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

The unlock conditions and effects for all the armor will be listed below:
Armor | How To Unlock | Additional Notes |
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Onryo Armor | Automatically unlocks by progressing the main story | The upgrades also unlock through progressing with the main story |
Mercenary Attire | Automatically unlocks by completing the main story mission: The Oni | – |
Nine Tail Armor | Automatically unlocks by completing the main story mission: The Kitsune | – |
Taro’s Armor | Unlocked through encounter with Taro | You need to help Taro out to get this Armor. An easy way to do that is through going south of Lake Shikotsu. |
Crimson Kimono Armor | Unlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Crimson Kimono | Starts at Teshio Ridge |
Ginji’s Guard Armor | Unlocks upon completing Sensei Tale: Pride Before Tea | Avaliable during Chapter 2, as soon as you arrive at Oshima Coast |
Armor of the Undying | Unlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Undying Samurai | Avalilable at Ishikari Plain |
Spider Lily Armor | Unlocks upon completing Mythic Tale: The Spider Lily General | Available at Shizaunai Woods |
Dragonfly Armor | Unlocks upon completing The Dragonfly Armor Side Quest | Avaliable at Tokachi Range |
Robes For Sitturaynu | Unlocks upon completing The Heart of an Ainu Side Quest | Available at Nayoro Wilds |
Bounty Master Armor | Unlocks if you complete the Soma The Condemned Bounty | Near 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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