Armor is your main technique of staying protected (and classy!) in Murderer’s Creed Shadows.
You’ll develop each Naoe’s and Yasuke’s wardrobes as you play, by means of a mixture of pure most important story development and exploration. Every armor piece can enhance every character’s well being and different stats, whereas some additionally function highly effective passive perks. As such, it’s value monitoring down as a lot armor as you’ll be able to.
On this in-progress Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll element each armor piece we’ve discovered to this point and clarify tips on how to get them.
Replace (March 25): We’ve added extra armor places.
Armor checklist in Murderer’s Creed Shadows
There are two armor sorts in Murderer’s Creed Shadows: head armor and physique armor. And every character — Naoe or Yasuke — has their very own distinctive armor units.
Though you’ll find loads of armor in randomized loot packing containers, some armor items are linked to particular places. That is the case for all armor of legendary rarity, which is often discovered inside giant castles, but in addition for some epic and even unusual armor items. These armor items are likely to have extra perks past their base stats.
Every armor piece will enhance Naoe’s or Yasuke’s well being and important hit injury. These stat boosts scale with the armor piece’s degree, and new armor that you simply discover scales alongside your degree.
Additionally, when you’ve unlocked a bit of armor, you completely unlock it as an choice for visible customization. No want to carry onto it — you’ll be able to promote for mon or dismantle for assets with abandon.
Within the desk beneath, see an outline of all armor in Murderer’s Creed Shadows we’ve discovered to this point. Be aware that some armor (sometimes of upper rarity ranges) is a reward from a hard and fast location or mission. In these instances, we’ve famous the province you get it in. In different instances, the place armor drops as randomized loot, we’ve merely marked the province as “N/A.”
Merchandise identify |
Armor kind |
Character |
Province |
Perks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adoaisho Snake Hood | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Aodaisho Snake Robes | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Armor of the Samurai | Physique | Yasuke | N/A | N/A |
Protection Grasp Clothes | Physique | Yasuke | Harima | Restore 10% well being on the subsequent hit after a parry. |
Protection Grasp Headwrap | Head | Yasuke | Harima | Immediately cost posture assaults by alternating assault sorts. |
Protection Warrior Headwrap | Head | Yasuke | N/A | N/A |
Disguised Servant Hat | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Elegant Samurai Outfit | Physique | Yasuke | Yamato | Provides +20% posture injury per adrenaline chunk stuffed. |
First Mate’s Gear | Physique | Yasuke | N/A | N/A |
Ghost-Walker Robes | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Helmet of the Samurai | Head | Yasuke | N/A | N/A |
Hibiki’s Gear | Physique | Naoe | Yamashiro | Restore 3% well being on essential hits. |
Final Dance of the Onryo Masks | Head | Naoe | Wakasa | Restore 5% well being on the subsequent hit after utilizing skills. |
Legendary Onna-Musha Headband | Head | Naoe | Yamato | Vault over enemies whereas sprinting. |
Legendary Onna-Musha Kosode | Physique | Naoe | Yamato | Knock down enemies by sliding into them. |
Mamushi Snake Hood | Head | Naoe | Omi | Grants 33% much less cooldown on ally skills. |
Mamushi Snake Robes | Physique | Naoe | Omi | Useless our bodies launch a poison cloud when investigated. |
Grasp Archer Headband | Head | Yasuke | Wakasa | Decelerate time on headshots each 8 seconds. |
Grasp Archer Outfit | Physique | Yasuke | Wakasa | Provides +200% injury with ranged weapons whereas out of fight. |
Naoe’s Robes | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Peasant Garments | Physique | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Assaults have a 3% likelihood to take away 1 well being phase on hit. |
Peasant Hat | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Grants +100% adrenaline chunk upon coming into fight. |
Protector Onna-Musha Headband | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Protector Onna-Musha Kosode | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Protector’s Armor | Physique | Yasuke | Yamashiro | Can parry unblockable assaults. |
Protector’s Helmet | Head | Yasuke | Yamashiro | Deal 50% injury to the attacker on parry. |
Ragged Peasant Garments | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Ragged Peasant Hat | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend | Physique | Yasuke | Harima | Provides +75% injury however limits well being to 25%. |
Ship Captain’s Gear | Physique | Yasuke | Omi | Grants a 50% likelihood to negate projectiles. |
Shrouded Shinobi Hood | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | N/A |
Shrouded Shinobi Robes | Physique | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | +20% injury at evening |
Silent Shinobi Hood | Head | Naoe | N/A | Removes +1 well being phase on assassinations at evening |
Silent Shinobi Robes | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Sumire’s Gear | Physique | Naoe | Omi | Restore 6% well being with posture assault. |
Sumire’s Hood | Head | Naoe | Yamato | Grants +15% essential likelihood with consecutive enemy kills. |
