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Usable Items are a type of Item in Nioh 2. Usable Items are consumed when used and provide the player with different buffs or effects. Usable Items can be acquired from Enemy or Boss Drops, purchased from the Blacksmith or prepared by the player. Below you can find all Usable Items in Nioh 2.

Usable Items can be configured in the shortcut screen and used by pressing the corresponding the D-Pad key.

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All Usable Items

Item	Use
Book of Reincarnation	A text detailing the secrets of life, death, and rebirth that lets you reassign your Amrita and skill points. However, using it will reset your level and skills. It cannot be used during a mission.
Elixir	Restores health when used
Sacred Water	Drinking this water will speed Ki recovery for a short period of time.
Sacred Salt	Salt has long been believed to ward off evil spirits. When heaped, it is said to gain additional protective properties, and can exorcise evil spirits and banish demons from the human world.
Sacred Ash	Ash from wood burned by monks on a sacred altar. When applies to protective or medicinal items, it cleanses and neutralises any abnormal statuses or effects.
Shinobi Box	Use it to restore 30% of the maximum number of Ninjitsu items you can prepare.
Large Spirit Stone	Use it to receive 2000 Amrita.
Spirit Stone	Use it to receive 500 Amrita.
Small Spirit Stone	Use it to receive 100 Amrita.
Stone	A simple stone that's the perfect size for throwing. Throw it at enemies to deal damage.
Travel Amulet	It transports you safely back to the last Shrine at which you prayed.
Whetstone	It restores the Familiarity level of any equipped weapon by 150.
Yokai Incense	When used, yokai will be drawn to you for a limited period of time. This incense attracts the attention of yokai. Normally, incense purifies the air, but this incense was made from a tree old enough to turn into a yokai itself, so it has the reverse effect.
Summoner's Candle	A special candle that summons Guardian Spirits and Amrita from graves. This rare item is made of natural wax extracted from fruits that bloom only once every eight year.
Antiparalytic Needle	An acupuncture needle that neutralizes paralysis and the accumulated effects of paralytic agents. When applied to the correct pressure needles can be used to treat a variety of ailments.
Fragrant Wood	Driftwood from another land with a fine scent. Prized as material for incense, it can be used to deodorise bad smells.
Daion-Jin's Sake	Sacred rice wine that bestows the God Daion-Jin's protection, curing and temporarily preventing elemental based damage. Daion-jin is an Onmyo god that occupies one of the eight divine directions.
Tengu's Fan	Summons a tornado to attack surrounding enemies. This fan is made from the leaves of the paperplant and imbued with the tengu's magical power, allowing the user to manipulate the winds. It is said that tengu carry this fan.
Water Amulet	Imbues your weapon with the power of water when used. When Onmyo mages applied their mystical techniques to the amulet, they infused it with water energy that can manipulate Onmyo Magic.
Lightning Amulet	Imbues your weapon with the power of lightning when used. When Onmyo mages applied their mystical techniques to the amulet, they infused it with lightning energy that can manipulate Onmyo Magic.
Fire Amulet	Imbues your weapon with the power of fire when used. When Onmyo mages applied their mystical techniques to the amulet, they infused it with fire energy that can manipulate Onmyo Magic.
Yokai Water Pot	When thrown, a Yokai Real Pool will appear where the pot lands.
Sacred Arrow	This arrow is imbued with spiritual power to exorcise evil.
Roaring Gun Ammunition	Special bullets propelled by a large amount of gunpowder.
Tiger-running Scroll	When used, increases your run and dash speeds.
Purification Talisman	When used, these magical items bestow a weapon with purity for a limited period, inflicting additional Ki damage on yokai.
Onmyo Mage's Locks	A lock of hair from an Onmyo mage who fell in battle, it used to obtain 1 Onmyo skill point.
Samurai's Locks	A lock of hair from a samurai who fell in battle, it used to obtain 1 Samurai skill point.
Divine Branch	Allow you to quit a mission and return to your starting point without losing any Amrita.
Divine Branch Fragment	Using this item consumes all of your Amrita, but allows you to quit a mission and return to the starting point. (In certain missions and the tutorial using it will not cost you Amrita.)
