Nioh 3: Smithing Text Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Forging a legendary legacy in Nioh 3 requires Smithing Texts. These rare blueprints are the essential foundation for any serious build, acting as the only way to craft specialized weapons and armor sets at the Fox-masked Blacksmith within the Eternal Rift. By securing these texts, you gain full control over your gear's Quality Score and Special Effects, allowing you to refine your loadout to match the escalating difficulty of the Crucible.


Unlike standard equipment drops that eventually fall behind in power, a Smithing Text is a permanent unlock. This allows you to forge up-to-date versions of your favorite sets, scaling them precisely to your current level as you traverse the Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu eras.


Smithing Texts are among the most sought-after treasures in the game, and finding them requires a mix of martial prowess and diligent exploration:


  • The most iconic weapon and armor blueprints are often held by regional Bosses and Elite Enemies. Defeating these legendary figures—whether in a Main Mission or a high-stakes Master Duel—is the primary way to claim their unique gear for yourself.
  • Fortified Enemy Bases frequently house Valuable Chests containing regional Smithing Texts. Liberating these strongholds is a critical step for players looking to complete a specific set.
  • Clearing a Lesser Crucible for the first time or shattering a Crucible Spike often yields unique blueprints as a reward for purging the corruption.
  • For those with extra Yokai Teardrops, trading with Sudama Merchants can occasionally reveal rare texts that are otherwise hidden behind complex environmental puzzles.


Every Smithing Text you recover contributes significantly to your Exploration Level. Reaching high regional milestones not only grants permanent stat increases but also unlocks the Area Info. To help you build the ultimate warrior without wasting time on RNG-heavy farming, the team at Map Master has marked every Smithing Text location on our Nioh 3 Interactive Regional Maps.


Our guides distinguish between guaranteed mission rewards and high-percentage enemy drops, providing you with the exact coordinates of the chests and Bosses you need to target. Use the table below to find the blueprints for your desired build.

Name Details
Black Fox MaskHeian - 1190 CE

The Black Fox Mask Smithing Text is dropped by the mages standing in a circle in the lower area of the village.

Crucible Ice SpearHeian - 1190 CE

The Crucible Ice Spear Smithing Text is dropped by the Yokai you'll encounter past the first shrine.

Grimy Hatchet & Rusty HoeWarring States - 1572 CE

The Grimy Hatchet & Rusty Hoe Smithing Text is dropped by the Yokai in the rice fields in the Tenryu River area.

Rusty HoeWarring States - 1572 CE

Dropped by the Yokai tending the garden.

Mountain Ridge HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Mountain Ridge Helmet Smithing Text is obtained by opening the small chest atop the scaffolding outside the Anneibo Temple.

Old Sage MaskHeian - 1190 CE

The Old Sage Mask Smithing Text is obtained as a reward for completing the Yokai Horde Picture Scroll Myth.

Mount Fuji HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Mount Fuji Helmet Smithing Text is found inside the large chest on top of the Nishiichi Enemy Base watchtower.

Moon Charm HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Moon Charm Helmet Smithing Text can be obtained by looting the corpse at the edge of the cliff near Sagano Lesser Crucible.

Ichi-no-Tani HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Ichi-no-Tani Helmet Smithing Text can be found in the large chest under the Horinji Temple Bridge.

Tengu MaskHeian - 1190 CE

The Tengu Mask Smithing Text is dropped by the Karasu Tengu Crucible Wraith in Sagano.

Shinsengumi UniformBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Shinsengumi Uniform Smithing is dropped by the soldiers you can fight on the upper floor of the Shimabara pleasure house, in front of the bridge over the inner courtyard.

Braided Straw HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Braided Straw Helmet Smithing Text is found inside the large chest in the southwestern Shichijo Enemy Base.

Ippon-Datara's OdachiBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Ippon-Datara's Odachi Smithing Text is dropped by the Ippon-Datara that you must defeat in the Shijo Enemy Base.

Ippon-Datara's HammerBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Ippon-Datara's Hammer Smithing Text is dropped by the Ippon-Datara yokai you'll need to defeat during the third wave of the Sanjo Lesser Crucible challenge.

Raijin HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Raijin Helmet Smithing Text is obtained by looting a corpse in Gion. You'll find it hanging from the upper wall near the Shrine Walk Shrine Greatwood Shrine.

White Fox MaskBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The White Fox Mask Smithing Text is dropped by the Onmyo mage dressed in white.

Kusanagi Helmet Smithing TextEternal Rift

The Kusanagi Helmet Smithing Text is obtained when you return to the Eternal Rift after beating the story.

Chijiko HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Chijiko Helmet Smithing Text is obtained when you shoot down and pet the last Chijiko in the game.

Ornamental BladeFinal Battle of Edo - 1622 CE

The Ornamental Blade Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Hiruko, the final boss in the game.

Minamoto's ArmorHeian - 1190 CE

Minamoto's Armor Smithing Text is obtained after defeating Minamoto no Yoshitsune at the end of the Triple Triumph Sub Mission.

