Soul Cores are special items in Nioh 2. Soul Cores hold remnants of a yokai's power. They are occasionally obtained when defeating yokai, and can be used by attuning them with your Guardian Spirit. Make haste to a shrine and cleanse that which you reap, lest you forfeit the precious spoils of battle.

 

How to Use Soul Cores

A soul Core freshly procured from a Yokai is tainted with traces of the Yokai Realm and must be purified to remain in this world. Its powers are inscrutable as long as it remains in this impure state. Should you fall in battle, your Guardian Spirit will attempt to retain any impure Soul Cores in your possession at your grave. Losing your life again without the protection of your Guardian Spirit will result in the Soul Cores being lost forever.

 

Purify and Attune Soul Cores

Praying at a shrine will purify any Soul Cores in your possession. Use the "Manage Soul Cores" menu to attune your Guardian Spirit with a purified Soul Core and grant it the power that lies within.

  • Each Soul Core has an Attunement cost, and you can equip several of them depending on your total Attunement Limit.
  • Soul Cores unlock Yokai Skills for your Guardian Spirit, and using them will cost Anima.
  • Soul Core Rank is a stat that indicates how powerful the Soul core is. The higher the rank, the stronger are its special effects.

 

Soul Fusion

You can use the Soul Fusion option under the "Manage Soul Cores" at any Shrine. Here you can upgrade you Soul Cores to higher levels using Mortal Soul Cores or two of the same Soul Core. This will allow you to raise the Soul Core Rank of the Soul Core, to a maximum of 9 for common soul cores, 20 if if soul core is divine, and 30 for Ethereals.. This improves the special effects of the Soul Core, but not the Attack and Defense. This will also allow you to transfer inheritable bonuses between soul cores.

Resting Rites

You can use the Resting Rites option to scrap a Soul Cores in exchange for Soul Fragments as well as a chance to receive that yokai's unique smithing material. Obtaining a certain amount of Soul Fragments will increase your Shifting Level, granting you a Skill Point in Shifting.

Soul Match

You can use soul cores at the Blacksmith to Soul Match with Yokai Weapons to increase weapon level or transfer inheritable bonuses ( soul_match_icon_nioh_2_wiki_guide_50px/ transfer).

 

How to Get Soul Cores

Soul Cores are obtained from Yokai Enemies in the game. They have Special Effects from a random pool of properties, and unlock special Yokai Skills.

To view all the possible special effects of Yokai Soul Cores see Soul Core Special Effect Tables

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

DLC and New Game Plus changes

If you have the respective DLC for each New Game + cycle, Soul Cores gain several mechanical changes as you progress through them:

  • Dream of the Strong: Big Sudama replace certain Sudama during main and twilight missions. This is important because they can be given two items instead of one, and if you give them two Soul Cores, the first one dropped will have it's optional special effects replaced with other, random effects, essentially allowing you to re-roll it's special effects.
  • (The Tengu's Disciple) Dream of the Demon: Soul Cores can drop as divine rarity. Divine soul cores can be leveled up to rank 20, further increasing the power of their special effects. New special effects are available to drop on soul cores.
  • (The First Samurai) Dream of the Nioh: Soul Cores can drop as Ethereal rarity. Ethereal soul cores can be leveled up to rank 30, further increasing the power of their special effects; however, Ethereal Soul Cores can not have their effects changed by a Big Sudama. In addition, even more special effects can be found on soul cores.

