triple Thrust in High Stance deals massive single-target damage — use this combo to punish boss openings for maximum damage per window
Chidori (千鳥) is a retreating thrust that deals damage while creating distance — perfect for maintaining this polearm's preferred fighting range
Low Stance sweeps are fast and wide — combine with Water element for rapid status buildup across multiple enemies simultaneously
Stance Guide
High Stance (上段)
High Stance Spear delivers devastating thrust combos with maximum range. The High Stance heavy attack has the longest reach of any melee move in Nioh 3. Use it to snipe enemy weak points from safety.
Mid Stance (中段)
Mid Stance is the most versatile option for this polearm. Sweeping attacks in Mid Stance hit wide arcs, making it ideal for groups. The balanced speed and damage make Mid Stance the default choice.
Low Stance (下段)
Low Stance Spear sacrifices damage for speed and evasion. The fast pokes in Low Stance apply elemental effects efficiently. Use this stance when fighting aggressive bosses that require constant dodging.