Crucible CudgelWarring States - 1572 CE

The Crucible Cudgel Smithing Text is dropped by the large Yokai on the street. You'll find the Yokai in front of the locked door.

Training RobeEternal Rift

The Training Robe Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Warrior: Novice Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Training RobeEternal Rift

The Training Robe Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Ninja: Novice Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Woman's Face MaskWarring States - 1572 CE

Dropped by the Nure-onna on the upper terrace in Maisaka village.

Shuri-no-suke's ArmorWarring States - 1572 CE

Shuri-no-suke's Armor Smithing text is dropped by Naito Masatoyo, the boss in the fields of Futumata Road.

TombokiriWarring States - 1572 CE

The Tombokiri Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Honda Tadakatsu and completing the Becoming Champion of the East Myth.

Warrior of the East's ArmorWarring States - 1572 CE

The Warrior of the East's Armor Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Honda Tadakatsu and completing the Becoming Champion of the East Myth.

Sohaya TsurugiWarring States - 1572 CE

The Sohaya Tsurugi Smithing Text is obtained by completing the Headaches Myth in Hamamatsu.

Righteous ArmorWarring States - 1572 CE

The Righteous Armor Smithing Text is obtained by completing the Headaches Myth in Hamamatsu.

Swordsmith's HammerEternal Rift

The Swordsmith's Hammer Smithing Text is obtained by completing A Fierce Flame Myth in the Eternal Rift.

Merciful SwitchglaiveWarring States - 1572 CE

The Merciful Switchglaive Smithing Text is obtained from Ii Naotora after you complete Ii's Memento Myth.


Goichimonshu ArmorWarring States - 1572 CE

The Goichimonshu Armor Smithing Text is dropped by Anayama Nobutada, the boss you will have to fight on your way to Futamata Castle.

Iga Jonin ApparelWarring States - 1572 CE

The Iga Jonin Apparel Smithing Text can be obtained by defeating Hattori Hanzo at the end of The Demon's Regimen Myth.

Hanzo the Demon's SpearWarring States - 1572 CE

Hanzo the Demon's Spear Smithing Text can be obtained by defeating Hattori Hanzo at the end of The Demon's Regimen Myth.

Crimson General's NagamakiWarring States - 1572 CE

The Crimson General's Nagamaki Smithing Text is dropped by Yamagata Masakage, the boss in Mikatagahara.

Basket Blade & Boar CutterWarring States - 1572 CE

The Basket Blade & Boar Cutter Smithing text is obtained by defeating Takeda Shingen at the end of the Mikatagahara Crucible.

Potsticker SpearWarring States - 1572 CE

The Potsticker Spear Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Takeda Shingen at the end of the Mikatagahara Crucible.

Female Demon MaskHeian - 1190 CE

The Female Demon Mask Secret Skills Text is found inside the large chest in the house on the northern hill of Kamo Village. You can reach it by jumping from the roof of the southeastern house.

Great Hachiryo ArmorHeian - 1190 CE

The Great Hachiryo Armor Smithing Text is obtained automatically at the end of the Follow the Soldier's Shadow Myth.

Wild Boar Crest HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Wild Boar Crest Helmet Smithing Text is obtained from the Large Chest inside the southern house in the Awawa No Tsuj Enemy Base.

Hairy Caterpillar HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Hairy Caterpillar Helmet Smithing Text is obtained in Rokuhara. You'll find it by looting one of the two Amrita Corpses on a wooden platform southwest of the Lesser Crucible and the Gion Grove Shrine.

Curious Crown HelmHeian - 1190 CE

The Curious Crown Helm Smithing Text is found in the small chest inside the large house on the eastern side of Hachijo.

Dragon Head HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Dragon Head Helmet Smithing Text can be obtained after dealing with the Mujina in the chest inside the large house on the eastern side of Hachijo.

Horned Turban HelmetEternal Rift

The Horned Turban Helmet Smithing Text can be obtained by gifting Dung Balls to Tatsumoro the Dung Lover in the Eternal Rift.

Coiled Snake HelmetEternal Rift

The Coiled Snake Helmet Smithing Text can be obtained by gifting Noble Dung Balls to Tatsumoro the Dung Lover in the Eternal Rift.

Conch EboshiEternal Rift

The Conch Eboshi Smithing Text can be obtained by gifting Dung Balls to Tatsumoro the Dung Lover in the Eternal Rift.

Fudo Kuniyuki & Yagen ToshiroEternal Rift

The Fudo Kuniyuki & Yagen Toshiro Smithing Text is obtained from Matsunaga Hisashide in the Eternal Rift, as a reward for completing The Value of Perfection Myth.

Malefactor's ArmorEternal Rift

The Malefactor's Armor Smithing Text is obtained from Matsunaga Hisashide in the Eternal Rift, as a reward for completing The Value of Perfection Myth.

Devotional HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Devotional Helmet Smithing Text can be obtained by defeating the Mujina in the Mimic Chest found inside the locked temple on the northern side of Sagano.


To enter the temple and open the chest, you need the Tarnished Iron Key dropped by the Onryoki on top of the Horinji Temple Bridge.

Demon CutterHeian - 1190 CE

The Demon Cutter Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Box's Guardian Myth in Hachijo.