 

 

Soul Cores List of Nioh 2

Enemy Effects [Base Rank/Rank 9/Rank20/Rank 30]
gaki-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxGaki
Gaki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Dark Realm) +X% [8.1/9.0/10.2/11.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Yokai Ability Hit) [D-/C-/B-/A-]
Yokai Skill: Chomp
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4
enki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallEnki
Enki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Damage Taken) [C/B/A/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs. Humans +X% [1.6/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Yokai Skill: Monkey Dance
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 5
yoki-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxYoki
Yoki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Amrita Absorption) [D-/D+/C/B-]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Attack (Yokai Shift)  +[32/40/52/63]
Yokai Skill: Fiendish Frenzy
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 7
magatsu-warrior-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallGozuki
Gozuki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Charge Attack Boost +X% [2.1/2.5/3.1/3.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Attack (Yokai Shift) + [23/30/42/53]
Yokai Skill: Brutal Charge
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 9
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallMezuki
Mezuki Soul Core
Effectfixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Pleiades (Enemy Killed) % [28.2/33/42.6/51.4]
Effectfixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Attack (Yokai Shift) + [24/30/42/53]
Yokai Skill: Razing Edge
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 9
ippon-datara-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxIppon-Datara
Ippon-Datara Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Yokai Ability Damage (Scorched Enemies) +X% [16.0/20.0/26.0/31.5]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Equipment Drop Rate +X% [2.7/3.5/4.7/5.3]
Yokai Skill: One-legged Fury
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 7
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallInfernal Oni-bi
Infernal Oni-bi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Damage +X% [4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Elemental Attack) [C/B/A/AA]
Yokai Skill: Fiery Reinforcement
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
kappa-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxKappa
Kappa Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Water Attack) [D-/C-/B-/A-]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Block + [5/7/9/11]
Yokai Skill: Indestructible Shell
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 4
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallNurikabe
Nurikabe Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Taken -X% [0.6/1.1/1.8/2.4]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Toughness + [3/5/7/9]
Yokai Skill: Wall or Nothing
Anima Cost 2, Att Cost 8
mujina-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallMujina
Mujina Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Copy Enhancement +X% [53.3/66.7/86.7/105.1]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Unscathed) +X% [3.7/4.5/5.7/9.8]
Yokai Skill: --
Anima Cost --, Att Cost 4
enenra-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxEnenra
Enenra Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima + [0.8/1.0/1.3/1.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Scorched Enemy) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Yokai Skill: Fire Twister
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 9
nure-onna-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallNure-Onna
Nure-Onna Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Poison Resistance +[4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs. Unscathed Enemy +X% [1.5/2.1/2.6/3.1]
Yokai Skill: Petrifying Gaze
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallAberrant Soldier
Aberrant Soldier Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Efficient Yokai Abilities (All) +X% [7.3/10.0/13.6/16.9]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Timely Guard) [1.0/1.5/2.1/2.6]
Yokai Skill: Fire Arm
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallToxic Slime
Toxic Slime Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Poison Resistance + [4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Poison Accumulation (Enemy) +X% [8.2/10.0/12.4/14.6]
Yokai Skill: Vile Venom
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 5
yatsu-no-kami-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxYatsu-no-Kami
Yatsu-no-Kami Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs Poisoned Enemy +X% [15.8/17.0/19.4/21.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge +X% [3.4/4.0/5.2/6.3]
Yokai Skill: Impaling Doom
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 10
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallYamanba
Yamanba Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Movement Speed (Yokai Shift) +X% [5.1/6.0/7.2/8.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Grapple Damage +X% [3.1/4.0/5.2/6.3]
Yokai Skill: Sharp Old Hag
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallOne-Eyed Oni
One-Eyed Oni Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Strong Attack Damage +X% [1.6/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Break + [3/4/5/6]
Yokai Skill: Spinning Top
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 7
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallKarasu Tengu
Karasu Tengu Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima + [0.7/1.0/1.3/1.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Onmyo Magic Hit) [D/C/B/A]
Yokai Skill: Tengu Tactics
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 9
waira-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxWaira
Waira Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage (Dark Realm) +X% [2.1/2.5/3.1/3.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Other Realm Resistance + [1.6/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Yokai Skill: Wormhole
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 8
karakasa-umbrella-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallKarakasa Umbrella
Karakasa Umbrella Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Water Resistance +[4.2/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Paralysis Accumulation (Enemy) +X% [8.4/10.0/12.4/14.6]
Yokai Skill: Rain of Terror
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4
lesser-umi-bozu-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideLesser Umi-bozu
Lesser Umi-bozu Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Water Damage +X% [5.2/7.0/9.4/11.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Enemy Saturated) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Yokai Skill: Spitball
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 5
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallSkeleton Warrior
Skeleton Warrior Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Ranged Weapon Hit) [C/B/A/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Auto-Grave Recovery % [10.5/15.0/21.0/26.5]
Yokai Skill: Skeleton Bowman
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
kamaitachi-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallKamaitachi
Kamaitachi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Quick Attack Damage +X% [1.0/2.1/2.7/3.2]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Dash Ki Consumption -X% [-1.0/2.1/2.7/3.2]
Yokai Skill: Rising Winds
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 10
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallKoroka
Koroka Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Fire Damage +X% [5.4/7.0/9.4/11.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Stealth [D/C/B/A]
Yokai Skill: Where There's Smoke
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 7
