
Achieving the platinum trophy signals mastery, driving player retention and fostering a vibrant achievement‑focused community that can boost Nioh 3’s longevity and sales.
Nioh 3’s trophy architecture on the PlayStation 5 reflects a deliberate design to reward thorough engagement. The platinum trophy, reserved for players who secure every listed accolade, sets a high bar that aligns with the series’ reputation for challenging combat and intricate progression systems. By tying the ultimate award to milestones such as level 100, full myth completion, and mastery of every combat discipline, the developers ensure that only the most dedicated gamers can claim true mastery, reinforcing the title’s premium positioning in the action‑RPG market.
Beyond the visible achievements, Nioh 3 introduces a layered set of hidden trophies that unlock only through sustained play. These range from guiding Kodama home to purifying Lesser Crucibles, each encouraging players to explore peripheral content often overlooked in a first playthrough. This hidden tier fuels long‑term replayability, prompting community-driven challenges, streaming marathons, and guide creation. The incremental “continue playing” prompts act as subtle nudges, turning casual players into repeat customers and extending the game’s lifecycle well beyond its launch window.
The broader industry sees a resurgence of achievement‑centric strategies as a means to boost engagement and monetize post‑launch support. Nioh 3’s comprehensive trophy system serves as a marketing lever, generating organic buzz through social media bragging rights and leaderboard competition. For developers, such systems provide valuable data on player behavior, informing future content updates and DLC planning. As gamers increasingly seek measurable proof of skill, titles that embed robust, multi‑layered trophy ecosystems are poised to capture higher retention rates and foster stronger brand loyalty.
Trophy List
You Are Nioh – Obtained all trophies.
Answering to the People – Completed all Myths.
Budding Talent – Reached level 10.
Grizzled Veteran – Reached level 100.
Hidden Trophies
Continue playing to unlock this trophy. (x12)
Crucible Arts Adopter – Learned a Martial Art from a Crucible weapon for the first time.
Arts Proficiency – Defeated 10 enemies with a Strong Attack or a Martial Art enhanced via Arts Proficiency.
Ninjutsu – Defeated 10 enemies with Ninjutsu.
Burst Break – Successfully activated Burst Break 10 times.
Guardian Spirit's Aid – Successfully activated a Guardian Spirit Skill Burst Break for the first time.
Yokai Manipulator – Used a Summoning Seal to summon a yokai for the first time.
Devotee – Unlocked all named shrines and Bodhisattva Statues.
Explorer – Raised your Exploration Level to 4 in any area.
Masterful Pupil – Defeated a master for the first time.
A God Among Men – Defeated all masters.
Armor's Real Value – Activated all set‑bonus effects for an equipment set.
Latest Masterpiece – Forged an item for the first time.
Match Made in Heaven – Performed a Soul Match for the first time.
Remodeler – Remodeled a piece of equipment for the first time.
Keen‑Eyed – Pet a Chijiko for the first time.
Eagle‑Eyed – Pet all Chijiko.
Unimpeded – Used all methods to traverse Spirit Veins.
Teamwork – Completed three missions during Expeditions or with NPCs (includes Acolytes).
A Scampuss's Best Friend – Traded a furball with a Scampuss in the Eternal Rift for the first time.
Spa Healer – Bathed in first hot spring.
Additional Hidden Trophies
Continue playing to unlock this trophy. (x2)
Kodama Leader – Guided all Kodama home.
Visiting the Six Jizo – Prayed at all of the Six Jizo.
Scampuss Enthusiast – Pet all Scampusses.
Soul Core Owner – Purified a Soul Core for the first time.
Base Captured – Captured an enemy base for the first time.
Total Control – Captured all enemy bases.
Lesser Crucible Cleanser – Purified a Lesser Crucible for the first time.
Lesser Crucible Eradicator – Purified all Lesser Crucibles.
More Hidden Trophies
Comments
Want to join the conversation?
Loading comments...