Soul Cores are special items that grant Onmyo Magic in Nioh 3. Soul Cores hold remnants of a yokai's power and can be set in either Yin or Yang position to unlock its Onmyo Magic. Soul Cores set in the Yin position provide Onmyo Magic Items, like Talismans, which increase the player's Stats. On the other hand, Soul Cores set in the Yang position unlock a Summoning Seal, which calls on the power of the yokai within to fight alongside the player briefly. Soul Cores are obtained upon defeating a yokai, which can be purified and equipped at Shrines. The special effects gained from Soul Cores depend on the position in which it is equipped in the Onmyo Box. Your Soul Cores can be managed at a Shrine, and their effects can be replenished upon praying at a Shrine. Click here to see all Soul Cores.
Nioh 3 Soul Cores Guide
How to Use Soul Cores in Nioh 3?
Soul Cores can be managed at Shrines. Pray at a Shrine and choose the option "Manage Soul Core", this is where you can set or enhance Soul Cores as well as strengthen Guardian Spirits. Once in the Onmyo Box menu, you can equip Soul Cores in either the Yang Position or the Yin Position.
How to Obtain Soul Cores in Nioh 3?
The various types of Soul Cores can be obtained upon defeating the Yokai Enemies in various Locations. Some effects for Soul Cores require you to defeat a Crucible Wraith to unlock a position to slot your Soul Core in. Upon obtaining a Soul Core, you need to go to a Shrine to purify it. You can lose all unpurified Soul Cores along with your obtained Amrita if you die. However, you can retrieve them if you're accompanied by a Guardian Spirit by touching your grave.
The Yin/Yang Positions for Soul Cores in Nioh 3
The Yin Position provides Onmyo Magic Items for you to use in combat against enemies. Each item will have a limit to how many times you can use this item, these items can be replenished when you have used them up in combat by praying at a Shrine. Spell activation can also be seen under the Onmyo Magic Item; it will start as 5/5 and can be increased until 40. This can be increased by levelling up your Magic Stat.
The Yang Position grants special effects and stat bonuses for you; some of the Yang Positions for Soul Cores need to be unlocked. To do so, you will need to defeat a Crucible Wraith. Once this position is unlocked, you will be able to equip a Soul Core and receive its special effects and stat bonuses.
What are Guardian Spirits in Nioh 3?
Guardian Spirits are spirits that resemble an animal that protect you. Connections with your Guardian can be strengthened in the Onmyo Box as well. Pray at a shrine and choose the "Manage Soul Core" option. Change your Guardian Spirit to enhance different stats and to use the Guardian Spirit Skill it offers. To do so, choose the "Change Guadian Spirit" option on the Shrine menu.
Nioh 3 Soul Core Rarity and Levels
You will be able to obtain multiple Soul Cores when facing the same enemy again. Some of which may have a different color to their name when looking inside the Onmyo Box, and some of them will also have different levels. Both the Rarity and the level will contribute to the amount and how effective the effect is.
List of All Soul Cores in Nioh 3
All Nioh 3 Soul Cores Gallery
Jailer Oni (Hellfire) Soul Core
Summoning Seal: lailer Oni x4
Firestop Talisman x7
Sunakake-baba Soul Core
Summoning Seal: Sunakake-baba x4Devigorate Talisman x3
Konaki-Jiji Soul Core
Summoning Seal: Konaki-jiji x6Protection Talisman x2
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AnonymousI know they refresh at a shrine, but does increasing your magic increase the amount of times you can cast it?
missing onmoraki soul core.
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