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxDweller
Dweller Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Paralysis Resistance + [4.5/5.0/6.2/7.3
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Grapple) [1.2/1.3/1.4/1.5]
Yokai Skill: Dark Digger
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 5
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxRokurokubi
Rokurokubi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Scorched Enemy) [C+/B/A/A+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Yokai Ability Damage (Poisoned Enemy) +X% [16/20/26/31.5]
Yokai Skill: Whiplash
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
onryoki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideOnryoki
Onryoki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Damage Taken) [C/B/A/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Taken (Mid-Attack) -X^% [6.5/10.0/16.0/21.5]
Yokai Skill: Ball of Hatred
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 8
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallMitsume Yazura
Mitsume Yazura Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Enemy Sensor
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Critical) +X% [9.4/11..0/13.4/15.6]
Yokai Skill: Corrupted Breath
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 7
biwa-boku-boku-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallBiwa Boku-boku
Biwa Boku-boku Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage vs. Revenaants +X% [4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Soul Core Drop Rate +X% [1.0/1.5/2.1/2.6]
Yokai Skill: --
Anima Cost --, Att Cost 4
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallTatarimokke
Tatarimokke Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Yokai Ability Damage (Corrupted Enemy) +X% [17.0/20.0/26.0/31.5]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage (Dark Realm) +X% [2.2/2.5/3.1/3.6]
Yokai Skill: Spectral Swarm
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 9
flying-bolt-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideFlying Bolt
Flying Bolt Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Ranged Weapon Hit) [C/B/A/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Reduced Movement (Ranged Weapon) X% [26.6/33.0/42.6/51.4]
Yokai Skill: Tangle Cotton
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallNamahage
Namahage Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs. Zero-Ki Enemy +X% [5.2/6.0/7.2/8.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Defense (Yokai Shift) + [32/40/52/63]
Yokai Skill: Whipper Snapper
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 7
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallTesso
Tesso Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Active Skill Ki Damage +X% [1.2/1.7/2.3/2.8]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Backstab Damage +X% [1.6/2.1/2.7/3.2]
Yokai Skill: Offensive Odor
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 5
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallUbume
Ubume Core Soul
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Strong Attack Ki Damage +X% [1.6/2.1/2.7/3.2]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Amrita Earned (Yokai Shift) +X% [7.1/8.0/9.2/10.3]
Yokai Skill: Ubume's Cry
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
ryomen-sukuna-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guideOnyudo
Onyudo Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Elemental Attack) [C/B/A/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Damage Taken -X% [2.1/2.5/3.1/3.6]
Yokai Skill: Slaphappy
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 6
gyuki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideGyuki
Gyuki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs. Saturated Enemy +X% [10.8/12.0/14.4/16.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Poisoned Enemy) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Yokai Skill: Lockjaw
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 10
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallWheelmonk
Wheelmonk Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Scorched Enemy) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Dash Ki Consumption -X% [1.6/2.1/2.7/3.2]
Yokai Skill: Wheel of Flames
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 4
kasha-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guideKasha
Kasha Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Yokai Ability Hit) [B+/A/AA-/AA+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Faster Movement (Amrita Absorption)
Yokai Skill: Hellfire Wheel
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 10
ryomen-sukuna-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guideRyomen Sukuna
Ryomen Sukuna Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Enemy Confused) [B/A-/A+/AA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Onmyo Magic Hit) [B+/A/AA-/AA+]
Yokai Skill: Fire and Ice
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 10
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxDaidara Bocchi
Daidara Bocchi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life + [120/150/210/265]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Toughness +[4/6/8/10]
Yokai Skill: Mountain Sweeper
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 10
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxShuten Doji
Shuten Doji Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Increased Defense (Amrita Absorption) 
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Break [4/5/6/7]
Yokai Skill: Fiery Draft
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 11
magatsu-warrior-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallMagatsu Warrior
Magatsu Warrior Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Active Skill Damage +X% [1.6/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) [C/B/A/AA]
Yokai Skill: Magatsu Muscle
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 9
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxLady Osakabe
Lady Osakabe Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Taken -X% [0.7/1.1/1.8/2.4]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Dark Realm) +X% [8.4/9.0/10.2/11.3]
Yokai Skill: Tentacle Storm
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 10
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxOtakemaru
Otakemaru Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima + [0.8/1.0/1.3/1.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Confused Enemy) [B/A-/A+/AA]
Yokai Skill: Sanmyo Storm
Anima Cost 10, Att Cost 11
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallKodama
Kodama Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elixir Efficacy +X% [4.2/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Enhanced Kodama Blessings +X% [10/12/14/16]
Yokai Skill: Go Nuts
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 3
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallScampuss
Scampuss Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Enhanced) +X% [4.2/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Scampuss Escort Duration +X% [16.0/20.0/26.0/31.5]
Yokai Skill: Scampush
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 2
maelstrom-oni-bi-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideMaelstrom Oni-bi
Maelstrom Oni-bi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Damage +X% [4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Elemental Attack) [C/B/A/AA]
Yokai Skill: Fiery Reinforcement
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
ryomen-sukuna-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guideThunderstorm Oni-bi
Thunderstorm Oni-bi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Damage +X% [4.1/5.0/6.2/7.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Elemental Attack) [C/B/A/AA]
Yokai Skill: Fiery Reinforcement
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
mitsume-yazura-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guide-smallMortal 
Mortal Soul Core
Perform Soul Fusion with this to strengthen another Soul Core.

