Leveling up in Nioh 3 works like most Soulslike games: you collect Amrita through combat and spend it to increase your stats. The catch? Dying means losing your unspent Amrita unless you can retrieve it. That makes efficient farming crucial, especially when you need those extra stat points to push through a tough boss or area.
The core strategy is simple: find enemies that drop solid amounts of Amrita, learn their patterns, kill them quickly, then reset at the nearest checkpoint. Rinse and repeat until you have enough levels to tackle whatever challenge is blocking your path. You can learn more beginner tips and tricks to complement your leveling strategy.
Nioh 3 Best Amrita Farming Strategy
The most effective method for farming Amrita comes down to location. You want strong enemies positioned close to a Shrine or Bodhisattva Statue. This lets you create a tight loop: spawn, run to the enemy, kill them, rest at the checkpoint to respawn them, and repeat.
The real trick is choosing enemies you can defeat consistently without taking much damage. Speed matters more than raw Amrita per kill when you factor in time spent healing or dying. A weaker enemy you can kill in 15 seconds beats a stronger one that takes two minutes and drains half your healing items. For more guidance on early game priorities, check out our what to do first guide.
Nioh 3 Early Game Amrita Farming – Escape from Hitokoto Slope
Right after finishing the tutorial, you land in the Escape from Hitokoto Slope mission. This area has your first reliable farming spot. Push forward until you reach the Shrine just outside the boss room. There’s a Yoki lurking nearby that respawns when you rest.
Each kill nets around 500 Amrita, which adds up quickly when you can down the Yoki in under 30 seconds. The key to maximizing your gains here is breaking the Yoki’s horn as fast as possible. Once that horn shatters, every hit causes it to bleed Amrita, potentially boosting your total haul to roughly 800 per kill.
How to break the horn efficiently:
- Use ranged attacks like kunai or arrows to target the horn from a distance
- Jump attacks work great since they naturally swing downward toward the head
- Any overhead slash or vertical swing will connect with the horn more reliably than horizontal attacks
Once you feel satisfied with your levels, head into the boss room. You’ll pick up more Amrita from the boss fight itself, plus grab extra weapons and gear that can be offered at Shrines or used for forging and upgrading at the Blacksmith.
Nioh 3 Better Farming – Hamamatsu Castle Town Crucible
After progressing into the first region, you unlock the Crucible area inside Hamamatsu Castle Town. This zone spawns an Ippon Datara, that distinctive one-eyed, one-legged Yokai. These things hit harder than the Yoki but drop roughly 1,000 Amrita per kill, making them far more valuable for your time.
The fight takes a bit more focus since Ippon Datara can flatten you if you get careless, but once you learn its attack patterns, the kills become routine. The Amrita per hour here significantly outpaces the early Yoki spot, so transition to this location as soon as you have access.
Replay missions for continued farming: Even after completing the Hamamatsu questline, you can return to these farming spots. Just head to any Shrine, open the Battle Scroll menu, and select the mission. This lets you revisit specific areas without needing to replay the entire region. Consider unlocking skills to make these runs smoother.
Nioh 3 Vital Spirit Skill – Boost Your Amrita Gains
This one’s easy to miss but absolutely worth grabbing. North of the Prospect Hill Shrine on the 1572 CE Warring States map, there’s an enemy base housing the Vital Spirit skill. Picking it up increases all Amrita earned from defeated enemies by 4%.
That might sound small, but it stacks up over hundreds of kills. Always equip this skill before starting a farming session. Every bit of extra Amrita means fewer runs needed to reach your target level. You can also enhance your build with Yokai Soul Cores for additional combat benefits.
Nioh 3 Convert Gear into Amrita at Shrines
Don’t hoard junk equipment. Every piece of gear you pick up but don’t plan to use can be converted directly into Amrita through Shrine offerings. This is one of the most overlooked methods for passive leveling, especially after clearing areas filled with loot.
How to offer items at a Shrine:
- Pray at any Shrine
- Select Preparations from the menu
- Choose Make an Offering
- Pick all the unwanted gear from your inventory
The Amrita value depends on the item rarity and level, but weapons with maxed Familiarity provide a bonus. If you want to squeeze extra value from this system, equip a weapon you’re not currently using and farm enemies until you hit max Familiarity with it. Then offer that weapon for increased Amrita.
Auto Dispose setting: To save time, turn on Auto Dispose in the Basic Game Settings menu. This automatically marks lower-tier gear for disposal, streamlining the offering process so you don’t need to manually select every single item. For more customization options, explore the transmog equipment guide.
Nioh 3 Extra Tips for Efficient Leveling
Stack Amrita bonuses: Beyond the Vital Spirit skill, some armor sets and accessories boost Amrita gain. Check your equipment bonuses and prioritize pieces with Amrita-related perks when farming.
Use Ochoko Cups for co-op farming: If you team up with another player using an Ochoko Cup, you can tackle tougher enemies more safely, potentially opening access to higher-value farming spots earlier than solo play would allow.
Manage your inventory weight: Carrying too much gear slows your movement and dodge rolls. Regularly offer excess items or store them to maintain agility during farming runs.
Claim bonus items: Don’t forget to claim demo and preorder items which may include Amrita boosters or other helpful consumables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to level up in Nioh 3 early game?
The Yoki farming spot in Escape from Hitokoto Slope gives around 500-800 Amrita per kill right after the tutorial. Focus on breaking its horn with ranged or vertical attacks to maximize Amrita bleed. Once you reach the first region, switch to the Ippon Datara in Hamamatsu Castle Town Crucible for roughly 1,000 Amrita per kill.
Does the Vital Spirit skill really make a difference?
Yes. The 4% boost might seem minor per kill, but over hundreds of farming runs it translates to several free levels without extra effort. Always equip it before farming sessions. Find it north of Prospect Hill Shrine in the 1572 CE Warring States map.
Can I farm Amrita from gear I already collected?
Absolutely. Offer unwanted equipment at Shrines through the Preparations menu. Weapons with maxed Familiarity give bonus Amrita, so consider using spare weapons during farming runs to build Familiarity before offering them. Enable Auto Dispose in settings to speed up the process.
Should I focus on farming Amrita or progressing through missions?
Balance both. If a boss or area keeps destroying you, spend 20-30 minutes farming levels to boost your survivability and damage. However, don’t grind excessively in one spot when better farming locations unlock just a few missions ahead. Progress naturally and farm when you hit walls.
