Nioh 3: Replay ‘The Crucible Manifested’ Mission With Battle Scrolls – Battle Scroll Location, Shrine Access, and Farm Loot Guide

What to know

• Battle Scrolls unlock after completing Crucible Manifested in Hamamatsu Castle Town, letting you replay missions like this Crucible from any shrine.

• Replays help farm Crucible Weapons with unique arts from yokai drops inside the lava-filled Crucible dungeon.

• Activate Bodhisattva statues as checkpoints; they replace shrines and enable fast travel within the Crucible.

• Key rewards include Crucible Weapons marked by a flaming skull icon, plus collectibles like Ninja’s Locks.

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In Nioh 3, Battle Scrolls allow players to replay mission objectives for practice and to hone their skills. Replaying the crucible mission is an effective way to master combat and earn additional rewards. Gain access to Battle Scrolls upon finishing the Crucible Manifested objective in Nioh 3s early Warring States storyline, transforming shrines into replay hubs for missions like this yokai-infested dungeon.

Battle scrolls in Hamamatsu locations

The Crucible Manifested unfolds in a corrupted Hamamatsu Castle Town filled with lava rivers, crumbling rooftops, and yokai realms; you enter after crossing a bridge from Tenryu River, guided by Ii Naotora to a shrine near the entrance, then navigate via glowing Kusanagi lamps past three Bodhisattva statues—the second near a large estate before Mikoshi Nyudo, the third by the boss doors—culminating in the keep for Eternal Rift access.

How to access Battle scrolls from shrines

Approach any shrine after unlocking Eternal Rift through this mission.

Select Battle Scrolls in the shrine menu to view completed missions.

Choose Crucible Manifested and start the replay.

How to complete Crucible Manifested step by step

Follow lamps and activate Bodhisattva statues; summon NPCs at graves for aid.

Step 1: Enter and reach first Bodhisattva statue

Head straight from entrance, loop through house to unlock door, cross left lava platforms on floating debris.

Step 2: Cross rooftops and ladders

Jump rooftops over houses, kick down ladder for shortcut to optional chest, proceed to second statue at estate entrance.

Step 3: Defeat Mikoshi Nyudo

Enter estate courtyard after statue, dodge lightning and staff swings, exit via back gate marked by lamp.

Step 4: Navigate alleys and bridges

Climb hay to roofs, drop down, take left gate at split over bony bridge and stairs to third statue.

Step 5: Boss – Jakotsu-baba phase 1

Dodge two snake head lunges laterally at mid-range, punish retractions.

Step 6: Boss phase 2 and cleanse

Evade added main head attacks patiently, deplete HP, interact with Crucible spike post-fight.

Step 7: Exit to Eternal Rift

Follow Ii Naotora to shrine, speak for Guiding Mirror, explore Rift hub.

How to farm Crucible Weapons on replay

Rush to second Bodhisattva statue (Clan Estate), defeat nearby Ippon-Datara, respawn at statue to repeat; inspect drops for flaming skull icon.

Equip Crucible Weapons, gain familiarity through use in highest-level replays; maxing unlocks the art for all same-type weapons via proficiency.

Use Whetstones for instant familiarity boosts when available.

Rewards

Reward	Type	Source
Crucible Weapons (flaming skull)	Weapon	Yokai drops, e.g., Ippon-Datara
Ninja’s Locks	Consumable	Collectible in house
Iron Switchglaive (Lv. 15)	Weapon	Mission completion
Guiding Mirror	Key Item	Ii Naotora
Soul Ores/Materials	Crafting	Disassemble extras

Unlock Crucible arts permanently

Max familiarity on a Crucible Weapon of desired type (e.g., Severing Spin on switchglaive), then equip any same-category weapon to use the art; soul match levels at Fox-masked Blacksmith.

Replaying Crucible Manifested via Battle Scrolls sets you up for powerful early Crucible arts and gear, streamlining your Warring States progression with efficient farming loops.