What to know
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Lightning Blade Lightning is a Switchglaive martial art variant for Samurai style, infusing attacks with lightning.
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Obtained from a specific Chijiko yokai in Lake Sanaru during the Warring States period.
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Chijikos drop Samurai’s or Ninja’s Locks plus unique Transformed Arts when shot down.
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Listen for chime sounds to spot them flying around key areas.
You can grab this electrifying Switchglaive skill early in your Nioh 3 journey by exploring the scenic Lake Sanaru region. It adds lightning damage to your combos, making it ideal for shredding water-weak foes while building status effects. Follow these steps to claim it without missing a beat.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Switchglaive (Samurai Style) |
| Effect | Lightning-infused martial art variant |
| Region | Lake Sanaru, Warring States Period |
| Requirements | Ranged weapon like bow; sharp ears for chimes |
| Rewards | Samurai’s Locks + Lightning Blade Lightning TA |
Key locations in Lake Sanaru
Head to Lake Sanaru after unlocking it in the main story, around level 19 exploration.
This open area features shrines, cliffs, and water edges where Chijikos patrol specific paths—focus near central cliffs and elevated spots for the one carrying Lightning Blade Lightning, often circling high above or tucked by gold crystals west of the center.
How to spot and unlock Lightning Blade Lightning
Chijikos are elusive flying yokai resembling white lanterns with bells; they roam dynamically, so patience pays off. Equip a bow or rifle, listen for their distinct rattling chimes, and scan skies or low paths. You need two in Lake Sanaru: one drops Lightning Blade Lightning as its Transformed Art (TA).
Step 1: Reach Lake Sanaru shrine
Rest at the first shrine in Lake Sanaru during Warring States missions; this sets your spawn for safe retries.
Step 2: Equip ranged weapon
Switch to Samurai or Ninja style with a bow—rifles work too for longer range. Stock arrows via the forge if needed.
Step 3: Hunt the first Chijiko (Lightning Blade Lightning)
From the first shrine, explore central cliffs or enemy bases; listen for chimes near gold crystals or under bridges.
Angle your camera high/low—the target flies west-center, drops when hit, yielding Samurai’s Locks and TA: Lightning Blade Lightning.
Step 4: Collect nearby second Chijiko (God of Wind)
Push further to secondary spots like spirit veins or kodama areas; another patrols yielding God of Wind Wind TA—grab both for efficiency.
Step 5: Spend your Locks
Return to a shrine, open Skill Tree > Switchglaive > Samurai style.
Use the new Samurai’s Lock to unlock base skills if needed, then equip Lightning Blade Lightning for lightning-charged parries and strikes.
Rewards
| Chijiko | Location Spot | Primary Reward | Transformed Art |
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| #1 | Central cliffs / gold crystals west-center | Samurai’s Locks | Lightning Blade Lightning |
| #2 | Near shrines / spirit veins | Samurai’s Locks | God of Wind Wind |
Mastering Lightning Blade Lightning in combat
This TA shines in mid-range Switchglaive play: chain it into combos for lightning buildup, perfect for staggering humans or yokai. Pair with lightning onmyo for status breaks, and practice timing parries on enemy swings. It scales with Magic, so level accordingly for boss melts.
Nailing this Chijiko nets you a game-changing TA that elevates Switchglaive runs—equip it and watch foes crumble under thunder. Explore more regions for similar upgrades to dominate Nioh 3’s challenges.