Inspiriting Gem	Temporarily restores your Amrita Gauge over time when used.
Clay Bell of Beckoning	When used, a Scampuss yokai will appear and follow you.
Herbal Remedy	Secret medicine made by the legendarily talented doctor, Dosan Manase. Fully restores your health.
Lantern Plant Fruit	The fruit of a lantern plant, a perennial plant of the nightshade family. It is a custom to use these plants as decoration during the Japanese summer festival Obon, in which people pray to the spirits of their ancestors. As the fruit resemble bright red paper lanterns, they are believed to serve as a means of leading the souls of the departed back to the land of the living.
Red Spider Lily	The fully bloomed corolla of a red spider lily. The flower's Japanese name, Higanbana, came about due to them typically blooming during the fall equinox event, Higane, a time when people would pray for the souls of their ancestors. Ingesting one of these poisonous flowers could also lead to death, sending one to Higan or "the other side', further cementing the connection. The flower goes by countless names, "corpse flowers", "hell flowers", "ghost flowers", to name but a few. While it has some auspicious names, the great majority of them have an ominous tone.
Fleeting Guardian Amulet	A magical amulet that summons a Guardian Spirit to attack your enemies for a short period of time.
Possessed Kodama Bowl	This bowl is possessed by a Kodama spirit. Just place it on the ground and wait for the Kodama to make its entrance. It won't do much, but it makes a nice change from all the gore.
Raijin Feathers	When used, it inflicts lightning damage and major Ki damage on your enemy. IF the enemy's Ki is depleted, it will inflict major Lightning damage instead. These feathers are used for the shadow art of the same name. Any unfortunate victim of this technique will know the terror and unspeakable pain of being struck by lightning from on high.
Harakiri Sword	The short sword used in the ritual suicide of a famous general. Harakiri, also known as seppuku, was a ritual suicide by disembowelment to atone for carelessness or to show regret for one's actions. The person committing harakiri retained their honor by showing the determination to accept the ultimate responsibility and punishment for their transgressions.
Amulet of Camaraderie	Enables one to assist distant allies when used. This amulet contains a strange power unlike the protection offered by the Buddha. When comrades are in need of help, the amulet resonates and a Kodama will visit the stricken ally.
Antidote	Created using an unknown temple's secret formula, it neutralizes poisons and erases the accumulated effects of toxins.
Dung Ball	A clump of excrement without enough nutrients to even be used as fertilizer. Use it on an enemy to lower the effect of any medicines they use, and also drastically lower their guard.
Hyottoko Mask	A mask that harbors the power of Hyottoko, the god of the stove. When used, it spews flames from its mouth into the area around you.
Lumicite Shard	A crystal of concentrated Amrita that shines proundly like a golden star in the night sky. Use it to obtain 20000 Amrita.
Lumicite	A fragment of high-density Amrita that shines with a sublime burning amber light. Use it to obtain 5000 Amrita.
Lumicite Crystal	A large crystal of near pure Amrita that shines with a burnished gold light like a full moon at dusk. Use it to obtain 20000 Amrita.
Medusa Powder	When thrown, it explodes on impact and releases a cloud of paralytic dust. Those who breathe in the powder will become paralyzed. A hollow egg shell filled with a fine paralytic powder extracted from jellyfish.
Paralytic Groundfire	When set, these traps will explode, either when an enemy steps on them, or after a set period of time has elapsed, scattering a neurotoxin powder over the surrounding area. These are a kind of landmine that can be buried underground. They contain a neurotoxin powder that scatters over the surrounding area when triggered.
Righteous Jasper	When used, a Benevolent Grave will be placed where you are standing. You may not use the Benevolent Grave yourself, but you will gain rewards in proportion to the number of times it is used by other players. This precious stone glows with a mysterious light. Legend has it that it grows in the soil of battlefields, born from the blood of fallen soldiers.
Sacred Brush	A ritually purified brush that restores 30% of the Onmyo items you previously prepared at a shrine. It has been ceremonially sprinkled with sacred water collected just as the sun rose.
