When you're slicing through the Mongol hordes or stealthily taking out enemies in the shadows, the right armor can make all the difference. Here’s a detailed look at the best armor sets in Ghost of Tsushima and what makes each one stand out.
1. Sarugami Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the Mythic Tale "The Legend of Black Hand Riku" on Iki Island.
- Best for: Duels and aggressive combat.
This armor is a game-changer and is considered the best for offensive playstyles. It boosts your perfect parry and dodge windows, allowing for devastating counterattacks. Instead of a regular parry, a perfect parry now unleashes a chain of attacks, and perfect dodges can damage nearby foes. Plus, it looks stunning with the monkey mask.
2. Gosaku's Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the Mythic Tale "The Unbreakable Gosaku."
- Best for: Durability and stagger-focused combat.
Gosaku's Armor turns you into a tank on the battlefield. It offers a massive health boost and increases stagger damage, making it perfect for taking down multiple enemies. Staggered enemies restore your health when killed, which is a lifesaver in tough fights.
3. Kensei Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the Mythic Tale "The Six Blades of Kojiro."
- Best for: Hybrid playstyle focusing on ghost weapons.
If you love using ghost weapons, Kensei Armor is your best friend. It enhances your resolve gains and boosts damage for ghost weapons like kunai and sticky bombs. Striking enemies with ghost weapons also makes them deal and take more damage.
4. Samurai Clan Armor
- Unlocked by: Progressing through the Tale of Lady Masako.
- Best for: Defensive play and beginners.
This armor is ideal for players still getting the hang of the game. It reduces all incoming damage and boosts your health significantly. Taking damage also grants resolve, helping you unleash powerful abilities even when under pressure.
5. Ghost Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the mission "From the Darkness."
- Best for: Stealth and inducing fear in enemies.
Ghost Armor is perfect for stealthy players. It reduces enemy detection speed and lowers the number of kills needed to enter Ghost Stance. Its unique ability to terrify nearby enemies can turn the tide in your favor, causing foes to flee in fear.
6. Sakai Clan Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the Tale "Ghosts from the Past."
- Best for: Standoffs and melee combat.
This armor, inherited from Jin’s father, is designed for open combat and standoffs. It boosts melee damage and health while increasing your Standoff streak. With the right charms, it makes you a formidable force in face-to-face combat.
7. Tadayori's Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the Mythic Tale "The Legend of Tadayori."
- Best for: Archery and ranged combat.
For players who prefer taking down enemies from a distance, Tadayori's Armor is unbeatable. It increases nocking and reload speed, extends concentration time, and headshots restore concentration. With this armor, you can clear camps and patrols without ever drawing your sword.
8. Ronin Attire
- Unlocked by: Completing the mission "Blood on the Grass."
- Best for: Stealth and melee damage.
Given early in the game, Ronin Attire is great for stealthy approaches. It reduces enemy detection speed and increases melee damage. Perfect for sneaking through enemy camps and delivering powerful strikes.
9. Mongol Commander's Armor
- Unlocked by: Completing the side tale "Fit for the Khan."
- Best for: Durability and Mongol disguise.
This unique set disguises you as a Mongol commander, reducing detection speed by Mongols. It also boosts your health and reduces all damage, making it an amazing armor set, unfortunately it's only available late in the game.