The Tengu's Disciple Soul Cores

dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxUminyudo
Uminyudo Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Saturated Enemy) [B-/B+/A/AA-]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Lightning Attack) [D/C-/B-/A-]
Yokai Skill: Bloodbath
Anima Cost 9, Att Cost 10
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxSeto Taisho
Seto Taisho Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Toughness + [4/6/9/12]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Equipment Drop Rate +X% [2.9/3.5/4.7/5.8]
Yokai Skill: Stalwart Shield
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 5
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxBakegani
Bakegani Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Taken -X% [0.6/1.1/1.8/2.4]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Block + [5/7/9/11]
Yokai Skill: Cutting Stream
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 4
dweller-soul-core-nioh-2-wiki-guide-48pxKiryoki
Kiryoki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Active Skill Damage +X% [1.6/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Extended Elemental Weapon +X% [8.3/9.5/11.3/12.9]
Yokai Skill: Hunter's Harvest
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 6

nue_soul_core-nioh-2-wikiNue
Nue Soul Core

Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Lightning Damage +X% [5.8/7.0/9.4/11.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Shock Accumulation (Enemy) [5.8/10.0/12.4/14.6]
Yokai Skill: Thundering Cry
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 9
nuppeppo_soul_core-nioh2-wiki-guideNuppeppo
Nuppeppo Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life + [110/150/210/265]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Recovery (Amrita Absorption) [10/14/18/23]
Yokai Skill: Fleshy Fury
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 5

