There are dozens of masks, helmets, and body armor that you can mix and match for Jin to wear.
What's a samurai without some cool armor? 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 to so that you can see what they look like and find out of you're missing any.
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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.
Because the game just came out, this list is a work-in-progress as we discover more armor pieces.
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.
| Name | Attributes | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Clan Armor | ○ Reduces all damage ○ Increases health ○ Taking damage grants Resolve | |
| Broken Armor | No special attributes. Samurai armor that is damaged beyond repair. | |
| Tadayori's Armor | ○ Increases nocking and reload speed ○ Increases total concentration time ○ Headshots restore concentration | |
| Ronin Attire | ○ Reduces enemy detection speed ○ Increases melee damage ○ After leaving pampas grass while crouched, enemies will be much slower to detect you | |
| Gosaku's Armor | ○ Increases health ○ Increases stagger damage ○ Killing a staggered enemy restores health | |
| Sakai Clan Armor | ○ Increases melee damage ○ Increases health ○ Increases Standoff streak, winning a Standoff may terrify enemies | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Mongol Commander's Armor | ○ Increases health ○ Reduces all damage ○ Disguises you while out of combat, reducing Mongol detection speed | |
| 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 | |
| Fundoshi | ○ "A true samurai needs no clothes." - Jin Sakai after too much sake ○ Running and sprinting no longer create noise |
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.
| Name | Description | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Mask | Inspired by the Sakai mask, created for the Ghost by a good friend. | |
| Glowering Warrior | Crafted for a proud samurai of Tsushima. | |
| Sakai Half Mask | Worn by the samurai of the Sakai clan. | |
| Sakai Mask | Worn by the greatest samurai of the Sakai clan. | |
| Adachi Half Mask | Worn by samurai of the Adachi clan. | |
| Guardian's Scowl | Created for Wrathful guardian's of Tsushima. | |
| Skeletal Vengeance | A grim reminder that death lurks everywhere. | |
| Avenging Lord | Worn by a lord whose brutality was infamous. | |
| Purity of War | A warrior's unswerving resolution will bring victory. | |
| Wolf of Tsushima | A deadly hunter, whether alone or with allies. | |
| Nasu Baba's Wrath | Demonic visage for a fearsome warrior. | |
| Thief's Wrap | For those wishing to stay anonymous. | |
| Venerable Spirit | Worn by warriors who have earned respect. | |
| Sacred Mountain Messenger | True warrior and servant of the mountain kami. | |
| Shattered Mask of Tomoe | Worn by a legendary archer, once an enemy, but no longer... | |
| Conqueror's Mask | Worn by high-ranking Mongol warriors and leaders. | |
| Snows of Kamiagata | Worn mainly in the north for warmth. | |
| Brutal Bandit | For those who don't need to hide their past deeds. | |
| Haunted Dreams | Worn by those who have seen death. | |
| Samurai Clan Mask | Traditional mask worn by samurai of Tsushima. | |
| Kijin's Blood | Tsushima's avenging demon. | |
| Seiryuu's Glare | For a warrior with the heart of a dragon. |
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.
