Leveling up fast in Nioh 3 comes down to one thing: efficient Amrita control. You earn Amrita from combat, missions, and gear management, then convert it into levels at Shrines. Players who level quickly don’t just fight more—they fight smarter, reset efficiently, and never waste resources.
How Amrita Works in Nioh 3 and Why It Matters for Fast Leveling
Amrita acts as both experience and a risk mechanic. Enemies drop it on death, but you lose unspent Amrita if you die twice before recovering your grave.
That single rule should shape how you play:
- Spend Amrita often
- Farm near Shrines
- Avoid carrying large amounts during risky exploration
Players who ignore this rule level slower, even if they fight well.
Farm Enemies Near Shrines (The Core Strategy)
The fastest leveling method early and mid-game is repeating enemy kills near Shrines.
Why this works:
- Enemies respawn when you rest at a Shrine
- Travel time stays minimal
- Death risk stays low
How to do it efficiently
- Identify a strong Yokai close to a Shrine
- Kill it cleanly
- Rest at the Shrine
- Repeat the loop
Breaking enemy weak points—like horns—often causes extra Amrita to spill out during the fight. Prioritize vertical attacks, jump strikes, or ranged hits to trigger this effect.
Target High-Yield Early Enemies
Not all enemies are worth farming. Focus on enemies that hit the sweet spot between difficulty and Amrita payout.
Good early targets include:
- Yoki-type enemies near Shrines
- Single elite Yokai guarding short paths
- Enemies positioned just before boss arenas
Avoid large groups early. Solo elites give more Amrita per minute with far less risk.
Use Crucibles for Burst-Leveling
Crucibles act as controlled farming zones with checkpoints and repeat access.
Why Crucibles are effective:
- Dense enemy placement
- Consistent elite spawns
- Replayable through Battle Scrolls
Best approach
- Clear enemies up to the boss
- Skip the boss if it slows your run
- Reset at the last Shrine or checkpoint
- Repeat for steady Amrita gains
Once your build improves, you can include the boss for bonus gains—but early speed matters more than difficulty.
Convert Gear Into Amrita (Most Players Miss This)
Nioh 3 drops a huge amount of gear. Most of it is useless within minutes.
Instead of hoarding:
- Visit a Shrine
- Open Preparations
- Select Make an Offering
- Trade excess gear for Amrita
Important tip: Weapons with max Familiarity give more Amrita when offered. Use spare weapons during farming, max their Familiarity, then offer them for a bonus payout.
This method alone can push you through multiple levels without extra combat.
Replay Missions Through Battle Scrolls
After completing missions, you can replay them directly from Shrines using Battle Scrolls.
Why this matters:
- Enemy layouts stay predictable
- You can optimize routes
- Death risk stays controlled
Choose missions with:
- Short paths
- Elite Yokai near Shrines
- Minimal environmental hazards
Speed matters more than raw enemy count.
Grab Amrita Boost Effects Early
Small percentage bonuses stack over time and matter more than players expect.
Look for:
- Passive skills that increase Amrita gained
- Equipment effects tied to Amrita bonuses
- Clan bonuses once they unlock
Even a 4–5% increase compounds heavily during long farming sessions.
Spend Amrita Immediately (No Exceptions)
Never carry Amrita longer than needed.
Best habits:
- Level up whenever you pass a threshold
- Avoid “one more run” greed
- Recover your grave before engaging enemies
If you die once, retrieving your grave becomes your only objective.
Level Stats to Increase Farming Speed
Leveling isn’t just about survival—it’s about kill speed.
Prioritize:
- Stats that scale with your main weapon
- Damage increases over defensive padding early
- Consistent output over experimental builds
You can respec later. Faster kills now mean faster levels overall.
Optional: Use Co-op and Acolytes Smartly
Summoning help doesn’t reduce your Amrita gains.
Use:
- Ochoko Cups to summon AI Acolytes
- Co-op players for tough bosses or elite zones
This speeds clears, lowers death risk, and keeps your Amrita safe.
Fast leveling in Nioh 3 rewards discipline more than raw grind time. Players who level quickly focus on short, repeatable loops, reset safely at Shrines, and spend Amrita before risk builds up. Smart gear offerings and careful enemy selection turn every fight into progress instead of danger. When you manage risk and convert kills, loot, and missions into Amrita efficiently, steady levels follow without frustration or wasted effort. Play Now!
