Ghost of Yotei: All Armor Unlock Guide

This guide will cover the unlock conditions for all the 12 pieces of armor you can find within Ghost of Yotei.

Picking the right armor in Ghost of Yotei can mean the difference between life and death, so you should unlock all of them as soon as possible. However, many of these armor sets are locked behind various tales and side quests. This guide aims to bring all the unlock criteria for the armor pieces in Ghost of Yotei in one place.

How To Unlock All Armor in Ghost of Yotei

Finish Bounties and side missions (Source: Deltia's Gaming | Sucker Punch)
Finish Bounties and side missions (Source: Deltia’s Gaming | Sucker Punch)

The unlock conditions and effects for all the armor will be listed below:

ArmorHow To UnlockAdditional Notes
Onryo ArmorAutomatically unlocks by progressing the main storyThe upgrades also unlock through progressing with the main story
Mercenary AttireAutomatically unlocks by completing the main story mission: The Oni
Nine Tail ArmorAutomatically unlocks by completing the main story mission: The Kitsune
Taro’s ArmorUnlocked through encounter with TaroYou need to help Taro out to get this Armor. An easy way to do that is through going south of Lake Shikotsu. 
Crimson Kimono ArmorUnlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Crimson KimonoStarts at Teshio Ridge
Ginji’s Guard ArmorUnlocks upon completing Sensei Tale: Pride Before TeaAvaliable during Chapter 2, as soon as you arrive at Oshima Coast
Armor of the UndyingUnlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Undying SamuraiAvalilable at Ishikari Plain
Spider Lily ArmorUnlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Spider Lily GeneralAvailable at Shizaunai Woods
Dragonfly ArmorUnlocks upon completing The Dragonfly Armor Side QuestAvaliable at Tokachi Range
Robes For SitturaynuUnlocks upon completing The Heart of an Ainu Side QuestAvailable at Nayoro Wilds
Bounty Master ArmorUnlocks if you complete the Soma The Condemned BountyNear the Yotei’s Shadow Inn

Those were all the armor pieces in Ghost of Yotei, along with how to unlock them.

Which Armor To Unlock Early in Ghost of Yotei?

There is a bunch of armor, which can be useful for a beginner in Ghost of Yotei. Some standout choices are:

  • Crimson Spider Lily Armor: Increases stagger damage and also gives enemies a chance to drop throwing weapons.
  • Crimson Kimono Armor: This armor piece is great for increasing your stealth capabilities.
  • Armor of the Undying: This armor rewards you for following the instructions given to you (most of the time). Therefore, it’s great for a beginner.

This concludes our walkthrough of where to unlock all armor in Ghost of Yotei.


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