Onboarding the AI workforce: How digital agents will redefine work itself

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? 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.

Jump to:

• Body armor
• Masks
• Helmets and headbands

All Ghost Guides:

• Beginner's tips & tricks
• List of all outfits and armor
• Best techniques and upgrades
• All enemies and their weaknesses
• How to use photo mode
• List of every charm in the game

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.

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
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

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.

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	An indomitable lord emerges from Tsushima's clans.
Ivory of Woe	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.
Gosaku's Visage	The face of Gosaku, who feared no one and defended all.
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.
Sarugami's Maw	Face the fierce jaws of a Sarugami.

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.

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.
Gosaku's Helmet - Refined	Gosaku's helmet gave rise to his nickname, the Tiger of Tsushima.
Kensei Hat - Improved	A trophy taken from the straw hat duelist Kojiro.
Kensei Hat - Refined	A trophy taken from the straw 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?
Oni's Blade Straw Hat	The wandering warrior who brings terror to evil spirits.
Tengai	True mastery begins where individual ego ends.
White Headband	The will of a warrior is timeless and untouched by death.
Genbu Straw Hat	The power of darkness and shadow.
Sarugami Helmet	A sure defense against Sarugami's foes.
Sarugmi Helmet Improved	A kabuto worthy of Sarugami himself.
Sarugami Helmet Refined	Sarugami watches over any who wear his helm or dare to face him.

Horse Armor

With the Iki Island expansion, you can find horse armor for your trusty steed!

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

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.

One samurai

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PS5

• $70 at Amazon
• $70 at Best Buy
• $70 at GameStop

Strike from the shade

Ghost of Tsushima was already a great game, now it'll be better than ever with a new version taking advantage of the PS5 hardware, plus a new expansion that'll continue Jin Sakai's story.