What to know
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Iga Jonin Apparel is a light armor set tailored for ninjutsu specialists, boosting tool damage, ki efficiency, and recovery.
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Obtain the smithing text by completing “The Demon’s Regimen” missions, then farm drops in key locations like Lake Sanaru and Futamata.
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Forge at the blacksmith using texts and materials for quick access to high-rarity pieces ideal for ninja kusarigama or dual swords.
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Set bonuses shine in endgame, enhancing dodge, ninjutsu power, and tool arts for sustained ninja dominance.
Unlock the Iga Jonin Apparel in Nioh 3 to elevate your ninja gameplay, turning you into a stealthy powerhouse with unmatched tool prowess. This light armor set, worn by elite Iga Jonin, prioritizes mobility and ninjutsu synergy, making it essential for builds relying on thrown weapons and arts.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Armor Type | Light |
| Weight Class | Low (evasive dodges) |
| Primary Build Fit | Ninjutsu/Kusarigama/Fists |
| Key Strength | Ninja tool damage & capacity |
| Acquisition | Smithing text + drops |
| Rarity Potential | Common to Divine |
Key locations for Iga Jonin pieces include Lake Sanaru, where corpses yield drops, and Futamata enemy encounters, especially post-main story in Shogun’s Journey for better rates. Sudama blessings help influence Eonan drops if farming early.
Dye set bonus unlocks
The “Head of the Iga Ninja” bonuses activate as you equip pieces, scaling perfectly for pure ninja setups.
| Pieces | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dodge Ki Consumption -3.0% |
| 3 | Ninjutsu Ki Damage +10.0% |
| 4 | Faster Movement (Ninjutsu Hit) |
| 5 | Untouched Ninjutsu +15.0% |
| 6 | Ninja Tool Arts Damage |
| 7 | Increased Ninjutsu Gauge Charge (Ninja Tool Arts) +10.4% |
How to get the smithing text
The blueprint for forging Iga Jonin Apparel drops from completing the first “The Demon’s Regimen” mission series—defeat Hattori Hanzo there.

This unlocks repeatable crafting at any blacksmith once you’ve progressed to Eternal Rift access after early Crucibles. Farm Dojo variants if needed for reliability.

How to farm pieces fast
Target specific areas and use these strategies to stockpile Iga Jonin gear quickly.
Step 1: Unlock target zones
Progress to Lake Sanaru (Warring States) and Futamata; revisit in Shogun’s Journey for higher drop quality.
Step 2: Activate Sudama blessings
Unlock Sudama, equip Eonan blessings to bias drops toward ninja apparel—farm until influenced.
Step 3: Clear high-yield spots
Loot corpses in Lake Sanaru, kill enemies in Futamata; repeat runs with Hunter Blessing or luck gear equipped.

Step 4: Dojo grinding
Run “Hanzo the Demon” Dojo for texts and pieces—up to hundreds of attempts, but 2-3 hours typical with buffs.

How to forge at the blacksmith
Once you have the text, crafting is straightforward for rapid ninja armor upgrades.
Step 1: Access blacksmith
Complete first Crucible and Eternal Rift to unlock full forge features.
Step 2: Select Iga Jonin Apparel
Choose pieces from the armor menu; rarity depends on materials (e.g., Divine for top-tier).

Step 3: Gather materials
Disassemble junk gear for drops; soul match to your highest level piece.
Step 4: Craft and reforge
Forge base, then reforge stats for ninjutsu scaling; temper for tool synergy.

No direct rewards table for this set, as drops are RNG-based, but forging yields customizable Divine pieces with set bonuses active immediately.
Iga Jonin forging Rewards
| Piece | Example Stats Boost | Ninja Perk |
|---|---|---|
| Headband | Ninjutsu Power | Head of Iga activation start |
| Cuirass | Ki Recovery | Core tool uptime |
| Gauntlets | Dodge Efficiency | Mobility focus |
| Waistguard | Tool Damage | Arts amplifier |
| Greaves | Gauge Charge | Sustained barrages |
Remodel for Ninjutsu Power/Thrown Damage; pair with Demon Fang Kusarigama. Early game viable at level 50+, scales to endgame with +15% untouched ninjutsu.
Equip Iga Jonin Apparel to dominate Nioh 3’s shadows—forge fast, farm smart, and unleash endless ninja tools on foes.