Saisetsu Shin's Sake	Sacred rice wine that bestows the god Saisetsu-Shin's protection, temporarily increasing the amount of Amrita you acquire. The more enemies you defeat, the stronger the effect grows. Saietsu-Shin is an Onmyo god that occupies one of the eight divine directions.
Salt	An item harvested from salt fields, traditionally used to purify defilement. When used, it causes a large amount of Ki damage to nearby yokai and causes Purity to accumulate on the target.
Signpost Amulet	Places a signpost at your current location which is also displayed on your compass. This amulet is imbued with the power of Jizo Bosatsu, who protects children from an early death, and is designed to keep people on the right track.
Sticky Pot	Throw it an an enemy to prevent them from using items or switching weapons. This vessel contains a concoction of highly adhesive liquids mixed together to produce a substance of unrivaled stickiness.
Uchiko Powder	A sack of powder made by grinding up the grindstone used to sharpen swords. When used, it will temporarily become easier to raise your familiarity.
Visitor Amulet	A magical amulet that instantly transports a Visitor to your location as if you are connected by some invisible and arcane vein. You must be supported by a Visitor to use this item.
Kusarigama Wielder's Locks	A lock of hair from a master kusarigama wielder who fell in battle. It is used to obtain 1 kusarigama skill point. Since ancient times the hair of the deceased was said to harbor mystical powers that grant strength and protection to those who keep it on their person.
Odachi Wielder's Locks	??
Tonfa Wielder's Locks	??
Switchgalive Wielder's Locks	??
Axeman's Locks	??
Dual Swordsman's Locks	A lock of hair from a master dual swordsman who fell in battle. It is used to obtain 1 dual sword skill point.
Spearman's Locks	??
Swordsman's Locks	??
Hatchet Wielder's Locks	??
Protection Talisman	When used, these magical items neutralize a certain amount of damage. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke divine protection upon the body.
Flaming Heron Feathers	When used, it inflicts Fire damage and major Ki damage on your enemy. If the enemy's Ki is depleted, it will inflict major Fire damage instead. These feathers are used for the Shadow Art of the same name. Any unfortunate victim of this technique will know the terror and unspeakable pain of being consumed by magic flames.
Archyokai Talisman	When used, these magical items increase the amount of Anima gained for a limited period of time. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which draws Anima from the surrounding area and boosts the amount available to absorb.
Barrier Talisman	When used, it increases your Ki recovery speed and allows you to dispel Yokai Realm pools simply by touching them. This Onmyo charm is used to create a barrier which exorcises manifestations of the Yokai Realm, and speeds up the recovery of Ki.
Quick-change Scroll	When used, these scrolls temporarily allow you to survive an enemy's attack that would otherwise reduce your health to zero. This scroll details a method of self-hypnosis that allows you to master the Quick-Change technique.
Steel Talisman	When used, these magical items increase your defense. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which makes your body as hard as steel.
Carnage Talisman	When used, these magical items lower your defense, but increase melee attack power. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which impels the user to battle.
Fire Familiar Talisman	When used, these magical items cause several fireballs to appear and follow you temporarily. Enemies that come into contact with them will suffer Fire damage, and using a Strong Attack on an enemy will cause each fireball to follow up your attack. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which summons fireballs that follow the caster.
Weakness Talisman	When used, these magical items reduce the defense of your enemy. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which reduces the effectiveness of armor.
Blister Beetle Powder	When thrown, it explodes on impact and releases a cloud of poisonous dust. Those who breathe in the powder will become poisoned. A hollow egg shell filled with cantharidin powder extracted from blister beetles.
Arrowproof Amulet	Grants temporary immunity from projectile-based attacks. This amulet is said to protect its wearer from the misfortune of being struck by a stray arrow. If one prays with sincerity, they will receive protection from arrows and bullets for a short while.
Noble Dung Ball	Excrement harvested from aristocrats, normally used as high quality fertilizer. Use it on an enemy to lower the effect of any medicines they use, and also drastically lower their guard.
