For players seeking an advantage in Nioh 3, particularly when faced with challenging encounters, enlisting the help of AI companions can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. This guide will delve into the process of summoning these companions, the resources necessary, and effective strategies for their use.
Understanding AI Companions and Benevolent Graves
In Nioh 3, summoning an AI companion, known as an Acolyte, is a popular choice for both tough boss battles and general exploration. This method provides a straightforward form of cooperative gameplay. As you navigate the game’s extensive world, you’ll discover blue graves termed Benevolent Graves. These graves allow players to summon computer-controlled versions of other players’ characters, which can offer support in various challenges.
It’s important to note that while these AI companions are useful, their actions are largely beyond your control. They will effectively assist you by following your lead and engaging in combat with enemies attacking you.However, you can only have one summoned at a time, and each summon has its limitations.
Observe the purple Battle Spoils Gauge displayed above the companion’s name on your HUD. This gauge decreases as the Acolyte defeats enemies, indicating how much longer they can remain by your side. If you summoned one specifically for a boss fight, they will vanish post-fight, and should they perish, be prepared to summon a new companion before facing the next challenge.
Steps to Summon AI Companions
Summoning an AI companion is a simple process. Approach the Benevolent Grave and hold the interact button (Request Assistance), typically mapped to R1/RB. It’s essential to be online to view these graves; however, no subscription like PlayStation Plus is required since this is an asynchronous multiplayer feature.
The primary currency for summoning is Ochoko Cups, with the cost for each summon displayed at the grave. Depending on your progression in the game, these costs can range from two to five cups. Keep an eye on your inventory to track how many you currently possess.
Creating Your Own AI Summon for Others
The cooperative nature of Nioh 3 encourages players to contribute by setting down their own summon signs, creating Benevolent Graves for others to utilize. This is particularly advantageous near boss gates, miniboss locations, or in challenging areas where other players may struggle.
If altruism is not your primary motivation, summoning your own Benevolent Grave can yield personal rewards.You can maintain up to three active signs at once.
To place a summon sign, simply use Righteous Jasper at your current location. This item is found under Usable Items in your inventory, and you should have an ample supply available for use.
Acquiring Ochoko Cups
One of the key questions players may have is where to find Ochoko Cups. If you’ve spent a few hours in the game, you may have accumulated a number already, especially if you haven’t immediately summoned from the first grave you encountered.
Farming Bloody Graves
The most effective way to gather Ochoko Cups is by defeating Revenants at Bloody Graves. These red graves are scattered throughout the game and allow you to summon the souls of fallen players without any cost. Prepare for battle, as these enemies can be surprisingly formidable; however, most lack optimal builds and can be defeated with strategic play.
A strategy to consider is to defeat several Bloody Graves after summoning an AI companion from a Benevolent Grave, maximizing your chances to acquire Ochoko Cups. Additionally, revisiting earlier areas to summon lower-level Bloody Graves can provide an easier route to collect these valuable cups quickly.
Leave Your Summon Sign for Others
By placing your own sign for others, you facilitate a cooperative environment while earning Ochoko Cups. The frequency with which other players summon your ghost directly correlates to the rewards you receive, which can include valuable Cups.
It’s recommended to regularly check the Preparations section at any Shrine, under the Boons category, to see how many players have summoned your ghost and the rewards accrued.
Obtaining Righteous Jasper
To set down a summon sign (Benevolent Grave), you’ll primarily need Righteous Jasper. This item is primarily obtained by assisting other players through their graves. The more you contribute, the more Righteous Jasper and Ochoko Cups you will earn.
Keep an eye on the Preparations menu at Shrines, where the Boons sub-section reveals how much you’ve earned. Additionally, Righteous Jasper can be found as loot, rewarded for boss defeats, or earned through specific missions.
Another way to acquire Righteous Jasper is by acting as a Visitor in co-op mode, which is detailed in our Nioh 3 co-op guide.
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