Read this Ghost Of Tsushima guide to learn more about all armor sets! Find out all armor list, armor / armour upgrades, location, effects, sets, customization, and more!
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All Armor Set List
Click on the armor name for more details.
| Armor | Effects / How To Get |
|---|---|
  | Broken Armor - None Default Armor |
 | Traveler's Attire - Track Artifacts using Guiding Wind - Travelling clears more fog of war - Indicates nearby Artifacts Unlocked after the Prologue |
 | Samurai Clan Armor - Reduces damage - Increases health - Regains Resolve Main Story Quest: The Tale Of Lady Masako |
 | Ronin Attire - Reduces enemy detection speed - Increases melee damage - Slower enemy detection when coming out of pampas grass Complete the Main Story Mission "Blood On The Grass" |
 | Ghost Armor - Reduces enemy detection speed - Reduces number of kills to enter Ghost Stance - Kills have a higher chance to Terrify enemies Acquired in the Main Story Mission "From The Darkness" |
 | Sakai Clan Armor - Increases melee damage - Increases health - Empowers Standoff Acquired in the Main Story Mission "Ghosts From The Past" |
 | Kensei Armor - Increases Resolve gains - Ghost weapons deal more damage - Striking an enemy with a Ghost weapon causes that enemy to deal less damage and receive more damage Complete the Mythic Tale "The Six Blades Of Kojiro" |
 | Tadayori's Armor - Increases nocking and reloading speed - Increases total Concentration time - Headshots restore Concentration Complete the Mythic Tale "The Legend Of Tadayori" |
 | Gosaku's Armor - Increases health - Increases Stagger damage - Killing a Staggered enemy restores health Complete the Mythic Tale "The Unbreakable Gosaku" |
 | Mongol Commander's Armor - Major increase to health - Reduces all damage by a major amount - Disguises you while out of combat, massively reducing Mongol detection speed Complete the side quest "Fit for the Khan" |
 | Fundoshi (Secret Armor) - Running and sprinting no longer create noise Visit all Hot Springs |
 | Hero of Tsushima (DLC Armor) - Major increase to health - Reduces all damage by a moderate amount Comes with the Deluxe Edition |
Recommended Armor Upgrades
Upgrade According To Build & Playstyle
It's best to upgrade armor that complements the build and playstyle that you're going for. Check the link below for our recommended best builds for camp clearing, assassination, material gathering, and more!
Check Out Best Build Guide Here!Invest In Samurai Clan Armor
You will receive the Samurai Clan Armour when you go through The Tale Of Lady Masako. This is a good armor to invest early on in the game as it boosts health, defense, and regains Resolve - which you can use to heal or deal damage.
Check Out The Samurai Clan Armor Here!Sakai Clan Armor For Aggressive Play
The Sakai Clan Armor greatly improves your damage while giving you decent health to stave off the damage. It also grants a huge boost to Standoff, making it easy to finish off enemy encounters as you can easily Terrify nearby enemies.
Check Out The Sakai Clan Armor Here!Legendary Thief - Sly Cooper Armor
How To Unlock The Sly Cooper Armor
In order for you to unlock the Sly Cooper armor, you will need to acquire the following pieces of gear:
Sly Cooper Armor Costume Requirements
- Gosaku's Armor (Ocean's Guardian Dye)
- Crooked Kama Headband
- Sly Tanuki Sword
Unlocks A New Trophy
Once you equip Jin with these gear pieces, you will be rewarded with the Cooper Clan Cosplayer Trophy!
Check Out The Trophy List Here!What Are Armor Sets?
Gear To Alter Jin's Abilities
The armor set you equip can alter Jin's abilities in and out of battle. Master armor set effects so you gain an advantage in a variety of fights and different enemy encounters.
Check Out Best Builds Guide!Customize Jin's Outfit
Armor pieces and armor sets will let you customize Jin's appearance to help him in certain situations. Whether facing enemies head-on as a samurai, or sticking to the shadows as a ghost, your armor accentuates your chosen approach to encounters!
Upgrade Armor To Unlock Helmets
Some Armor sets unlock new helmets once you upgrade them to a higher level. For example, Upgrading the Samurai Clan Armour to level 2 gives you a Samurai Kabuto, which you can then further improve once you reach level 3. Do note that Helmets are cosmetic items and they do not give you any benefits in combat.
Check Out All Vanity Gear List!Divided Into Different Categories
Armor is divided into heavy and light categories. These categories can help you emphasize your play style. For example, heavy armor can be used to defend against head-on attacks, while light armor allows for sneaking around silently!
Check Out Combat Guide Here!Mix And Match Armor Pieces
Keep in mind that you will not be tied down to specific armor sets when outfitting Jin with gear. You will be able to mix and match different pieces from different sets in order to fully complement your playstyle.
Change Colors Using Dye Flowers
You will be able to change the color of your armor pieces by using Dye that you get from Dye Flowers. If you want to change the cosmetic look of a particular piece of armor, consider keeping an eye out for Dye Flowers!
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