Discover the lore and stats of Nioh 3's Guardian Spirits: Atlas Bear, Tengen Kujaku, and Saoirse. Learn their unique protection and Living Weapon abilities.
This section details three Guardian Spirits available in Nioh 3: Atlas Bear, Tengen Kujaku, and Saoirse. Each spirit offers unique passive bonuses and an active Living Weapon ability.
Atlas Bear
The Atlas Bear is a Guardian Spirit originating from the far southwest, said to protect children who are marked with its pattern. Those protected by the Atlas Bear are known for their strength and hardiness, capable of surviving extreme danger.
Guardian Spirit Protection: Atlas Bear
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Increased Damage (Low Ki)
- Life Recovery by Grapple: 150
- Vs. Lighting: +20
- Close Combat Damage: +10%
- Shorten Recovery Time (Out of Ki)
Living Weapon: Atlas Bear
- Attack Enhancement: 23%
- Lightning: 42
- Usable Time: 18.4
- Might: 1380
- Action: D+
- Recovery: C
- Tenacity: B+
- Amrita Gauge Rate: C+
Tengen Kujaku
The Tengen Kujaku, adorned with rainbows, is a Guardian Spirit believed to possess tremendous power and foresight. It is described as flighty and mercurial, and those under its protection lead lives full of drama and turmoil. It is rumored to have appeared as a great comet before Nobunaga's assassination.
Guardian Spirit Protection: Tengen Kujaku
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Bonus From Amrita Absorption (Stance-Based)
- Yokai Damage Reduction: 13%
- Extend Elemental Effect: +50%
- Elemental Attack Damage: +10%
- Enemy/Treasure/Amrita/Kodama Sense
Living Weapon: Tengen Kujaku
- Attack Enhancement: 10%
- Wind: 30
- Usable Time: 20
- Might: 1500
- Action: B
- Recovery: A+
- Tenacity: B-
- Amrita Gauge Rate: D
Saoirse
Saoirse is an aquatic Guardian Spirit resembling the Merrow of Celtic legend, possessing feathered wings and a fish's tail. She can warn of impending danger and sense Amrita. Saoirse has been with William since childhood, serving as both friend and family, and her name means "freedom" in Gaelic.
Guardian Spirit Protection: Saoirse
- Spirit Protection: 20%
- Amrita Sense
- Sense Enemies
- Amrita Earned: +12.5%
- Special Effects (Critical): +20%
- Retrieve Lost Amrita: 75%
Living Weapon: Saoirse
- Attack Enhancement: 5%
- Water: 30
- Usable Time: 10
- Might: 500
- Action: B-
- Recovery: A+
- Tenacity: B-
- Amrita Gauge Rate: A-
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