| Name | Description | Gameplay Image |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Clan Helmet | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima. | |
| Samurai Clan Helmet - Refined | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima. | |
| Sword Master's Hat | Worn by wanderers whose first duty is mastery of the blade. | |
| Sakai Clan Helmet | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | |
| Sakai Clan Helmet - Improved | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | |
| Sakai Clan Helmet - Refined | For the leader of the Sakai clan. Previously worn by Jin's father, Kazumasa Sakai. | |
| Tadayori's Hat - Improved | Worn by Tadayori, legendary archer and Azamo Bay's savior. | |
| Ghost Headband | The headband of Tsushima's legendary Ghost. | |
| Patchwork Straw Hat | Simple, unaffected, and repaired by its owner for many years. | |
| Bowman's Straw Hat | Favored by skilled archers. | |
| Farmer's Straw Hat | Favored by farmers and those who support them. | |
| Wood Spirit Straw Hat | For those who walk the lonely forests and bogs of Tsushima. | |
| Weathered Straw Hat | It may have been better days, but it has lived a full life. | |
| Wanderer's Straw Hat | Keeps the rain off your face and the sun from your eyes. | |
| Betrayer's Hat | Last worn by a childhood friend... and a traitor to Tsushima. | |
| Headband of Uncertainty | Ocean out of reach. An Unknown world teems with life. Nowhere left to go. | |
| Headband of Strife | Close being the veil. Struggle and cry out for help. Shattered, but alive. | |
| Band of the Second Son | The colors of a warrior from a dstant time and place. | |
| Headband of Defeat | Pure of heart and soul. Warriors fall, birthed anew. Gasping for new life. | |
| Headband of Survival | Thriving in the dark. The outstretched hands left to fend. Answers never found. | |
| Headler's Headband | Cherished by the healers of Akashima. | |
| Headband of Preservation | Sights set high above. A journey's path never known. Rushing past failure. | |
| Sago Blue Headband | Handcrafted in the northen rown of Sago, famed for its dyes. | |
| Headband of Serenity | Whispers through the trees. Swaying freely in the wind. Growing ever strong. | |
| Gosaku's Helmet - Improved | Worn by Gosaku, famed protector of Tsushima's farmers. | |
| Kensei Hat - Improved | A trophy taken from the sraw hat duelist Kojiro. | |
| Headband of Rebirth | A journey awaits. A welcome escape from all. Wash the fear away. | |
| Headband of Fear | Secrets buried deep. Shifting shadows beckon forth. Guided by night's glow. | |
| Gyozen's Blindfold | Worn by the keepers of Tsushima's legends. | |
| Headband of Ruin | Shattered and hopeless. Bowing to devastation. Accepting our fate. | |
| Headband of Death | Basked in peace, we rest. The earth's cold grasp, underneath. Flourishing and free. | |
| Headband of Perseverance | Banded together. Fear of what's lurking beneath. Trained to never fail. | |
| Crooked Kama Headband | Reap your enemies like rice at harvest time. | |
| Chaos Headband | Prefered by those who sow confusion and fear in the ranks of their enemies. | |
| Noble Fighter's Headband | Only those with worthy ambitions may wear this headband. | |
| Clear Summer Headband | Refreshing as a sea breeze in summer. | |
| Fierce Warrior's Headband | Heralds the relentless futy of a warrior without fear. | |
| Headband of Peace | Following the breeze. Deep breaths released to the wind. Prepared to change course. | |
| Kensei Headband | A trophy taken from the Straw Hat duelist Kojiro. | |
| Gosaku's Headband | Worn by the legendary Gosaku. | |
| Pure Intent Headband | For warriors whose purpose and commitment never waver. | |
| Mongol Helmet | Worn by Mongol soldiers. | |
| Hinode Headband | Brilliant as the sunlight that drives away evil spirits. | |
| Tora Headband | Imparts the fury and cunning of the tiger to its wearer. | |
| Serpent Strike Headband | Dyed the shade of a venemous snake, so beware the wearer's bite. | |
| Warrior's Sunset Headband | As day gives way to night, blood and fire to follow. | |
| Plum Blossom Headband | One day peace will return to Tsushima, like a cool night breeze that rustles the plum trees. | |
| Headband of Refuge | Calm waters, calm mind. Darkness fades in brilliant light. We rise together. | |
| Night Ocean Headband | For a warrior who strikes from the depths of unknown darkness. | |
| Kyoto Twilight Headband | Imbued with the mysterious power of the imperial court. | |
| Headband of the Invasion | Calm before the storm. Overtaking all it sees. Rushing to the end. | |
| Natural Vengeance Headband | The wilderness harbors danger and delight alike. | |
| Aozora Headband | Optimism in the face of adversity is the samurai spirit. | |
| Headband of Strength | The final defense. The mind recalls the teachings. Fight through the darkness. | |
| Headband of Hope | Endure together. A heart refusing to fail. Overcome the odds. | |
| Northern Farmer's Hat | Preferred by the farmers of the colder Kamiagata climate. | |
| Toyotama Straw Hat | Favored by those who haunt Toyotama's marshes. | |
| Riverbed Straw Hat | A poor, humble traveler... or a deadly warrior? | |
| Tengai | True mastery begins where individual ego ends. | |
| White Headband | The will of a warrior is timeless and untouched by death. |
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