Nioh 3: Sub Mission Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

To get 100% completion over the three eras of Nioh 3, you must look beyond the primary conflict and hunt down all Sub Missions. While Main Missions establish the narrative's foundation, Sub Missions act as the specialized training grounds where you secure the game's most essential upgrades.


These encounters are a great source for Ninja’s and Samurai’s Locks, and the only way to obtain high-tier Secret Skill Texts that transform your protagonist into a true force of nature. Unlike the static mission lists of previous entries, Nioh 3’s side content is woven into the world itself, requiring a keen eye for detail to uncover every hidden request.


Completing every Sub Mission is a mandatory requirement for any player aiming for the platinum trophy and maximum character power. These missions often feature specialized Elite Enemies and unique Boss variants that drop the rare materials needed by the Fox-masked Blacksmith for endgame crafting.


Most Sub Missions can be accessed via the Battle Scroll at the Shrines. Because the triggering conditions for side missions can be complex, missing one is easy. To prevent any gaps in your progress, our team has pinned every Sub Mission starting point on our Nioh 3 Interactive Maps. Use the table below to find the specific missions for each province, and follow our links to verify the exact objectives, reward pools, and prerequisite conditions for each encounter.

Name Details
The Way of the Warrior: NoviceEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Eternal Rift and speak to Yagyu Munenori.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat all training partners.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Training Robe
  • Training Hakama
  • Training Robe Smithing Text
The Way of the Onmyo: NoviceEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Eternal Rift and speak to Saito Fuku.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat all training partners.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Awakening Secret Skills Text
The Way of the Ninja: NoviceEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Eternal Rift and speak to Hattori Hanzo.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat all training partners.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Training Robe
  • Training Hakama
  • Training Robe Smithing Text
Training GroundWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Progress The Hamamatsu Incident main mission and reach the Prospect Hill Shrine.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Hone your skills at the Training Ground.


Rewards:

  • None
Expanded ControlsWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Progress The Hamamatsu Incident main mission and reach the Prospect Hill Shrine.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Practice commands specific to your styles at the Training Ground.


Rewards:

  • None
Basic ControlsWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Progress The Hamamatsu Incident main mission and reach the Prospect Hill Shrine.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Practice commands shared by both styles at the Training Ground.


Rewards:

  • None
Origin of the Haunting CavesWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete The Demon of the Haunting Caves.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the Sub Mission.
  • Investigate the origins of the Haunting Caves.
  • Defeat the Cavern Ascetic.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Bullhead Cross Spear


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through the Haunting Caves. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

The Demon of the Haunting CavesWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Start the Abundant Evil Myth and discover The Haunting Caves.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:


Rewards:

  • Yokai Teardrop x2
Becoming Champion of the EastWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Abundant Evil.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Tombokiri
Horie's Fleeting PetalsWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Disaster at Lake Hamana.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the Sub Mission.
  • Search for the legend of Horie Castle.
  • Defeat the Magatsu Warrior.
  • Speak with the princess.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Senjuin Tachi


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through the Horie Castle. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

Princess TsubakiEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Complete The Hamamatsu Incident and travel to the Eternal Rift.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Interact with the Eternal Rift Shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the mission.
  • Retrace the spirit's steps.
  • Defeat the warrior's ghost (Otazu no Kata)


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Kamari Hakama


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through Hamamatsu Castle. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

Vengeful BladeWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Progress The Battle of Futamata Castle and defeat Baba Nobuharo.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the Sub Mission.
  • Investigate the identity of the resentful spirit.
  • Defeat Ippon-Datara.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Ippon Datara's Odachi


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through the Futamata Castle. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

The Demon's RegimenWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Searching for a Spy and speak to Hattori Hanzo by the house.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Follow Hayatemaru, the Scampuss.
  • Defeat Hanzo's underlings.
  • Defeat Hattori Hanzo.
  • Speak with Hattori Hanzo.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
The Way of the Warrior: AdeptEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Heian and speak to Yagyu Munenori.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat Yagyu Munenori.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Great Tengu Blade
  • Swordmaster's Robe
The Way of the Ninja: AdeptEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Heian and speak to Hattori Hanzo.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat Hattori Hanzo.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Demontear Sword
  • Demon Fang Kusarigama
  • Iga Jonin Greaves
The Way of the Onmyo: AdeptEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Heian and speak to Saito Fuku.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat all training partners.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Shinto Priest's Hakama
Takeda's Four Heavenly KingsWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete The Battle of Saigagake.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Defeat all formidable enemies:
  • Defeat Naito Masatoio.
  • Defeat Kosaka Masanobu.
  • Defeat Baba Nobuharu.
  • Defeat Yamagata Masakage.
  • Defeat Takeda Shingen.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Mirage Axe


Tip: If you struggle with this sub-mission, consider fighting the bosses later, after you increase your level, and they will become a lot easier as their levels don't scale.

