Nioh 3 Guide
Your fan-made hub for the Nioh 3 demo: combat styles, co-op basics, bosses, weapons, and character codes.
▶ Nioh 3 Official Announcement Trailer
What is Nioh 3?
Nioh 3 is Team NINJA's "Dark Sengoku Action RPG," built around open-field exploration and a two-style combat system. You fight yokai across dangerous regions where freedom of movement coexists with sudden, lethal threats—and the ever-present pressure of the Crucible.
Two Combat Styles (Switch Tactics, Not Characters)
You can master two distinct styles and swap tactics depending on the moment:
Samurai Style
A head-on style focused on breaking defenses using powered Martial Arts via Arts Proficiency, and clutch defense with Deflect (precise guarding that restores Ki and builds gauges). It also retains core Nioh fundamentals like Ki Pulse and stance switching.
Ninja Style
A fast, evasive style built for mobility, aerial actions, and Mist—a technique that can briefly divert an enemy's attention right after attacking. Successful evades can also restore Ki and refill gauges, rewarding clean movement.
Nioh 3 Demo Guide
The demo is designed to be a substantial early slice of the game and supports solo or up to 3-player online co-op. Your save data can carry over into the full game.
How long is the demo?
Actual completion time varies a lot based on exploration and deaths, so it's best presented as "varies by playstyle" instead of a fixed hour number. Thorough explorers and those attempting Lesser Crucibles will naturally spend more time.
Limited-time reward: Complete the demo by February 15, 2026 to unlock the Twin-Snake Helmet in the full game.
Demo Bosses & Threats
Bloodedge Demon
In the demo, the Bloodedge Demon is a formidable revenant yokai formed from the malice of defeated revenants. It's not confined to one location—it can appear in different places over time. Defeating it rewards rare items and the equipment near the bloody grave.
Tip: Treat it like a "high-risk roaming mini-boss." If you're under-leveled, mark the location and come back later.
Watch Nioh 3 Gameplay Demo:
Weapons Overview (Official Categories)
Samurai Weapons
- Swords
- Dual Swords
- Spears
- Axes
- Odachi
- Switchglaives
- Cestuses
Ninja Weapons
- Ninja Swords
- Dual Ninja Swords
- Kusarigama
- Tonfa
- Hatchets
- Splitstaves
- Talons
Starter-friendly suggestions:
- •Want reach + safety? Try Spear / Odachi
- •Want fast pressure? Try Dual Swords / Tonfa
Co-op & Online: How Multiplayer Works
Nioh 3's demo supports online multiplayer up to three players.
Summon Visitor
Call another player into your world for help, or join others as a helper. Great for tackling tough encounters together.
Expedition
A co-op session where multiple players explore the open fields together from the start.
Crossplay note: Crossplay between platforms is not supported in multiplayer.
Character Creation & Character Codes
You can deeply customize appearance—and even set different appearances for Samurai and Ninja styles.
PlayStation 5 codes
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Steam codes
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How to Create/Import Character Codes
- 1On the Character Creation screen, open Options
- 2Select "Create/Manage Codes"
- 3Generate a code for your current character, or paste an existing code to import
Note: User-submitted codes may expire, contain input errors, or be platform-specific (PS5 codes won't work on Steam and vice versa).
Community Character Creations
Ciri (The Witcher)
Ashen-haired warrior from The Witcher series (PC only)
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2B (NieR: Automata)
YoRHa android combat unit recreation (PC only)
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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
The iconic clown prince of chaos (PS5 only)
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Naruto Uzumaki
The Hidden Leaf's future Hokage (PS5 only)
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Systems You Should Know (Demo-relevant)
Key gameplay systems that will help you navigate the demo effectively.
Guardian Spirits
Guardian Spirits are not just for damage—some abilities also help exploration (e.g., traversal and interacting with obstacles).
Living Artifact
Temporarily merge with a Guardian Spirit transformed into a weapon—useful as a momentum swing tool in dangerous moments.
Onmyo Box & Crucible Wraiths
The Onmyo Box lets you generate onmyo talismans based on stored soul cores. Defeating Crucible Wraiths unlocks talismans that allow you to summon and command those yokai.
Editions & Bonuses
- •SteelBook Launch Edition includes the base game + SteelBook + in-game charm bonuses.
- •TREASURE BOX (PS5) includes collectibles like an official artbook, soundtrack CD, desk pad, and a Scampuss keychain.
- •Early Purchase Bonus is time-limited (official deadline shown in UTC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nioh 3 answered
Have more questions? Feel free to explore the demo yourself—the best way to learn is by playing!