What to know
- Amrita is the core XP resource used to level up at Shrines
- Unneeded weapons and armor can be offered directly for Amrita
- The system is accessed only through Shrines
- Familiarity increases Amrita value, making used gear more rewarding
Progression in Nioh 3 revolves around two constantly flowing resources: gear and Amrita. While most players focus on enemy kills for experience, the game quietly offers a second, highly efficient method—trading items for Amrita at Shrines. This system allows you to turn excess loot into immediate character growth instead of letting it rot in your inventory or selling it for gold.
Understanding how and when to use this mechanic can significantly speed up leveling, especially during gear-heavy sections of the game.
What “trading items for Amrita” actually means
In Nioh 3, Amrita functions as both experience and currency for stat growth. Normally, you earn it by defeating enemies and bosses, then spend it at Shrines to raise attributes like Body, Heart, or Strength.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Resource gained | Amrita (XP) |
| Access point | Any Shrine |
| Item types | Weapons, armor, select gear |
| Scaling factor | Item familiarity |
| Best use | Leveling and Amrita farming |
However, Shrines also allow you to offer items. When you do this, the item is destroyed and converted directly into Amrita. This turns unwanted gear into immediate progression, which is often more valuable than selling it for gold—especially early and mid-game.
Where the offering system is located
You can trade items for Amrita at any Shrine, whether it’s in the field, near a checkpoint, or before a boss arena. The system is not available mid-combat but is otherwise always accessible.
Once you interact with a Shrine, the option appears inside the Preparations or Offering menu, depending on your interface layout.
How to trade items for Amrita
Step 1: Go to a Shrine
Approach any Shrine and interact with it. This is the same location where you level up and manage blessings.
Step 2: Open Preparations
Inside the Shrine menu, navigate to Preparations, which contains item-related actions.
Step 3: Select “Make an Offering”
Choose the Make an Offering option. This opens a list of eligible items from your inventory.
Step 4: Choose items to offer
Select the weapons or armor you no longer need. The game shows how much Amrita you’ll receive before confirming, allowing you to make informed decisions.
Once confirmed, the items are consumed and converted into Amrita instantly.
How familiarity affects Amrita gains
One of the most important hidden rules of this system is familiarity. Gear you’ve actively used in combat builds familiarity over time, and higher familiarity dramatically increases the Amrita payout when offered.
| Item state | Amrita return |
|---|---|
| Low familiarity | Minimal Amrita |
| Moderate familiarity | Noticeable return |
| High familiarity | Significant XP boost |
Because of this, offering gear you’ve actually fought with is far more efficient than offering freshly looted items.
Offering vs selling vs dismantling
| Option | Best use case |
|---|---|
| Offer for Amrita | Fast leveling and XP bursts |
| Sell for gold | Early economy or respec costs |
| Dismantle | Crafting and upgrades later |
A common and effective approach is to offer familiar gear for Amrita, dismantle crafting-focused items, and sell only low-value junk when gold is urgently needed.
Why this system matters for Amrita farming
As enemy difficulty ramps up, leveling gaps become more punishing. Trading items for Amrita allows you to:
- Recover levels after deaths
- Smooth difficulty spikes
- Turn loot-heavy missions into XP farms
- Level immediately without additional combat
Because you can offer items and level up at the same Shrine, this system creates a clean loop: clear a mission, offer unused gear, spend Amrita, and move on stronger.
Common mistakes players make
| Mistake | Why it hurts |
|---|---|
| Selling familiar gear | Loses potential Amrita |
| Offering everything blindly | Wastes crafting value |
| Ignoring Shrine offerings | Slower leveling overall |
| Hoarding unused gear | Inventory bloat |
Turning excess loot into power
Trading items for Amrita in Nioh 3 is one of the most efficient ways to stay ahead of enemy scaling. By offering unneeded, high-familiarity gear at Shrines, you convert clutter into character strength and keep progression smooth. Once you build this habit into your routine, leveling becomes faster, cleaner, and far less dependent on grinding enemies alone.
