Ghost of Yotei: All Armor Sets and How To Get Them

Here is a list of all the armor sets, including the masks and headgears, and how to get them in Ghost of Yotei.

Ghost of Yotei offers a wide variety of armor sets that provide perks on the battlefield. Aside from their combat advantage, they are also collectibles in their own way. Each armor features a unique design, giving you more reason to seek them out.

However, acquiring these pieces of equipment is not easy. You can get most armor, masks, and headgear by completing missions or progressing through the story. If you want to know how to get all the armor sets in Ghost of Yotei, here is a guide for you.

Complete List of All Armor in Ghost of Yotei

Body Armor

Ghost of Yotei - Crimson Kimono Armor Set
Armors provide perks that can help in combat. (Image via Deltias Gaming | Sucker Punch)
Armor NameHow to GetPerks
Onryo ArmorThe default armor you get from the start of the game.– Killing an enemy with a Spirit Attack or a thrown Melee weapon has a minor chance of Terrifying nearby enemies.
– The wolf has a moderate chance to appear when enemies are Terrified.
– Terrified enemies take increased damage by a moderate amount.
FundoshiVisit all Hot Spring locations.– No longer make noise when running and sprinting, at the cost of warmth.
Taro’s ArmorSeek and interact with Tato the Scavenger near the Yotei Shadow Inn.– Increases all spirit gains by a minor amount when the cooking Spirit bonus is active.
– Maximum Health increases by a minor amount.
– Reduces Fire and Cold damage by a moderate amount.
Armor of the UndyingChallenge the Undying Samurai to a duel and defeat him.If weapon-aligned, staggering enemies restores a minor amount of health. If weapon-aligned, it slightly increases Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows. If weapon-aligned, Focus Attacks have a minor chance to increase stagger damage.
Crimson KimonoFinish the Crimson Kimono quest.– Allows Chain Assassinations using Kunai (maximum 1 thrown).
– Reduces enemy detection by a major amount.
– Allows Kusarigama Assassinations from slightly farther away.
Mercenary AttireAcquired while progressing through The Oni quest.– Thrown melee weapons deal increased damage by a minor amount and grant a small amount of Spirit.
– Assassinations have a moderate chance of dropping Sake.
– Gain a minor amount of additional Spirit through Drinking Sake.
Spider Lily ArmorEnter the Mysterious Gate located within the estate to the south of Shizunai Woods in the Tokachi Range.– Enemies have a minor chance to drop throwable weapons.
– Stagger damage from melee weapons increases by a minor amount.
– Staggering an enemy has a minor chance to deal stagger damage to nearby enemies.
Snake Skin ArmorPurchase the Deluxe Edition of the game.– Empty Sake jars have a chance of actually being full when picked up.
– Thrown Sake jars explode on impact, creating a poisonous cloud.
Robes for SitturaynuFinish The Heart of an Ainu quest.-Fireflies and controller vibrations can lead to Altars of Reflection within 55m distance.
-Golden Birds can direct to Shamisen Songs and Sumi-e Painting locations.
-Flowers have a minor chance to be auto-collected when riding through white flower trails or sneaking through tall grass.
Dragonfly ArmorFinish The Dragonfly Armor quest.– Fully drawing your bow creates a brief glint. Firing during the glint empowers your shot, moderately increasing damage and range.
– Firing an empowered arrow grants a minor amount of Concentration.
– Arrow reload speed increases by a moderate amount.
Bounty Master ArmorConfront and defeat Soma the Condemned.– Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a minor amount, but regular Parries are disabled.
– A Perfect Parry enables 2 additional counterattacks.
– All Spirit gains are increased by a minor amount.
Ginji’s Guard ArmorFinish the Pride Before Tea quest.– Tanegashima reload speed increases by a minor amount.
– Blocking deflects incoming bullets.
– Incoming projectile damage is reduced by a major amount.
Nine Tail ArmorDefeat all enemies in the Nine Tails Hideout during the Kitsune quest.– Quickfire weapon damage and status duration on enemies are increased by a minor amount.
– Assassinating enemies has a minor chance to grant 1 Quickfire ammo.
– Enemy detection is reduced by a minor amount.

