Ghost of Tsushima: List of Recommended Armor
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This article provides a complete list of armor in Ghost of Tsushima. It also includes recommended armors to use from the early game to the end game. Information on how to obtain armor and their effects for all armor are also provided. Use this as a reference when playing Ghost of Tsushima!
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Recommended Armor List
Sakai Clan Armor
| Armor | Effect |
|---|---|
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[Effect 1] - Moderately increases melee attack power |
| [Effect 2] - Moderately increases maximum health |
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| [Effect 3] - Increases the number of enemies that can be defeated in a standoff by 1 - Nearby enemies have a 10% chance of becoming paralyzed |
The Sakai Clan Armor can be obtained as a reward for completing the main story quest "Ghosts From The Past." This armor is highly recommended as it increases melee attack power, maximum health, and allows you to defeat more enemies in duels.
| Walkthrough Chart for "Ghosts From The Past" |
| Guide on Standoffs and Tips |
| Story Quest (Jin's Journey) Walkthrough Chart List |
Essential Armor for Obtaining the "All in the Wrist" Trophy
The Sakai Clan Armor is essential for obtaining the trophy, "All in the Wrist." By upgrading this armor, the number of enemies that can be defeated in a standoff increases, and when fully upgraded, you can defeat two additional enemies. To obtain the "All in the Wrist" trophy, it is also necessary to learn the evolving tactics technique, "Improved Standoff Streak." Prioritize learning this technique.
| How to Obtain the “All in the Wrist” Trophy |
| List of Ghost Weapons and Effects of Ghost Techniques |
| List of Trophies and Tips for Trophy Completion |
Ghost Armor
| Armor | Effect |
|---|---|
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【Effect 1】 - Increases the time until detected by enemies by 25% |
| 【Effect 2】 - Reduces the number of enemies required to enter the Ghost Stance by 1 |
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| 【Effect 3】 - Has a 15% chance to paralyze nearby enemies when defeating an enemy |
The Ghost Armor can be obtained as a reward for completing the main story quest, "From the Darkness." It makes it harder for enemies to detect you and reduces the number of enemies required to enter the Ghost Stance, making it ideal for quests involving base capture.
| Walkthrough Chart and Rewards for “From the Darkness” |
| List of Mongol Camp Locations and Rewards for Clearing Them |
| Story Quest (Jin's Journey) Walkthrough Chart List |
Mongol Commander's Armor
| Armor | Effect |
|---|---|
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【Effect 1】 - Significantly increases maximum health |
| 【Effect 2】 - Greatly reduces damage from all sources |
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| 【Effect 3】 - Increases the time until detected by Mongol soldiers before combat significantly |
The Mongol Commander's Armor by clearing the "Fit for the Khan" quest available in the upper prefecture. It greatly increases your maximum health and significantly reduces damage taken, making it a top priority to equip once obtained.
| List of Locations and Rewards for the Tales of Tsushima |
List of Armor, how to obtain them, and their effects
※The effects at the unenhanced state are listed.
