What to know
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Handbook Shadowswitch unlocks the Shadowswitch Ninja martial art in the skill tree.
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Found in a glowing chest during Sagano exploration.
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Located in the Sagano area.
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Use it at Dojo to access Shadowswitch, enhancing your Ninja playstyle.
Sagano in Nioh 3 hides skill handbooks like Shadowswitch amid misty paths and yokai encounters. You can track down this Ninja tree unlock to boost evasion and strikes.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Sagano |
| Item Type | Handbook (Valuable) |
| Unlocks | Shadowswitch Ninja skill |
| Chest Type | Glowing Valuable Chest |
How to reach the Handbook Shadowswitch chest
Follow this step-by-step path from Sagano’s starting shrine to the chest.
Step 1: Start at first shrine
Head forward from the initial shrine through early paths.
Step 2: Reach the ruins area
Progress northeast past basic enemies toward the ruins section.
Step 3: Spot the glowing chest
Look for the glowing chest amid the ruins.
Loot Handbook Shadowswitch.
Step 4: Extract safely
Head to the next shrine or point for safe exit.
Shadowswitch skill overview
Shadowswitch falls under Ninja Martial Arts, enabling quick shifts or deceptive maneuvers in combat. Spend Ninja Locks or points at the Dojo to activate it after obtaining the handbook, pairing well with tools like Rakansen Coin or Groundfire for stealthy aggression.
Rewards from Handbook Shadowswitch
| Reward | Effect | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowswitch Unlock | Access Ninja tree skill | Dojo skill tree expansion |
| Ninja Progression | Enables further martial arts | Stealth combos, evasion |
| Collectible Progress | Counts toward Sagano 100% | Map completion, bonuses |
Snagging Handbook Shadowswitch early powers up your Ninja arsenal in Sagano’s challenges. You will dominate later regions with this edge.