Demon Arm CestusesHeian - 1190 CE

The Demon Arm Cestuses Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Box's Guardian Myth in Hachijo.

Brave Demon Hunter's ArmorHeian - 1190 CE

The Brave Demon Hunter's Armor Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Box's Guardian Myth in Hachijo.

Mirage AxeWarring States - 1572 CE

The Mirage Axe Smithing Text is dropped by Baba Nobaru when you fight him during Takeda's Four Heavenly Kings Sub Mission.

Mikazuki MunechikaEternal Rift

The Mikazuki Munechika Smithing Text is obtained by completing the Memories in the Blade Myth.

Odenta MitsuyoEternal Rift

The Odenta Mitsuyo Smithing Text is obtained by completing the Memories in the Blade Myth.

Dojikiri YasutsunaEternal Rift

The Dojikiri Yasutsuna Smithing Text is obtained by completing the Memories in the Blade Myth.

Himiko's StaffAntiquity - 247 CE

Himiko's Staff Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Kusanagi, the boss outside the Antiquity village.

Sinister Tyrant's AttireAntiquity - 247 CE

The Sinister Tyrant's Attire Smithing Text is dropped by Hiruko, the final boss in Antiquity.

Demontear SwordEternal Rift

The Demontear Sword Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Ninja: Veteran Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Demon Fang KusarigamaEternal Rift

The Demon Fang Kusarigama Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Ninja: Veteran Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Great Tengu BladeEternal Rift

The Great Tengu Blade Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Swordmaster's AttireEternal Rift

The Swordmaster's Attire Smithing Text is obtained by completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran Sub Mission in Eternal Rift.

Trident Vajra Sword HelmetHeian - 1190 CE

The Trident Vajra Sword Helmet Smithing Text is found inside the eastern house of the Rokuhara Dark Realm.


Note: The earliest you can collect it is after defeating Takasugi Shinsaku in Bakumatsu.

Stone SplitterHeian - 1190 CE

The Stone Splitter Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Usui Sadamitsu in Rokuhara.


Note: The earliest you can fight the boss is after defeating Takasugi Shinsaku in Bakumatsu.

Myojin ScytheHeian - 1190 CE

The Myojin Scythe Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Usui Sadamitsu in Rokuhara.


Note: The earliest you can fight the boss is after defeating Takasugi Shinsaku in Bakumatsu.

Sincere Buddha's ArmorHeian - 1190 CE

Sincere Buddha's Armor Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Usui Sadamitsu in Rokuhara.


Note: The earliest you can fight the boss is after defeating Takasugi Shinsaku in Bakumatsu.

Crucible SawsBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Crucible Saws Smithing Text is dropped by the Jailer Oni (Needle) Yokai in Bakumatsu.

Love-Crested HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Love-Crested Helmet Smithing text is inside the chest found in the house, which you can access after completing the Beast of the Underworld Sub Mission. To get inside the house, use the cannon on the wall to break the crystals blocking the entrance to the courtyard.

Ibaraki Doji's OdachiBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Ibaraki Doji's Odachi Smithing Text is obtained by defeating Ibaraki Doji and speaking to the chief priest at the end of the Sealed in the Stone Urn Myth.

Demon God MaskBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Demon God Mask Smithing Text is found in the large chest inside the house on the southeastern side of Sanjo.

Attire of the ExaltedBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Attire of the Exalted Smithing Text is obtained as a reward for completing Ryoma's Bequeathment Myth.

Second Captain's OdachiBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Second Captain's Odachi Smithing Text is obtained as a reward from Nagakura Shinpachi at the end of the Peerless Katana Myth.

Black Bear Fur HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Black Bear Fur Helmet Smithing Text is found inside the large chest at the entrance to the tunnel in Mibu. You can obtain it after clearing the Enemy Base.

Fan-Crested HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Fan-Crested Helmet Smithing Text is found in the large chest inside the temple building on the northwestern side of Nijo Castle. You can reach it via the tunnel in Mibu.

Night Shade MaskBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Night Shade Mask Smithing Text is obtained by looting the corpse hanging from the roof of the house south of Gojo Bridge Shrine in Gion.

Golden Sun HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Golden Sun Helmet Smithing Text is obtained by looting the Amrita Corpse in the mountain alcove behind the Lesser Crucible in Kiyomizu.

Bandit Leader's OdachiBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Bandit Leader's Odachi Smithing Text is obtained as a reward for completing A Present from Whom? Myth.

Fujin HelmetBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Fujin Helmet Smithing Text is found inside the large chest in the central building of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Enemy Base.

Scampuss HatEternal Rift

The Scampuss Hat Smithing Text is obtained when you give all Scampuss Furballs to the Great Scampuss in Eternal Rift.

Kodama BowlBakumatsu - 1864 CE

The Kodama Bowl Smithing text is obtained after you find the last hidden Kodama in Nioh 3.

Heizo's HatchesHeian - 1190 CE

Heizo's Hatches Smithing text is obtained by defeating Kajiwara Kagetoki at the end of the True Samurai of Kamakura Myth.

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