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Hatchets Skill Tree in Nioh 3 focuses on mastering the use of Hatchets weapons. The Hatchets Skill Tree is used exclusively within the Ninja style. Players can access the Hatchets Skill Tree by navigating to the Skill Management view from the main menu. There, Skill Points earned throughout the world can be spent to unlock new nodes within the tree. Each node enhances the player's combat style with the Hatchets, offering new techniques, passives, and other powerful moves to support the player's combat approach.

Nioh 3 Hatchets Skill Tree

All Nioh 3 Hatchets Skills Comparison Table

Name	Skill Style	Type	Effect	Cost	Command
Demon Undercut	Ninja	Common	Throw the hatchet in your right hand at the feet of an enemy you have locked on to, dealing a large amount of Ki damage.		after a strong attack.
Advancing Storm	Ninja	Common	Run forward, launching into a somersault and flinging your hatchets at the enemy.	1 Ninja Point	Hold  while running
Greased Lightning	Ninja	Common	Build up power before unleashing two mighty strikes upon the enemy. Can only be used when your hatchets are sheathed.	1 Ninja Point	Hold +
Greased Lightning Lightning	Ninja	Common	Envelop your hatchets in lightning, generating a shockwave when they are slammed into the ground. Longer windup before use.	2 Ninja Points	Hold +
Boulder Breaker	Ninja	Common	Build up power before throwing your hatchets forward. Can only be used when your hatchets are sheathed.	2 Ninja Points	Hold +
Scaling Waterfall	Ninja	Common	Jump and slash upward while spinning. You can then unleash mid-air attacks while descending. Hold the button to change the skill and throw the hatchets upward after slashing. The hatchets will come crashing down after some time.	1 Ninja Point	+
Fire Foot Drill	Ninja	Common	Unleash a downward-facing kick and spin like a drill while descending. (For use while airborne)	1 Ninja Point	Hold  in mid-air
Fire Foot Drill Jump	Ninja	Transformed Arts	Unleash a downward-facing kick and spin like a drill while descending. Sping backward after hitting the enemy and perform a follow-up attack by throwing the hatchet from mid-air. Increases Ki Consumption (For use while airborne)	2 Ninja Points	Hold in mid-air
Piercing Hurl	Ninja	Common	Perform a charged throw with your hatchet. If fully charged, the weapon will tear through the enemy on impact.		Hold
Piercing Hurl: Light	Ninja	Common	Decreases charge time when performing Piercing Hurl	1 Ninja Point	Hold
Piercing Hurl: Shadow	Ninja	Common	Increases throw distance when you charge your attack further.	1 Ninja Point	Hold
Plummet	Ninja	Common	Throw down the hatchets from mid-air, then swiftly descend while performing a heel drop. (For use while airborne)	1 Ninja Point	+ in mid-air
Lethal Barrage	Ninja	Common	After a Quick Attack, switch to a backhanded grip and repeatedly strike the enemy. Hold  to increase the number of blows you deal.	1 Ninja Point	after a Quick Attack.
Lethal Barrage II	Ninja	Common	Press  to follow up Lethal Barrage with a powerful attack.	3 Ninja Points	--
Haze Strike	Ninja	Common	Attack (Ninja) +1 Move quickly in the direction input with the left stick, then fling one of your hatchets forward.	3 Ninja Points	Left stick +
Dragonfly	Ninja	Common	Throw one of your hatchets, spinning it through the air at high speed. Thrown hatchets will hang in mid-air for a few moments, dealing damage to nearby foes.	1 Ninja Point	+
Dragonfly II	Ninja	Common	Attack (Ninja) +1 Allows you to charge up Dragonfly so that your thrown hatchets will fling in the air for longer.	3 Ninja Points	--
