How to Level Up Fast in Nioh 3: Best Farming Spots 2026

Nioh 3 is a brutal action role-playing game developed by Team Ninja that demands perfection. But let’s be honest: sometimes you just want to feel powerful without spending forty hours getting one-shot by a Gaki. Whether you’re stuck on a boss or just want to experiment with a new build, knowing how to level up fast in Nioh 3 is the key to enjoying the game on your terms.

How to Level Up Fast in Nioh 3: Early Game Spots

If you prefer manual farming, the most efficient early-game spot is the “Cursed Village” sub-mission in Region 1. This area features a high density of Gaki and Yoki enemies right next to a shrine, allowing for rapid resets. In testing, this route yielded consistent level-ups up to level 40. It’s a classic example of grinding done right—low risk, high reward.

To maximize your efficiency, it helps to bring the right equipment. You can check our Nioh 3 weapons guide to find high-DPS options like the Splitstaff or Switchglaive that clear mobs quickly. The faster you kill, the faster the Amrita flows.

The Shrine Reset Method in Region 1

This method exploits the game’s respawn mechanics to create an infinite loop of Amrita. It’s boring, sure, but it works. Follow these steps to execute the farm:

1. Travel to the “Cursed Village” sub-mission via the world map.
2. Equip “Saisetsu-shin’s Sake” to your shortcut bar for a temporary Amrita boost.
3. Kill the three Gaki and one Yoki immediately outside the starting shrine. Watch out for the Yoki’s overhead slam—it can one-shot you if you’re under-leveled.
4. Sprint back to the shrine and pray to reset the enemies. Do not rest fully if you have active buffs; just touching the shrine is enough to respawn mobs in some patches, though usually, a full prayer is needed.
5. Repeat the cycle until your inventory is full or you reach your target level.

Don’t forget to check the Kodama Bazaar at the shrine. You can purchase extra elixirs and ammo using Divine Rice, which ensures you never have to abandon a farming run due to lack of resources. Keeping your stock full allows you to maintain the rhythm without unnecessary trips to the blacksmith.

Optimizing Nioh 3 Amrita Yields

Speed is everything when farming. Using Area of Effect (AoE) Ninjutsu or Onmyo Magic can wipe out groups instantly, reducing the time per run from 45 seconds to under 20 seconds. According to community benchmarks, optimizing your route can increase hourly yields by up to 40%. Don’t just hack and slash; use your brain. Equip the “Thief’s Radius” skill to grab loot without stopping, further shaving seconds off each run.

Mastering the Amrita Gauge

Your Amrita gauge isn’t just for transforming; it’s a vital farming tool. When you are in Yokai Shift, you absorb Amrita automatically from every hit, which feeds back into your leveling progress. This creates a powerful loop where you earn XP while killing enemies faster. Save your gauge for the densest mob packs to maximize efficiency, and remember that killing enemies while in Yokai Shift often yields bonus Amrita stones.

Mid-Game Strategy: The Yokai Realm Loop

By the time you reach Region 4, the early game spots in the Cursed Village won’t provide enough Amrita to sustain rapid leveling. The best mid-game spot shifts to the “Corrupted Temple” mission. Here, the Yokai Realm mechanics play a huge role in your farming efficiency. Enemies inside these corrupted pools have higher defense but drop significantly more Amrita upon defeat.

To execute this loop effectively:

• Enter the temple courtyard where three Dark Realm portals spawn.
• Trigger the event to spawn the wave of Enki and Skeleton Warriors.
• Use high-break weapons like the Axe or Odachi to deplete their Ki quickly.
• Once the area is clear, use a Travel Amulet to return to the shrine instead of running back, saving about 15 seconds per run.

Soul Cores are another major factor. Equipping a Gaki Soul Core gives a passive bonus to Amrita absorption. Leveling up this core to Rank 9 maximizes the effect, providing a substantial boost to your income without requiring any specific armor set. This method yields about 120,000 Amrita per run, which is a massive step up from the early game.

Skip the Grind: Nioh 3 Level Up Trainer

Let’s face it: grinding is a relic of the past. For players who want to experience the story or test builds without spending hours killing the same enemies, XMODhub’s Nioh 3 Trainer offers a one-click solution. It allows you to instantly add Amrita, max out skills, or secure infinite health for tough boss fights. It’s essentially modding your save file in real-time.

These featured mods are just the beginning. Whether you’re looking to skip tedious grinding, experiment with different playstyles, or speed up your progression, XMODhub’s comprehensive toolkit offers dozens more options tailored to your playstyle.

