Want to unlock more Guardian Spirits in Nioh 2? This Nioh 2 Guardian Spirit Location Guide lists all of the different Guardian Spirits we’ve unlocked on our journey through Nioh 2 so far, including details on where to find them and how to unlock them.
Guardian Spirits are special spirits that can be equipped. They provide you with a variety of buffs and bonuses, allowing you to build and specialize your character in particular ways. While some are much stronger than others, it’s really down to personal choice. Find and unlock a Guardian Spirit that works for you and go with it.
Nioh 2 Guardian Spirit Location Guide
| Guardian Spirit | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kagewani (Shark) | Phantom | Starting Guardian Spirit |
| Makami (Wolf) | Brute | Starting Guardian Spirit |
| Ame-no-Mitori (Bird) | Feral | Starting Guardian Spirit |
| Masaru (Monkey) | Feral | Complete Village Of Cursed Blossoms (Awakening) |
| Shirohami (Snake) | Brute | Complete The Viper's Sanctum (Awakening) |
| Rokugezo (Elephant) | Phantom | Complete The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama (Soaring) |
| Okuri-Inu (Dog) | Brute | Complete A Hot Blooded Howl Side Mission |
| Usura-Hicho (Butterfly) | Phantom | Complete The Viper And The Butterfly Side Mission |
| Yaonami-Hime (Mermaid) | Feral | Complete A Way Out Mission |
| Makami (Dog) | Feral | Complete The Shrine Of Oaths Side Mission |
| Shin-Roku (Stag) | Brute | Complete Side Mission Horns On Head, Dragonfly In Hand |
| Hiyokucho (Bird) | Feral | Complete Main Mission Bird In A Cage |
| Hyobishin (Panther) | Brute | Start Main Mission Pervading Waters (Dawn) |
| Nine Tails (Fox) | Phantom | Complete The Frenzied Blaze Mission (Dawn) |
| Genbu (Turtle) | Phantom | Complete The Sun Sets On Mount Tenno (Dawn) |
| Atlas Bear (Bear) | Brute | Complete The Warrior Side Mission (Dawn) |
| Tenen Kujaku (Peacock) | Feral | Complete The Demon Kings Blade (Shadow) |
| Nekomata (Cat) | Feral | Enter The Twilight Area |
| Inosasao (Boar) | Brute | Complete Mission Ruin Draws Near (Twilight) |
We will continue to update this Nioh 2 Guardian Spirit Location Guide as we progress through the game.
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