Clan Battles are a unique online mechanic in Nioh 3, where players vow themselves to a clan in exchange for rewards. It can be a bit confusing at first, but once you fully understand it, you’ll want to use it as much as possible.
If you are new to the Nioh series, Clan Battles aren’t an entirely new thing introduced in Nioh 3. It was in its predecessor as well, but like in all things, in the third installment, there are minor tweaks to make it more streamlined for fans.
If want to learn more about Clan Battles, this guide has got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Clan Battles in Nioh 3.
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How to Unlock Clan Battles
Clan Battles isn’t available right at the start of the game. Instead, you’ll need to progress to a certain point in the main story in order to unlock it.
Clan Battles unlocks automatically after reaching 1190 – Heian, the second major region of the game Once you reach Heian, Matsunaga Hisahide will appear at the Eternal Rift, in a shed next to the Blacksmith.
While Matsunaga will be the way to start Clan Battles, he also has some other uses. For example, he offers a store where you can purchase items, outfits and poses, and also has an option for you to create weapons.
Selecting a Clan
First and foremost, you need to select a Clan for Clan Battles. This can be done by speaking to Matsunaga Hisahide at the Teahouse in Eternal Rift. When speaking to him, select the option to select a clan.
There are many clans to choose from, each with their own unique perks and benefits. These perks are called “Clan Protection,” which grants your character buffs.
Some examples of the buffs available are “-15% Damage Taken While Attacking” if you sign with the Kato Clan, or “+8.0% increased melee damage” if you sign with Azai. There are many Clans to choose from, so pick whichever you think would benefit your character the most.
Keep in mind that you will be able to change Clans whenever you like. However, there is an eight-hour waiting period to do so.
Acquire enough Glory and you will increase your position within your Clan. Being promoted within a Clan will increase the Clan Protection buff, making it more effective.
How Do Clan Battles Work in Nioh 3?
During Clan Battles, all Clans and its members are separated into red and white camps on a scoreboard.
The main objective here is to acquire more Glory than the other camp within a certain frame frame. Whichever camp has the most Glory at the end of the allotted time will be rewarded with the Glory collected. Think of it like putting money into a pot and the winner takes it home.
If you end up acquiring enough Glory and end up in the top rankings, the prices for Trading at the Teahouse will be temporarily reduced.
How to Collect Glory for Clan Battles
- For starters, players can earn Glory by completing online sessions, such as Become a Visitor and Expedition modes.
- Additionally, Glory can be earned by defeating Revenants in Battle Scroll missions.
- Lastly, you can Donate items within the Clans Battle menu and get Glory in return. The amount of Glory you receive depends on the value of the item. For example, you will earn more Glory for donating an Exotic-tier item, rather than a common item.