Mask

Jin Sakai's Ghost Mask (Image via Deltia's Gaming and Sucker Punch)
Jin Sakai’s Ghost Mask (Image via Deltia’s Gaming and Sucker Punch)
Mask NameHow to Get
Toshi the Torch’s MaskDefeat Toshi the Torch.
Fearless Mischief MaskGo back to the past and head to Windy Meadow to look for a well.
Mask of the PridefulFinish The Undying Samurai quest.
Nine Tail Apprentice MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Fire’s Balm MaskThe Crimson Dye Merchant sells this accessory.
Golden Memories MaskHead to the tree platform found in the Familiar Location, situated close to the Nupur River.
Barren Earth MaskThe Green Dye Merchant sells this accessory.
Turtle Man Kamekichi’s MaskFind and defeat Turtle Man Kamekichi.
Mask of the PunishedUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Fujin’s Veil MaskLooted from a chest in Bear Rock Cave.
Bounty Master MaskConfront and defeat Soma the Condemned.
Snake Skin MaskPurchase the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Sly Thief MaskFinish Shiro the Swindler bounty.
Nine Tail Acolyte MaskPlay through The Kitsune quest.
Ghost MaskPlay through The Storm Blade.
Crimson Kimono MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Horned Stubbornness MaskThe Ainu Merchant sells this accessory.
Blessing of the Wolf MaskPre-Order Bonus
Yuki Mushi MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
The Oni’s MaskConfront and defeat The Oni.
Golden MaskComplete all Shrine Climbs.
Onryo’s Tears MaskTaro the Scavenger sells this accessory.
Spider Lily MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Black Powder Ippei’s MaskTake down Black Powder Ippei.
Mask of the UndyingUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Nine Tail Master MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Inokichi the Hungry’s MaskTake down Inokichi the Hungry.
Onryo’s Rule MaskTaro the Scavenger sells this accessory.
Mercenary’s MaskObtainable during The Belly of the Beast quest.
Sapphire Wings MaskLooted from a chest near Lake Kuttara.
Ashen Blood MaskGift at the Onryo Altar after Chapter 2.
Bounty Hunter MaskUpgrade the body armor tied to this mask.
Smoke Kitsune MaskThe Black Dye Merchant sells this accessory.
Tengai HatPlay through The Load We Bear quest.
The Dragon’s MaskComplete the game and receive it as a gift at the Onryo Altar.
The Spider’s MaskComplete the game and receive it as a gift at the Onryo Altar.
Onryo MaskPlay through Saito Brothers.
The Snake’s MaskConfront and take down The Snake.

Headgear

Ghost of Yotei - Stag Helmet
Headgears are purely cosmetic with no combat benefits. (Image via Deltia’s Gaming and Sucker Punch)
HeadgearHow to Get
Lone Wolf’s Straw HatThe default armor you get from the start of the game.
Crow Genzo’s Sandogasa HatConfront and take down Crow Genzo.
Helmet of the UndyingUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Veiled Sandogasa HatCheck the top of the broken roof of Crow’s Nest Watchtower.
Traveler’s Dawn HeadbandFinish The Heart of an Ainu quest.
Golden Fire HatGet killed by Saito Outlaws in Teshio Ridge.
Resilient Straw HatUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Spider Lily HeadbandFinish The Spider Lily General quest.
Nine Tail Acolyte HeadbandGet rid of the enemies inside the Nine Tails Hideout during The Kitsune quest.
Helmet of the PridefulConfront and defeat The Undying Samurai.
Eternal Coal HatThe Crimson Dye Merchant sells this headgear.
Yotei Shelter HatComplete the Reliquary of Strength puzzle.
Old Straw HatPlay through The Oni quest.
Spider Lily HelmetUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Stroke of Luck HeadbandThe Black Dye Merchant sells this headgear.
Clan Matsumae HelmetFinish the Matsumae Encampment Bamboo Strike.
Flaming Breath HatMake your way to the Bear Rock in Ishikari Plain.
Nine Tail Apprentice HeadbandUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Helmet of the PunishedUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Clan Matsumae HatWhile tracking down Junpei the Snatcher for his bounty, collect this item from a table inside the hideout situated above Boar’s Eye Cave.
Bloody Strings Hachibee’s Straw HatTake down Hachibee.
Thoughts on the Ocean HatFinish The Load We Bear quest.
Nine Tail Master HatUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Headband of LossReward after painting the Plum Crane Sumi-e.
Bounty Legend HeadbandUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Bounty Master Straw HatUpgrade the body armor tied to this headgear.
Bounty Master HeadbandTake down Soma the Condemned.

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