Nioh 3 Update 1.070 Patch Notes (Patch 1.07) | Major Update

Nioh 3 update 1.070 (v1.07) is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Nioh 3 1.07 patch notes, the latest update improves build diversity by strengthening numerous Grace and armor set bonuses and converting several Attack Bonus effects into stronger Damage Bonus effects. Additionally, Nioh 3 patch 1.070 also fixes Yokai Annihilator, Sacred Water Ki recovery, and Status screen display issues.

PlayStation 5 / Steam Update Summary

• Dozens of set bonuses received balance increases across Grace and armor sets.
• Multiple Attack Bonus effects were converted to Damage Bonus effects for higher damage output.
• Several elemental, melee, magic, ninjutsu, and weapon-specific bonuses were strengthened.
• Fixed Yokai Annihilator, Sacred Water Ki recovery, and Status screen display issues.

Nioh 3 version 1.070.000 Patch Notes – June 11, 2026

PlayStation 5 / Steam Patch Notes

Set Bonus Balance Changes

• Grace of Benzaiten – Increased Stack Count Duration (6-piece).
• Grace of Hotei – Increased Effect Duration (4-piece).
• Grace of Hachiman – Increased Damage Bonus (Bow Damage) (6-piece).
• Grace of Inari – Increased Effect Duration (4-piece).
• Grace of Kuzuryu – Increased Melee Damage vs. Poisoned Enemy (5-piece).
• Grace of Kuzuryu – Increased Poison Status Ailment Augmentation (Spirit Force) (6-piece).
• Grace of Kuzuryu – Increased Untouched Summoning Seals (7-piece).
• Grace of Daikokuten – Increased Attack Bonus (Arts Proficiency Power) (5-piece).
• Grace of Daikokuten – Increased Arts Proficiency Power (6-piece).
• Grace of Daikokuten – Increased Ninjutsu Power (7-piece).
• Grace of Jurojin – Increased Onmyo Magic Power (5-piece).
• Grace of Jurojin – Changed Attack Bonus (Magic) to Damage Bonus (Magic) and increased its effectiveness (7-piece).
• Grace of Fukurokuju – Changed Attack Bonus (Constitution) to Damage Bonus (Constitution) (6-piece).
• Grace of Vaisravana – Changed Attack Bonus (Strength) to Damage Bonus (Strength) (7-piece).
• Pride of the Crimson Army – Increased Melee Damage (Unscathed) (7-piece).
• Swift Silence and Daring Defense – Increased Melee Damage vs. Scorched Enemy (5-piece).
• General of Ruin – Changed Attack Bonus (Strength) to Damage Bonus (Strength) and increased its effectiveness (6-piece).
• First of the Four Guardians – Changed Attack Bonus (Strength) to Damage Bonus (Strength) and increased its effectiveness (6-piece).
• Founder of the Shogunate – Increased Melee Damage (Yokai Realm) (6-piece).
• Founder of the Shogunate – Increased Damage Bonus (Spirit Force) (7-piece).
• Sword of Misfortune – Increased Sheathed Martial Arts Damage (4-piece).
• Sword of Misfortune – Increased Damage Bonus (Amrita Gauge) (6-piece).
• Cunning Spirit – Increased Guardian Spirit Skill Ki Damage (2-piece).
• Profligate Sinner – Increased Final Blow/Grapple Damage (6-piece).
• Exemplary Eye for Elegance – Increased Damage Bonus (Luck) (6-piece).
• Advent of the Divine – Increased Water Damage (6-piece).
• The Protection of Kannon – Increased Melee Damage (Unscathed) (6-piece).
• Warrior of the East’s Honor – Increased Lightning Damage (4-piece).
• Warrior of the East’s Honor – Changed Attack Bonus (Constitution) to Damage Bonus (Constitution) (5-piece).
• Pride of the Sakanoue – Increased Ki Pulse Recovery (5-piece).
• Pride of the Sakanoue – Increased Enhanced Attack & Defense (Spear) (7-piece).
• The Rightful Eccentric – Increased Strong Attack Damage (6-piece).
• Single Sword’s Reverie – Changed Attack Bonus (Heart) to Damage Bonus (Heart) (5-piece).
• Single Sword’s Reverie – Increased Rising Tide (6-piece).
• Seven Misfortunes, Eight Hardships – Increased Damage Bonus (Negative Effects) (4-piece).
• Imagawa Regent – Increased Damage Bonus (Familiarity) (5-piece).
• Kintaro – Changed Attack Bonus (Strength) to Damage Bonus (Strength) and increased its effectiveness (6-piece).
• The Tragic Hero – Changed Attack Bonus (Heart) to Damage Bonus (Heart) (6-piece).
• Master of Illusion – Increased Spirit Force Charge (Backstab) (4-piece).
• Master of Illusion – Increased Elemental Damage (5-piece).
• Master of Illusion – Increased Life Recovery (Ninjutsu Hit) (6-piece).
• Ingenious Schemer – Increased Damage Bonus (Enhanced) (5-piece).
• Demon Incarnate – Increased Crucible Weapon Damage (6-piece).
• Ultimate Defense – Increased Backstab Damage (5-piece).
• The True Pure Land – Increased Effect Duration (5-piece).
• The True Pure Land – Changed Attack Bonus (Intellect) to Damage Bonus (Intellect) (6-piece).
• Devout Practitioner – Increased Effect Duration (5-piece).
• Devout Practitioner – Changed Attack Bonus (Magic) to Damage Bonus (Magic) (7-piece).
• Devious Loyalty – Changed Attack Bonus (Skill) to Damage Bonus (Skill) (6-piece).
• Famed Fuma – Increased Shadow Art Ailment Augmentation (5-piece).
• Famed Fuma – Increased Wind Damage (6-piece).
• Picturesque Scenery – Increased Physical Arts Damage (4-piece).
• Picturesque Scenery – Changed Attack Bonus (Stamina) to Damage Bonus (Stamina) (5-piece).
• Picturesque Scenery – Increased Aerial Attack Damage (6-piece).
• Straight and True – Increased Bullseye Bonus (5-piece).
• Kai’s Vice General – Changed Attack Bonus (Intellect) to Damage Bonus (Intellect) (5-piece).
• Purifying Presence – Increased Untouched Summoning Seals (3-piece).
• Purifying Presence – Increased Yokai Debilitation (Sacred Water Used) (5-piece).
• Yokai Annihilator – Fixed Faster Ki Recovery (Low Life) (4-piece) not activating.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Sacred Water Ki recovery increased less than intended.
• Fixed Attack Bonus (Arts Proficiency Power) and Defense Bonus (Ninjutsu Power) only appearing for one Style on the Status screen.
• Applied additional minor bug fixes.

Recently, a major Nioh 3 patch 1.040 added free celebration armor, improves multiplayer rewards and high-level gear drops, introduces several system and UI upgrades. Today’s Nioh 3 version 1.070.000 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming Nioh 3 update 1.070.010 for PlayStation 5.

Download free Nioh 3 update 1.070 for PlayStation 5 and PC.