Groans in the ValleyWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Complete The Battle of Saigagake.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:

  • Investigate the origin of the groaning.
  • Defeat Kamaitachi.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Evil-Crusher Switchglaive


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through Saigagake Castle. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

Triple TriumphHeian - 1190 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Thoughts Bequeathed.

Availability: 1190 CE - Heian


Objectives:

  • Speak to Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
  • Defeat Minamoto no Yoshitsune.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Usumidori
  • Minamoto's Greaves
  • Onzoshi Gauntlets
The Mystery of RajomonHeian - 1190 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Heian Befouled.

Availability: 1190 CE - Heian


Objectives:

  • Interact with the corpse by the rock in the clearing.
  • Visit any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the Sub Mission.
  • Expose Minamoto no Yoritomo's plan.
  • Defeat the yokai and Ryomen Sukuna.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Ryomen Sukuna's Sword


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through Rajomon in Hachijo. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

The Way of the Ninja: VeteranEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Bakumatsu and speak to Hattori Hanzo.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat Hattori Hanzo.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Demontear Sword Smithing Text
  • Demon Fang Kusarigama Smithing Text
  • Iga Jonin Apparel Smithing Text
The Way of the Warrior: VeteranEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Bakumatsu and speak to Yagyu Munenori.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat Yagyu Munenori.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Great Tengu Blade Smithing Text
  • Swordmaster's Attire Smithing Text
The Way of the Onmyo: VeteranEternal Rift

Prerequisite: Reach Bakumatsu and speak to Saito Fuku.

Availability: 1622 CE - Edo


Objectives:

  • Interact with any shrine and select the Battle Scroll.
  • Start the training mission.
  • Defeat Saito Fuku.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • High Priest's Headgear
  • Summoning Basics Secret Skills Text
  • Amplification Secret Skills Text
Beast of the UnderworldBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Reach Bakumatsu.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Interact with the corpse in front of the gate.
  • Defeat the yokai in the armory (Kasha).
  • Speak to Thomas Glover.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Irregular Troop's Gauntlets
  • Sohaya Greaves
Nobunaga's BladeBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Those Left Behind.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Search for Nobunaga's blade.
  • Follow the Kappa.
  • Defeat the yokai.
  • Defeat the Red Kappa.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Swan Spear


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through Honnoji Temple. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

Solitary BladeBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Complete the Peerless Katana Myth and open the Mibu Temple Gate.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Defeat the Shinsengumi at Mibu Temple.
  • Defeat Okita Soji.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Kashu Kiyomitsu
  • First Captain's Hakama.
Kiyomizu DefiledBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Reach Bakumatsu.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Yamatai Waistguard
  • High Priest's Bracers
Crucible TourBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Defeat Onmoraki.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Defeat all enemies.


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Yamatai Helmet


Note: The Sub Mission will take place in the Kiyomizu Temple Arena. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission. You will have to fight several waves of mobs and bosses. The most powerful are:


  • Gaki Chief
  • Gozuki
  • Onryoki
Beneath a Pure White FlagHeian - 1190 CE

Prerequisite: Complete Triple Triumph.

Availability: 1190 CE - Heian


Objectives:

  • Defeat all formidable enemies:
  • Defeat Tomoe Gozen.
  • Defeat Nasu no Yoichi.
  • Defeat Kajiwara Kagetoki.
  • Defeat Minamoto no Yoshitsune.


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Lilac Switchglaive


Tip: If you struggle with this sub-mission, consider fighting the bosses later, after you increase your level; they will become a lot easier since their levels don't scale.

Drawn to Yokai IncenseBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Defeat Tokugawa Yoshinobu.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Investigate what caused the men to disappear from the red light district.
  • Defeat the yokai and the following bosses:
  • Hino-enma
  • Joro-gumo
  • Kasha


Rewards:

  • Ninja's Locks
  • Mitsumoto Gauntlets


Note: The Sub Mission will take you through Shimabara Pleasure House. No collectibles can be found during the Sub Mission.

Shinsengumi: Best of FiveBakumatsu - 1864 CE

Prerequisite: Defeat Tokugawa Yoshinobu.

Availability: 1864 CE - Bakumatsu


Objectives:

  • Defeat all formidable enemies:
  • Nakagura Shinpachi
  • Saito Hajime
  • Hijikata Toshizo
  • Kondo Isami
  • Okita Soji


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Shinsengumi Haori
Shadows of the Three OniFinal Battle of Edo - 1622 CE

Prerequisite: Defeat Hiruko.

Availability: 1622 CE - Final Battle of Edo


Objectives:

  • Defeat all formidable enemies:
  • Demon of Pride
  • Demon of Envy
  • Demon of Obsession


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Demon God Hammer
The Apparition of Ryotan TempleWarring States - 1572 CE

Prerequisite: Start the Fated Land Myth.

Availability: 1572 CE - Warring States


Objectives:


Rewards:

  • Samurai's Locks
  • Prayer Beads
  • Ryomen Sukuna's Axe
  • Ryomen Sukuna's Sword
  • Ryomen Sukuna's Bow
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