Armor is your major 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 way of a mixture of pure principal story development and exploration. Every armor piece can enhance every character’s well being and different stats, whereas some additionally characteristic highly effective passive perks. As such, it’s value monitoring down as a lot armor as you possibly can.
On this in-progress Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll element each armor piece we’ve discovered thus far and clarify methods to get them.
Replace (March 25): We’ve added further armor areas.
Armor listing 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 yow will discover loads of armor in randomized loot packing containers, some armor items are linked to particular areas. That is the case for all armor of legendary rarity, which is often discovered inside giant castles, but additionally for some epic and even unusual armor items. These armor items are likely to have further perks past their base stats.
Every armor piece will enhance Naoe’s or Yasuke’s well being and significant hit harm. These stat boosts scale with the armor piece’s stage, and new armor that you simply discover scales alongside your stage.
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 possibly can promote for mon or dismantle for assets with abandon.
Within the desk beneath, see an summary of all armor in Murderer’s Creed Shadows we’ve discovered thus far. Word that some armor (sometimes of upper rarity ranges) is a reward from a hard and fast location or mission. In these circumstances, we’ve famous the province you get it in. In different circumstances, the place armor drops as randomized loot, we’ve merely marked the province as “N/A.”
Merchandise identify |
Armor sort |
Character |
Province |
Perks |
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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 following 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 | Presents +20% posture harm per adrenaline chunk crammed. |
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 vital hits. |
Final Dance of the Onryo Masks | Head | Naoe | Wakasa | Restore 5% well being on the following hit after utilizing talents. |
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 talents. |
Mamushi Snake Robes | Physique | Naoe | Omi | Lifeless 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 | Presents +200% harm 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% probability to take away 1 well being section 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% harm 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 | Presents +75% harm however limits well being to 25%. |
Ship Captain’s Gear | Physique | Yasuke | Omi | Grants a 50% probability to negate projectiles. |
Shrouded Shinobi Hood | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | N/A |
Shrouded Shinobi Robes | Physique | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | +20% harm at evening |
Silent Shinobi Hood | Head | Naoe | N/A | Removes +1 well being section 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% vital probability 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% harm discount from ranged hits. |
Tamakichi’s Hood | Head | Naoe | Izumi Settsu | Grants a 15% probability 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 arduous affect. |
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 harm 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 search out and methods 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 in the primary story.
Word that this information is in-progress, and we’ll replace it as we discover extra armor items in Murderer’s Creed Shadows.
Find out how to get legendary armor in Murderer’s Creed Shadows

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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 fortress). You’ll earn mastery factors as you defeat them, although.
Take 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 possibly can activate the “assured assassinations” setting and sneak up on them as Naoe.)
Izumi Settsu armor areas
Right here’s an summary of all armor areas in Izumi Settsu. That is the place you’re actually let unfastened into the open world of Murderer’s Creed Shadows, so this area is the proper place to loot your first legendary armor.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): +20% harm 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 targets.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): +1 well being section 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 Fortress.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Assaults have a 3% probability to take away 1 well being section on hit.
This legendary armor is inside the massive chest on the prime of Osaka Fortress — it’s the best flooring of the best tower, just under the point of view. It’s essential to defeat three Samurai Daisho in Osaka Fortress to unlock the legendary chest containing the legendary Peasant Garments.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Grants +100% adrenaline chunk upon coming into fight.
Go to Takatsuki Fortress 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 fortress, beneath the point of view.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Throw a kunai on the closest enemy after an assassination.
This legendary armor is positioned at Katano Fortress. First, defeat two Samurai Daisho, then enter the biggest constructing within the southwestern nook, instantly beneath the point of view. Go to the second flooring (one stage above floor flooring) and open the massive chest within the adorned room.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Shuriken not break on arduous affect.
This legendary armor is positioned in Amagasaki Fortress, which is northwest of Osaka. The armor chest is on the highest flooring of the best tower. You will see that this tower within the northeastern nook of the center part of the fortress (cross the water twice). It’s essential to defeat 5 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Grants a 15% probability to refill a ration after armor break.
This epic headgear piece is sort 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 point of view on this space, marked with two yellow flags. Full the total run and you will discover 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 observe the yellow markings.
Yamashiro armor areas
Right here’s an summary of all armor areas within the Yamashiro area, north of Izumi Settsu and residential to Kyoto. Yow will discover one legendary outfit for every protagonist right here.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Enemies are much less environment friendly at detecting sound.
This a part of the Yurei-Walker armor set is inside Shoryuji Fortress, within the southwestern a part of Yamashiro (simply north of Yamazaki Fortress). It’s hidden within the legendary chest on the second-highest flooring of the tallest constructing, which you’ll discover on the heart of the fortress. Beware that it’s guarded by two enemies, and don’t neglect to defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock it.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Removes +2 well being segments on assassinations in shadows.
This legendary headgear is positioned at Yamazaki Fortress, 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 point of view), which stands within the southwestern a part of the fortress. It’s essential to defeat 5 Samurai Daisho to unlock the chest.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Can parry unblockable assaults.
This golden physique armor is present in Nijo Palace, in the course 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 best flooring. The legendary chest might be ready there.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Deal 50% harm to the attacker on parry.
This legendary helmet is positioned in Hanazono Fortress, a fortress within the northeastern a part of Yamashiro. This time, the chest isn’t positioned instantly beneath the point of view; defeat two Samurai Daisho, then go to the 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 path of the teleport viewpoint.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 3% well being on vital 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 street to the guts of the Eagle’s Nest, the place you’ll uncover the Path of the Courageous Hidden Path. Full the total course (observe the yellow markings, beginning with the yellow flags) and you will discover 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.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants a 50% probability to negate projectiles.
