Nioh 3: Samurai's Locks Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Building a lethal warrior in Nioh 3 requires Samurai’s Locks. These ancient, blood-stained relics are the primary source of Samurai Skill Points, the essential currency used to unlock the game's most advanced martial techniques. Whether you are perfecting your flow with the classic Katana, dominating with the heavy Odachi, or mastering the innovative Dual-Stance weapons, these Locks allow you to fast-track your progression and access elite tiers of the combat tree.


By tracking down these items, you gain the ability to execute high-tier combos and critical Ki-management skills, such as the specialized Flux II and Ki Pulse variants, which are the difference between life and death in the Crucible.


In Nioh 3, these items are no longer just random pickups; they are integral to the game’s deep exploration and conquest mechanics. Securing them provides a direct boost to your regional dominance:


  • Every set of Samurai’s Locks you find contributes significantly to your Exploration Level. Pushing these levels higher grants you Permanent Base Stat Increases, directly scaling your Life, Strength, Heart, and raw melee damage.
  • High Exploration Levels are the only way to get rid of the "Fog of War" on your compass. Reaching these tiers automatically pinpoints the exact locations of collectibles in your immediate vicinity.
  • Reaching high exploration milestones through these finds often rewards you with rare Craft Guides and materials used by the Fox-masked Blacksmith to refine your combat tools.


While many are found on Amrita Corpses at the end of Spirit Veins, the most valuable Locks are often the prizes for your greatest victories:



Because many Samurai’s Locks are hidden, missing one can leave your martial arts potential stunted. To keep your build at peak performance, the Map Master team has marked every Samurai’s Locks location on our Nioh 3 Interactive Area Maps.


Our map guides provide detailed coordinates and screenshots for the most obscured locations. Use the links in the table below to verify each spot and claim the points you need to master every style.

Name Details
Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be obtained by looting the corpse behind a pallisade in the back of a building, past the falling boulder trap.

Samurai's LocksHeian - 1190 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be obtained by looting the corpse inside the temple, where you can fight the All-Seeing Monk in Kamo Village.

Samurai's LocksHeian - 1190 CE

Another Samurai's Locks of hair is awarded automatically when you find and shoot down the Rokuhara Chijiko found on the northern side of the province.

Samurai's LocksHeian - 1190 CE

Another Samurai's Locks can be obtained by shooting the Kamo Village Chijiko flying in the valley past the Lesser Crucible.

Samurai's LocksHeian - 1190 CE

A Samurai's Locks of hair are found on the Amrita corpse in the Awawa no Tsuji house guarded by the Ippon-Datara.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Can be obtained by looting one of the two corpses on the back porch of the corrupted Iinoya temple, after clearing the Lesser Crucible.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Found inside the small chest between the houses.

Ninja's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Ninja's Locks can be obtained by shooting down the western Iinoya Chijiko, found on the eastern side of the province.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks is obtained after looting the corpse on the upper wall, past the Futamata Nurikabe.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be obtained by looting the corpse in the lower courtyard of the Futamata Castle. Look for a corpse behind a pallisade.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be obtained by looting the corpse in the stables of Futamata Castle. Look for the corpse behind a fake wall.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be obtained by looting the Amrita Corpse at the end of the narrow passage in the courtyard of the ruined Hamamatsu Hill Temple.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Found by the path leading down the hill. Loot the corpse to obtain the first Samurai's Locks.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks can be found inside the small chest on the wooden platform on the Mikatagahara battlefield.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Found inside the small chest in the demolished house.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks is obtained after shooting down the Futamata Chijiko flying above the western Futamata Road.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Another Samurai's Locks is obtained by shooting down the Chijiko flying above the western Iinoya canyon.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Obtained by looting the corpse found on the porch of the pagoda guarded by Mezuki.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

A Samurai's Locks is obtained after shooting down the Hamamatsu Hill Chijiko flying above the pond by the southwestern road in the province.

Samurai's LocksWarring States - 1572 CE

Another Samurai's Locks can be found inside the small chest in the cave on the eastern mountain wall of the Hamamatsu Hill mine.

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