Kintaro Set | Nioh 3 Wiki

Kintaro Set   Total Weight 36.4 Total Toughness 306
Set Bonus Kintaro Activation: 15 Stamina / 14 Strength 2 Pieces Damage Taken (While Attacking) -7.0% 3 Pieces Life Drain (Melee Attack) 2% 4 Pieces Stalwart (During Charged Attacks) -- 5 Pieces Enhanced Attack & Defense (AXES) B 6 Pieces Attack Bonus (Strength) B+

Kintaro Set is an Armor Set in Nioh 3. The Kintaro Set is a Heavy Armor set modeled after the legendary folk hero Kintaro (Sakata Kintoki), known for his superhuman strength and mastery of the axe. This set offers exceptional protection against lightning and boosts offensive capabilities with Axes, encouraging an aggressive playstyle that trades hits. Nioh 3 Armor Sets are composed of multiple equipment pieces that belong to the same set and grant powerful cumulative bonuses when worn together. These sets typically include a Head Armor, a Torso Armor, Arm Guards, Leg Guards, Foot Guards, and would sometimes include a Weapon.

Where to Find Kintaro Set in Nioh 3

• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Nuribotoke. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Sugitani Zenjubo. [Nioh 3 Map]
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Nasu no Yoichi. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Kajiwara Kagetoki during the myth of "Beneath a Pure White Flag".
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by Minamoto no Yoshitsune during the quest "Beneath a Pure White Flag".
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Nuribotoke. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Mezuki. [Nioh 3 Map link]
• Pieces of this Set can be dropped by Nagakura Shinpachi. [Nioh 3 Map Link]

Kintaro Set Pieces & Fixed Special Effects in Nioh 3

Each piece in the Kintaro Set has a Fixed Special Effect that is always present and does not change with rarity, in addition to the random Special Effects granted by the armor itself. 

Below is a list of every piece in the Kintaro Set and its corresponding effect.

• Kintaro's Axe:Kintaro
• Kintaro's Headband: Kintaro
• Kintaro's Cuirass: Kintaro
• Kintaro's Gauntlets: Kintaro
• Kintaro's Waistguard: Kintaro
• Kintaro's Greaves: Kintaro

Nioh 3 Kintaro Set Bonuses

In Nioh 3, Armor Sets grant special bonuses that scale based on the number of pieces equipped from the same set. Equipping additional pieces unlocks stronger effects, allowing the set to further enhance a specific playstyle, build, or combat synergy. Kintaro Set grants the following bonuses depending on how many pieces are equipped.

• 2 Pieces Bonus: Damage Taken (While Attacking) -7.0%
• 3 Pieces Bonus: Life Drain (Melee Attack) 2%
• 4 Pieces Bonus: Stalwart (During Charged Attacks)
• 5 Pieces Bonus: Enhanced Attack & Defense (Axes) B
• 6 Pieces Bonus: Attack Bonus (Strength) B+

Nioh 3 Kintaro Set Information

• Armor Set Style: Heavy Armor
• Set Bonus: Kintaro
• Activation: 15 Stamina / 14 Strength

Nioh 3 Kintaro Set Stats

In Nioh 3, the Kintaro Set provides the following total stats when all pieces are equipped.

• Total Weight: 36.4
• Total Base Defense: --
• Toughness: 306
• Physical Resistance: 24.7
• Fire Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Water Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Lightning Damage Reduction: 52.0
• Wind Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Poison Resistance 0.0
• Paralysis Resistance 0.0

All Kintaro Set Armor Pieces for Nioh 3

Torso Armor

Kintaro's Cuirass Weight 11.2 Base Defense --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Toughness 94 Physical Resistance 7.6 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 16.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Head Armor

Kintaro's Headband Weight 5.6 Base Defense --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Toughness 47 Physical Resistance 3.8 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 8.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Legs Guard

Kintaro's Waistguard Weight 8.4 Base Defense --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Toughness 71 Physical Resistance 5.7 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 12.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Arms Guard

Kintaro's Gauntlets Weight 5.6 Base Defense --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Toughness 47 Physical Resistance 3.8 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 8.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Foot Guard

Kintaro's Greaves Weight 5.6 Base Defense --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Toughness 47 Physical Resistance 3.8 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 8.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Weapon

Kintaro's Axe Weight -- Base ATK --
Activation 15 Sta / 14 Str
Special Effects Kintaro
Stats Reference Stats Constitution/Stamina/Skill Break 105 Block 30

Nioh 3 Kintaro Set Armor Notes & Tips

• You need 67 STA to be at 69.9% encumbrance for a full set + 2 Accessories (without Weight Bearer).