In Nioh, there are several skills you can obtain. There’s the katana skills which utilize the sword. When also using the different weapons such as the kusari-gama, spear, gun, handcannon, bow and, dual swords.
The spear however values thrust-like attacks and also deflecting-like movements. Because of this, spears are more used in taking out multiple incoming opponents and are able to knock them back.
Spear Skills
Below contains a list of the Spear Skills grouped according to Samurai Skill Points Cost. It provides a summary of the Skill Names, Effects, Rank Requirement, Skill Type, Input, and Prerequisite.
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purify the Yokai Realm | Activates when you recover the maximum amount of Ki from a Ki Pulse. Purifies the defilement clinging to you and your vicinity. | Novice | 0 | Active | N/A | N/A |
| Grapple | Grapples an enemy who is out of Ki then follows up with equipped weapon. | Novice | 1 | Active | Triangle for opponent out of Ki | N/A |
| Pole Kick | Performed from a combo, this skill drives the spear into the ground to use as a pole for a kicking attack. | Adept | 1 | Active | Triangle at end of combo | Grapple |
| Flux | Changing to another stance on a successful Ki Pulse increases the amount of Ki recovered. | Adept | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Ki Pulse: Heaven | High stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Ki Pulse: Earth | Low stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Ki Pulse: Man | Mid stance skill. Activates when you recover full Ki from a Ki Pulse. Raises the damage caused by your next attack. | Novice | 1 | Active | – | N/A |
| Living Water: Earth | Low stance only. Enables you to use Ki Pulses even when dodging | Novice | 1 | Active | – | Ki Pulse: Earth |
| Flying Monkey | Low stance only. Leaps over an enemy to get behind them. | Novice | 1 | Active | LS Up+X at end of combo | N/A |
| Windmill | High stance only. Extends the spear as long as possible for a huge swing. | Adept | 1 | Active | – | Entangle |
| Back Slash | Low stance only. Slashes enemy while stepping back. | Adept | 1 | Active | Square while guarding | Ki Pulse: Earth |
| Twirl | Mid stance only. Parries an enemy attack and knocks them down. | Novice | 1 | Active | Triangle while guarding | Ki Pulse: Man |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flux II | Increases ki recovery when you switch stances during Flux. | Veteran | 2 | Active | – | Flux |
| Spear Stance Change | High stance only. Changing stance right when performing a Ki Pulse knocks the enemy back. | Novice | 2 | Active | During Ki Pulse | N/A |
| Twirl II | When Twirl is successful, increases your attack power. | Novice | 2 | Active | L1+Triangle | Triangle while guarding |
| Flying Monkey II | After Flying Monkey, lets you stab downward with an additional button press. | Adept | 2 | Active | LS Up+X at end of combo | N/A |
| Piercing Rain | High stance only. Gathers power, then fiercely thrusts at the enemy five times. | Adept | 2 | Active | Triangle at end of combo | Ki Pulse: Heaven |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spear Shove | Shoves an opponent using the spear’s shaft, stunning them. | Novice | 3 | Active | N/A | N/A |
| Windmill II | Pressing and holding the button causes you to continue to spin. | Veteran | 3 | Active | L1+Triangle | Windmill |
| Body Swap | Mid stance only. Swap places with the enemy in front of you to get behind them. | Adept | 3 | Active | Square while guarding | Ki Pulse: Man |
| Living Water: Man | Mid stance only. Enables you to use Ki Pulse even when dodging. | Novice | 3 | Active | Square while Guarding | Ki Pulse: Man |
| Entangle | L1+Triangle (Triangle while Guarding) | Novice | 3 | Active | – | N/A |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Rule of Thrusting | Increases damage from a thrust attack by 6% | Veteran | 4 | Passive | – | Piercing Rain |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Water: Heaven | High stance only. Enables you to use Ki Pulses even when dodging. | Novice | 5 | Active | – | Ki Pulse: Heaven |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornered Tiger I | When your Life drops to 30% or lower, close combat damage increases by 6%. | Veteran | 6 | Passive | – | Pole Kick |
| Skill | Effects | Rank Required | Samurai Skill Points Required | Skill Type | Input | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluidity | Allows you to use Spear Stance Change from any stance, and lets you combo into any stance from Spear Stance Change. | – | 7 | Mystic Art | – | Cleared Mission “???” |
| Stability | Prevents thrusts from ricocheting off the walls, and extends the range of your attacks | – | 7 | Mystic Art | – | Cleared Mission “???” |
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