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- The Bloody Iron Key is dropped by the bandit’s leader found at the enemy base in the Southern Tenryu River.
- Staying behind the bandit’s leader makes the fight much easier, as most of his attacks are in the front.
- The Bloody Iron Key is used to unlock a temple door inside the bandit’s camp.
The Bloody Iron Key is an important item that you will find in Nioh 3 while exploring the Tenryu River. Finding the key will let you enter the hidden temple door and get valuable rewards that will make your journey easier. In this guide, we will tell you the Bloody Iron Key location, its use, and how to defeat the bandit leader in Nioh 3.
Where to Find the Bloody Iron Key

You will find the Bloody Iron Key by defeating the bandit leader at the enemy base in the southern part of the Tenryu River area. To defeat the bandit’s leader, stay behind him as much as possible. Most of his attacks are in front of him. Don’t drain your stamina completely and always save it to dodge or block the attack.
After dodging or blocking their attack, hit back two to three times when they are recovering. Use bombs or grenades as they will deal a lot of damage from a distance. Keep moving around the area, so you don’t get trapped in a corner.
How to Use Bloody Iron Key

Once you have the key, use it to unlock the temple door inside the camp. This will let you open the large chest hidden inside. Inside the chest, you will find a lot of useful items and skills that will help in your journey. Don’t forget to loot the bandit leader’s body, as he will also drop useful items.
FAQs
- Where is the key Bloody Iron located?
- The Bloody Iron key is found after defeating the bandit leader in the enemy base.
- What is the Bloody Iron key used for?
- The key unlocks the temple door inside the bandit camp, which has a large chest filled with useful rewards.
- Should you loot the bandit leader’s body after the fight?
- Yes, you need to loot his body after the fight to get useful items.
