Nioh 3: Enemy Base Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide
Every time you clear an Enemy Base in Nioh 3, the area changes — a hostile Yokai-infested zone becomes quieter, your compass gains sharper region data, and a reward chest unlocks that was sealed while enemies still stood.
With 26 Enemy Bases spread across Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu, clearing all of them earns the Total Control Silver trophy and represents one of the most impactful things you can do for your Exploration Level outside of boss fights.
Every base is included with its exact enemy count and any Myth requirements in the guide below, and on our interactive maps, which you can access via the Nioh 3 interactive guide hub.
The Total Control Trophy: Two Milestones
Two trophies track Enemy Base progress.
- Base Captured (Bronze) unlocks on clearing your first base.
- Total Control (Silver) requires all 26.
Nothing is missable — bases remain clearable after the story ends, and any Myth can be replayed through the Battle Scroll at Shrines.
The enemy count for each base appears as a tracker at the top of your UI when you enter the area, counting down as you eliminate enemies. Enemy Bases contain anywhere from 5 enemies (Kyoto Imperial Palace) to 13 (Lake Sanaru).
What Happens When You Clear a Base?
Clearing a base unlocks three things simultaneously:
- The reward chest at the centre of the base,
- An Exploration Level increase for that sub-region
- Updated Area Info that improves what your compass surfaces nearby
Reward chests typically contain Samurai's or Ninja's Locks and occasionally a Smithing Text. Some bases also have a Kodama hidden within the base perimeter — confirmed in several checklist entries.
Reaching Exploration Level 2 from cumulative base clears and collectibles gives a permanent Attack and Defense increase for that region, and Level 4 auto-marks all remaining collectibles on your map.
Enemy Bases vs Dark Realm Bases
Standard Enemy Bases pit you against open-field Yokai or human enemies. Several Bakumatsu bases are set within Dark Realm zones — the surrounding area applies Life Corrosion on each hit, temporarily reducing your maximum health the longer you fight inside.
The two Shirakawa bases and the Kyoto Imperial Palace base are all Dark Realm encounters. The Mikatagahara base in Warring States includes a Crucible Wraith as one of its six enemies, flagged explicitly in the checklist.
Five Myth-Gated Bases: They Won't Appear Without the Right Myth Active
Five bases only become accessible — or only exist — under specific Myth or mission conditions:
- Western Hamamatsu Hill (Warring States) — only available while playing Ii's Memento Myth. Requires a key obtained from completing the Fated Land Myth first.
- Eastern Funaokayama (Heian) — this base doesn't exist at all until you start the Shadows on the Capital Myth. The area appears as a standard clearing without the Myth active.
- First Funaokayama (Heian) — cleared as part of the Follow the Soldier's Shadow Myth.
- Second Shijo (Bakumatsu) — only accessible after completing the Those Left Behind main mission.
- Second Shirakawa (Bakumatsu) — must be cleared as part of the Seeking Spirit Stones Myth.
All 26 Enemy Base Locations by Era
- Warring States (11 bases): Ikeda Ferry, Tenryu River x2, Tokaido, Maisaka Post, Lake Sanaru, Mikatagahara, Hamamatsu Hill x2, Iinoya, Futamata Road.
- Heian (6 bases): Awawa no Tsuji, Funaokayama x2, Hachijo, Nishiichi, Sagano.
- Bakumatsu (9 bases): Shichijo, Shijo x2, Mibu, Nijo Castle, Gion, Shirakawa x2, Kyoto Imperial Palace.
All 26 Enemy Base locations can be discovered on the Warring States area map, Heian interactive map, and Bakumatsu map guide, with enemy counts, Dark Realm flags, and Myth requirements.
| 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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