Darkness in the Capitol Soul Cores

infernal_fox_bgInfernal Fox Spirit
Infernal Fox Spirit Soul Core

Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Weapon Damage +X% [1.0/1.5/2.1/2.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Fire Attack) [D-/C-/B-/A-]
Yokai Skill: Foxfire
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4
maelstrom_fox_spirit_soul_coreMaelstrom Fox Spirit
Maelstrom Fox Spirit Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Weapon Damage +X% [1.0/1.5/2.1/2.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Water Attack) [D-/C-/B-/A-]
Yokai Skill: Foxfire
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4
thunderstorm_fox_spirit_soul_coreThunderstorm Fox Spirit
Thunderstorm Fox Spirit Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Elemental Weapon Damage +X% [1.0/1.5/2.1/2.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Drain (Lightning Attack) [D-/C-/B-/A-]
Yokai Skill: Foxfire
Anima Cost 3, Att Cost 4

oboroguruma_bgOboroguruma
Oboroguruma Soul Core

Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Charge Attack Boost +X% [2.1/ 2.5/ 3.1/ 3.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Amrita Earned +X% [2.1/ 2.5/ 3.1/ 3.6]
Yokai Skill: Murky Fog
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
yasha_bgYasha
Yasha Soul Core

Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Active Skill Ki Consumption -X% [2.2/2.7/3.5/4.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Water Attack) [D+/C/B-/B+]
Yokai Skill: Cascade
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 7

tsuchigumoTsuchigumo
Tsuchigumo Soul Core

Effect:  fixed-icon-nioh2-wiki-guide Active Skill Ki Damage +X% [2.2 /2.7 /3.5/ 4.3]
Effect:  fixed-icon-nioh2-wiki-guide Dodge Ki Consumption -X% [-1.6 /-1.9 /-2.5 /-3.0]
Yokai Skill: Spider Snare
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 8

giant_toad_bgGiant Toad
Giant Toad Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Bomb Damage +X% [3.4/ 4.0/ 5.2/ 6.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Untouched Ninjutsu % [1.2/ 1.6/ 2.3/ 2.9]
Yokai Skill: Amphibian Ritual
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 8
lightning_gods_of_yomi_soul_coreLightning Gods of Yomi
Lightning Gods of Yomi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Onmyo Magic Power [5 /8/ 14/ 19]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage vs. Electrified Enemy +X% [3.4/4.0/5.2/6.3]
Yokai Skill: Quick as Lightning
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 9
hellish_hag_soul_coreHellish Hag
Hellish Hag Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Life Recovery (Amrita Absorption) [10/14/18/23]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Dash Speed +X% [3.2/4.0/5.2/6.3]
Yokai Skill: Rend and Tear
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
white_tiger_soul_coreWhite Tiger
White Tiger Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Enemy Purified) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Purified Accumulation (Enemy) +X% [8.8/ 10.0/ 12.4/ 14.6]
Yokai Skill: Immaculate Beam
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 8
underworld_soldier_soul_coreUnderworld Soldier
Underworld Soldier Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Grapple) [1.1/ 1.7/ 2.5/ 3.3]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Melee Damage (Dark Realm) +X% [2.1/2.5/3.1/3.6]
Yokai Skill: Hell's Harvest
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 6

