Nioh William Adams

William Adams, the protagonist of Nioh, is a fierce and determined warrior, loosely based on the real historical figure who became one of the first Western samurai. In the game, William is an Irish sailor drawn into the chaos of Sengoku-era Japan by his pursuit of a sinister alchemist who seeks to exploit the nation’s political turmoil. His journey takes him across war-torn lands filled with Yokai and ambitious warlords, forging him into a master swordsman and spirit-wielder. Guided by his guardian spirit, Saoirse, and later bonding with other spirits of Japan, William fights not just for survival but to honor the promises he makes along the way. His foreign origins make him an outsider in a land of ancient traditions, yet his courage and honor earn him respect even among the fiercest samurai. Through countless battles and supernatural trials, William carves his place into the bloody tapestry of Japan's history.

William is steadfast, skilled, and resilient. He adapts quickly to Japan’s brutal ways of war. His bond with spirit guardians defines his strength. He faces demons both human and monstrous. His blade carries both vengeance and mercy. William Adams is a warrior reborn through fire, steel, and spirit.