Part 167

Your Nioh 3 guide to locating all 20 Hot Springs, including details on the final two in 'The Samurai From Sawayama' and 'The Demon King Revealed' missions. Plus, discover Guardian Spirits like Kato and Isonade.

Alright, let's talk about finding those hidden Hot Springs and getting a handle on some Guardian Spirits in Nioh 3. These aren't just for show; they're crucial for recovery and boosting your stats. We've got two more to track down to hit that 20/20 mark!

Hot Spring 19/20: Mission "The Samurai From Sawayama"

This one's tucked away in the cave area, beneath the castle. You'll need to take the stairs down, not just randomly fall. Watch out for the Skeleton and Fiend enemies down there. Once you're in the cave area, you'll see a split in the path. Take the narrow path on the far left, carved into the rocks. Follow it, and you'll find the Hot Spring.

Hot Spring 20/20: Mission "The Demon King Revealed"

This is it, the very last Hot Spring! You'll find it in the final castle during this mission. Start from the shrine, head right, then take a left and go down the stairs. In one of the rooms down there, you'll encounter a Nurikabe wall. Smash through it, and you'll find the last Hot Spring. If you've found all the others, you'll also snag the "Spa Lover" trophy here. Congrats!

Beyond the Hot Springs, let's dive into the Guardian Spirits. These are powerful allies that grant you buffs and special abilities. We'll cover a couple of key ones to get you started.

Guardian Spirit: Kato

This is a Fire elemental spirit. Legend says it's born from a she-wolf who was struck by a shooting star while pregnant. These fire-eating hounds are associated with forest fires and are seen as servants of the God of Fire. They're venerated as harbingers of misfortune but also respected.

• Spirit Protection: 20%
• Close Combat Attack: +5%
• Ki: +10
• Ki Recovery Speed: +20%
• Close Combat Attack Ki Reduction (Critical): 20%
• Skill Damage: +15%

Living Weapon: Kato

• Attack Enhancement: 20%
• Fire: 30
• Usable Time: 15.8
• Might: 1280
• Action: C
• Recovery: A-
• Tenacity: A-
• Amrita Gauge Rate: C+

Guardian Spirit: Isonade

This is a Water elemental spirit, pronounced "EE-soh Nah-day," meaning "the sea's caress." Isonade is said to prowl just beneath the ocean's surface, using its powerful tail to drag prey underwater. By the time you feel a breeze, it's often too late.

Sailors traditionally make offerings to the Isonade, believing it stirs up rough seas, and pray for calm journeys.

• Spirit Protection: 20%
• Sense Enemies
• Life: +100
• Close Combat Life Recovery: 100
• Human Close Combat Damage: +9%
• Strong Attack Ki Reduction: 10%

Living Weapon: Isonade

• Attack Enhancement: 10%
• Water: 30
• Usable Time: 22
• Might: 1400
• Action: B