What to know
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Skills divide into three categories: common for general buffs, samurai for style passives, and ninja for stealth perks, each with separate capacity limits.
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Texts grant an instant +1 capacity boost to their category; collect four matching memorandums for another +1 point.
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Boost capacity through exploration rewards, chest loot, Sudama trades, and enemy drops like Kappa for Yokai Teardrops.
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Manage skills at shrines or Boddhisattva Statues, ensuring total cost fits within your capacity.
In Nioh 3, skill capacity limits how many passives and buffs you equip, making upgrades essential for stronger builds. You expand it incrementally by gathering specific items that apply automatically upon use. Prioritize early regions like Tenryu River, Tokaido, and Hamamatsu for quick gains.
| Aspect | Details |
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| Categories | Common (Warrior), Samurai, Ninja |
| Base Capacity | Starts low; each skill costs points (e.g., 1-8+) |
| Text Effect | +1 capacity instantly |
| Memorandum Effect | 4x same type = +1 capacity |
| Activation | Pray at Shrine or Boddhisattva Statue |
| Max Potential | Incremental; no hard cap listed, farm ongoing |
Early texts locations
Hunt these in starting areas for fast boosts. You access most via exploration near shrines.
| Text Type | Location Details |
|---|---|
| Warrior’s Text | Small chest north of Hamamatsu Gate, Tenryu River |
| Warrior’s Text | Large chest in locked house, northeast Hamamatsu Town |
| Samurai’s Text | Hamamatsu Castle Crucible, near lava river on rooftops |
| Samurai’s Text | Red chest in cave wall, south Tokaido near Cape Cavern |
| Samurai’s Text | House on hill from Silver Grass Meadow shrine, Futamata Road |
| Samurai’s Text | First building right on entering Futamata Castle, Mirage Fortress |
| Ninja’s Text | Small chest near central pond, Tokaido (near Scampuss) |
| Ninja’s Text | Large chest in locked room via rooftops, Hamamatsu Castle Town |
| Ninja’s Text | Corpse atop ravine in Futamata Castle (boulder trap area) |
How to acquire texts and memorandums
Texts drop from valuable red chests (guarded by wraiths or in enemy bases/Dark Realms), corpses, or early missions. Memorandums come from maxing exploration or trades.
How to farm memorandums via exploration
Reach level 4/4 exploration in regions for memorandum rewards: Tenryu River (Ninja’s), Tokaido (Samurai’s), Hamamatsu (Warrior’s).
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Find and return Kodama, Chijiko; complete Six Jizo.
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Clear Enemy Bases, Crucible Spikes, Lesser Crucibles.
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Finish side missions, Scampuss chases.
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Level 3 shows activities on map; level 4 reveals collectibles.
How to trade with Sudama for memorandums
Sudama merchants (purple skull-wearers) sell sets of four matching memorandums for 8 Yokai Teardrops total (2 each). Find them outside Hamamatsu Castle Crucible or in Eternal Rift.
Step 1: Gather Yokai Teardrops
Defeat Kappa (crystal-shell goblins near ponds/shrines), soak in Hot Springs (e.g., Desecrated Hot Spring myth, Tokaido), pet Scampusses, complete Battle Scrolls.
Step 2: Locate Sudama
Fast travel to spots like Forest of Soul Shrine (Tokaido south pond) for Kappa loops, or check near Crucibles.
Step 3: Trade and apply
Buy four of one type (Warrior/Samurai/Ninja), pray at nearest shrine to gain +1 capacity.
How to farm Yokai Teardrops efficiently
Focus Kappa near shrines: Tokaido pond center or Forest of Soul—kill, rest at shrine, repeat. Combine with Scampuss, strong enemies, Hot Springs for loops.
| Reward Source | Yokai Teardrops Yield |
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| Kappa Kills | 1 per (frequent) |
| Hot Springs | 2 per first soak |
| Scampuss Pet | Common drop |
| Battle Scrolls | Per completion |
Skill capacity rewards
| Item | Source | Capacity Gain |
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| Warrior’s Text | Chests, camps (Tenryu/Hamamatsu) | +1 Common |
| Samurai’s Text | Crucibles, missions (Tokaido/Futamata) | +1 Samurai |
| Ninja’s Text | Ponds, rooftops (Tokaido/Hamamatsu) | +1 Ninja |
| Warrior’s Memorandum (x4) | Exploration 4/4 Hamamatsu, Sudama | +1 Common |
| Samurai’s Memorandum (x4) | Exploration 4/4 Tokaido, Sudama | +1 Samurai |
| Ninja’s Memorandum (x4) | Exploration 4/4 Tenryu River, Sudama | +1 Ninja |
Access Skill Management at shrines to equip unlocked skills (from Secret Skills Texts). Balance costs to fit capacity, prioritizing high-impact passives like buffs or style enhancers. Farm consistently as you progress regions.
Boost your builds by targeting capacity early—you equip more passives to dominate yokai battles ahead.
