**Master the Crucible, Forge Your Shogun Legacy-This Is the Ultimate Guide to Nioh 3!**Will you rise as Tokugawa Takechiyo, wielding the time-bending Kusanagi to shatter yokai hordes, or crumble beneath the weight of betrayal in Edo Castle's crimson halls? Can you conquer the chaotic Sengoku battlefields, navigate the haunted Heian temples, and outwit the shadowy ronin of Bakumatsu Kyoto? Are you ready to become the Shogun who defies history itself?Imagine standing at the precipice of 1622, the air thick with treachery as your brother Kunimatsu, consumed by envy, unleashes a demonic calamity. You're no mere samurai-you're chosen by Kusanagi, a radiant Guardian Spirit that rips through time, hurling you across Japan's blood-soaked eras. From the thunderous cavalry charges of Takeda Shingen to the fevered blade of Okita Soji, every step tests your resolve. But fear not-*Nioh 3: Conquer the Crucible, Become Shogun - The Ultimate Guide to Dual-Style Mastery, Era-Spanning Walkthroughs, God-Tier Builds, and Platinum Conquest* by Evan Marfield is your unyielding ally, crafted with relentless precision to transform you from a fledgling ronin to an unstoppable warlord.This isn't just a guide-it's a saga forged in the fires of Team Ninja's masterpiece, written by a lifelong Nioh devotee who's bled through every yokai ambush and parried every boss phase. Marfield's expertise, honed across thousands of hours, infuses every page with authenticity and empathy for your journey. Whether you're a newcomer trembling at your first Gaki swarm or a veteran chasing Dream of the Nioh's infinite depths, this book feels like a trusted mentor, whispering strategies as you face the Crucible's apocalyptic wrath.**Why You Need This Guide: **- **Master Dual Styles with Ease**: Seamlessly switch between Samurai's precise Ki Flux and Ninja's shadowy Mist backstabs, with step-by-step combos that make you untouchable.- **Conquer Every Era**: Detailed walkthroughs for Edo, Sengoku, Heian, and Bakumatsu, revealing hidden Kodama, time rifts, and era-specific loot.- **Unleash God-Tier Builds**: Over 50 optimized loadouts, from beginner-friendly hybrids to endgame meta-breakers, tailored for solo, co-op, and PvP dominance.- **Achieve Platinum Glory**: A 150-hour roadmap to the Ultimate Shogun trophy, with no missable achievements and co-op shortcuts.- **Prepare for DLC Waves**: Strategies for September 2026's Meiji era and February 2027's ultimate trials, ensuring you're ready for new weapons like Rifle-Odachi.- **Unlock Secrets**: Find every Kodama, Smithing Text, and Time Rift, with farming routes that turn grinds into gold.**Intriguing Tease**: Discover the hidden truth behind Saito Fuku's yokai-touched past in a 12-part companion arc that unlocks her Time-Seal Talisman, freezing bosses in their tracks. But beware-one missable quest in Edo could lock you out forever...**Objection Management**: - *"I'm new to Nioh-will this overwhelm me?"* Fear not! The guide starts with a beginner's roadmap, breaking down Ki Pulse timing and character creation with dojo drills, ensuring you progress confidently from the demo to the endgame.- *"What if I'm a veteran? Will this be too basic?"* Veterans, this is your bible. Dive into advanced Flux Iai chains, frame-perfect Deflect windows (10-15ms), and NG+ scaling strategies that push your Dream of the Nioh builds to godhood.- *"Is it worth the price?"* At the cost of a single in-game Divine gear forge, you get 15 chapters of battle-tested wisdom, saving you hundreds of hours of trial and error. Plus, it's a timeless gift for any Nioh fan in your life-perfect for birthdays, holidays, or gaming milestones.- *"What about DLC changes?"* The guide anticipates Wave 1 and Wave 2, with build adaptations for new Meiji weapons and superbosses, keeping you ahead of the curve.