8 February 2026

Those Who Live In Shadows Quest Guide In Nioh 3

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Those Who Live in Shadows is one of the many Myth players can complete while exploring Warring States in Nioh 3. You need to find a way inside the abandoned temple and help a suspicious man to finish the quest and gain a lot of rewards. Here’s how to complete Those Who Live in Shadows quest in Nioh 3.

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While exploring Iinoya near the Omomoji Junction Shrine, players will hear the voice of a Mysterious Ninja before disappearing.

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This starts Those Who Live in Shadows Myth in Nioh 3.

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The quest starts at the abandoned temple, where you need to find a way inside to collect more clues about the suspicious man.

How To Open The Abandoned Temple In Nioh 3

Follow the quest mark and teleport to the nearest Shrine. To unlock the door to the abandoned shrine, players must locate the Pagoda Key in the building nearby after defeating the Lesser Crucible. Once all the enemies are dead, break it and claim the key from the corpse. Head to the door and unlock it.

There are two enemies inside, one on the lower floor and one on the top floor guarding the Deserted Village Key.

How To Complete Those Who Live In Shadows Myth In Nioh 3

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The Deserted Village Key can be used to unlock a gate located southwest of the Omomoji Junction Shrine.

From the Omomoji Junction Shrine, proceed forward past the Crucible Spike and the enemies to climb a hill. Next, ignore the stairs going up and use the stairs on the left that leads down to an abandoned house with a well. Approach the gate to the side and use the key to open it.

Proceed forward and assist the Mysterious Ninja with fighting the enemies. After the battle, speak with him as he’ll ask for your help again to kill the boss at the top of the hill. Turn south and head left to enter a house and come out on the other side. There are two demons on top that can be assassinated with a headshot using a ranged weapon.

Hide in the tall grass and assassinate another yokai from behind if desired. Climb the slope and defeat more demons, then head towards the building on top. Before entering, go around the building from the left side and unlock the shortcut that leads to the Crucible Spike near the Omomoji Junction Shrine.

You might need to remove the spike as it could be blocking the shortcut.

Go back to the building and head inside to fight the enemies. Eventually, Ninja Yoki will appear, and you need to work with the Ninja to defeat the Crucible Wraith. Luckily, you can summon someone to help from a Benevolent Grave.