Nioh 3 Wiki Weapons Tier List
Community-driven Weapons rankings for Nioh 3. This Nioh 3 Wiki tier list evaluates all Weapons based on damage potential, ease of use, Builds flexibility, and Boss Guide encounter viability. Use these rankings to inform your Weapons choices while remembering that player skill matters most.
Tier List Philosophy
The Nioh 3 Wiki Weapons tier list evaluates Weapons across multiple criteria. We consider raw damage potential with optimized Builds, ease of use for newer players following the Beginner Guide, skill ceiling for veterans, and performance across various Boss Guide encounters. No single Weapons type excels in all areas.
Remember that tier lists are guidelines, not rules. The best Weapons are the ones you enjoy playing. Every Weapons type in Nioh 3 Wiki can clear all content with proper Builds and practice. Use this tier list to understand relative strengths, not to dictate your choices.
Ranking Criteria
Damage Output
Raw damage potential with optimized Builds. Important for Boss Guide speedruns and endgame content.
Ease of Use
How forgiving Weapons are for Beginner Guide players. Lower skill floor improves this rating.
Build Flexibility
How many viable Builds exist for these Weapons. More options means better adaptability.
Boss Viability
Performance across Boss Guide encounters. Some Weapons excel against specific boss types.
Tier Definitions
The Nioh 3 Wiki uses standard tier labels with specific meanings for Weapons rankings:
- S Tier - Best Weapons with exceptional Builds options and Boss Guide performance.
- A Tier - Excellent Weapons with strong Builds. Minor weaknesses in specific areas.
- B Tier - Good Weapons requiring specific Builds or player skill to maximize.
- C Tier - Viable Weapons that need more investment. Often fun but suboptimal.
No Weapons fall below C Tier in Nioh 3 Wiki rankings. All Weapons can complete any content with appropriate Builds. Our Beginner Guide recommends choosing Weapons based on playstyle preference first, tier second.
Using the Tier List
Consult this Nioh 3 Wiki tier list when choosing between Weapons for new Builds or when optimizing for specific Boss Guide content. Higher-tier Weapons may require less perfect play to achieve results, but lower-tier Weapons often have unique mechanics that reward mastery.
The Simulator lets you compare Weapons damage with identical Builds configurations. Use it alongside this tier list for informed decisions. Our Builds section provides optimized configurations for every Weapons type regardless of tier.