What to know
-
Bloodedge Demon is an optional early-game encounter that can spawn nearby and reward high-tier loot when defeated.
-
You locate it by killing Revenants, which marks a directional arrow on your map toward the spawn.
-
The Bloodedge Demon initially appears as a visible spawn phenomenon you interact with to start the fight.
-
Splitstaff martial arts exist in the Ninja style skill pool, so once you get a Splitstaff, you can start building its moveset right away.
Get the Splitstaff early in Nioh 3 by hunting the optional Bloodedge Demon as soon as its spawn message appears, then use the blacksmith to quickly stabilize your build around the new weapon. The key is learning how the Bloodedge Demon is tracked and summoned so you can farm attempts efficiently.
| Topic | Quick detail |
|---|---|
| Early source | Bloodedge Demon optional encounter can yield exceptional loot. |
| How to find it | Defeat Revenants to place an arrow marker on the map pointing toward the spawn. |
| How to start it | Approach the spawn phenomenon and interact/hold the prompt to face or summon it. |
| Repeat attempts | If you lose, you can keep summoning from that spawn until it despawns or changes later. |
Location: Where Bloodedge Demon spawns
Bloodedge Demon is a unique enemy that can appear at different locations over time rather than being tied to one fixed boss arena. When it is available, defeating Revenants will mark an arrow on your map that points in the right direction, letting you follow the trail toward its spawn area.
The spawn itself is designed to be noticeable in the world, and you interact with it to initiate the encounter. If you want to speed this up, keep your loop simple: fight Revenants until the map arrow points consistently, run straight to the marker direction, and clear nearby enemies before you begin so the boss fight stays clean.
How to get the Splitstaff early by farming Bloodedge Demon loot
Step 1
Trigger the tracking arrow by hunting down Revenants (the enemies summoned from red graves) and defeating them until the game marks the direction on your map with an arrow.
Step 2
Follow the map arrow to the spawn by opening the map, following the arrow, and continuing in that direction until you reach the Bloodedge Demon spawn point.
Step 3
Confirm you’re at the right spawn object by looking for the distinctive spawn phenomenon and interacting with it to face the Bloodedge Demon.
Step 4
Prepare for a hard early fight. Treat it like a high-risk, high-reward farm: clear the immediate area first, prioritize survival and Ki management over long combos, and convert openings into safe damage.
Step 5
Repeat until you see a Splitstaff drop. Because the Bloodedge Demon can be re-engaged from its spawn, you can run attempts for better drops instead of waiting for the story to naturally widen the loot pool. Once the Splitstaff drops, equip it immediately to start building familiarity and unlock its martial arts.
How to start building your Splitstaff moveset fast
Once you’re on Splitstaff, your early skill plan should focus on getting core martial arts online first, then branching into whatever fits your preferred pace, whether that’s pressure-heavy Ki damage or safer poke-and-reset play.
A practical example is Side Splitter, a Splitstaff martial art in the Ninja style with a prerequisite skill (Shin Crusher) and a low point cost, which makes it easy to target early without spreading points too thin.
Blacksmith tips
Your early blacksmith goal is consistency: keep your Splitstaff at a usable level range and avoid overspending on perfect rolls while your gear changes constantly. This matters more when you rush an off-path weapon early, because you’ll otherwise outlevel the drop quickly and the weapon will feel weak even if your play is solid.
Use these priorities:
-
Keep weapon level reasonable: Swap to higher-level drops when they appear and only invest upgrades when you’re sure you’ll use the Splitstaff for a while.
-
Avoid expensive perfection early: Early loot cycles fast, and Bloodedge Demon farming can replace gear pieces quickly anyway.
-
Build around what you can unlock: Plan skills with clear prerequisites in mind so your point spending supports your actual Splitstaff kit.
If you want Splitstaff immediately, Bloodedge Demon is the most direct early route because it’s trackable through Revenants and repeatable via its spawn interaction. Once you get the drop, start unlocking key Splitstaff martial arts and use the blacksmith mainly to maintain weapon viability rather than chase perfect stats.
