Main Missions in Nioh 2 are story-focused missions that must be completed to advance the game's plot. Main Missions feature a variety of objectives, Kodama, Sudama and Yokai to encounter. Players will also receive special rewards for completing them for the first time and subsequent times. Rewards include unlocking missions, skills, gestures and special Set Pieces
- See Kodama for a full list of all Kodama Locations
- See Sudama to understand what to do about the Purple Kodama
- See Spa (Hot Spring) for a full list of Onsen locations
- See Missions for a quick list of all missions.
Main Missions Walkthrough to Nioh 2

The Village of Cursed Blossoms
It seems that this message is from someone that's heard whispers of my work slaying yokai. There are no hints as to who sent it, but it appears to have come from a village called Jusanzakura. If there really are yokai there, then it might be worth heading that way to take a look.
Recommended Level: 1
Rewards:
- Blood-Encrusted Sawtooth x1
- Warped Jawbone x1
- Quality Leather Platelet x3
- Quality Leather Cord x3
- 2800 Gold
- 1200 Amrita

The Beast Born of Smoke and Flames
First, let's go and meet with a potential buyer for these Spirit Stones I've gathered. The client is, let's say, pretty well known around these parts. He knows me now, and we've arranged a discreet meeting. Let's really sell ourselves and see if he'll send some more work our way.
Recommended Level: 8
Rewards:
- Gesture: Prostrate
- Highest Quality Tamahagane x3
- Highest Quality Ingot x3
- Highest Quality Iron Platelet x3
- 4200 Gold
- 1568 Amrita

The Viper's Sanctum
Looks like the forces of Dosan's successor, Yoshitatsu, are mounting an assault. Word is that Dosan suffered some heavy losses and retreated wounded to his estate. They've been whispers that things were bad between the two, but all of this is a little too sudden. There's got to be something else going on here. Regardless, Dosan is an important ally, so it'd do us well to help him.
Recommended Level: 15
Rewards:
- Shrine Maiden's Gown x1
- Shrine Maiden's Hakama x1
- Tanegashima Matchlock x1
- Roaring Gun Ammunition x4
- 5600 Gold
- 2080 Amrita

The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama
The year is May 1560 and players arrive at Okehazama in Owari Province, you are tasked to defeat the enemy general on the other side of the yokai-infested mountain.
Recommended Level: 21
Rewards:
- Samurai's Locks x1
- Master Archer's Bow x1
- Master Archer's Cuirass x1
- Master Archer's Waistguard x1
- 7400 Gold
- 2976 Amrita

The Mysterious One Night Castle
Lord Nobunaga is eager to expand his influence into the northern reaches of Mino, a key strategic location where Dosan has a stronghold. It's up to us to investigate the area for him.
Recommended Level: 28
Rewards:
- Hand Cannon x1
- Explosive Rounds x3
- High-Quality Wood x3
- High-Quality Lacquer x3
- 8800 Gold
- 3840 Amrita

The Hollow Fortress
Inabayama Castle, the stronghold of the Saito Clan. The time to avenge Master Dosan is at hand! There are rumors about a man who's supposed to have captured the castle in a single night. He should be found, he could be the key to cracking this place open.
Recommended Level: 33
Rewards:
- Genryu's Helmet x1
- Genryu's Cuirass x1
- Genryu's Waistguard x1
- Hand Mirror x1
- 10200 Gold
- 4880 Amrita

A Way Out
As things stand, the Azai and Asakura forces pressing from the north and south will trap us. Our only option is for one of us to stay behind and buy some time so the others can escape. We must cut our way through even without reinforcemenets.
Recommended Level: 38
Rewards:
- Gesture Relax
- Sohaya Mask x1
- Sohaya Cuirass x1
- Tenmoku x1
- 12000 Gold
- 6432 Amrita

Corpses and Ice
Lord Nobunaga has rallied his troops and is already on his way to Omi. He's determined to put an end to this conflict with the Azai and Asakura, once and for all.
Recommended Level: 44
Rewards:
- Gesture Fire
- Taro Tachi (WATER) x1
- Water Omamori x1
- Highest Quality Leather Platelet x3
- 13400 Gold
- 7824 Amrita

Bird in a Cage
It seems Azai Nagasama refuses to let Lady Oichi free and has locked her and himself in the castle's tower. While his troops are busy with Lord Nobunaga's men, it's up to you to infiltrate the castle and save Lady Oichi before it's too late
Recommended Level: 49
Rewards:
- Samurai's Locks x1
- Kohoku Master's Helmet x1
- Kohoku Master's Cuirass x1
- Azai Ichimonji x1
- 14800 Gold
- 9392 Amrita

Pervading Waters
It seems the Saika mercenaries have invaded Ishiyama Hoganji and made it into a fort where they are all holed up. Lord Nobunaga has instructed his troops and retainers to infiltrate the area and to drive them away.
Recommended Level: 54
Rewards:
- Ravenwing Rifle x1
- Yatagarasu Cuirass x1
- Yatagarasu Headband x1
- Yatagarasu Waistguard x1
- 16600 Gold
- 11912 Amrita

