Nioh has a total of six different stat types. Each has a significant impact on the development of your character, going as far as specifically enhancing the potency of a weapon type.
Below are all the stats and how they affect your character.
Body
Weapons: Spears
Stats: Life
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Heart
Weapons: Swords, Bows
Stats: Life, Ki Pulse
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Stamina
Weapons: Cannons
Stats: Life, Equipment Weight
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Strength
Weapons: Axe
Stats: Life, Ki Pulse, Equipment Weight
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Skill
Weapons: Dual Swords, Guns
Stats: Life, Ki Pulse
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Dexterity
Weapons: N/A
Stats: Life, Power, Capacity, Yokai Realm damage
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
Spirit
Weapons: N/A
Stats: Life, Defense, Guardian Spirit Bond, Yokai Realm damage
Skill Points: Samurai, Ninja, Onmyo
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