What's a samurai without some cool armor? Ghost of Tsushima has plenty of armor options that you can choose from that can be earned by completing various activities or found throughout the world. We've compiled a list of them, including newer pieces added in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, so that you can see what they look like and find out if you're missing any.
If any of the armor or masks seen below look different than yours, it could be because it is an upgraded version of the armor or it has been dyed another color. Certain headbands earned by completing haikus may have a different description depending on which lines you chose.
Body
Body armor is the only piece of armor in the game that offers special attributes when you wear it. Every time you upgrade your armor, these attributes improve as well.
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| Name | Attributes | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Clan Armor | ○ Reduces all damage ○ Increases health ○ Taking damage grants Resolve |
Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| Broken Armor | No special attributes. Samurai armor that is damaged beyond repair | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| Tadayori's Armor | ○ Increases nocking and reload speed ○ Increases total concentration time ○ Headshots restore concentration |
Row 2 - Cell 2 |
| Ronin Attire | ○ Reduces enemy detection speed ○ Increases melee damage ○ After leaving pampas grass while crouched, enemies will be much slower to detect you |
Row 3 - Cell 2 |
| Gosaku's Armor | ○ Increases health ○ Increases stagger damage ○ Killing a staggered enemy restores health |
Row 4 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Clan Armor | ○ Increases melee damage ○ Increases health ○ Increases Standoff streak, winning a Standoff may terrify enemies |
Row 5 - Cell 2 |
| Kensei Armor | ○ Increase to 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 |
Row 6 - Cell 2 |
| Ghost Armor | ○ Reduces enemy detecton speed ○ Reduces the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost Stance ○ Kills have a chance to terrify a nearby enemy |
Row 7 - Cell 2 |
| Mongol Commander's Armor | ○ Increases health ○ Reduces all damage ○ Disguises you while out of combat, reducing Mongol detection speed |
Row 8 - Cell 2 |
| Traveler's Attire | ○ Track artifacts with the Guiding Wind ○ Traveling clears more fog of war on the map ○ Controller will vibrate when near an artifact |
Row 9 - Cell 2 |
| Fundoshi | ○ "A true samurai needs no clothes." - Jin Sakai after too much sake ○ Running and sprinting no longer create noise |
Row 10 - Cell 2 |
| Sarugami | ○ Imbued with the power of a fearsome monkey spirit, pushing its owner to embrace risk and danger ○ Regular Parry is disabled, Perfect Parry becomes a chain of two attacks, Perfect Dodge damages nearby enemies ○ Resolve gains increased ○ Perfect Parry and Dodge windows increased |
Row 11 - Cell 2 |
Masks
Like helmets, face masks also don't have any special attributes and can be worn with whatever type of body armor you please. Masks are purely cosmetic.
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| Name | Description | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Mask | Inspired by the Sakai mask, created for the Ghost by a good friend. | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| Glowering Warrior | Crafted for a proud samurai of Tsushima. | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Half Mask | Worn by the samurai of the Sakai clan. | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Mask | Worn by the greatest samurai of the Sakai clan. | Row 3 - Cell 2 |
| Adachi Half Mask | Worn by samurai of the Adachi clan. | Row 4 - Cell 2 |
| Guardian's Scowl | Created for Wrathful guardian's of Tsushima. | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
| Skeletal Vengeance | A grim reminder that death lurks everywhere. | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
| Avenging Lord | Worn by a lord whose brutality was infamous. | Row 7 - Cell 2 |
| Purity of War | A warrior's unswerving resolution will bring victory. | Row 8 - Cell 2 |
| Wolf of Tsushima | A deadly hunter, whether alone or with allies. | Row 9 - Cell 2 |
| Nasu Baba's Wrath | Demonic visage for a fearsome warrior. | Row 10 - Cell 2 |
| Thief's Wrap | An indomitable lord emerges from Tsushima's clans. | Row 11 - Cell 2 |
| Ivory of Woe | For those wishing to stay anonymous. | Row 12 - Cell 2 |
| Venerable Spirit | Worn by warriors who have earned respect. | Row 13 - Cell 2 |
| Sacred Mountain Messenger | True warrior and servant of the mountain kami. | Row 14 - Cell 2 |
| Gosaku's Visage | The face of Gosaku, who feared no one and defended all. | Row 15 - Cell 2 |
| Shattered Mask of Tomoe | Worn by a legendary archer, once an enemy, but no longer... | Row 16 - Cell 2 |
| Conqueror's Mask | Worn by high-ranking Mongol warriors and leaders. | Row 17 - Cell 2 |
| Snows of Kamiagata | Worn mainly in the north for warmth. | Row 18 - Cell 2 |
| Brutal Bandit | For those who don't need to hide their past deeds. | Row 19 - Cell 2 |
| Haunted Dreams | Worn by those who have seen death. | Row 20 - Cell 2 |
| Samurai Clan Mask | Traditional mask worn by samurai of Tsushima. | Row 21 - Cell 2 |
| Kijin's Blood | Tsushima's avenging demon. | Row 22 - Cell 2 |
| Seiryuu's Glare | For a warrior with the heart of a dragon. | Row 23 - Cell 2 |
| Sarugami's Maw | Face the fierce jaws of a Sarugami. | Row 24 - Cell 2 |
Helmets and headbands
While certain armor sets have particular helmets and masks that go with them, you can mix and match however you want. Helmets are independent of your body armor and do not come with any stat boosts.
