With the release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC, many people who had been kept on the sidelines can now enjoy this exceptional game in all its glory. With its challenging combat system, thrilling story, and dreamlike world design, this title has been a fan favorite for several years now. To complete Jin Sakai's story, players will have to learn the ropes and hone their abilities to defeat groups of enemy mongols who only get stronger as the game progresses.

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While combat skills are handy, having armor with helpful perks that can withstand even the heaviest blows is key to survival. Here are the best early-game armor setsin Ghost of Tsushima to wear while prevailing over the Mongols.

6 Hero Of Tsushima

A Special Edition Armor Set

• Massive increase in Health in NG+
• Moderate damage reduction in NG+

Players who bought the Special Editions of Ghost of Tsushima know that the Hero of Tsushima armor set is not only beautiful to look at, but also quite useful. Since it's downloadable content that comes prepackaged into the game, it's the first armor set that can be obtained by Jin Sakai (aside from the Broken Armor set, of course).

The Hero of Tsushima armor set grants a considerable Health increase and damage reduction perks that players will find extremely useful, especially if they're playing on Hard or Lethal difficulty.

5 Tadayori's Armor

An Archer's Dream

Upgrade Requirements

The island of Tsushima is full of invading Mongols to battle, breathtaking views to take it, and Mythic Tales to experience. The Legend of Tadayori is one of said Mythic Tales in Act 1 that must be completed to obtain Tadayori's Armor. While it's not the most aesthetic armor set in the game, it does provide outstanding perks that can turn Jin into a master archer to be feared by all.

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When maxed out, Tadayori's Armor provides lightning-fast reloading and arrow nocking, as well as increased concentration time. With the right charms and upgrades, this armor set will allow players to take down entire enemy camps with a bow and a few arrows.

4 Fundoshi Armor

Quiet As a Mouse

• Running and sprinting no longer makes noise
• Enemy detection speed is reduced by 40%

Not everyone has the patience and determination to explore an entire island looking for hot springs, but for those players hellbent on completing Ghost of Tsushima to the fullest extent, the Fundoshi Armor will be their reward for finding all 18 of Hot Springs. This armor allows Jin to run and sprint freely throughout the fields of Tsushima while remaining undetected; a dream come true for players who prefer stealth to brute force.

If that wasn't enough, detection speed is also reduced by 40%, so even when players are standing in plain view in front of an enemy, there will be plenty of time to hide again. Since all hot springs are available from the beginning of Act 1, players can get this armor extremely early on if they so wish. Unfortunately, like the Hero of Tsushima armor set, the Fundoshi armor can't be upgraded.

3 Ronin Attire

Outstanding Melee Damage Boost

Upgrade Requirements

For players who want a neat-looking armor set that also offers a large variety of perks in combat, the Ronin Attire is the way to go. Not only does this armor set have a design that will instill fear in even the bravest of enemies, but it also provides a massive melee damage increase that can come in very handy in the early stages of the game when Jin's katana isn't fully upgraded yet. The Ronin Attire is given to Jin by Ryuzo during the Blood on the Grass mission in Act 1, so players will have to complete it if they want this armor set.

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Additionally, the Ronin Attire armor set reduces enemy detection speed by 30%. While that is lower than what the Fundoshi Armor offers, does that really matter when enemies are dropping like flies after a few swings of Jin's katana?

2 Samurai Clan Armor

Unlimited Resolve

Upgrade Requirements

Obtained during the Tale of Lady Masako in Act 1, the Samurai Clan armor set is one of the most overpowered elements players can get early on in the game. This armor set is great from the get-go and also has one of the most complex and complete upgrade paths.

When maxed out, the Samurai Clan armor set is a tank, as it offers a colossal increase in Health, major damage reduction, and strong Resolve regeneration upon taking damage, which can help Jin survive longer and provide him with multiple windows for healing.

1 Gosaku's Armor

A Powerhouse For Staggering Damage

Upgrade Requirements

Gosaku's Armor can't be obtained as early in the game as the rest of the armor sets on this list, but it's worth the wait. Players can obtain this armor set after completing The Unbreakable Gosaku Mythic Tale in Act 2. When maxed out, Gosaku's Armor provides a colossal increase in Health, a massive stagger damage increase, and a whopping 20% Health restoration every time Jin kills a staggered enemy.

Similar to the rest of the armor sets on this list, several items will be needed to upgrade Gosaku's Armor to the maximum possible level, but with enough patience and a few supply farming techniques, it's achievable, and absolutely worthwhile.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

Platform(s)

PC , PS5 , PS4

Released

August 20, 2021

Developer(s)

Sucker Punch

Genre(s)

Action-Adventure , Open-World

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