Divine gear drops feel like the game finally admitting you have survived long enough to deserve something shiny. The green glow pops up, your brain lights up, and suddenly you are knee-deep in menus wondering if any of these numbers mean what you hope they mean. I have been there. Everyone has been there. Nioh 2 throws loot at you with the enthusiasm of a puppy flinging socks around the room, so getting your head around Divine gear makes the whole late game smoother, sharper and a lot less confusing.
Below is a guide that keeps things tidy without draining the fun.
What Divine Gear Actually Is
Divine gear is essentially the late game tier of weapons and armour that unlocks once you finish the main story. It comes marked in green, drops at higher levels than normal equipment, and carries a better selection of inheritable skills. Once you step into Dream of the Strong, Divine gear becomes the backbone of your builds.
It is not about raw power alone. Divine gear is your first step into proper build crafting, where tiny stat tweaks can turn a good setup into something that melts Yokai like butter on a hot pan.
How To Unlock Divine Gear
You gain access to Divine drops once you finish the base campaign and move into New Game Plus. Dream of the Strong is where the real show begins.
Enemy types that are already giving you grief suddenly become green-item dispensers. Bosses in particular throw out Divine pieces at a healthy rate. The game basically taps you on the shoulder and says, alright then, time for the grown-up loot.
How To Farm Divine Gear Without Losing Your Mind
There are a few reliable ways to stock up without running the same mission until you start doubting your life choices.
Boss Missions
Short missions with fast boss access are ideal. Anything that lets you sprint past mobs and get straight to the rewards is your friend.
Yokai Realm Expeditions
Co-op gives you more enemies and quicker clears. More chaos equals more loot, so embrace the madness.
Soul Matching and Reforging
A lot of Divine pieces are stepping stones. You do not have to love every item that drops. Use them to raise levels, inherit good perks and sculpt the weapon you actually plan to use.
Revenant Graves
Red graves are basically loot piñatas once you have the hang of combat. You also get a taste of other players’ builds, which can be humbling or inspiring depending on how your day is going.
The Stats That Matter Most
Divine gear gives you more space to experiment. Some stats make bigger differences than others.
Weapon Special Effects
Look for damage boosts tied to your build. Ki damage for punchy stamina setups. Active skill damage for axe, odachi or anything that likes to hit harder rather than faster.
Armour Set Bonuses
Divine pieces take set bonuses seriously. Matching sets can push your survival and damage to a level that lets you take more risks instead of rolling around the map like a caffeinated squirrel.
Anima Gain and Ki Recovery
Combat gets smoother the more consistent these become. Divine gear often gives you stronger rolls of both.
Inheritable Perks
These are the little diamonds. Even a bad piece of gear can hide a perk worth extracting and slapping onto your main weapon.
How To Build With Divine Gear in the Late Game
You do not need to chase perfection on day one. Think of it more like polishing a gem that keeps changing shape every time you pick it up.
Start with a weapon you already enjoy and upgrade around it. Then piece together an armour set that matches the playstyle. After that, fill the cracks with inheritable skills so everything feels fluid. The moment your Ki flow and damage spikes line up, you will notice enemies dropping faster than they can blink.
It is very easy to get stuck hoarding green items. Salvage ruthlessly. Keep only what actively helps a build or sits in storage waiting for a good soul match.
Late Game Tips From Someone Who Spent Too Long in the Blacksmith Menu
• Always check for hidden inheritable perks before breaking gear down.
• Soul match in batches, not one by one, to save money.
• Build around comfort before optimisation. If you hate the weapon, no amount of green glow will make it fun.
• If you start comparing numbers for twenty minutes straight, take a break. Nioh 2 will still be there when you return with a clearer head.
Seven Swords Takeaway
Divine gear is Nioh 2’s way of letting you shape your own power curve. It feels overwhelming at first, but once you learn what matters, the whole system opens up like a vault full of possibilities. The more you experiment, the more the game rewards you, and that is part of its charm. Half the fun is tinkering. The other half is watching a boss evaporate because you finally got that one perfect perk to click.
