{"id":15269,"date":"2026-03-10T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/nioh-3-version-1-04-patch-adds-free-milestone-armor-overhauls-multiplayer-rewards-and-high-level-loot\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T06:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:00:28","slug":"nioh-3-version-1-04-patch-adds-free-milestone-armor-overhauls-multiplayer-rewards-and-high-level-loot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/nioh-3-version-1-04-patch-adds-free-milestone-armor-overhauls-multiplayer-rewards-and-high-level-loot\/","title":{"rendered":"Nioh 3 Version 1.04 Patch Adds Free Milestone Armor, Overhauls Multiplayer Rewards and High-Level Loot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Developer Team Ninja has deployed a substantial new update for Nioh 3<\/em>, addressing a vast array of player feedback with system improvements, balance changes,<\/a> and a significant list of bug fixes. The patch, version 1.04<\/a>.00, went live on March 10 and serves as both a celebration of the game’s commercial success and a comprehensive tune-up for its demanding endgame and multiplayer systems.<\/p>\n

Free Armor and Enhanced Rewards Headline Update<\/h2>\n

Marking a major sales milestone, the update introduces two free armor sets for all players. To celebrate Nioh 3<\/em> selling over one million copies and<\/a> the series surpassing ten million lifetime sales, players can now claim the Thunderous Warrior Armor and Thunderous Ninja Garb. This celebratory gear is available immediately upon downloading the patch.<\/p>\n

Beyond the free cosmetics, the update significantly boosts the multiplayer economy. Players completing missions in multiplayer sessions will now earn increased amounts of Glory, the coveted currency used for clan battles and special purchases. This change directly incentivizes cooperative play and makes the often-grueling task of Glory farming more rewarding.<\/p>\n

Endgame Loot and Crafting Adjustments<\/h3>\n

For players deep into the post-game Shogun’s Journey<\/em>, the patch makes several key adjustments to improve the high-level loot chase. The probability of obtaining equipment with higher +values at the end of a Shogun’s Journey<\/em> run has been increased, giving dedicated players a better shot at top-tier gear. Furthermore, the material cost for Soul Matching an item to a value higher than any +value the player has previously obtained has been reduced, smoothing out the power progression curve.<\/p>\n

Forging has also received quality-of-life improvements. A new exclamation mark (!) will now appear on tabs at the blacksmith that contain new, craftable items. The inventory limit for certain forging materials has also been raised, reducing the need for constant inventory management during extended crafting sessions.<\/p>\n

Combat and System-Wide Refinements<\/h2>\n

The patch implements numerous tweaks aimed at polishing the core combat and user experience. Key adjustments include making it easier for certain Ninjutsu and Onmyo Magic projectiles to hit enemies on different elevation levels, a common point of frustration. Boss AI has been modified to prevent them from focusing their attacks exclusively on a single player in co-op, promoting more dynamic and fair encounters.<\/p>\n

Several user interface and system setting enhancements have been added. Players can now disable the automatic reload of usable items, a feature that could sometimes lead to wasted consumables. New options allow for auto-locking onto equipment with rare special effect icons and toggling between different views in the Resting Rites menus. The update also adds a sixth pupil type option in character creation.<\/p>\n

Weapon-Specific Martial Arts Fixes<\/h3>\n

A massive portion of the patch notes is dedicated to rectifying bugs and improving the functionality of specific Martial Arts across all weapon types. These are not mere balance tweaks but crucial fixes to techniques that were not performing as intended.<\/p>\n

Samurai Weapons<\/h4>\n

For the Sword, issues with the Martial Art Cutting Rotation’s mastery not reflecting upgrades and problems causing enemies to momentarily disappear during certain techniques have been resolved. Dual Swords saw fixes preventing Martial Arts from triggering after a dodge attack and bugs that consumed Ki without properly executing combos.<\/p>\n

The Odachi received corrections for the Flying Swallow Martial Art sometimes failing to trigger Ki Pulses and problems preventing attribute application on the Moonlit Snow charge. Spear users will find the distance traveled by the Roaring Thrust Extension Martial Art is now consistent regardless of lock-on status.<\/p>\n

Axe adjustments made the Stone Mallet Martial Art easier to land and fixed interactions with the Spinning Slide parry. The Fist weapon saw fixes allowing the Sunrise Martial Art to be performed while downed and resolved a bug that consumed all Ki during a High Stance Strong Attack. The Switchglaive received improvements to make several Stance Switch techniques easier to use and impact Final Blows in mid-air.<\/p>\n

Ninja Weapons<\/h4>\n

The Splitstaff had issues where trying to use certain Martial Arts after Quick Attacks would trigger another Quick Attack instead. Claws were adjusted so Strong Attacks immediately after being deflected can now be parried with Martial Arts. The Kusarigama saw a fix for excessive Ki consumption during specific techniques.<\/p>\n

For the Ninja Sword, problems preventing smooth transitions from an aerial dodge to an aerial Martial Art were addressed. The Tonfa received numerous corrections, including fixes allowing the Pulverize Martial Art to be used after the Mystic Art Kannagi and resolving issues where the Impenetrability Martial Art would block other actions.<\/p>\n

Mission, Progression, and Equipment Bug Squashing<\/h2>\n

The patch tackles a wide range of bugs that could block progression or cause unintended behavior. In the mission “Frozen City, Blazing Tree,” an issue where reducing Minamoto no Yoritomo’s max Ki to zero and then killing him with damage over time would not end the mission has been fixed. Problems preventing players from starting the “Myth: A Fierce Flame” quest by handing over the Magatama of Kagatsuchi to the blacksmith have been resolved.<\/p>\n

Several bugs in the “Myth of Old Medicine, New Problems” and “Mythical Disaster at Lake Hamana” quests that could halt progress under certain conditions have been corrected. An issue in the Battle Scroll “A Fiery Invasion” that made progression impossible has been addressed.<\/p>\n

Critical equipment bugs were also targeted. A problem causing Ninja-style special effects to appear on some Samurai armor has been fixed, with the effects being replaced by appropriate Samurai-style ones. The Life Recovery effect for the Matchless Resentment set bonus now functions correctly. Additionally, a bug preventing players from obtaining Chijiko Soul Cores has been fixed; as compensation, players will receive Yokai Teardrops corresponding to how many times they have petted a Chijiko, claimable via Blessings at a shrine.<\/p>\n

Platform-Specific Improvements<\/h3>\n

On PlayStation 5, a bug preventing a clan’s cumulative glory from being calculated correctly during clan battles has been resolved. The Steam version receives several PC-centric enhancements, including improved registration of slight controller stick tilts, the ability to copy character creation codes to the clipboard, and an update allowing certain cinematics that were locked to 30 FPS to now run at 60 FPS. New system settings for the melee weapon swap display button (HUD) and a function to pause the game when the controller is disconnected have also been added for PC players.<\/p>\n

A Foundation for the Future<\/h2>\n

This extensive patch follows the previous 1.03.00 update, which also contained a long list of fixes. The version 1.04.00 update demonstrates Team Ninja’s ongoing commitment to refining the Nioh 3<\/em> experience, particularly for its dedicated community engaged in high-level play and cooperative challenges. By smoothing out loot acquisition, fixing broken combat techniques, and unblocking stalled quests, the update strengthens the core gameplay loop that has defined the series. While the notes mention a future version 1.04.010 to address any remaining issues, this current patch represents a significant step in polishing the game’s intricate systems, ensuring that the journey through Japan’s warring states remains as challenging and rewarding as intended, without being hampered by technical inconsistencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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