Onzoshi Gauntlets | Nioh 3 Wiki

Arm Guard Onzoshi Gauntlets Weight0.8
Special Effects The Tragic Hero Grants a random Special Effect Grants a random Special Effect Grants a random Special Effect
Activation: 12 / 12
Stats +15Toughness 1.2Physical Resistance 0.0Fire Resistance 0.0Water Resistance 0.0Lightning Resistance 0.0Wind Resistance 0.0Poison Resistance 0.0Paralysis Resistance

Onzoshi Gauntlets in Nioh 3 is an Arm Guard and part of the Onzoshi Set. The Arm Guard is a piece of equipment that is worn on the arms that gives various Stats, passive effects, and other combat advantages. When worn, the Arm Guard also alters the appearance of the arms of the character.

Attire worn by Minamoto no Yoshitsune as he was being hounded by his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo. "Onzoshi" refers to the son of a noble or high-ranking samurai who has yet to become independent, but the word saw particular use in relation to the descendants of the Minamoto clan. This attire increases stealth and mobility by removing armored portions and the headgear.

Nioh 3 Onzoshi Gauntlets Arm Guard General Information

• Onzoshi Gauntlets requires 12 / 12 to Activate
• Armor Type: Arm Guard
• Armor Style: Ninja
• Weight Type: Light
• Onzoshi Gauntlets is a piece of the Onzoshi Set.

For each rarity of Onzoshi Gauntlets, the range of the Base Defense will increase, and the armor will grant the following:

• Common rarity will grant one random Special Effects
• Uncommon rarity will grant two random Special Effects
• Rare rarity will grant two random Special Effects
• Exotic rarity can grant up to three random Special Effects
• Divine rarity will grant a Divine Grace to any Divine Armor, Melee or Ranged Weapon. They will receive one of the divine graces as long as they aren't already a part of a Set Bonus.

Where to Find Onzoshi Gauntlets in Nioh 3

• Obtained as a reward for completing "Triple Triumph" Myth.
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Waira. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Hiruko. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by Tomoe Gozen during the quest "Beneath a Pure White Flag".

Nioh 3 Onzoshi 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. 

The Tragic Hero is composed of 6 total pieces and to obtain its full bonuses players require to equip all of them. This set is completed by adding the following pieces:

• Usumidori (Ninja)
• Onzoshi Cuirass
• Onzoshi Gauntlets
• Onzoshi Hakama
• Onzoshi Greaves
• Semiore Flute (Deflect) or Semiore Flute (Evade)

In order to activate the full set, players require to have 12 Constitution and 12 Skill

Onzoshi Gauntlets Possible Special Effects in Nioh 3

Every Armor with the same name always comes with a fixed special effect, plus additional random effects. In the case of Onzoshi Gauntlets its fixed special effect is The Tragic Hero.

Fixed Special Effects can be easily identified by  this icon before its name.

The following are possible random special effects that can be found in Onzoshi Gauntlets:

• Melee Attack Ki Consumption -8.0%
• Defense Bonus (Magic) D+
• Spirit Force Bonus (Fire Damage) D+
• Decreased Damage Taken (Lightning)
• Soul Core Drop Rate +4.0%
• Decreased Damage Taken (Critical)

Onzoshi Gauntlets Arm Guard Crafting Guide for Nioh 3

• Information on how to craft Onzoshi Gauntlets go here.

Nioh 3 Onzoshi Gauntlets Arm Guard Notes & Tips

• Notes and Tips for Onzoshi Gauntlets go here.