What to know
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Unlock Headaches after Fated Land by talking to Tokugawa Ieyasu at Hamamatsu Castle.
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Find Craft Guide: Ghostly Gall on a corpse in an intact house south of Silver Grass Meadow shrine on Futamata Road.
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Defeat Nuppeppo yokai in Hamamatsu Castle grounds to obtain the required Yokai Gallstone drop.
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Forge the item via blacksmith’s Forge Tools in Eternal Rift, then deliver to complete the myth.
Tackle the Headaches myth in Nioh 3 by crafting Ghostly Gall, a key medicine item, right at the blacksmith using her Forge Tools option. This process fits into a side quest chain involving exploration, combat, and crafting in key locations like Futamata Road and Hamamatsu Castle.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Headaches (Myth mission) |
| Prerequisite | Complete Fated Land myth |
| Key Locations | Futamata Road village, Hamamatsu Castle grounds, Eternal Rift blacksmith |
| Required Drop | Yokai Gallstone from Nuppeppo |
| Forge Location | Blacksmith in Eternal Rift hub (south building) |
| Delivery | Tokugawa Ieyasu at Hamamatsu Castle |
Locations involved
Start at Hamamatsu Castle to speak with Tokugawa Ieyasu, then head to Futamata Road near Silver Grass Meadow shrine for the craft guide in a lone intact house amid yokai-twisted ruins. Return to castle grounds via East Gate shrine to hunt Nuppeppo, and fast travel to Eternal Rift’s blacksmith for forging before delivering back at the castle.
How to unlock the Headaches myth
Unlock this after finishing the Fated Land myth mission. Head straight to Hamamatsu Castle and talk to Tokugawa Ieyasu at the top—he tasks you with finding medicine clues.
How to obtain the craft guide
From Silver Grass Meadow shrine on Futamata Road, go south along the road into the yokai tree area. Enter the only standing house and loot the corpse inside for Craft Guide: Ghostly Gall—this adds the recipe.
How to defeat Nuppeppo for Yokai Gallstone
Fast travel to Hamamatsu Castle’s East Gate shrine, head west up the slope into the grounds, and spot Nuppeppo to the right. Aggro it to trigger its rolling escape that deflects melee hits, so chase with ranged ninja skills or attacks to chip away safely. Follow until it corners itself at the far end, then unleash full combos as it fights back normally, securing the Yokai Gallstone drop upon defeat.
How to forge Ghostly Gall at the blacksmith
Step 1
Fast travel to Eternal Rift.
Approach the Fox-masked Blacksmith in the southern building.
Step 2
Select Progress, then Headaches, and navigate to Forge Tools.
Step 3
Go to the last recipe tab—Ghostly Gall now appears if you have the guide and Yokai Gallstone.
Step 4
Craft it using the Gallstone; no other materials specified beyond the drop.
Rewards
| Reward | Type |
|---|---|
| Samurai’s Locks | Valuable |
| Sohaya Tsurugi | Weapon |
| Righteous Gauntlets | Armor |
Finish the Headaches myth
Fast travel back to Hamamatsu Castle, hand the Ghostly Gall to Tokugawa Ieyasu, and speak to him plus Hattori Hanzo to wrap it up. You earn solid early-game gear boosts.
Mastering this forge step opens smoother myth progression and teaches blacksmith basics for tougher challenges ahead. Practice it to gear up efficiently.
