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What are Spirit Veins in Nioh 3 and tips on how to unlock them

Spirit Veins in Nioh 3 are a unique traversing mechanic that utilizes your Guardian Spirit. These are available across various regions in different periods in the title. They let you move to specific locations, granting you numerous rewards and side content. However, you may find some of them are inaccessible, as they appear locked on the map.

Here are the details about the Spirit Veins in Nioh 3 and how to unlock them.


Spirit Veins in Nioh 3, explained

Spirit Veins overview (Image via Koei Tecmo)Spirit Veins overview (Image via Koei Tecmo)
Spirit Veins overview (Image via Koei Tecmo)

With many Guardian Spirits available in the title, you can utilize their Spirit Vein ability to reach specific locations in Nioh 3. As you increase your exploration level in different regions, you can find the symbols on the map.

Press and hold R1 near a Spirit Vein to traverse (Image via Koei Tecmo)Press and hold R1 near a Spirit Vein to traverse (Image via Koei Tecmo)
Press and hold R1 near a Spirit Vein to traverse (Image via Koei Tecmo)

Here’s how to use Spirit Veins in Nioh 3:

  • Check the map to find the Spirit Veins.
  • Press and hold R1 near it to trigger the Traverse option.

Doing this, you will automatically reach the destined spot with the help of your Guardian Spirit.

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How to unlock Spirit Veins in Nioh 3

Some Spirit Veins stay locked at first (Image via Koei Tecmo)Some Spirit Veins stay locked at first (Image via Koei Tecmo)
Some Spirit Veins stay locked at first (Image via Koei Tecmo)

While it is a sleek mechanic to traverse and get various rewards, some Spirit Vein spots will be locked in the initial part of the playthrough. To access it:

  • You must progress through the main story.
  • Acquire various types of Guardian Spirits from different characters.
  • Check the map to access the unlocked Spirit Veins.

Also read: All main and side quests in Nioh 3

Check the exclamation to track the unused Spirit Veins (Image via Koei Tecmo)Check the exclamation to track the unused Spirit Veins (Image via Koei Tecmo)
Check the exclamation to track the unused Spirit Veins (Image via Koei Tecmo)

Thus, whenever you get a new Guardian Spirit, ensure to check the map in different periods. If a Spirit Vein is accessible, the lock symbol will not be there on the map, and it will have an exclamation mark on it. This will help you track the untraversed ones.

Throughout the story, you will gain access to several Spirit Veins that will unlock secret bosses in Nioh 3. Even after the main story is completed, you can use the map to navigate to previously unexplored areas.


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