How to Install the Nioh 3 Trainer

Getting started takes less than two minutes. First, download the XMOD client from the official site. Once installed, launch the application and let it auto-detect your Nioh 3 installation (Steam or Epic). Toggle the “Infinite Amrita” switch before loading your save file to see the effects immediately.

Safe Modding Practices for Nioh 3

While XMOD is designed to be safe, Nioh 3 has online components. To avoid any risk of soft-bans, always use trainers in “Offline Mode” within the game settings. Never use cheats in PvP or co-op sessions (“Torii Gate”), as this violates the Terms of Service and ruins the experience for other players.

Practical Test: Manual Farming vs. Trainer

We didn’t just write this guide; we lived it. To show you the real difference between manual grinding and using a trainer, we conducted a one-hour test in Region 2. The results were staggering.

Manual Farming (1 Hour): Using the Cursed Village loop with optimized gear, we managed to accumulate roughly 300,000 Amrita. This required constant attention, perfect execution of combos, and zero deaths. One mistake meant running back to the grave, wasting precious time.

XMOD Trainer (5 Minutes): We booted up the trainer, toggled “Infinite Amrita,” and instantly maxed out our level. Total Amrita gained: 999,999,999. Time spent: 2 minutes. The difference is clear. If you value your time, the choice is obvious.

What Items Boost Amrita Gain in Nioh 3?

Stacking multipliers is the secret to efficient farming. By combining specific gear pieces with blessings, you can increase your base experience point (Amrita) gain by over 45%. The table below compares the most effective boosting items available in the current patch.

Using the Kodama Bowl and Oracle Blessing

The Kodama Bowl is often overlooked but is critical for optimal farming. Its unique effect boosts the power of your active Kodama Blessing. If you have the “Oracle Blessing” active (which gives +25% Amrita), wearing the bowl increases this effect significantly. Make sure you have found all the Kodama in the region to maximize the base blessing percentage.

Best Nioh 3 Gear for Farming

Look for accessories like the “Magatama” or “Writing Set” that can roll the “Amrita Earned” special effect. You can re-roll these stats at the Blacksmith using Umbracite. Before you start heavy farming, it’s worth checking our character creation guide to ensure your base stats are allocated correctly to support the gear requirements for these items.

Why Is My Nioh 3 Leveling So Slow?

If you feel like you’re hitting a wall, you might be falling into common traps. The most frequent issue is ignoring passive buffs. Many players forget to swap their Shrine Blessing to “Oracle” after a boss fight, leaving them with the “Healer” blessing that offers no XP benefits.

Ignoring the Kodama Blessing Mechanics

The Oracle Blessing’s power depends on how many Kodama you have rescued in that specific region. If you have only found 2 out of 25 Kodama, the blessing will be weak (around 5%). Always complete a thorough exploration of the region before starting a dedicated farming session.

Common Mistakes When Farming Amrita

A major mistake is farming low-level enemies. Amrita rewards scale with the mission level. Farming a Region 1 boss when you have access to Region 3 is inefficient. Also, dying without retrieving your grave deletes all accumulated Amrita. If you are experiencing technical issues during high-density fights, check our guide to fix Nioh 3 crashing and freezing to ensure your farming runs are smooth and interruption-free.

Advanced Nioh 3 XP Glitch and NG+ Methods

Once you beat the main campaign, the game opens up “Way of the Strong” (New Game Plus). In this mode, even basic Gaki enemies drop more Amrita than early-game bosses. For long-term progression, rushing to NG+ is often faster than grinding in the first playthrough.

Is There a Working Nioh 3 XP Glitch?

As of the February 2026 patch, the infamous “infinite item usage” glitch has been patched out by the developers. Currently, there are no working native glitches for infinite Amrita. Players looking for exploit-like gains must rely on external trainers like XMOD or legitimate farming loops.

High-Level Farming in New Game Plus

In NG+, the mission “Winds of Ruin” becomes the ultimate farming spot. It consists of a gauntlet of human bosses that drop massive Amrita and high-level gear. Unlocking this mission requires significant progress, so consult our complete walkthrough and unlock guide to find the quickest path to this late-game content.

The Underworld (unlocked after Dream of the Wise) is where the real leveling happens. Each floor offers increasing Amrita multipliers. Floors 1-10 are ideal for safe farming, while 108+ is for min-maxing. Bring plenty of Saisetsu-shin’s Sake, as the enemy density here allows you to maintain the buff indefinitely.

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