Page 3 is the first new entry in Team NINJA’s strong role-playing game series over 6 years, and a lot has changed since the second entry.
While i The basic combat mechanics and loot system are rooted in the history of the franchisethe third introduction introduces many changes and additions that can leave even veterans confused.
In this case Complete the Guidelines Hubyou will find everything you need not only to successfully complete your journey in time but also to have a lot of fun while doing so, since The time of warring countrieswhich can be found in massive free demo is available on PC and PlayStation 5.
Overview
Page 3 it’s a a hard work simulation game where players control Takeichiyo Tokugawa (who can be fully customizable at the beginning of the game with an in-depth character creator) as they travel through time to seek out and defeat his treacherous brother Kunimatsuwho unleashed Yokai on the land and uses the legendary Spirit Stones to become shogun in place of his sibling.
Besides presenting another story that sees the appearance of real historical figures like Ieyasu Tokugawa, Page 3 characteristics a a mix of old and new machines which improves the challenging experience of the series, but that may take time to get used to itespecially if you’re coming straight from a previous entry in the series.
If you feel lost in this best adventure, our A guide to essential tips it will help you grasp the most important mechanics in the game as well start having fun right away.
Continuity of the Story
Unlike previous entries in the series, which had players choose to be sent across several regional maps, Page 3 features many open field maps which allows you to explore different areas and access main areas of equipment directly while participating in many side content.
At the end of these, which play as classic closed jobs from the previous entry in the series, you will have to overcome the terrible bosses to destroy the The Crucible and move the story forward. This will open new regions of open field maps and brand new maps.
Even before the first map of the Warring States era is unlocked, you will have to fight it powerful managers that can be frustrating to download. This is a matter of Yamagata Masakagewho will block your way as you go through Yokai at the beginning of the game.
Fighting
The most important change in the Page 3The combat system, apart from the ability to jump and participate a little in aerial combat, the introduction of two combat styles: Samurai and Ninja.
Samurai style plays as characters from the first two entries in the series, allowing players to use select weapons three different situations and release the powerful Martial arts, which can be improved with Expertise in art system.
Ninja styleon the other hand, it’s a fast fighting style that we can use Ninjutsu skills distracting enemies, dealing basic damage, and avoiding enemy attacks with high neatness.
Both fighting styles can also be powered by Guardian Spiritswhich provides access two basic skills each replacing the Yokai abilities from Page 2 and powered-up A Living Artifact state, replacing the Living Weapon from the original Nioh and Yokai Shift from Page 2.
If you happen to feel it confused about Page 3 to fight the flow between the three-dimensional Samurai Style and the Ninja Style, you are not alone. To learn the basics of this flow and how Mastery and Ninjustsu combine the two styles together, check out Mastering Nioh 3 Combat and Arts Proficiency Flow guide.
A dive into the best Guardian Spirits to use will be live soon.
Character development
A continuation of the basic characters in the middle Page 3 it is fixed of traditional system of souls: earn enough Amrita by defeating enemies or using Spirit stones, and once a certain limit is reached, you can High Level at Shrines to increase your seven figureswhat types of weapons do they drop. Passives attached to the gear and activates when a certain figures are high enough.
Likewise, the return of the predecessors exists Multiple Skill Trees of Samurai and Ninja Styles and all weapons, which can be used to unlock martial arts describing each weapon and style.
New for Nioh series are there Skills and Skill Points needed to work. Learned by completing certain tasks, these skills give strength both Samurai and Ninja Style and gives bonuses to both.
Combining i Page 3 Character continuity mechanics are there Soul Hearts. Dropped by Yokai, these can be set to Omyo box at the Shrine in the Yin or Yang area to gain access to it Onmyo magic spells or i the ability to summon Yokai unleashing their signature attack.
If the sheer number of Martial Arts and Ninjutsu confuses you, these Essential Samurai and Ninja Styles Martial Arts to learn very quickly to take better advantage of the game’s combat mechanics.
A deep dive into Onmyo magic spells and Soul Core mechanics will be live soon
Traversal
Ending the classic linear design of previous entries in the series, Page 3 introduce open fields which replace the top-down maps of their predecessors. These maps are full side content to complete, including Myth sidequests, terrifying enemies, Crucible Wraiths and tons of treasure.
While walking is always done on foot, you will open new cutting skills as more Guardian Spirits join you. They will also give you the necessary power to open new areas and take advantage of this opportunity Air Veins to reach previously inaccessible areas.
A deep dive into some of Traversal’s easy-to-miss secrets will be live soon
Management System
I Diablo style loot system it goes back in Page 3. By exploring the open fields and defeating both humans and Yokai, you will be able to find everything types of loot from Samurai and Ninja weapons to helmets, armor, gauntlets, graves, and accessories, including four unusual levels which determines how many passive abilities they grant when equipped.
After reaching a certain point in the story, you will unlock again A blacksmithyou will build weapons depending on the Smithing Texts you have received and customize them in different ways.
Among the weapons in Nioh 3, the most unique are the Crucible Weapons. Although it is difficult to get through, you can easily farm Crucible Weapons in the first game with some tangible benefits.
A deep dive into the loot system will be live soon
Online features
Page 3 similar features online multiplayer features like its predecessor. Without consent asymmetric multiplayer by interacting with the player’s red and blue tombs, allowing you to fight with their characters and get help, the game is also multiplayer co-op which allows you to join another player looking for help or allow others to join you.
Asymmetric mechanics are also extended Page 3 by introducing i Bloody Demona dangerous Yokai that collects the spirits of defeated Revenants from various locations throughout the open arena maps.
Deep dive into Revenant mechanics and Bloodgedge Demon will be live soon.
All guides based on full playthrough made with Steam version 1.01. Screenshots are taken from the same version.
Last updated: February 42026
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