Lesser Crucibles and Crucible Spikes are two of the many collectibles in Nioh 3. These points of interest are located all over the map, and upon entering these areas, players will face waves of enemies. Defeating these enemies mainly drops items, equipment, and even Soul Cores. Completing the Lesser Crucibles increases your Spirit Force, and once destroyed, players will be able to explore the area ahead for 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
- Recommended Level: 6
From the Hojo Shrine, head east to find three Shunobon enemies around the Crucible Spike.
Tenryu River - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 6
Head west of the Hamamatsu Gate Shrine and follow the path until you can go right to find the first Lesser Crucible.
Tokaido - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 8
From the Cape Cavern Shrine, head west to find this Lesser Crucible.
Hamamatsu - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 10
This is located near the Hamamatsu Post Shrine. As you are passing through Hamamatsu during one of the main story missions, you will have to clear this to proceed.
Maisaka - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 19
Once you enter Maisaka, go across the broken bridge, and the Lesser Crucible is right up ahead.
Lake Sanaru - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 19
After entering Lake Sanaru, immediately turn left and head for the shrine in the distance that you have to visit for the blacksmith's quest. On your way, you will find this.
Lake Sanaru - Crucible Spike
- Recommended Level: 19
From the Waterside Shrine in Lake Sanaru, look to the southeast to spot a path leading to a building. Ignore the building and head right to find the Crucible Spike.
Lake Hamana - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 25
During the Disaster at Lake Hamana myth, you will make your way to the Horie Castle. Inside, you can find the Lesser Crucible.
Lake Hamana - Crucible Spike
- Recommended Level: 25
After calming down Daidara Bochi, you can make your way to the start of this region, and to the northeast is the Crucible Spike.
Iinoya - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 28
Make your way to the Temple Ruins Cemetery located south of Iinoya. You will have to explore and clear out this temple to find the collectible inside.
Iinoya - Crucible Spike
- Recommended Level: 28
From the Omomiji Junction Shrine, head west, and you will spot the spike if you look to your left up the wooden ramp.
Futamata Road - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 35
This is located south of the Silver Grass Meadow Shrine. Just follow the only path down from this shrine, and you will come across the collectible obstructing the way to the next few collectibles.
Futamata Road - Crucible Spike
- Recommended Level: 35
From the Firefly Forest Shrine located in the middle of Futamata Road, go straight and take the path to the left. Jump across the tree stumps and go up the hill to drop down on the right to the Crucible Spike.
Futamata Road - Lesser Crucible
- Recommended Level: 35
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
- Recommended Level: 35
From the Juji Fortress (East) Shrine, head north to find the last Lesser Crucible.
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