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| Name | Description | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Clan Helmet | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima. | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| Samurai Clan Helmet - Refined | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima. | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| Sword Master's Hat | Worn by wanderers whose first duty is mastery of the blade. | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Clan Helmet | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | Row 3 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Clan Helmet - Improved | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | Row 4 - Cell 2 |
| Sakai Clan Helmet - Refined | For the leader of the Sakai clan. Previously worn by Jin's father, Kazumasa Sakai. | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
| Tadayori's Hat - Improved | Worn by Tadayori, legendary archer and Azamo Bay's savior. | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
| Ghost Headband | The headband of Tsushima's legendary Ghost. | Row 7 - Cell 2 |
| Patchwork Straw Hat | Simple, unaffected, and repaired by its owner for many years. | Row 8 - Cell 2 |
| Bowman's Straw Hat | Favored by skilled archers. | Row 9 - Cell 2 |
| Farmer's Straw Hat | Favored by farmers and those who support them. | Row 10 - Cell 2 |
| Wood Spirit Straw Hat | For those who walk the lonely forests and bogs of Tsushima. | Row 11 - Cell 2 |
| Weathered Straw Hat | It may have been better days, but it has lived a full life. | Row 12 - Cell 2 |
| Wanderer's Straw Hat | Keeps the rain off your face and the sun from your eyes. | Row 13 - Cell 2 |
| Betrayer's Hat | Last worn by a childhood friend... and a traitor to Tsushima. | Row 14 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Uncertainty | Ocean out of reach. An Unknown world teems with life. Nowhere left to go. | Row 15 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Strife | Close being the veil. Struggle and cry out for help. Shattered, but alive. | Row 16 - Cell 2 |
| Band of the Second Son | The colors of a warrior from a dstant time and place. | Row 17 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Defeat | Pure of heart and soul. Warriors fall, birthed anew. Gasping for new life. | Row 18 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Survival | Thriving in the dark. The outstretched hands left to fend. Answers never found. | Row 19 - Cell 2 |
| Headler's Headband | Cherished by the healers of Akashima. | Row 20 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Preservation | Sights set high above. A journey's path never known. Rushing past failure. | Row 21 - Cell 2 |
| Sago Blue Headband | Handcrafted in the northen rown of Sago, famed for its dyes. | Row 22 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Serenity | Whispers through the trees. Swaying freely in the wind. Growing ever strong. | Row 23 - Cell 2 |
| Gosaku's Helmet - Improved | Worn by Gosaku, famed protector of Tsushima's farmers. | Row 24 - Cell 2 |
| Gosaku's Helmet - Refined | Gosaku's helmet gave rise to his nickname, the Tiger of Tsushima. | Row 25 - Cell 2 |
| Kensei Hat - Improved | A trophy taken from the straw hat duelist Kojiro. | Row 26 - Cell 2 |
| Kensei Hat - Refined | A trophy taken from the straw hat duelist Kojiro. | Row 27 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Rebirth | A journey awaits. A welcome escape from all. Wash the fear away. | Row 28 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Fear | Secrets buried deep. Shifting shadows beckon forth. Guided by night's glow. | Row 29 - Cell 2 |
| Gyozen's Blindfold | Worn by the keepers of Tsushima's legends. | Row 30 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Ruin | Shattered and hopeless. Bowing to devastation. Accepting our fate. | Row 31 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Death | Basked in peace, we rest. The earth's cold grasp, underneath. Flourishing and free. | Row 32 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Perseverance | Banded together. Fear of what's lurking beneath. Trained to never fail. | Row 33 - Cell 2 |
