Smaller cups and Crucible Spikes are two of many collectibles 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 Lesser Crucibles will increase your Spirit Force and once they are destroyed, players will be able to explore the area ahead to find more collectibles. The guide below lists all their locations Nioh 3.
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All Warring States Minor Crucibles and Crucible Spikes in Nioh 3
Tenryu River – Crucible Spike
from Hojo Shrinehead east to find three Shunobon enemies around the Crucible Spike.
Tenryu River – Smaller Cup
Head west from Hamamatsu Gate Shrine and follow the path until you can go right to find the first Lesser Crucible.
Tokaido – Smaller cup
from Cape Cavern Sanctuaryhead west to find this Small Crucible.
Hamamatsu – Smaller crucible
This is located nearby Hamamatsu Postal Shrine. When you pass Hamamatsu during one of the main story missions you will need to clear it to continue.
Maisaka – Smaller cup
Once you enter Maisakacross the broken bridge and the Little Crucible is right in front of you.
Lake Sanaru – Small Cup
After entering Lake Sanarutake an immediate left and head to the shrine in the distance that you need to visit for the blacksmith's quest. On your way you will find this.
Lake Sanaru – Crucible Spike
from Coastal sanctuaries in Lake Sanaru, look southeast to see a path leading to a building. Ignore the building and head right to find a Crucible Spike.
Hamana Lake – Little Cup
During the Myth of the Hamana Lake Disaster, you get to Horie Castle. Inside you'll find a Lesser Crucible.
Lake Hamana – Crucible Spike
After calming down Daidara Bochiyou can get to the start of this area and to the northeast is the Crucible Spike.
Iinoya – Smaller cup
Make your way to Cemetery with temple ruins located south of Iinoya. You will need to explore and clear this temple to find the collectible inside.
Iinoya – Crucible Spike
from Omomiji Junction Shrinego west and you will see a spike if you look left up the wooden ramp.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
This is located south of Silver meadow in the meadow. Just follow the single path down from this shrine and you'll come across a collectible blocking the way to several more collectibles.
Futamata Road – Crucible Spike
from Firefly Forest Sanctuary it is located in the middle The Futamata Pathgo straight and take the path to the left. Jump over the tree stumps and go up the hill to drop right down to the Crucible Spike.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
This time, go straight again, but take a right at the Firefly Forest Shrine. Continue along this path and you should reach a collectible.
Futamata Road – Lesser Crucible
from Juji Fortress Shrine (East).head north to find the last Lesser Crucible.


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February 6, 2026
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