How to unlock all Spirit Veins in Nioh 3

Spirit Veins are special points of interest in Nioh 3 that only become active after certain conditions are met. Players who encounter them in the open world will likely want to know what they are and how to use them.

This guide will cover everything about Spirit Veins in Nioh 3, including how to find and activate them.

What are Spirit Veins in Nioh 3?

How do Spiritual Veins work?

In Nioh 3, Spirit Veins are hidden travel points that allow access to otherwise inaccessible locations with the help of specific Guardian Spirits . There are six types of Spirit Veins, each requiring a different Guardian Spirit.

In the world , Spirit Veins emit a yellow glow , making them easy to spot. On the map, they are marked with a hexagonal icon depicting the corresponding Guardian Spirit.

If you see a lock icon on the map , it means you don’t have the required Guardian Spirit yet. A check mark means you’ve already completed the vein and have the required Guardian Spirit in your inventory.

How to Use the Spirit Vein in Nioh 3

How to get through the Spiritual Vein

To use a Vein, approach its location in the world and stand within the circle of yellow light . If you have a suitable Guardian Spirit, a “Move” prompt will appear on the screen.

Press and hold E (keyboard/mouse), R1 (PS5), or RB (Xbox controller) to activate it. This will take you to a hidden area that may contain new points of interest, powerful enemies, or special items, such as Samurai/Ninja Castles. To return, find the circle of light again.

You don’t need to actively equip the Guardian Spirit to move it – just having it in your inventory is enough.

All Guardian Spirits for Spirit Veins in Nioh 3

How to unlock all Spirit Veins

In Nioh 3, there are six Guardian Spirits associated with the Spirit Veins . All are unlocked through mandatory story missions.

Guardian spirit	How to open
Nekomata	Escape the castle with the help of Hanzo Hattori in the mission “The Fall of Edo Castle” (Edo Period).
Enko	Defeat Jakotsu-Baba in the mission “The Manifested Horn” (Warring States period).
Kongojishi	Defeat Takeda Shingen in the mission “The Cause of the Tiger” (Heian Period).
Kurama Tengu	Defeat the Great Tengu in the mission “The Corrupted Sacred Mountain” (Heian Period).
ABOUT	Defeat Minamoto no Yoritomo in the mission “Frozen City, Burning Tree” (Heian Period).
Syami-töro	Defeat Takasugi Shinsaku in the mission “Sweet Sound of Strings” (Bakumatsu Period).