Fewer crucibles and Crucible spikes There are two of the most collectible Neoh 3. These points of interest are located all over the map, and upon entering these areas, players will encounter waves of enemies. Defeating these enemies mainly drops items, equipment, and even soul cores. Completing fewer crucibles increases your Spirit Force, and once destroyed, players will be able to explore the area ahead for other collectibles. The guide below lists all their locations Neoh 3.
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All Warring States in Nioh 3 less crucibles and crucible spikes
Tenryu River – Crucible Spike
from Hojo shrineGo east to find three Shunobon Enemies around the crucible spike.
Tenryu River – Lesser Crucible
West Head Hamamatsu Gate Shrine And follow the path until it goes right to find the first laser crucible.
Tokaido – The Lesser Crucible
from Cape Cave ShrineHead west to find this Lesser Crucible
Hamamatsu – Lesser Crucible
It is located nearby Hamamatsu Post Shrine. As you are going through Hamamatsu During one of the main story missions, you will have to clear it to move forward.
Maisaka – Lesser Crucible
Enter once MaisakaCross the broken bridge, and the laser crucible is just ahead.
Lake Sanaru – The Lesser Crucible
After entering Sanaru LakeImmediately turn left and head for the temple in the distance you need to visit for the blacksmith's quest. On your way, you will find it
Lake Sanaru – Crucible Spike
from Waterside Shrine At Sanaru Lake, look southeast to find the path to the building. Ignore the building and go right to find a Crucible Spike
Hamana Lake – The Lesser Crucible
During the disaster in the myth of Lake Hamana, you will make your way Horie castle. Inside, you can find a low crucible.
Hamana Lake – Crucible Spike
After calming down Daedara BochiYou can make your way to the beginning of this area, and to the northeast is the Crucible Spike.
Iinoya – less crucible
Make your way Temple Ruins Cemetery is located to the south of Iinoya. You must find and clear the collectibles inside this temple
Iinoya – Crucible Spike
from Omomiji Junction ShrineHead west, and if you look to your left up the wooden ramp you'll see a spike.
Futamata Road – The Lesser Crucible
It is located to the south of Silver Grass Meadow Shrine. Just follow the only path down from this temple, and you'll collect another few collectibles blocking the way.
Futamata Road – Crucible Spike
from Firefly Forest Shrine is located between Futamata RoadGo straight and take the left path. Cross the tree stumps and jump down the hill to the right of the crucible spike.
Futamata Road – The Lesser Crucible
This time, go straight again, but turn right at the Firefly Forest Shrine. Continue along this path, and you should reach a collectible.
Futamata Road – The Lesser Crucible
from Juji Fort (East) ShrineHead north to find the final Lesser Crucible.


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February 6, 2026
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