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.

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