Yaroka Water Feathers	When used, it inflicts Water damage and major Ki damage on your enemy. If the enemy's Ki is depleted, it will inflict major Water damage instead. These feathers are used for the Shadow Art of the same name. Any unfortunate victim of this technique will know the terror and unspeakable pain of being swallowed up by a raging flood.
Eagle Eye Scroll	When used, these scrolls temporarily increase the power of your arrows when you aim your bow at an enemy for an extended period of time. This scroll contains instructions for a self-hypnosis technique that will boost the power of your arrows the longer they are aimed at a foe, focusing all of the predatory power of a hunter.
Extraction Talisman	When used, these magical items allow you to steal Amrita from enemies hit by your attacks. This Onmyo charm is used to invoke magic which allows the user to steal Amrita from others.
Lightning Shikigami	Allows you to ready lightning Shikigami. When used, these magical items summon a Lightning Shikigami. When touched by an enemy, or struck by either friend or foe, it will inflict Lightning damage on enemies in the vicinity.
Water Shikigami	Allows you to ready Water Shikigami. When used, these magical items summon a Water Shikigami. When touched by an enemy, or struck by either friend or foe, it will inflict Water damage on enemies in the vicinity.
Fire Shikigami	Allows you to ready Fire Shikigami. When used, these magical items summon a Fire Shikigami. When touched by an enemy, or struck by either friend or foe, it will inflict Fire damage on enemies in the vicinity.
Blessed Bolt Talisman	Allows you to ready Blessed Bolt Talismans. When used, these magical items summon and fire a divine arrow, which will strike the weak spots of enemies you are locked on to or the nearest enemy in range.
Life Leech Talisman	Allows you to ready Life Leech Talismans. When used, these magical items make enemies release vitality when damage. You can then absorb this energy to restore life.
Gust Talisman	Allows you to ready Gust Talismans. These magical items whip up wind energy to encircle you so that projectiles fired at you will be repelled for a short time.
Cutting Blast Talisman	Allows you to ready Cutting Blast Talismans. When used, these magical items temporarly imbue your weapon whit power to release shockwaves when making strong attacks.
Purification Talisman	Allows you to ready Purification Talismans. When used, these magical items bestow a weapon with Purity for a limited period, inflicting additional Ki damage on yokai.
Sanctity Talisman	Allows you to ready Sanctity Talismans.. When used, these magical items temporarly negate all status effects regardless of whether they are positive or negative.
Thunderstorm Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Thunderstorm Shot Talismans. When used, these magical items allow you to harness the energy of thunder and lightning to inflict dama.e on enemies.
Geyser Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Geyser Shot Talismans. When used, these magical items summon forth a powerful jet of water that inflicts damage on foes.
Explosive Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Explosive Shot Talismans. When used, these magical items launch an explosive ball of fire at enemies.
Ki Burst Talisman	Allows you to ready Ki Burst Talismans. When used, these magical items allow you to release a blast of Ki energy, inflicting damage on nearby enemies.
Earthf olding Talisman	Allows you to ready Earthf olding Talismans. When used, these magical items instantly transport you to the last shrine you prayed at.
Guardian Spirit Talisman	Allows you to ready Guardian Spirit Talismans. When used, these magical items conjure forth Guardian Spirits to attack your foes.
Wealthbringer Talisman	Allows you to ready Wealthbringer Talismans. When used, these magical items increase the amount of gold you obtain.
Luckbringer Talisman	Allows you to ready Luckbringer Talismans. When used, these magical items make it easier to find rare items.
Pleiades Talisman	Allows you to ready Pleiades Talismans. When used, these magical items increases the rate at which your Amrita Gauge fills up.
Divination Talisman	Allows you to ready Divination Talismans. When used, these magical items enhance the detection abilities of your compass.
Embercite Shard	Grants 500000 Amrita when used. This piece of spirit stone glows red as though smoldering within, and contains more power than regular spirit stones.
Zen Manual	A Zen manual of study containing philosophical passages and problems called koan. Meditating upon them is said to grant greater insight into the self. You can use this item to gain back all prestige points previously invested in titles. All prestige titles you've acquired up until now will be reset. It cannot be used during a mission.
