Smaller crucibles and Crucible nails are two of many collector's items i Nioh 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 primarily drops items, equipment, and even Soul Cores. Completing the smaller pieces will increase your Spirit Force, and once destroyed, players will be able to explore the area in front of other collectibles. The guide below lists all their locations in Nioh 3.
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All Warring States Lesser Crucibles & Crucible Spikes in Nioh 3
Tenryu River – Crucible Spike
From Hojo Shrinego east to find three Shunobo enemies around the Crucible Spike.
Tenryu River – Lesser Crucible
Go west of Hamamatsu Gate Shrine and follow the path until you can go right to find the first Lesser Crucible.
Tokaido – Lesser Crucible
From Cape Cavern Shrinego west to find this Lesser Crucible.
Hamamatsu – Lesser Crucible
This is close Hamamatsu Post Shrine. When you pass Hamamatsu during one of the main story missions you must clear this to continue.
Maisaka – Lesser Crucible
Once you enter Maisakacross the broken bridge, and the Lesser Crucible is just ahead.
Lake Sanaru – Lesser Crucible
After entering Lake Sanaruimmediately turn left and head towards the shrine in the distance that you must visit for the blacksmith's quest. On the way you will find this
Lake Sanaru – Crucible Spike
From Waterside Shrine in Lake Sanaru, look southeast to see a path leading to a building. Ignore the building and go right to find the Crucible Spike.
Lake Hamana – Lesser Crucible
During the myth of the disaster at Lake Hamana, you will make your way to Horie Castle. Inside you can find the Lesser Crucible.
Lake Hamana – Crucible Spike
After calming down Daidara Bochiyou can get to the beginning of this region, and to the northeast is the Crucible Spike.
Iinoya – Lesser Crucible
Get to Temple Ruins Cemetery lies south of Iinoya. You must explore and clear out this temple to find the collectible inside.
Iinoya – Crucible Spike
From Omomiji Junction Shrinego west, and you'll see the tip if you look left up the wooden ramp.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
This is south of Silver Grass Meadow Shrine. Just follow the only path down from this shrine, and you'll come across the collectible blocking the path to the upcoming collectibles.
Futamata Road – Crucible Spike
From Firefly Forest Shrine lies in the middle of Futamata roadgo straight ahead and take the path to the left. Jump over the tree stumps and go up the hill to drop down to the right to the Crucible Spike.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
This time, go straight again, but turn right from the Firefly Forest Shrine. Continue along this path and you should reach the collectible.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
From Juji Fortress (East) Shrinehead north to find the final Lesser Crucible.


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February 6, 2026
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