Nioh 3: Enemy Base Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide
Capturing all Enemy Bases is the most effective way to secure dominance over the Nioh 3 regions and accelerate your character’s progression. These 26 fortified strongholds—spread across the Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu eras—serve as major milestones in the game’s new Exploration Level system.
Clearing them is not just a combat challenge; it is a requirement for unlocking the prestigious Total Control Trophy. By liberating these areas from Yokai and rebel forces, you transform hostile territories into safe zones, making it significantly easier to find and rescue friendly spirits like Kodama, Scampusses, and the elusive, bell-ringing Chijiko.
When you enter an Enemy Base, a counter appears on your UI indicating the remaining hostiles. Once cleared, you unlock a suite of permanent regional upgrades:
- Capturing bases is the fastest way to hit Level 4 Exploration. Reaching these milestones clears the "Fog of War" (Level 2), reveals the location of Lesser Crucibles and Hot Springs (Level 3), and eventually pinpoints every collectible and Valuable Chest on your map (Level 4).
- Each captured base provides an immediate, permanent boost to your base stats within that region, making future encounters and Boss fights much more manageable.
- Most bases house a central Reward Chest that only unlocks once the area is conquered. These chests often contain rare materials, Smithing Texts, or gear with powerful set bonuses.
- Conquering a base updates your map with comprehensive Area Info, effectively turning your compass into a precision tool for hunting down hidden secrets.
Because many Enemy Bases are linked to specific side-mission Myths or are hidden behind environmental puzzles, finding all 26 can be a daunting task. To help you achieve 100% regional completion, we have documented the exact coordinates for every stronghold on our Interactive Maps for Nioh 3.
Use the regional links in the table below to jump directly to each base's location and see the specific rewards waiting for you inside.
| Name | Map Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Awawa no Tsuji Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CEAwawa no Tsuji Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | The Awawa no Tsuji Enemy Base can be found on the western side of the province. To clear it, you must deal with 7 Yokai. |
| Iinoya Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEIinoya Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the southern side of Iinoya. Defeat all 11 enemies to clear it. |
| Futamata Road Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEFutamata Road Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the western path leading to the northern Futumata Road. Defeat the 6 enemies to clear it. |
| Hachijo Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CEHachijo Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | The Hachijo Enemy Base can be found on the northern side of the province. To clear it, you must deal with 7 Yokai. |
| Nishiichi Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CENishiichi Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | The Nishiichi Enemy Base can be found on the northern side of the province. To clear it, you must deal with 8 enemies. |
| Sagano Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CESagano Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | The Sagano Enemy Base can be found on the southeasternside of the province. To clear it, you must deal with 6 Yokai enemies. |
| Shichijo Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEShichijo Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the southwestern side of Shichijo. Defeat the 8 enemies to clear it. |
| Mibu Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEMibu Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The Enemy Base is found in the eastern Mibu forest. Defeat the 7 enemies to clear it. |
| Shirakawa Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEShirakawa Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The second Enemy Base in Shirakawa is found on the northern side, and you'll need to clear it on your way to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. There are 6 yokai in the Dark Realm, and you'll have to defeat all of them to clear the base. |
| Kyoto Imperial Palace Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEKyoto Imperial Palace Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the northern side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. To clear it, you must deal with 5 yokai enemies in the Dark Realm. |
| Tokaido Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CETokaido Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the southern side of Tokaido. Defeat the 6 enemies to clear it. |
| Ikeda Ferry Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEIkeda Ferry Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found by the eastern river in Tokaido. Defeat the 7 enemies to clear it. |
| Tenryu River Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CETenryu River Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found in a secluded clearing on the northeastern side of the Tenryu River. Defeat the 5 enemies to clear it. |
| Tenryu River Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CETenryu River Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found in the temple on the southern side of the Tenryu River. Defeat the 11 enemies to clear it. |
| Maisaka Post Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEMaisaka Post Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the western side of Maisaka. Defeat the 10 Yokai in the village to clear it. The base is best approached while playing the Abundant Evil Myth. |
| Lake Sanaru Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CELake Sanaru Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found in the southern area of Lake Sanaru. Defeat the 13 enemies to clear it. |
| Mikatagahara Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEMikatagahara Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found in the center of the Mikatagahara region. Defeat the 6 enemies (including the Wraith) to clear it. |
| Hamamatsu Hill Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEHamamatsu Hill Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the eastern side of Hamamatsu Hill. Defeat the 7 enemies to clear it; however, be advised that one of them is a Yamainu (wolf-like Yokai). |
| Hamamtsu Hill Enemy BaseWarring States - 1572 CEHamamtsu Hill Enemy Base | Warring States - 1572 CE | The western Hamamatsu Hill Enemy Base becomes available while playing Ii's Memento Myth. Defeat the five yokai to clear the base and progress the associated Myth. |
| Funaokayama Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CEFunaokayama Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | Found inside the large courtyard. You will need to clear it as part of the Follow the Soldier's Shadow Myth. To clear the base, deal with the 6 Yokai. |
| Funaokayama Enemy BaseHeian - 1190 CEFunaokayama Enemy Base | Heian - 1190 CE | Funaokayama Enemy Base is found on the eastern side of the region; however, unlike all other Enemy Bases, this one is related to a Myth. Specifically, the area will turn into an enemy base only after you start the Shadows on the Capital Myth. After the Myth starts, you can return to the area to deal with the Yokai (6 in total) and collect some exclusive Amrita Corpses. |
| Shijo Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEShijo Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the northern side of Shijo. Clear the base by defeating the 8 enemies. |
| Shijo Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEShijo Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the central plateau. The enemy base can be reached only after completing Those Left Behind. To clear it, deal with the 6 yokai in the dark realm. |
| Nijo Castle Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CENijo Castle Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the northern side of the Nijo Castle area in Bakumatsu. To clear the base, you have to deal with 6 yokai demons. |
| Gion Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEGion Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found in the large courtyard on the southwestern side of Gion. To clear it, deal with the 6 enemies. |
| Shirakawa Enemy BaseBakumatsu - 1864 CEShirakawa Enemy Base | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the eastern side of Shirakawa. The Enemy Base must be cleared as part of the Seeking Spirit Stones Myth. There are 6 enemies you need to defeat. |
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