What to know
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Enduring Arts is a Secret Skills Text found in Sagano at Matsuo-taisha Shrine.
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Obtain it from a large chest behind ice shards in a cave near the shrine’s main hall.
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Unlock the skill permanently at any Shrine or Boddhisattva Statue via Skill Management.
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Enhances your build with passive or active abilities for Samurai or Ninja styles.
In Nioh 3, the Enduring Arts secret skill can be unlocked by exploring Sagano’s hidden chests during the Black Feather Sanctuary mission.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Sagano (Heian period) |
| Exact Spot | Matsuo-taisha Shrine cave, behind ice shards |
| Container | Large chest |
| Unlock Method | Skill Management at Shrine |
| Mission | Black Feather Sanctuary (drives out crows at shrine) |
How to reach Matsuo-taisha Shrine cave
The location for the item is given below.
Progress through Sagano’s main path in Black Feather Sanctuary, clearing crows and enemies around the shrine to access inner areas.
Step 1: Start at shrine
Head to Shrine (Matsuo-taisha Shrine Monastic Cave) after exploring early Sagano collectibles.
Step 2: Backtrack post-hot spring
From Hot Spring, proceed to encounter Nurikabe, then enter the cave area leading to the main hall.
Step 3: Break ice shards
Locate and shatter the ice shards blocking the large chest in the cave.
Step 4: Open the chest
Claim the Secret Skills Text: Enduring Arts from the large chest.
Step 5: Activate at shrine
Visit any Shrine, open Skill Management, and equip the unlocked Enduring Arts skill, fitting within capacity limits.
| Reward | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Skills Text: Enduring Arts | Collectible/Skill Unlock | Grants Enduring Arts secret skill (passive/active, boosts endurance in combat) |
Benefits of Enduring Arts
This skill adds to your secret skills pool, available for both Samurai and Ninja styles once unlocked, enhancing survivability or damage in prolonged fights.
Hunt similar texts across regions like chests in enemy bases or after bosses, expanding capacity with Samurai’s Texts or equivalent.
Grab nearby valuables like Warrior’s Text, Vigorous Spirit, and Ninja’s Locks during your route for a complete sweep.
Securing Enduring Arts early in Sagano fortifies your build—keep exploring for more texts to dominate yokai foes.