The Frenzied Blaze
One of Lord Nobunaga's retainers have turned against him and set the Honnoji temple on fire. Make haste and rescue Nobunaga.
Recommended Level: 60
Rewards:
- Infernal Nail x1
- Fire Omamori x1
- Burning Oil Jar x3
- Sacred Ash x1
- 18000 Gold
- 14320 Amrita

The Sun Sets on Mount Tenno
Mitsuhide's stronghold has breached Mt. Tenno. Make haste and fight through their forces and avenge the fallen Lord Nobunaga,
Recommended Level: 66
Rewards:
- Onmyo Mage's Locks x1
- Ryomen Sukuna's Sword x1
- Ryomen Sukuna's Axe x1
- Smithing Text: Sacred Brush
- 19400 Gold
- 17208 Amrita

Ruin Draws Near
It seems Tokichiro's forces have made its way to Kitanosho Castle where Oichi and Lord Katsuie are seeking refuge. You must hurry to the castle, save Lord Katsuie and rescue Lady Oichi.
Recommended Level: 72
Rewards:
- Samurai's Locks x1
- Urn Splitter Hatchtes x1
- Oni Shibata's Cuirass x1
- Oni Shibata's Helmet x1
- 21200 Gold
- 22032 Amrita

The Two Faces of Hospitality
It seems Tokichiro has been tracked and we've found him at Komaki-Nagakuta. Fight through his forces and stop him!
Recommended Level: 78
Rewards:
- Ogo & Nagamei Masamune x1
- Golden Gourd Plated Headband x1
- Golden Gourd Cuirass x1
- Tokichiro's Gourd x1
- 22600 Gold
- 26680 Amrita

The High-spirited Demon
After the fight against Tokichiro, a malevolent force has spread across Komaki-Nagakuta which has frenzied all the Yokai within the area. Prepare yourself as you escape Komaki-Nagakuta alongside Mumyo and retreat back to the Tokugawa Stronghold.
Recommended Level: 84
Rewards:
- Demon's Maw x1
- Primordial Mud x1
- Biwa Pick x1
- Spirit Stone Arm x1
- 24000 Gold
- 32112 Amrita

The Mausoleum of Evil
After dying in the hands of Tokichiro, you were able to reunite with your mother and learned about your destiny. Six years have passed and you find yourself back in the human world to stop Tokichiro from ruling over the nation. You are now sent to Byodo-In to find a way to restore Sohayamaru.
Recommended Level: 100
Rewards:
- Dojikiri Yasutsuna x1
- Genmei Onmyo Mage's Hat x1
- Two Leaves x1
- 25800 Gold
- 40816 Amrita

The Golden Castle
Mumyo and yourself head towards a castle built by Tokichiro in the capital, Jurakudai. In order to restore Sohayamaru, you must obtain the Spirit Stones within the domain.
Recommended Level: 105
Rewards:
- Broken Demon Tile x2
- Spirit Stone Arm x3
- Demon's Horn x4
- Lumicite Crystal x5
- 27200 Gold
- 49176 Amrita

Cherry Blossom Viewing in Daigo
It seems Tokichiro has been found in Daigo castle, gathering numerous number of women as they prepare for the grand viewing of the cherry blossoms. Infiltrate Daigo castle and put an end to Tokichiro's rule over the nation.
Recommended Level: 112
Rewards:
- Ichigo Hitofuri & Oyako Toshiro x1
- Child of the Sun's Helmet x1
- Child of the Sun's Cuirass x1
- Child of the Sun's Waistguard x1
- 28600 Gold
- 57576 Amrita

Sealed Fate
Mumyo accompanies the protagonist back to Byodo-In as it is time to fulfill your destiny and to face the seal.
Recommended Level: 113
Rewards:
- none

The Blue-eyed Samurai
As you awaken, you feel a malicious spirit flowing through your body. A Blue-eyed samurai also appears before you as you come to your senses. Is he a friend or a foe? There is only one way to find out.
Recommended Level: 113
Rewards:
- Gesture: THAT'S NOT GOOD
- Youngblood Cuirass x1
- Youngblood Waistguard x1
- Youngblood Gauntlets x1
- 30400 Gold
- 68376 Amrita

In the Eye of the Beholder
You've awakened and it seems the seal has been broken. Chase after a mysterious woman and Kashin Koji alongside Mumyo and William.
Recommended Level: 114
Rewards:
- Book of Reincarnation x1
- Zen Manual x1
- 31200 Gold
- 73176 Amrita
DLC Main Missions

A Song to Calm the Storm
A great battle has taken place at Yashima in the late Heian period. As a visitor in Yashima, our protagonist finds a shrine possessing a mysterious whistle called the Sohayamaru
Recommended Level: 120
Rewards:
- Flashfire Splitstaff
- Benkei's Hood
- Benkei's Cuirass
- Transparent Blade x1
- 32600 Gold
- 86776 Amrita

Eternal Rivals
The forces of Fujiwara has surrounded Chuson Temple. You must look for another way in the temple and rendezvous with Lord Yoshitsune and help him stop the soldiers of Fujiwara.
Recommended Level: 124
Rewards:
- Samurai's Locks x1
- Semiore Flute
- Seto Taisho Soul Core
- Summoner's Candle x1
- 34000 Gold
- 100776 Amrita