Traveler's Attire
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【How to obtain】 Talk to the first Merchant you meet. 【Effects】 ・A breeze blows, guiding towards some kind of object ・The fog of unexplored territory on the map clears 10% more ・If the object is within 30m, the controller vibrates |
Samurai Clan Armor
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【How to obtain】 Jin's Journey: "The Tale of Lady Masako" Reward【Effects】 ・All damage from enemies is moderately reduced. ・Health points are moderately increased. ・When attacked, energy is restored by 15%. |
Broken Armor
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【How to obtain】 Initial equipment |
Ronin Attire
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【How to obtain】 Jin's Journey: "Blood on the Grass" Reward.【Effects】 ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 10% ・Increase in Melee Damage by 15%. ・When emerging from bushes while crouching, the time until being detected by enemies increases. |
Hero of Tsushima Armor
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【How to obtain】 Jin's Journey: Shadow of the Samurai" Reward【Effects】 ・Major increase to Health ・Reduces all damage by a Moderate amount |
Tadayori's Armor
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【How to obtain】 Mythic Tale: "The Legend of Tadayori" Reward【Effects】 ・Increases nocking and reload speed by 15%. ・Extends concentration time by 1 second ・Headshots recover 25% of concentration time |
Gosaku's Armor
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【How to obtain】 Mythic Tale: "The Unbreakable Gosaku" Reward【Effects】 ・Moderate increase to health ・Moderate increase to Stagger Damage ・Killing a staggered enemy restores 10% of health |
Sakai Clan Armor
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【How to obtain】 Jin's Journey: "Ghosts From The Past" Reward【Effects】 ・Moderate increase in melee attack power ・Moderate increase in health ・One additional enemy can be assassinated in Standoff ・Nearby enemies have a 10% chance of becoming paralyzed |
Kensei Armor
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【How to obtain】 Mythic Tale: "The Six Blades of Kojiro" Reward【Effects】 ・Increases Resolve recovery by 15% ・Increases damage from ghost weapons by 15% ・Inflicts a debuff on enemies attacked by ghost weapons, reducing their damage by 25% and increasing their damage taken by 25% |
Ghost Armor
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【How to obtain】 Jin's Journey: "From the Darkness" Reward【Effects】 ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 25% ・Reduces the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost stance by 1 ・Kills have a 15% chance to Terrify a nearby enemy |
Mongol Commander's Armor
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【How to obtain】 Side Quest: "Fit for a Khan" Reward.【Effects】 ・Major Increase in health ・Reduces all damage by a Major amount ・Disguises you while out of combat, massively reducing Mongol detection speed |
Fundoshi
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【How to obtain】 Visiting all the Hot Springs【Effects】 ・Running and sprinting no longer create noise |
List of Armor Effects and Enhancement Materials
Traveler's Attire
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・A breeze blows, guiding towards some kind of object ・The fog of unexplored territory on the map clears 10% more ・If the object is within 30m, the controller vibrates【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・A breeze blows, guiding towards some kind of object ・The fog of unexplored territory on the map clears up by 20% ・If the object is within 30m, the controller vibrates【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・A breeze blows, guiding towards some kind of object ・The mist of unexplored territory on the map becomes 30% easier to clear ・If an object is within 30 meters, the controller will vibrate【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・A breeze blows, guiding towards some kind of object ・The fog of unexplored territory on the map clears by 30% ・If the object is within 60m, the controller vibrates【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Traveler's Attire: Effects and How to obtain |
Samurai Clan Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・All damage from enemies is moderately reduced. ・Health points are moderately increased. ・When attacked, energy is restored by 15%.【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・All damage inflicted by enemies is significantly reduced. ・Health points are moderately increased. ・When attacked, energy is restored by 15%.【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・All damage inflicted by enemies is significantly reduced. ・Maximum health points are greatly increased. ・Receiving an attack restores 15% of the energy.【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・All damage inflicted by enemies is significantly reduced. ・Maximum health points are greatly increased. ・Receiving an attack restores 30% of the energy.【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Samurai Clan Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Broken Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | -【Upgrades】- |
| Broken Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Ronin Attire
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 10% ・Increase in Melee Damage by 15%. ・When emerging from bushes while crouching, the time until being detected by enemies increases.【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 20%. ・Increase in Melee Damage by 15%. ・When emerging from bushes while crouching, the time until being detected by enemies is extended.【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 20%. ・Increase in Melee Damage by 30%. ・When emerging from bushes while crouching, the time until being detected by enemies is extended.【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 20%. ・Increase in Melee Damage by 30%. ・When emerging from bushes while crouching, the time until being detected by enemies becomes significantly longer.【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Ronin Attire: Effects and How to obtain |