Dual Hawks	Ninja	Common	Hurl your hatchets so they spin around you, then swing them  forcefully as you grab them. Press  at the correct moment to grab one of them and use it to send the other flying toward the enemy.	1 Ninja Point	+
Wild Surge	Ninja	Common	Press  after Piercing Hurl, Dual Hurl, Chain Hurl, Boulder Breaker, or Heaven's Clash to swiftly close the distance between you and your enemy.	1 Ninja Point	--
Wild Surge II	Ninja	Common	Attack (Ninja) +1 Press  after Wild Surge to slash at the enemy. If this attacks depletes the enemy's Ki, you will fling the enemy to the ground after hurling one of your hatchets at them.	2 Ninja Points	--
Dual Hurl	Ninja	Common	Perform a charged throw with your hatchet. If fully charged, you will throw both of your hatchets at the same time.		Hold
Dual Hurl: Light	Ninja	Common	Decreases charge time when performing Dual Hurl	1 Ninja Point	Hold
Dual Hurl: Shadow	Ninja	Common	Increases throw distance when you charge your attack further	1 Ninja Point	Hold
Death from Above	Ninja	Common	Jump into the air strike the ground with one of your hatchets. Aerial attacks can be performed mid-descent.	2 Ninja Points	+
Death from Above Water	Ninja	Transformed Arts	Jump into the air, then cloak your hatchets in water and strike the ground, generating a wave. Can also be used mid-air. Increases Ki consumption	3 Ninja Points	+
Tile Shaker	Ninja	Common	Parry an enemy attack and neutralize them.	1 Ninja Point	+ just before an enemy's attack lands.
Bell Ringer	Ninja	Common	Attack (Ninja) +1 Thrust your hatchets directly in front of you, forcing your enemy to stumble backwards.	3 Ninja Points	after a Quick Attack
Spiked Wall	Ninja	Common	Unleash a powerful slash with both hatchets from your guard position, repelling the enemy's attack. Heavily staggers the enemy if successful.	2 Ninja Points	+ just before an enemy's attack lands.
Wolf's Rage	Ninja	Common	Instantly recover from being repelled by the enemy's guard and strike them with your hatchets. If this attack depletes the enemy's Ki, they will be knocked to the ground.	1 Ninja Point	when an attacked is guarded against.
Heaven's Clash	Ninja	Common	Build up power before throwing your hatchets in an arc.	1 Ninja Point	+
Heaven's Clash Wind	Ninja	Transformed Arts	Cloak your weapon in wind and attack with whirlwind-like spins. Longer windup before use.	3 Ninja Points	+
Chain Hurl	Ninja	Common	Build up power before throwing both of your hatchets, one after another.	1 Ninja Point	Hold
Chain Hurl II	Ninja	Common	Press  repeatedly to chain your throws.	2 Ninja Points	--
Mountain Climber	Ninja	Common	Leap over an enemy to get behind them.	1 Ninja Point	after a strong attack.
Mountain Climber II	Ninja	Common	Press  after using Mountain Climber to strike downwards at your enemy as you land.	2 Ninja Points	--
Biting Hail	Ninja	Common	Fling one of your hatchets at your foe while avoiding attacks.	2 Ninja Points	while dodging
Spinning Crab	Ninja	Common	Attack (Ninja) +1 Perform a low spinning attack with both hatchets, aimed at the enemy's feet. Depleting a human opponent's Ki with this skill will cause them to fall over.	3 Ninja Points	+
Eagle's Shadow	Ninja	Common	Throw one of your hatchets in a wide arc. Will aim for the targeted enemy if locked on.	1 Ninja Point
Roundabout	Ninja	Common	Throw the right hatchet forward, then circle around and strike with the left hatchet.	--	+
All Ablaze	Ninja	Crucible Arts	???	????	???
Mountain Hawk	Ninja	Crucible Arts	???	???	???
Arise	Ninja	Crucible Arts	???	???	???
Trained Throw	Ninja	Mystic Art	Martial Arts that allow you to perform a charged throw of your hatchets deal more damage when charged and thrown with the correct timing.	3 Ninja Points	--
Tireless Throw	Ninja	Mystic Art	The damage dealt by hatchets you throw will no longer suffer a distance penalty.	3 Ninja Points	--