The First Samurai Soul Cores

konaki-jiji-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideKonaki-Jiji
Konaki-Jiji Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Bonus (Equipment Weight) [D+/C/B-/B+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Increased Defense (Winded Enemy)
Yokai Skill: Hard-Headed
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 5
tate-eboshi-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideTate Eboshi
Tate Eboshi Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Increased Attack (Amrita Absorption)
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Amrita Earned (Yokai Shift) +X% [7.8/9.0/11.4/13.6]
Yokai Skill: Delirious Assault
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 9
fuki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideFuki
Fuki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Ranged Damage +X% [1.8/2.7/4.1/5.4]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Dash Ki Consumption -X% [2.8/3.5/4.7/5.8]
Yokai Skill: Wind Blast
Anima Cost 6, Att Cost 6
harinobo_soul_coreHarinobo
Harinobo Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Thrust Damage +X% [1.5/2.0/2.6/3.1]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Increased Attack (Enemy Killed) % [16.5/30.0/48.0/64.5]
Yokai Skill: Pinwheel
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 5
itsumade-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideItsumade
Itsumade Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Purification) [0.3/0.7/1.1/1.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Corrupted Accumulation (Enemy) +X% [8.4/10.0/12.4/14.6]
Yokai Skill: Dark Detonation
Anima Cost 8, Att Cost 7
kinki_soul_coreKinki
Kinki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Bare-Handed Attack Damage +X% [17.7/24.0/34.8/44.7]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage Taken -X% [0.6/1.1/1.9/2.7]
Yokai Skill: Metal Crusher
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 6
ancient_nyotengu_soul_coreAncient Nyotengu
Ancient Nyotengu Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Untouched Tengu's Fan % [49.4/51.5/55.7/59.5]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Ranged Hit) [D+/C/B-/B+]
Yokai Skill: Dance of the Tengu
Anima Cost 7, Att Cost 8
ongyoki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideOngyoki
Ongyoki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Stealth [A/AA-/AA+/AAA]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Backstab Damage +X% [1.7/2.2/3.0/3.8]
Yokai Skill: Out of Sight
Anima Cost 4, Att Cost 6
suiki-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideSuiki
Suiki Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Bonus (Enemy Saturated) [C+/B/A-/A+]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Yokai Shift) +X% [9.6/11.0/13.4/15.6]
Yokai Skill: Maelstrom
Anima Cost 5, Att Cost 6
nightmare-bringer-soul-core-nioh2-wiki-guideNightmare Bringer
Nightmare Bringer Soul Core
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Damage vs Corrupted Enemy +X% [10.8/12.0/14.4/16.6]
Effect: fixed-property-nioh-2-wiki-guide Anima Charge (Awakened Weapon) +X% [7.0/10.0/16.0/21.5]
Yokai Skill: Sanmyo Storm
Anima Cost 10, Att Cost 10

 

 




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    • Anonymous

      The cores´ bonuses are only avaliable per Guardian Spirit or are all bonuses available? Sorry if it is bad written.

      • Anonymous

        Is there a list of the rollable special effects on the soul cores? I've been looking and they're all a copy/paste from what Polygon posted in their article. Again I'm looking for the rollable and inheritable.

        • Anonymous

          SHUTTEN DOJI soul core kamaitachi soul core daidara soul core lady osakabe soul core otakemaru soul core this soul core not in list

          • Anonymous

            Do you need to match the type of soul core to the proper feral/brute/phantom guardian spirit? I don’t see any difference but they are color coded.

            • Anonymous

              How do the transferable abilities work with souls cores? It seems to be based on level whether they will transfer when used as a material but I'm looking for the rules around this. Anyone know?

              • Do we know if the levels of soul cores affect their damage output? The cores are the only pieces of loot I tend to care about, but lack of clarity means I tend to...just leave them alone for now.

                • Anonymous

                  I hate the fact that u can't increase max lvl of the soul core but only the rank wich is really annoying if u find a roll that u like particurally

                  • Anonymous

                    I added the information for Kasha Soul Core at max Soul Core Rank if that isn't how this table wants the Soul Core projected please edit

                    • Anonymous

                      I keep losing soul Cores because Masaru will auto grave recovery and not bring Cores with him :( worst guardian spirit

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