What to know
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Water Sword Water is a Dual Ninja Swords martial art exclusive to the Ninja style, delivering swift water-infused slashes.
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You obtain it by shooting down a roaming Chijiko in Sagano, which drops Ninja’s Locks and the skill scroll.
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This skill enhances combo chaining with fast, Ki-draining attacks ideal for aggressive Ninja builds.
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Located in the Chijiko sub-area of Sagano during the Heian or Bakumatsu periods for early access.
In Nioh 3, you can unlock the powerful Water Sword Water martial art for Dual Ninja Swords by hunting a specific Chijiko in the Sagano region. Here’s how you can track this elusive collectible and boost your Ninja arsenal at the Sagano’s misty forests and cliffs.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dual Ninja Swords (Ninja style) |
| Effect | Rapid water-element slashes; breaks Ki quickly; smooth combos |
| Region | Sagano (Chijiko area) |
| Reward Source | Chijiko #2 shoot-down |
| Prerequisites | Access to Sagano; ranged attack like shuriken |
Sagano region overview
Sagano features winding paths, temples, enemy bases, and yokai-infested woods near Horiniji Temple Bridge and Horiike of Arashiyama Shrine, where multiple Chijiko roam including the one granting Water Sword Water—often near water edges or glaciers in the northern border hut vicinity.
How to locate the Chijiko
Spot Chijiko by their ringing bells and floating handball; they roam dynamically but follow predictable paths.
Step 1: Reach Sagano Chijiko zone
Spawn at Horiniji Temple Bridge or Horiike of Arashiyama Shrine.
Head north to the Sagano-Chijiko border near a hut by a massive glacier or nearby isle.
Step 2: Track Chijiko #2
Clear nearby foes like yokai or soldiers, listen for bells, and scan skies/water edges—the second Chijiko floats out from cliffs or over water post-Horiniji exploration.
Step 3: Shoot it down
Equip shuriken or bow, aim carefully at distance since it moves fast.
Once down, pet it.
This will drop Ninja’s Locks (Ninja Point) and Water Sword Water scroll.
Step 4: Collect and equip
Pick up items, return to Dojo, spend Ninja Point to unlock under Dual Ninja Swords martial arts.
| Reward | Source | Benefit |
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| Water Sword Water | Chijiko #2 (Sagano) | Martial art scroll for Dual Ninja Swords |
| Ninja’s Locks #1 | Same Chijiko | Ninja Point for skill unlocks |
| Ninja’s Locks #2 | Nearby post-collection | Additional Ninja progression |
Chain it after dodges for flurry damage; pairs with skills like Mist Slash or Serpent Sweep Water for Ninja builds focusing on speed and status buildup.
Unlocking more Dual Ninja Swords skills
Visit nearby Sagano spots for synergies like Shadowswitch handbook in chests or Falcon Strike from other amrita caches to amplify Water Sword Water combos.
Grab Water Sword Water early to dominate with Dual Ninja Swords, turning you into a Ki-shredding whirlwind—explore fully for extra points and blessings.
