Part 172

Explore the Guardian Spirits Shinka, Yatagarasu, Suzaku, and Kara-Jishi in Nioh. Discover their unique protections, Living Weapon stats, and mythological origins.

This section details four Guardian Spirits available in Nioh: Shinka, Yatagarasu, Suzaku, and Kara-Jishi. Each spirit offers unique passive bonuses and a powerful Living Weapon ability.

Shinka

Spirit Protection:

• Spirit Protection: 20%
• Strong Attack Life Drain: 10
• Life: +100
• Kodama Sense
• Earth Damage: +15%
• Ki Recovery & Defense (Finished Using a Living Weapon)

Living Weapon: Shinka

• Attack Enhancement: 14%
• Earth: 42
• Usable Time: 15.2
• Might: 1880
• Action: B+
• Recovery: A+
• Tenacity: C-
• Amrita Gauge Rate: C

Yatagarasu

Pronounced "YAH-ta GAH-ra-su." A mystical crow with three legs and three eyes. In Japanese mythology, it was venerated as a holy guide who helped lead heroes down the right path, and as the god of hunters and archers. Saika Magoichi was the first leader of the Saika clan to enjoy its protection.

Spirit Protection: Yatagarasu

• Spirit Protection: 20%
• Unlimited Ammo: +10%
• Vs. Wind: +20
• Long Range Attack Damage: +10%
• Sense Enemies
• Life Recovery From Hit (Ranged Weapon): 30

Living Weapon: Yatagarasu

• Attack Enhancement: 12%
• Wind: 30
• Usable Time: 20.8
• Might: 1110
• Action: C-
• Recovery: A-
• Tenacity: C
• Amrita Gauge Rate: A+

Suzaku

Pronounced "SUE-zah-koo." Worshipped since ancient times as the Guardian of the South and the symbol of fire. Sometimes conflated with the Phoenix, it is said to appear only when the current ruler is just and highly moral.

Spirit Protection: Suzaku

• Spirit Protection: 20%
• Activate Living Weapon (No Life)
• Vs. Fire: +20
• Amrita Earned (Using Living Weapon): +25%
• Fire Damage: +15%
• Auto-Charge Amrita Gauge (Critical)

Living Weapon: Suzaku

• Attack Enhancement: 15%
• Fire: 50
• Usable Time: 14.6
• Might: 1440
• Action: C
• Recovery: A+
• Tenacity: A+
• Amrita Gauge Rate: D

Kara-Jishi

Pronounced "Kara-jishi" in Japanese. A brave and powerful spirit whose roar reverberates like thunder. Venerated as a holy beast that tears across the heavens and vanquishes evil.