Fabian Lainé
Season Pass
Nioh 3 Hell Rising: what the DLC really changes
In brief
Hell Rising arrives on August 19 with much more than just an extra stage: the Enlightened One's Journey raises the level cap and opens up dozens of hours of endgame farming, while the new Hoko & Shield weapons finally offer a genuine defensive style that Nioh 3 has been waiting for.
The Hell Rising DLC will land on August 19th in Nioh 3, and beyond the new Edo 1651 stage, it's above all the Enlightened One's Journey mode that's set to shake things up for endgame players.
What actually changes
For the average player, the most tangible addition remains the Hoko & Shield and Ninja Hoko & Shield weapons - a short spear / shield combo that finally offers an active-defense-oriented playstyle, a real gap in Nioh 3's roster. Throwing your shield at an enemy as a projectile changes combat priorities.
For the competitive player, it's the Enlightened One's Journey that matters. This difficulty tier, unlocked after the Shogun's Journey, raises the level cap, opens up additional Soul Matching tiers and adds brand-new Soul Cores. In concrete terms: hundreds of hours of farming on the horizon, with more powerful gear as the payoff.
Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls - the in-house roguelite
The Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls system deserves attention. Highly customizable battles with imposed rules, available solo and in co-op - the scrolls won become pieces of equipment themselves, complete with special effects. Potentially the most replayable feature of the bunch.
The Season Pass also covers the second DLC, Bloody Insurrection, which still has no set release date.
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Frequently asked questions
When exactly does Hell Rising release?
On August 19. It's included in the Season Pass, which also covers the second DLC, Bloody Insurrection, still without a launch date.
What exactly are these Hoko & Shield weapons?
A short spear and shield combo that finally lets you play an active defense style in Nioh 3. You can throw your shield at enemies as a projectile or combine attacks with simultaneous defense, which really shakes up tactical priorities in combat.
Why will the Enlightened One's Journey interest hardcore players?
It's a difficulty tier that unlocks a higher level cap, additional Soul Matching tiers, and never-before-seen Soul Cores. In practical terms: hundreds of hours of farming and more powerful gear to chase.
What is the Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls system?
A solo or co-op roguelite mode where you take on highly customizable battles with imposed rules. The scrolls you earn become gear pieces themselves with special effects, making the system nearly infinitely replayable.
Key takeaways
- The Hoko & Shield weapons fill a real gap: active defense finally becomes viable and strategic.
- The Enlightened One's Journey doubles down on endgame depth with a higher level cap and brand-new Soul Cores.
- Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls is the DLC's most replayable system: ultra-customizable roguelite battles in solo and co-op.
- The Season Pass also covers Bloody Insurrection, the second upcoming DLC, still without a set date for now.
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