Forge
Nioh Blacksmith Guide
The Forge function at the Blacksmith won’t be of much use during the early hours of Nioh, as you’ll easily find better gear through enemy drops in main missions. However, give it a look after you’ve acquired a few Smithing Texts on your journey. Smithing Texts are often offered up as mission rewards, and they’ll allow the Blacksmith to craft more unique weapons, armor, and tools that you can use.
Forging your own gear at the Blacksmith also gives you a chance of obtaining purple equipment, and your chances of getting a purple are determined by the types of crafting materials you use. When you select a recipe from the Forge menu, you’ll be asked to select your crafting materials. At the top of the screen, you’ll see the percentage chance of getting specific rarity tiers for the gear you’re trying to craft. If you use rare materials, your chances of getting a purple will go up. I don’t advise spending too much gold and resources on forging gear when you’re just starting out in the game, considering that resources can be hard to come by. Besides, you have a much better chance of getting purple gear from Revenants.
After you’ve decked your character out in mostly purple gear, the Forge function can be a good way for you to round out your build with whatever gear piece you’re missing.
