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Nioh 3 update 1.05.00 delivers a substantial content drop alongside a wide range of balance adjustments and bug fixes. The headline addition is the Stone of Penance system, which introduces a risk and reward mechanic that strengthens enemies while improving high rarity loot drops, offering players a fresh layer of challenge and progression.
Alongside this, several new missions have been added, accompanied by gameplay refinements, skill adjustments, and improvements across multiple weapon types. The update also addresses numerous technical and gameplay issues, resulting in a more stable and consistent experience overall, even if some fixes are quite granular in nature.
Patch Notes
New Features
- Added Stone of Penance system, allowing players to exchange accessories to increase enemy strength and improve high rarity drop rates
- Penitence level increases as enemies are defeated, unlocking enhanced rewards upon completion
- Multiplayer settings allow enabling or disabling Stone of Penance effects
- Introduced new Battle Scroll missions in 1622 CE Final Battle of Edo
- Within Time Everlasting unlocked after completing the main game
- Rampant Temptation unlocked after completing the main game
- Supernatural Shrieks unlocked after completing one new mission
- Gathering of the Greats unlocked after completing three new missions
- Demonic Duels unlocked after completing three new missions
- Added new skill rewards tied to newly introduced missions
- Added Stone of Penance category to Gameplay Records
- Introduced character creation presets from My Takechiyo campaign winners
Gameplay Adjustments and Enhancements
- Enabled photo mode interaction with Kodama, Chijiko, Scampusses, and hot springs
- Adjusted Bloodedge Demon behavior so health is not fully restored after resummoning
- Increased accessibility for unlocking Vigorous Spirit skill
- Extended duration for Auto Life Recovery under stackable effects
- Improved scaling for Honda crest protection Active Skill Damage
- Increased drop rates for Crucible weapons with Sudama Blessings
- Improved hit consistency for Nekomata Guardian Spirit skills
- Increased Level Sync special effect value limits
- Enhanced System menu navigation with looping sliders and faster input response
Set Bonus Adjustments and Fixes
- Increased Attack Bonus Strength scaling for multiple set bonuses including Grace of Vaisravana and Kintaro
- Improved Bow Damage and Untouched Projectiles effects for Grace of Hachiman
- Fixed Grace of Hotei not scaling damage with auto recovery stacks
- Fixed Quick Witted Courage set bonus activation issues
Weapon Adjustments and Fixes
- Samurai weapons received multiple fixes addressing Martial Arts triggering, input recognition, and unintended behavior
- Dual swords, spear, axe, odachi, and cestuses saw improvements in combo consistency and input responsiveness
- Ninja weapons including splitstaff, kusarigama, hatchets, ninja sword, and tonfa received fixes for attack execution and visual feedback
- Improved cancel windows and follow up actions across several weapon categories
- Standardized Guardian Spirit skill cancel timing across most weapon types
General Gameplay Fixes
- Fixed multiple issues preventing Martial Arts execution under specific conditions
- Resolved inconsistencies with mid air attacks, dodges, and stance transitions
- Fixed incorrect Martial Art triggers tied to input combinations and Onmyo Magic usage
- Addressed issues with Strong Attack execution in mid air scenarios
Bug Fixes
- Fixed movement issues preventing jumping or dodging
- Resolved Burst Break activation problems while sliding
- Fixed progression blocking issues across multiple missions and boss encounters
- Corrected item drop inconsistencies, including rarity and level scaling problems
- Fixed camera lock issues and visual glitches in specific areas
- Addressed UI and display errors across menus and status screens
- Fixed issues with enemy behavior, attack collisions, and status effect functionality
- Resolved multiple multiplayer progression and synchronization bugs
- Improved cutscene presentation issues affecting character visibility
- Applied fixes for save data related progression blockers
Platform Specific Fixes
PlayStation 5
- Fixed multiplayer room search issues under Friends Only conditions
- Resolved reconnection failures in Hidden Teahouse after network errors
Steam
- Fixed water reflection issues in Eternal Rift
- Resolved crashes related to FSR3 Frame Generation
- Fixed HDR visual issues where backgrounds remained visible
- Corrected lock on camera speed scaling with FPS
- Fixed map cursor and UI interaction issues with mouse controls
- Resolved progression issues tied to network play and character creation settings
Nioh 3 is a historical fantasy action RPG developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. It was released on February 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
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