Swift Shinobi Hood | Head | Naoe | Iga | Decelerate time when detected. |
Swift Shinobi Robes | Physique | Naoe | Iga | Removes +2 well being segments on air assassinate. |
Tamakichi’s Gear | Physique | Naoe | Wakasa | Grants +25% injury discount from ranged hits. |
Tamakichi’s Hood | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Grants a 15% likelihood to refill a ration after armor break. |
Instruments Apprentice Masks | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Instruments Grasp Gear | Physique | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Throw a kunai on the closest enemy after an assassination. |
Instruments Grasp Masks | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Shuriken not break on exhausting impression. |
Instruments Specialist Gear | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Instruments Specialist Masks | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Warrior Onna-Musha Headband | Head | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Worn Peasant Garments | Physique | Naoe | N/A | N/A |
Yu-no-shin’s Gear | Physique | Naoe | Iga | Grants +40% posture injury on subsequent hit after utilizing a ration. |
Yurei-Walker Hood | Head | Naoe | Yamashiro | Removes +2 well being segments on assassinations in shadows. |
Yurei-Walker Robes | Physique | Naoe | Yamashiro | Enemies are much less environment friendly at detecting sound. |
Beneath, we’ll present you the place to seek out and tips on how to get all mounted armor drops in Murderer’s Creed Shadows, damaged up by province — and usually within the order by which you undergo these provinces within the most important story.
Be aware that this information is in-progress, and we’ll replace it as we discover extra armor items in Murderer’s Creed Shadows.
How you can get legendary armor in Murderer’s Creed Shadows
Beware that the majority legendary armor is hidden away in castles defended by Samurai Daisho. The armor is at all times stashed in a legendary chest, however this chest gained’t open till you defeat the required variety of Samurai Daisho (between one and 5 per fort). You’ll earn mastery factors as you defeat them, although.
Have a look at the image above to see what a Samurai Daisho seems to be like — they’re often the hardest guys round, so be ready for an intense battle! (Alternatively, you’ll be able to activate the “assured assassinations” setting and sneak up on them as Naoe.)
Izumi Settsu armor places
Right here’s an outline of all armor places in Izumi Settsu. That is the place you’re actually let free into the open world of Murderer’s Creed Shadows, so this area is the right place to loot your first legendary armor.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): +20% injury at evening
These robes are a reward for the “Fatherless Monk” quest, which takes place within the Gansenji Temple, south of Sakai. That is an Onryo quest, the primary of the Wada Koretake goals.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): +1 well being phase eliminated on assassinations at evening
This unusual headgear piece is a reward for the “Killing Area” quest. Defeat the executioner in Nanatsumatsu, a small camp simply west of Amagasaki Fort.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Assaults have a 3% likelihood to take away 1 well being phase on hit.
This legendary armor is inside the massive chest on the prime of Osaka Fort — it’s the very best flooring of the very best tower, slightly below the perspective. You need to defeat three Samurai Daisho in Osaka Fort to unlock the legendary chest containing the legendary Peasant Garments.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Grants +100% adrenaline chunk upon coming into fight.
Go to Takatsuki Fort within the northern a part of Izumi Settsu. After defeating three Samurai Daisho, search for the legendary chest on the second-highest flooring of the tallest constructing. It’s within the northeastern nook of the fort, beneath the perspective.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Throw a kunai on the closest enemy after an assassination.
This legendary armor is positioned at Katano Fort. First, defeat two Samurai Daisho, then enter the biggest constructing within the southwestern nook, immediately beneath the perspective. Go to the second flooring (one degree above floor flooring) and open the massive chest within the embellished room.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Shuriken not break on exhausting impression.
This legendary armor is positioned in Amagasaki Fort, which is northwest of Osaka. The armor chest is on the highest flooring of the very best tower. You will see this tower within the northeastern nook of the center part of the fort (cross the water twice). You need to defeat 5 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Grants a 15% likelihood to refill a ration after armor break.
This epic headgear piece is kind of well-hidden. Go to the Senri Hills north of Amagasaki and Osaka, and discover the Path of Valor Hidden Path. The beginning of the Hidden Path is subsequent to the perspective on this space, marked with two yellow flags. Full the total run and you can see the chest with Tamakichi’s Hood on the finish. Beware that it’s fairly lengthy, however you gained’t simply lose your method when you comply with the yellow markings.