Hero of Tsushima Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Major increase to Health ・Reduces all damage by a Moderate amount【Upgrades】- |
| Hero of Tsushima Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Tadayori's Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Increases nocking and reload speed by 15%. ・Extends concentration time by 1 second ・Headshots recover 25% of concentration time【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Increases nocking and reload speed by 30%. ・The time limit for concentration increases by 1 second. ・Headshots recover 25% of concentration time【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Increases nocking and reload speed by 30%. ・Extends concentration time by 2 seconds ・Headshots recover 25% of concentration time【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Increases nocking and reload speed by 30%. ・Extends concentration time by 2 seconds ・Headshots recover 50% of concentration time【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Tadayori's Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Gosaku's Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Moderate increase to health ・Moderate increase to Stagger Damage ・Killing a staggered enemy restores 10% of health【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Massive increase to health ・Moderate increase to Stagger Damage ・Killing a staggered enemy restores 10% of health【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Massive increase to health ・Major increase to Stagger Damage ・Killing a staggered enemy restores 10% of health【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Massive increase to health ・Major increase to Stagger Damage ・Killing a staggered enemy restores 20% of health【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Gosaku's Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Sakai Clan Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Moderate increase in melee attack power ・Moderate increase in health ・One additional enemy can be assassinated in Standoff ・Nearby enemies have a 10% chance of becoming paralyzed【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Significant increase in melee attack power ・Moderate increase in health ・One additional enemy can be assassinated in Standoff ・Nearby enemies have a 10% chance of becoming paralyzed【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Significant increase in melee attack power ・Significant increase in health ・One additional enemy can be assassinated in Standoff ・Nearby enemies have a 10% chance of becoming paralyzed【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Significant increase in melee attack power ・Significant increase in health ・Two additional enemies can be assassinated in Standoff ・Nearby enemies have a 25% chance of becoming paralyzed【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Sakai Clan Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Kensei Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Increases Resolve recovery by 15% ・Increases damage from ghost weapons by 15% ・Inflicts a debuff on enemies attacked by ghost weapons, reducing their damage by 25% and increasing their damage taken by 25%【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Increases Resolve recovery by 30% ・Increases damage from ghost weapons by 15% ・Inflicts a debuff on enemies attacked by ghost weapons, reducing their damage by 25% and increasing their damage taken by 25%【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Increases Resolve recovery by 30% ・Increases damage from ghost weapons by 30% ・Inflicts a debuff on enemies attacked by ghost weapons, reducing their damage by 25% and increasing their damage taken by 25%【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Increases Resolve recovery by 30% ・Increases damage from ghost weapons by 30% ・Inflicts a debuff on enemies attacked by ghost weapons, reducing their damage by 50% and increasing their damage taken by 50%【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Kensei Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Ghost Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 25% ・Reduces the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost stance by 1 ・Kills have a 15% chance to Terrify a nearby enemy【Upgrades】- |
| 2 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 40% ・Reduces the number of kills it takes to enter the Ghost Stance by 1 ・Kills have a 15% chance to Terrify a nearby enemy【Upgrades】Supplies×250 , Linen×10 |
| 3 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 40% ・Reduces the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost Stance by 2 ・Kills have a 15% chance to Terrify a nearby enemy【Upgrades】Supplies×500 , Linen×20 , Leather×10 |
| 4 | ・Reduces enemy detection speed by 40% ・Reduces the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost Stance by 2 ・Kills have a 30% chance to Terrify a nearby enemy【Upgrades】Supplies×750 , Linen×30 , Leather×20 , Silk×6 |
| Ghost Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Mongol Commander's Armor
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Major Increase in health ・Reduces all damage by a Major amount ・Disguises you while out of combat, massively reducing Mongol detection speed【Upgrades】- |
| Mongol Commander's Armor: Effects and How to obtain |
Fundoshi
| Effects/Upgrades | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ・Running and sprinting no longer create noise【Upgrades】- |
| Fundoshi: Effects and How to obtain |