Glue	An adhesive made from animal hide and bone, it restores the familiarity of any equipped armor by 150. The glue binds well with wood and paper, so it is used primarily to affix decorations to equipment.
Poison Arrow Tincture	Allows you to ready Poison Arrows. These arrows have been treated with a toxic tincture that makes them poisonous for a limited time.
Noxious Groundfire	Allows you to ready Noxious Groundfire traps. When set, these traps will explode either when an enemy steps on them, or after a set period of time has elapsed, scattering foul-smelling pollutants over the surrounding area.
Toxic Groudfire	Allows you to ready Toxic Groundf ire traps. When set, these traps will explode when an enemy steps on them or after a set period of time has elapsed, scattering poisonous powder over the surrounding area.
Catwalking Scroll	Allows you to ready Catwalking Scrolls. When used, these scrolls allow you to move in total silence, excluding attacks, and also decrease damage when you fall from high places.
Groundfire	Allows you to ready Groundfire traps. When set, these traps will explode when an enemy steps on them or after a set period of time has elapsed.
Caltrops	Allows you to ready Caltrops. Scatter these caltrop spikes on the ground to inflict damage and reduce the movement speed of those who step on them.
Power Pill	Allows you to ready Power Pills. When taken , these medicinal pills temporarily enhance your attack strength.
Seven-Herb Pills	Allows you to ready Seven-Herb Pills. When taken, these pills neutralize the Paralyzed status ailment and dispel all Paralysis accumulation, simultaneously boosting your resistance to Paralysis. These pills may be used while paralyzed.
Resistance Talisman	Allows you to ready Resistance Talismans. When used, these magical items increase your resistance to Poison and Paralysis.
Oasis Talisman	Allows you to ready Oasis Talismans. When used, these magical items gradually restore health to any allies within range.
Rejuvenation Talisman	Allows you to ready Rejuvenation Talismans. When used, these magical items gradually restore health.
Shockwave Talisman	Allows you to ready Shockwave Talismans. When used, these magical items allow you to release a shockwave when you perform a Ki Pulse, damaging enemies in the vicinity.
Sloth Talisman	Allows you to ready Sloth Talisman. When used, these magical items greatly reduce the speed of your enemy.
Devigorate Talisman	Allows you to ready Devigorate Talismans. When used, these magical items rob the enemy of some of their attack power.
Lightningstop Talisman	Allows you to ready Lightningstop Talisman. When used, these magical items increase your resistance to Lightning.
Gallnut Broth	Allows you to ready gallnut broth. When used, this broth gives your weapons a poisoning effect.
Hemlock Broth	Allows you to ready hemlock broth, When used, this broth gives your weapons a paralyzing effect.
Stun Arrow Tincture	Allows you to ready Stun Arrows. When used, this tincture imbues arrows with a paralyzing effect.
Fire Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Fire Shot Talismans. When used, these allow you to summon a magical ball of flame to launch at an enemy.
Water Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Water Shot Talismans. When used, these allow you to summon a magical ball of water energy to launch at an enemy.
Lightning Shot Talisman	Allows you to ready Lightning Shot Talismans. When used, these allow you to summon a magical ball of lightning energy to launch at an enemy.
Firestop Talisman	Allows you to ready Firestop Talismans. When used, these magical items increase your resistance to fire.
Waterstop Talisman	Allows you to ready Waterstop Talismans. When used, these magical items increase your resistance to Water.
Lightning Talisman	Allows you to ready Lightning Talismans. When used, these magical items summon Lightning to envelop your weapon.
Silabar Igot	Grants ? Amrita when used. This ingot is made of a special kind of silver that allows you to store and use Amrita easily. The technique of infusing Amrita into silabar is a closely guarded secret of the master smiths who use spirit stones. Only when they are sure beyond any doubt that their customer can be trusted will they accept work involving this prized metal.
Anti-Toxin Pills	Allows you to ready Anti-toxin Pills. When taken, these pills neutralise the Poisoned status ailment and dispel all Poison accumulation, simultaneously boosting your resistance to Poison.
Water Talisman	Allows you to ready Water Talismans. When used, these magical items summon Water to envelop your weapon.