Yamashiro armor places
Right here’s an outline of all armor places within the Yamashiro area, north of Izumi Settsu and residential to Kyoto. Yow will discover one legendary outfit for every protagonist right here.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Enemies are much less environment friendly at detecting sound.
This a part of the Yurei-Walker armor set is inside Shoryuji Fort, within the southwestern a part of Yamashiro (simply north of Yamazaki Fort). It’s hidden within the legendary chest on the second-highest flooring of the tallest constructing, which you’ll discover on the middle of the fortress. Beware that it’s guarded by two enemies, and don’t overlook to defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock it.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Removes +2 well being segments on assassinations in shadows.
This legendary headgear is positioned at Yamazaki Fort, within the southwestern a part of Yamashiro. It’s contained in the legendary chest on the second-highest flooring of the tallest constructing (beneath the perspective), which stands within the southwestern a part of the fort. You need to defeat 5 Samurai Daisho to unlock the chest.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Can parry unblockable assaults.
This golden physique armor is present in Nijo Palace, in the midst of Kyoto — search for the massive sq. fortress surrounded by water. Defeat two Samurai Daisho, then discover the tallest constructing within the southernmost a part of Nijo Palace and go to the very best flooring. The legendary chest might be ready there.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Deal 50% injury to the attacker on parry.
This legendary helmet is positioned in Hanazono Fort, a fortress within the northeastern a part of Yamashiro. This time, the chest isn’t positioned immediately beneath the perspective; defeat two Samurai Daisho, then go to the very best flooring of the massive, half-destroyed constructing within the east, the place you’ll discover the chest. Look carefully on the image with the arrow; it’s taken from the route of the teleport viewpoint.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 3% well being on essential hits.
To acquire this epic armor, go to the mountainous space within the southwestern nook of Yamashiro, south of Kyoto and west of Ogura Pond. Comply with the highway to the guts of the Eagle’s Nest, the place you’ll uncover the Path of the Courageous Hidden Path. Full the total course (comply with the yellow markings, beginning with the yellow flags) and you can see the chest with the epic armor on the finish.
These are all of the legendary armor items we’ve present in Omi, the northwestern area characterised by its sizable Lake Biwa.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants a 50% likelihood to negate projectiles.
This legendary armor piece for Yasuke might be present in Sakamoto Fort, on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa. You need to defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary gear chest within the tallest tower (beneath the perspective, about midway up). To search out them, search the western half, “the armory.”
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Useless our bodies launch a poison cloud when investigated.
This legendary shinobi gear is ready for you in Nagahama Fort, on the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa. You need to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which is positioned within the tallest tower (beneath the perspective), about midway up.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Grants 33% much less cooldown on ally skills.
Discover this legendary hood in Omizo Fort, on the western shore of Lake Biwa (additional north than Sakamoto). You need to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest. Beware that the chest is not within the tallest constructing however on the bottom, west of the tower. It’s nonetheless throughout the fort’s inside sq..
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 6% well being with posture assault.
To acquire this epic headgear, it’s essential to full the Path of the Blade Hidden Path. You’ll discover this course alongside the river in Suzuka Foothills, northeast of Azuchi. The beginning of the impediment course is marked with a lantern, a yellow flag, and yellow paint. Hold following the yellow markings to achieve the end and discover the legendary chest.
Right here’s an outline of all legendary armor and distinctive armor places in Iga, the area the place you play by means of Naoe’s flashbacks by way of Kuji-kiri meditation spots. You’ll discover this comparatively small province on the east facet of the Murderer’s Creed Shadows map.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Removes +2 well being segments on air assassinate.
This shinobi physique armor is hidden inside Hijiyama Fort, within the northwestern a part of Iga. Make sure to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, after which discover the chest within the decrease constructing in entrance of the tower with the perspective.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Decelerate time when detected.
This legendary hood is present in Kunimiyama Fort, the jap a part of Ichinomiya. This time, you solely must defeat one Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest. Beware, nonetheless, that navigating this fortress is half the problem; there are only some methods to get inside, and when you fall down from a wall or bridge, you’ll should sneak in once more. There’s a picket platform you should use on the east facet of the fort. The legendary chest is within the picket watchtower within the north, floor flooring.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants +40% posture injury on subsequent hit after utilizing a ration.
You need to full the Path of Shadows Hidden Path to acquire this epic shinobi armor. The problem begins in southern Iga — comply with the trail alongside the river to seek out it. In the course of the problem, comply with the yellow marks (flags and paint) to achieve the end line, the place a chest together with your brand-new armor awaits.
