Part 170

Explore the Guardian Spirits of Nioh: Aya-Komori, Itokuri, Enko, and Usura-Hicho. Discover their lore, stats, and Living Weapon abilities in this detailed guide.

This section details several Guardian Spirits available in Nioh, including their lore, protection bonuses, and Living Weapon stats.

Guardian Spirit: Aya-Komori

• Protection: Damage From Behind: +12%, Life Recovery by Final Blow: 120, Agility Damage Bonus: A
• Living Weapon: Attack Enhancement: 4%, Wind: 30, Usable Time: 23.4, Might: 480, Action: A, Recovery: A+, Tenacity: C-, Amrita Gauge Rate: A-

Guardian Spirit: Itokuri

Pronounced "EE-toe COO-ree," this spider spirit is not content to merely protect people. It also likes to alter their fates, taking them down a winding path on the way to their destination. As an example, many loathe Matsunaga Hisahide for his villainy, while others remember him as one of the most cultivated gentlemen of his generation. Either way, his influence was huge and far-reaching, though it remains unclear to what extent an Itokuri was involved.

The Itokuri have particular fondness for treasures and historical items that have affected the fates of many. Some people even venerate the Itokuri merely for a chance to associate with such artefacts.

• Protection: Spirit Protection: 20%, Luck: +50, Human Item Drop Rate: +30%, Familiarity Bonus: +16%, Yokai Item Drop Rate: +30%, Paralysis: +30
• Living Weapon: Attack Enhancement: 7%, Earth: 30, Usable Time: 19.8, Might: 600, Action: B, Recovery: C, Tenacity: D, Amrita Gauge Rate: A+

Guardian Spirit: Enko

Pronounced "Enko" in Japanese, this flame-wreathed guardian spirit bestows power upon those who burn with fighting spirit and conviction. Enko takes pleasure in battle, gleefully using its fangs and claws to tear its enemies apart. Many warriors venerated Enko, wishing for nothing more than to be able to follow its example headlong into enemy territory. Li Naomasa surely inherited his indomitable will along with Enko from his mother Naotora, who long ran the Li family.

• Protection: Spirit Protection: 20%, Strong Attack Ki Reduction: 8%, Break: +15, Fire Damage: +12%, Grapple Damage: +25%, Strong Attack Damage: +13%
• Living Weapon: Attack Enhancement: 22%, Fire: 42, Usable Time: 19.1, Might: 1400, Action: C-, Recovery: B-, Tenacity: B+, Amrita Gauge Rate: C-

Guardian Spirit: Usura-Hicho

Pronounced "Usura-hicho" in Japanese. This striking guardian spirit is as cold as it is beautiful. Its followers swear that venerating it will protect you from ice and snow-related disasters. Others believe that the Usura-hicho is a manifestation of the souls of people who have lost their lives to grief or cold.

• Protection: Spirit Protection: 20%