Explore the Guardian Spirits Daiba-Washi, Fuse-Ushi, and Mizuchi in Nioh 3. Discover their lore, stats, and unique Living Weapon abilities to enhance your gameplay.
This section details three Guardian Spirits available in Nioh 3: Daiba-Washi, Fuse-Ushi, and Mizuchi. Each spirit offers unique passive bonuses and a powerful Living Weapon ability.
GUARDIAN SPIRIT: DAIBA-WASHI
Pronounced "Diebah WAH-shee," the name means "horsekiller hawk." This wind elemental is associated with a phenomenon where wind suddenly causes horses to die. Observers describe it as a whirlwind of glowing needles. Slashing the air in front of a horse can deflect it. Conversely, some venerate the Daiba-washi, believing its characteristics can shield them from danger.
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Evasion Ki Usage: 15%
- Equipment Drop Rate: +20%
- Quick Attack Damage: +8%
- Luck: +40
- Life Recovery (Finished Using a Living Weapon): +400
LIVING WEAPON: DAIBA-WASHI
- Attack Enhancement: 5%
- Wind: 30
- Usable Time: 17.2
- Might: 680
- Action: C+
- Recovery: C+
- Tenacity: D
- Amrita Gauge Rate: A+
GUARDIAN SPIRIT: FUSE-USHI
Fuse-ushi is a bull spirit that protects believers from misfortune. Revered for their strength in agriculture, some civilizations ban the consumption of bovine meat and venerate them. Patting its stomach as a sign of respect allows the Fuse-ushi to absorb negative Ki. The great Kuroda Nagamasa decorated his helm with a bull ornament, hoping to become a fierce warrior with a gentle heart like the Fuse-ushi.
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Life: +200
- Recurrent Damage from Poison: 25%
- Guard Ki Reduction: 20%
- Vs. Poison: +20
- Life Recovery From Amrita Absorption: 30
LIVING WEAPON: FUSE-USHI
- Attack Enhancement: 15%
- Earth: 30
- Usable Time: 19
- Might: 1870
- Action: B+
- Recovery: B+
- Tenacity: C-
- Amrita Gauge Rate: D
GUARDIAN SPIRIT: MIZUCHI
Pronounced "Mee-zoo-chee," this dragon serves as the guardian spirit for those with great ambitions. Normally residing in deep river abysses, they are believed to ascend to the heavens and transform into celestial dragons upon death. This belief was widespread in the Warring States period, leading many aspiring warriors to fervently venerate the Mizuchi.
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Enemies Defeated Damage Bonus: A
- Gold Earned: +15%
- Amrita Sense
- Vs. Water: +20
- Amrita Earned: +12.5%
LIVING WEAPON: MIZUCHI
- Attack
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