What to know
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Pufferpuss Technique triggers after a successful evade, summoning a spiky Scampuss illusion to attack foes.
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Found on an Amrita corpse in Sagano, near a Kodama and other collectibles like Shadowswitch.
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Unlocks permanently via Skill Management at any Shrine once picked up.
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Enhances evasion-based playstyles in Ninja or Samurai modes with automatic counter damage.
In the challenging world of Nioh 3, discovering Secret Skills is essential for mastering combat and overcoming the formidable foes of the Heian period. One such skill is the Pufferpuss Technique, a powerful ability that can give you a significant advantage in battle. This guide will walk you through the steps to find and unlock this technique.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Sagano |
| Item Type | Secret Skills Text: Pufferpuss Technique (Amrita corpse) |
| Effect | Successful evade spawns spiky Scampuss illusion for enemy damage |
| Unlock | Skill Management at Shrine |
| Nearby | Kodama, Handbook: Shadowswitch chest, Six Jizo puzzle |
Location
Sagano features icy terrains, glaciers, broken rooftops, and caves around shrines like Matsuo-taisha, where multiple secrets hide amid Nurikabe walls, hot springs, and enemy bases—perfect for chaining collectible hunts while progressing.
How to reach the Pufferpuss Technique location
Step 1 – Travel to Sagano
Open your map and select the Sagano mission in the Heian region.
Step 2 – Navigate the Snowy Ledges
From the main area, head towards the cliffs and frozen waterfalls. You will need to carefully jump across a series of floating ice platforms and rocky ledges.
Step 3 – Find the Hidden Cliff
Continue following the path along the water’s edge until you reach a secluded area with several small huts.
Step 4 – Reach the Final Ledge
Navigate past the huts and continue jumping across the ice platforms until you reach a narrow ledge tucked against a high cliff wall.
Step 5 – Interact with the Amrita corpse
On this final ledge, you will find the Amrita corpse.
Approach and interact with it to collect the Secret Skills Text: Pufferpuss Technique.
Step 6 – Learn the Skill
Once you have the text in your inventory, travel to any nearby shrine. Interact with the shrine and select the option to learn new skills to officially unlock the Pufferpuss Technique.
Activating the skill
Head to any Shrine post-loot. Open Skill Management, equip within capacity (expand via Samurai/Ninja Texts), and assign to your loadout for instant use in combat.
Mastering Pufferpuss in combat
Time perfect evades to chain the illusion attack seamlessly, pairing it with Flux or Ki Pulse for endless pressure on bosses and mobs. You gain free damage without extra input, ideal for agile builds dodging through yokai swarms.
Snagging this Sagano gem elevates your evasion to offensive powerhouse status—hunt more texts to fill your skill slots and conquer Nioh 3’s depths.