Sensory Overload Talisman	Allows you to ready Sensory Overload Talismans. When used, these magical items cause an enemy to explode if they are killed, downed, or afflicted with Scorched. Any other enemies caught in the blast will also explode
Talisman of the Fist	Allows you to ready Talismans of the Fist. When used, these magical items enhance the power of bare-handed attacks.
Groundfire Trap	Allows you to ready Groundfire trap. When set, these traps will explode, either when an enemy steps on them, or after a set period of time has elapsed.
Sneak Thief Scroll	Allows you to ready Sneak Thief Scrolls. When used, these scrolls allows you to become more elusive, making it difficult for enemies to find you, though your defense is also reduced. As soon as an enemy spots you, the scrolls effects disappear.
Kodama Transformation Scroll	Allows you to ready Kodama Transformation scroll. When used, these scrolls temporarily transforms you into a Kodama, causing enemies to ignore you.
Levitation Scroll	Use them to grant temporary immunity to terrain effects.
Paralytic Groundifre trap	Allows you to ready Paralytic Groundifre trap. When set, these traps will explode, either when an enemy steps on them, or after a set period of time has ellapsed, scattering a neurotoxin powder over the sorrounding area.
Lumicite Fragment	Use it to obtain 5000 Amrita.
Embercite Fragment	Grants 200000 Amrita when used.
Embercite Crystal	Grants 1000000 Amrita when used. This large piece of spirit stone glows red as though smouldering within, and contains more power than regular spirit stones.
Fire Talisman	Allows you to ready Fire Talismans. When used, these magical items summon Fire to envelop your weapon.
Semiore Flute
Hundred Night Incense	Incense made from a subtle blend of plants found growing in the Yokai Realm. Burning it will awaken the unfathomable powers found within Demon Parade Picture Scrills. Gives you one extra chance to take on a Demon Parade Picture Scroll Mission
Cruxidian Fragment	This fragment of highly concentrated spirit stone was removed from Amrita that had become compressed for some unknown reason. This type of stone is usually the byproduct of a grandiose ritual of some kind, but there are rare cases of it forming naturally.
Cruxidian Crystal	This fragment of highly concentrated spirit stone was removed from Amrita that had become compressed for some unknown reason. This type of stone is usually the byproduct of a grandiose ritual of some kind, but there are rare cases of it forming naturally.
Cruxidian Shard	This fragment of highly concentrated spirit stone was removed from Amrita that had become compressed for some unknown reason. This type of stone is usually the byproduct of a grandiose ritual of some kind, but there are rare cases of it forming naturally.
Mysticite Crystal	Grants 10000000 Amrita when used. This large piece of spirit stone has been purified using Onmyo Magic and secret alchemy techniques. A great energy slumbers within, and should anyone fainthearted so much as touch it, they risk falling into a state of abject confusion.
Mysticite Fragment	Grants 2000000 Amrita when used. This fragment of spirit stone has been purified using Onmyo Magic and secret alchemy techniques. A great energy slumbers within, and should anyone fainthearted so much as touch it, they risk falling into a state of abject confusion.
Mysticite Shard	This fragment of spirit stone has been purified using Onmyo Magic and secret alchemy techniques. A great energy slumbers within, and should anyone fainthearted so much as touch it, they risk falling into a state of abject confusion.
Deityte Shard	Grants 500000000 This fragment of spirit stone has been imbued with divine properties through the faith and reverence of humanity. The stone houses such extreme power that even those without sensitivity to the spirit world will be overcome with solemnity should its sparkle so much as meet their gaze.
Deityte Crystal	Grants 1000000000 Amrita when used. This large piece of spirit stone has been imbued with divine properties through the faith and reverence of humanity. The stone houses such extreme power that even those without sensitivity to the spirit world will be overcome with solemnity should its sparkle so much as much as meet their gaze
Dried Nuppeppo Meat	Strips of flesh carved out of a Nuppeppo carcass before being coated in salt and cured in the sun. Nuppeppo meat is known to boost physical strength, but unless it is properly prepared with a mix of rare medicinal herbs, it can have somewhat alarming side effects. Consuming this meat will give you the Berserk status enhancement