What to know
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Urgency is a high-stance Tonfa skill that starts slow then dashes in for a devastating blow.
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Found by defeating a Master in Lake Sanaru region, level 19 area during Warring States period.
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Dropped as Valuable #11 or similar after the fight near Spirit Vein #7.
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Unlocks the skill in your Tonfa martial arts tree upon reading the handbook.
Lake Sanaru in Nioh 3 holds early-game secrets like the Urgency handbook, perfect for Tonfa users building Ninja-style prowess. You grab it by exploring this swampy Warring States zone, tackling a hidden Master duel amid Spirit Veins and shrines. It boosts your close-range burst potential right when you need it.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Lake Sanaru (Warring States) |
| Level | ~19 |
| Skill Type | Tonfa Martial Art (High Stance, L1+Triangle) |
| Prerequisite | Mountain Breaker skill |
| Effect | Slow wind-up into instant dash strike |
| Drop Source | Defeat Master near Spirit Vein #7 |
Key locations in Lake Sanaru
Start at the Shrine (Usugiri Marshland) or nearby, then scout for Spirit Vein marked by Nekomata spirit; the Master lurks right there with the handbook as loot post-duel. Other spots like Shrine (Otsuri Bridge) and waterside paths lead you through Kodama, Chijiko, and locks en route.
How to reach the Urgency Master
Reach Lake Sanaru via main story progression into Warring States after early regions like Hamamatsu. Masters auto-mark on your map at Exploration Level 4, so hunt collectibles first: Kodama, Valuables, Spirit Veins.
Step 1: Activate map markers
Explore Lake Sanaru to hit Exploration Level 4.
Collect 10+ items like Kodama 1-4, Chijiko 1-2, Valuables (Ninja/Samurai Locks). The white/red person icon appears for the Master near Spirit Vein 7.
Step 2: Navigate to Spirit Vein
From Shrine (Usugiri Marshland), head toward northeast marsh paths past Valuable (Samurai Locks). Activate Spirit Vein (Enko) first, then spot Vein (Nekomata) nearby.
Master spawns adjacent.
Step 3: Summon help and fight
Use Summoning Seals or Ninja style Ninjutsu barrages for safety. Jump-attack midair, dodge rolls; Masters stagger easily.
Defeat yields the Urgency handbook as Valuable.
Step 4: Claim and equip the skill
Loot the handbook, return to any Shrine. Open Skill Management > Tonfa tree > Activate Urgency (Adept rank, 3 points). Requires prior Mountain Breaker.
| Reward | Source | Notes |
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| Handbook: Urgency | Master #1 (Lake Sanaru) | Tonfa High Stance skill unlock |
| Skill Points | Master Duel | Boosts Tonfa tree progression |
| Bonus Loot | Nearby Vein #7 | Nekomata Spirit Vein activation |
| Exploration Progress | Collectible | Counts toward 100% region |
Rewards from unlocking Urgency
This handbook lets you access a gap-closing powerhouse move, ideal for Ninja style Tonfa builds chasing burst damage. Pair with Flux II or Impenetrability for Ki-efficient combos; scales into mid-game seamlessly.
Mastering Urgency in your build
Equip in High Stance for boss openers—wind-up fools foes while dash punishes. Farm Lake Sanaru repeatedly if needed; free-roam persists post-story. Tonfa shines with light gear for Buoyancy passive synergy.
Unlocking Handbook Urgency early elevates your Tonfa game in Nioh 3, turning Ninja style dashes into yokai-shredders. Hit Lake Sanaru, claim your edge.
