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Nioh 3 Early Game Guide: Soul Core and Onmyo Magic Setup Guide to Help You Clear the Early Game Easily!
This video explains the Onmyo magic mechanics of Soul Cores in the early game of Nioh 3, sharing the differences between the Yin-Yang Seats and practical Soul Core configurations to help players get through the early game easily. Key points include the usage of Flying Bolt, Serpent Spine, and Kodama Soul Cores, as well as the importance of the Moment of the Sun skill.
1. 🎮 Early Game Difficulties and the Importance of Soul Core Onmyo Magic
- ✅ Many players find the early game of Nioh 3 difficult, and even with decent equipment, they can easily be taken out by a Boss in one combo.
- ✅ The key lies in the placement of Soul Cores, as the effects vary greatly depending on where they are placed in the Yin-Yang Box.
- ✅ Correctly configuring Soul Cores can achieve effects such as infinite health regeneration and enemy control, with minimal resource consumption.
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1. 🎮 Early Game Difficulties and the Importance of Soul Core Onmyo Magic
- ✅ Many players find the early game of Nioh 3 difficult, and even with decent equipment, they can easily be taken out by a Boss in one combo.
- ✅ The key lies in the placement of Soul Cores, as the effects vary greatly depending on where they are placed in the Yin-Yang Box.
- ✅ Correctly configuring Soul Cores can achieve effects such as infinite health regeneration and enemy control, with minimal resource consumption.
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2. ⛩️ Soul Core Mechanics: Yin Seat vs. Yang Seat
- ✅ Yang Seat: Leans towards "Summoning." After meeting the conditions, you can use the Familiar Talisman to summon Yokai to attack. Usually used to stack status ailments or burst damage. Requires defeating the corresponding Hellish Hag to unlock.
- ✅ Yin Seat: More like a "Spell Slot." Placing a Soul Core allows you to use the corresponding Onmyo magic, such as buffs, debuffs, or offensive spells.
- ✅ Multiple Yin Seats can be equipped simultaneously. The number of slots is related to the "Magic" stat.
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3. 🧙 Advantages of Onmyo Magic and Soul Core Passive Stats
- ✅ Onmyo magic basically doesn't consume resources; you only need to replenish uses at the shrine.
- ✅ In the early game, focus mainly on the output and effects brought by Soul Cores. Passive stats can be considered later.
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4. ⚡ Key Skill: Moment of the Sun
- ✅ Moment of the Sun: A common skill that is highly recommended to learn. It significantly speeds up the casting speed of Onmyo magic, shortening the animation time, which is crucial in battle.
- ✅ How to obtain: After entering the Distant Crack, go to the second floor of the shrine and talk to Sister Fuku to complete the beginner Onmyo magic trial.
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5. 👹 Recommended Yang Seat Soul Cores: Flying Bolt, Serpent Spine, Scampuss
- ✅ Flying Bolt Soul Core: Stacks paralysis effect after summoning with Familiar Talisman, giving yourself breathing room. Location: At the end of the Yokai's Den in the Mausaka area at the southern end of the Warring States map.
- ✅ Serpent Spine Soul Core: Two-stage burst output of water and fire, with high instant damage. A must-fight Boss Soul Core in the early game.
- ✅ Scampuss Soul Core: Summons two Scampusses to harass enemies, causing human enemies to stagger. May drop when petting Scampusses or can be purchased in the store.
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6. 😈 Recommended Yin Seat Soul Cores: Kodama, Serpent Spine, Flying Bolt
- ✅ Kodama Soul Core: The strongest output spell, unleashing lightning damage, easily stacking lightning status ailment. Obtained by purchasing items from Kodama.
- ✅ Serpent Spine Soul Core: Provides Water Talisman effect, with water orbs orbiting the body. Strong attacks cause the water orbs to shoot out, dealing additional water damage.
- ✅ Flying Bolt Soul Core: Provides Lifeseal Talisman, generating a green circle on the ground, continuously regenerating health, suitable for when Sacred Water is scarce.
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7. 🔥 Weapon Buff Soul Cores: Wisp, Yoki
- ✅ Wisp Soul Core: Provides Fire Familiar, imbuing the weapon with fire damage and stacking fire accumulation, triggering scorch to deal continuous damage. Random drop.
- ✅ Yoki Soul Core: Provides direct damage bonus. Obtained by repeatedly killing larger Yokai mobs.