These are all of the legendary armor items present in Harima, the western area bordering on Izumi Settsu. There are numerous castles on this area, however not all of them supply distinctive armor. Right here’s the place to seek out those that do.
Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Provides +75% injury however limits well being to 25%.
This legendary samurai armor is locked away inside Kanki Fort, on the coronary heart of Harima. You need to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, after which discover this chest in a broken constructing on the west facet of the fort grounds. There’s no “most important” constructing or viewpoint in Kanki Fort, however search for the tallest tree (considered one of them is noticeably taller than the others) after which the constructing immediately subsequent to it, with the crumbled wall. The legendary chest is inside.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 10% well being on the subsequent hit after a parry.
This a part of Yasuke’s legendary armor assortment might be present in Himeji Fort, within the southwestern a part of Harima. Beware that you simply’ll should defeat 5 Samurai Daisho on this giant and closely guarded place. One in all them might be ready on the highest flooring of the biggest constructing (beneath the perspective). The legendary chest with the gear is positioned in the identical constructing, however a number of flooring beneath.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Immediately cost posture assaults by alternating assault sorts.
To acquire this legendary samurai headgear, it’s essential to infiltrate Miki Fort within the jap a part of Harima. Defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which you’ll discover within the fort’s inside sq.. Enter the ordinary-looking constructing precisely beneath the fort’s map icon.
Between the areas of Izumi Settsu and Iga, you’ll discover a much more harmful province referred to as Yamato. Right here’s an outline of all legendary and distinctive armor places on this province.
Legendary Onna-Musha Kosode
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Knock down enemies by sliding into them.
This legendary shinobi armor is stored inside Uda Matsuyama Fort, northeastern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the bottom flooring of the tallest tower, beneath the perspective. You need to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.
Legendary Onna-Musha Headband
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Vault over enemies whereas sprinting.
To acquire this legendary shinobi headgear, pay a go to to Koriyama Fort, in northwestern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the highest flooring of the tallest constructing, beneath the perspective. You need to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Grants +15% essential likelihood with consecutive enemy kills.
First, discover the Path of Secrets and techniques impediment course in jap Yamato, close to Katsuragi. Full the course (comply with the yellow markings) to seek out the legendary chest containing the armor.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Provides +20% posture injury per adrenaline chunk stuffed.
This fancy samurai outfit could be very straightforward to overlook because it’s hidden within the Megalithic Vault, a tomb in northern Yamato. Clear the tomb utilizing Yasuke (Naoe can’t transfer the picket crates) and also you’ll discover the legendary chest with the armor on the finish.
The northern province of Wakasa shouldn’t be solely blessed with an epic shoreline, but in addition epic armor. Right here’s an outline of all legendary and distinctive armor places in Wakasa.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Provides +200% injury with ranged weapons whereas out of fight.
This legendary samurai match is ready for you in Tsuruga Fort, within the northern a part of Wakasa. You’ve obtained to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock a chest containing the armor. The chest is within the northern nook of the fort, inside an ordinary-looking constructing on the sq. with all of the bamboo.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Yasuke
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Decelerate time on headshots each 8 seconds.
This legendary headband might be looted from Kanegasaki Fort, within the northernmost a part of Wakasa. You need to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest and seize the armor. Beware that this fort is way bigger than it seems to be; discover all three areas (linked by bridges) to seek out sufficient Samurai Daisho. The chest with the armor is within the center half, beneath the fort icon on the map. Enter the small constructing between the 2 watchtowers to seek out it.
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants +25% injury discount from ranged hits.
In the event you’d prefer to get this epic armor, it’s essential to full the Path of Knowledge impediment course within the northern a part of Wakasa, west of Mount Uchinakao. Comply with the yellow markings (flags and paint) to finish the course. The legendary chest containing the armor might be ready on the end line.
Final Dance of the Onryo Masks
1/3Picture: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft by way of Polygon
- Character: Naoe
- Sort: Head
- Perk(s): Restore 5% well being on the subsequent hit after utilizing skills.
This legendary headgear is tough to seek out, because it’s hidden inside a cave. See town of Obama in Wakasa? In the event you comply with the highway south alongside the shoreline, you can see the Yaobikuni Cave in your left hand (it is going to be marked in your map if you’re shut sufficient). Defeat the enemy contained in the cave and loot the chest to acquire the masks.
Verify again quickly for extra armor places in Murderer’s Creed Shadows.
Within the meantime, for extra Murderer’s Creed Shadows guides, see our operating lists of Misplaced Pages and Kuji-kiri places. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on tips on how to get all companions and romance choices.