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Nioh

Part 191

Unlock Nioh's powerful Mystic Arts! Learn the requirements for Axe, Kusarigama, Ninjutsu, and Onmyo Magic mastery, plus how to get the Disguiser trophy.

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Unlock Nioh's powerful Mystic Arts! Learn the requirements for Axe, Kusarigama, Ninjutsu, and Onmyo Magic mastery, plus how to get the Disguiser trophy.

Hey there! So, you're looking to really round out your Nioh build and grab some sweet trophies? This section is all about unlocking those powerful Mystic Arts for your weapons and magic, plus a couple of handy miscellaneous trophies. These are usually endgame unlocks, so don't worry if you're not there yet!

Mystic Arts Explained:

To unlock a Mystic Art for a specific weapon type (Axe, Kusarigama) or skill set (Ninjutsu, Onmyo Magic), you'll need to meet a few key requirements. First, you need to have reached the sixth area of the game. Second, you'll need to have accumulated a significant amount of Affinity with that particular weapon type or have a certain stat level for skills. Once those are met, a special mission will appear in the Dojo. Clearing that mission unlocks the Mystic Art!

  • Axe Master: Requires 50,000 Affinity with Axes. The Dojo mission is called "The Invincible."
  • Kusarigama Master: Requires 50,000 Affinity with Kusarigama. The Dojo mission is called "A Clash of Sickles."
  • Ninjutsu Master: Requires 25 Dexterity. The Dojo mission is called "A True Ninga" and involves fighting Okatsu.
  • Onmyo Magic Master: Requires 25 Magic. The Dojo mission is called "A Greater Harmony" and involves fighting waves of Yokai.

Other Handy Trophies:

  • Disguiser: This one's pretty straightforward. After beating the "Spider Nest Castle" mission, you'll unlock the "Hidden Teahouse" from the Starting Point menu. Head to "Trade" and then "Transform." You can buy a disguise using Glory (which you earn from defeating Revenants – those red graves you see scattered around). Just buy and equip one, and the trophy pops!
Tips for Mystic Arts
  • Don't stress about Affinity too early. Focus on using your preferred weapon type consistently, and it'll build up naturally as you progress through the game.
  • For Ninjutsu and Onmyo Magic, if you're short on the required stat (Dexterity or Magic), consider using spirit stones or leveling up a bit more. It's usually worth the grind for these powerful abilities.
  • The Dojo missions can be tough, so make sure you're well-equipped and have a strategy before diving in. Checking specific boss guides for "A True Ninga" or "A Greater Harmony" can be super helpful!

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