For those who didn't spend hundreds of hours in the sequel, the Stone of Penance allows you to sacrifice an accessory to increase the difficulty of your game. As you defeat enemies, the stone charges; once full, you can complete the penance for a chance to upgrade the rarity or stats of that item. It was the gold standard for endgame gear grinding, and its arrival in Nioh 3 suggests Team NINJA is ready to let us start fine-tuning our builds for the long haul.
The update isn't just about the grind, though. We are getting new high-difficulty Battle Scroll challenges that will test even the most optimized Samurai and Ninja setups. To help deal with these new threats, the patch includes balance adjustments to specific Graces—the set bonuses that define high-level play—and introduces a new skill reward that should add some fresh flair to your combat rotations.
If you haven't jumped into the fray yet, now is the perfect window. The Standard Edition of the game is currently 20% off across major platforms. This series-wide sale is a timed event, so keep these deadlines in mind:
- Steam: Sale ends May 5th at 10AM PDT
- PlayStation Store: Sale ends May 6th at 23:59 local time
Whether you're looking to push your DPS to the limit with a Stone of Penance or you're a newcomer grabbing the game at a discount, Update 1.05 is shaping up to be a significant milestone for the community.
Soren