| Crooked Kama Headband | Reap your enemies like rice at harvest time. | Row 34 - Cell 2 |
| Chaos Headband | Prefered by those who sow confusion and fear in the ranks of their enemies. | Row 35 - Cell 2 |
| Noble Fighter's Headband | Only those with worthy ambitions may wear this headband. | Row 36 - Cell 2 |
| Clear Summer Headband | Refreshing as a sea breeze in summer. | Row 37 - Cell 2 |
| Fierce Warrior's Headband | Heralds the relentless futy of a warrior without fear. | Row 38 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Peace | Following the breeze. Deep breaths released to the wind. Prepared to change course. | Row 39 - Cell 2 |
| Kensei Headband | A trophy taken from the Straw Hat duelist Kojiro. | Row 40 - Cell 2 |
| Gosaku's Headband | Worn by the legendary Gosaku. | Row 41 - Cell 2 |
| Pure Intent Headband | For warriors whose purpose and commitment never waver. | Row 42 - Cell 2 |
| Mongol Helmet | Worn by Mongol soldiers. | Row 43 - Cell 2 |
| Hinode Headband | Brilliant as the sunlight that drives away evil spirits. | Row 44 - Cell 2 |
| Tora Headband | Imparts the fury and cunning of the tiger to its wearer. | Row 45 - Cell 2 |
| Serpent Strike Headband | Dyed the shade of a venemous snake, so beware the wearer's bite. | Row 46 - Cell 2 |
| Warrior's Sunset Headband | As day gives way to night, blood and fire to follow. | Row 47 - Cell 2 |
| Plum Blossom Headband | One day peace will return to Tsushima, like a cool night breeze that rustles the plum trees. | Row 48 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Refuge | Calm waters, calm mind. Darkness fades in brilliant light. We rise together. | Row 49 - Cell 2 |
| Night Ocean Headband | For a warrior who strikes from the depths of unknown darkness. | Row 50 - Cell 2 |
| Kyoto Twilight Headband | Imbued with the mysterious power of the imperial court. | Row 51 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of the Invasion | Calm before the storm. Overtaking all it sees. Rushing to the end. | Row 52 - Cell 2 |
| Natural Vengeance Headband | The wilderness harbors danger and delight alike. | Row 53 - Cell 2 |
| Aozora Headband | Optimism in the face of adversity is the samurai spirit. | Row 54 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Strength | The final defense. The mind recalls the teachings. Fight through the darkness. | Row 55 - Cell 2 |
| Headband of Hope | Endure together. A heart refusing to fail. Overcome the odds. | Row 56 - Cell 2 |
| Northern Farmer's Hat | Preferred by the farmers of the colder Kamiagata climate. | Row 57 - Cell 2 |
| Toyotama Straw Hat | Favored by those who haunt Toyotama's marshes. | Row 58 - Cell 2 |
| Riverbed Straw Hat | A poor, humble traveler... or a deadly warrior? | Row 59 - Cell 2 |
| Oni's Blade Straw Hat | The wandering warrior who brings terror to evil spirits. | Row 60 - Cell 2 |
| Tengai | True mastery begins where individual ego ends. | Row 61 - Cell 2 |
| White Headband | The will of a warrior is timeless and untouched by death. | Row 62 - Cell 2 |
| Genbu Straw Hat | The power of darkness and shadow. | Row 63 - Cell 2 |
| Sarugami Helmet | A sure defense against Sarugami's foes. | Row 64 - Cell 2 |
| Sarugmi Helmet Improved | A kabuto worthy of Sarugami himself. | Row 65 - Cell 2 |
| Sarugami Helmet Refined | Sarugami watches over any who wear his helm or dare to face him. | Row 66 - Cell 2 |
Horse Armor
With the Iki Island expansion, you can find horse armor for your trusty steed!
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| Name | Description | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Sakai Horse Armor | ○ You are more resilient to attacks when mounted ○ Horse Charge deals more damage, can one-hit kill Brutes ○ 10% chance to recover Resolve when using Horse Charge |
Row 0 - Cell 2 |
If you're interested in Ghost of Tsushima, check out our review where we say it's a great samurai game, but doesn't bring anything unique to the table and its open world is pretty sparse.
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