This legendary armor piece for Yasuke might be present in Sakamoto Fortress, on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa. It’s essential to defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary gear chest within the tallest tower (beneath the point of view, about midway up). To search out them, search the western half, “the armory.”
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Lifeless our bodies launch a poison cloud when investigated.
This legendary shinobi gear is ready for you in Nagahama Fortress, on the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa. It’s essential to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which is positioned within the tallest tower (beneath the point of view), about midway up.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Grants 33% much less cooldown on ally talents.
Discover this legendary hood in Omizo Fortress, on the western shore of Lake Biwa (additional north than Sakamoto). It’s essential 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 fortress’s inside sq..
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 6% well being with posture assault.
To acquire this epic headgear, you have 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. Maintain following the yellow markings to achieve the end and discover the legendary chest.
Right here’s an summary of all legendary armor and distinctive armor areas in Iga, the area the place you play by way of Naoe’s flashbacks by way of Kuji-kiri meditation spots. You’ll discover this comparatively small province on the east aspect of the Murderer’s Creed Shadows map.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: 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. You should definitely 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 point of view.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Decelerate time when detected.
This legendary hood is present in Kunimiyama Fort, the japanese a part of Ichinomiya. This time, you solely must defeat one Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest. Beware, nevertheless, 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 utilize on the east aspect of the fort. The legendary chest is within the picket watchtower within the north, floor flooring.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants +40% posture harm on subsequent hit after utilizing a ration.
It’s essential to full the Path of Shadows Hidden Path to acquire this epic shinobi armor. The problem begins in southern Iga — observe the trail alongside the river to search out it. In the course of the problem, observe 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 various castles on this area, however not all of them provide distinctive armor. Right here’s the place to search out those that do.
Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Presents +75% harm however limits well being to 25%.
This legendary samurai armor is locked away inside Kanki Fortress, on the coronary heart of Harima. It’s essential to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, after which discover this chest in a broken constructing on the west aspect of the fortress grounds. There’s no “principal” constructing or viewpoint in Kanki Fortress, however search for the tallest tree (considered one of them is noticeably taller than the others) after which the constructing instantly subsequent to it, with the crumbled wall. The legendary chest is inside.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Restore 10% well being on the following hit after a parry.
This a part of Yasuke’s legendary armor assortment might be present in Himeji Fortress, within the southwestern a part of Harima. Beware that you simply’ll should defeat 5 Samurai Daisho on this giant and closely guarded place. Considered one of them might be ready on the highest flooring of the biggest constructing (beneath the point of view). The legendary chest with the gear is positioned in the identical constructing, however a couple of flooring beneath.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Immediately cost posture assaults by alternating assault sorts.
To acquire this legendary samurai headgear, you have to infiltrate Miki Fortress within the japanese a part of Harima. Defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which you’ll discover within the fortress’s inside sq.. Enter the ordinary-looking constructing precisely beneath the fortress’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 summary of all legendary and distinctive armor areas on this province.
Legendary Onna-Musha Kosode
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Knock down enemies by sliding into them.
This legendary shinobi armor is stored inside Uda Matsuyama Fortress, northeastern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the bottom flooring of the tallest tower, beneath the point of view. It’s essential to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.
Legendary Onna-Musha Headband
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Vault over enemies whereas sprinting.
To acquire this legendary shinobi headgear, pay a go to to Koriyama Fortress, in northwestern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the highest flooring of the tallest constructing, beneath the point of view. It’s essential to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Grants +15% vital probability with consecutive enemy kills.
First, discover the Path of Secrets and techniques impediment course in japanese Yamato, close to Katsuragi. Full the course (observe the yellow markings) to search out the legendary chest containing the armor.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Presents +20% posture harm per adrenaline chunk crammed.
This fancy samurai outfit may be very simple 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 is just not solely blessed with an epic shoreline, but additionally epic armor. Right here’s an summary of all legendary and distinctive armor areas in Wakasa.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Presents +200% harm with ranged weapons whereas out of fight.
This legendary samurai match is ready for you in Tsuruga Fortress, within the northern a part of Wakasa. You’ve received to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock a chest containing the armor. The chest is within the northern nook of the fortress, inside an ordinary-looking constructing on the sq. with all of the bamboo.
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- Character: Yasuke
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Decelerate time on headshots each 8 seconds.
This legendary headband might be looted from Kanegasaki Fortress, within the northernmost a part of Wakasa. It’s essential to defeat 4 Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest and seize the armor. Beware that this fortress is far bigger than it seems to be; discover all three areas (related by bridges) to search out sufficient Samurai Daisho. The chest with the armor is within the center half, beneath the fortress icon on the map. Enter the small constructing between the 2 watchtowers to search out it.
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Physique
- Perk(s): Grants +25% harm discount from ranged hits.
For those who’d wish to get this epic armor, you have 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
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- Character: Naoe
- Kind: Head
- Perk(s): Restore 5% well being on the following hit after utilizing talents.
This legendary headgear is tough to search out, because it’s hidden inside a cave. See town of Obama in Wakasa? For those who observe the street south alongside the shoreline, you will discover the Yaobikuni Cave in your left hand (it will likely be marked in your map whenever you’re shut sufficient). Defeat the enemy contained in the cave and loot the chest to acquire the masks.
Examine again quickly for extra armor areas 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 areas. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on methods to get all companions and romance choices.