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Nioh 3 Ochoko Cups: How to Get and Use Them

Nioh 3 Ochoko Cups: How to Get and Use Them

Alexandre Jollier February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

In brief

Ochoko Cups in Nioh 3 allow you to summon NPCs to help you in combat, although they aren't mandatory for progression. Discover how to obtain them by facing Revenants, creating Benevolent Graves, or exploring the world, and how to use them strategically during difficult encounters.

In Nioh 3, Ochoko Cups can be decisive even though they aren't required to progress through the story: they allow you to summon NPCs, who provide invaluable support in combat. This article shows you the ways to obtain these precious items and how to make good use of them during battles.

Nioh 3 Ochoko Cups: How to Get and Use Them

How to Get Ochoko Cups

One of the most common ways to get Ochoko Cups is by fighting Revenants. These are incarnations of players who failed in an area you must pass through, and who return to that spot. By defeating them, you can not only obtain some or all of their equipment, but also earn Ochoko Cups.

Note
Revenants can be found in various locations throughout the world, so you'll need to explore to find them!

An alternative way to get Ochoko Cups is to leave a Benevolent Grave. In practical terms, you have the ability to create a grave that's open to other players. When a player uses it in order to get help, you are in turn summoned as an NPC. Once the mission is completed, the player receives Ochoko Cups as a reward.

While exploring the various locations in Nioh 3, it's also possible to pick up Ochoko Cups from certain abandoned bodies.

Nioh 3 Ochoko Cups: How to Get and Use Them

Using Ochoko Cups

When interacting with a Benevolent Grave, you can offer a certain number of Ochoko Cups to summon an NPC, a player who left their grave in order to bring help to others. Graves are generally placed not far from boss areas or the entrance to the Dark Realms.

The NPC you summon takes part in a limited number of battles (or until an objective is completed); the purple bar located above the NPC's name lets you know how much time is left.

By setting the Cooperation option at the Shrine, it's also possible to become a guest in another player's world.

Nioh 3 Ochoko Cups: How to Get and Use Them

Do you prefer summoning NPCs for tough fights or taking on the challenge alone?

Frequently asked questions

How do you quickly get Ochoko Cups in Nioh 3?

The most common way is to fight the Revenants scattered across the game's different areas. You can also create a Benevolent Grave to be summoned into other players' worlds and receive Ochoko Cups as a reward.

Where do you use Ochoko Cups?

You can use your Ochoko Cups at a Benevolent Grave to summon an NPC. These graves are usually located near boss areas or at the entrance of Dark Realms.

How long does a summoned NPC stay by my side?

The NPC assists you for a limited number of fights or until an objective is completed. A purple bar above its name shows you the remaining time.

Is it possible to find Ochoko Cups while exploring?

Yes, you can pick up Ochoko Cups from certain abandoned bodies while exploring the game's various locations.

Key takeaways

Ochoko Cups summon NPCs to support you in combat without being necessary for the story.
Fight Revenants to obtain Ochoko Cups while also recovering their equipment.
Create a Benevolent Grave to receive Ochoko Cups when other players use your help.
Summoned NPCs have a limited duration indicated by a purple bar above their name.