In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, your weaponry and armor determine how well you can endure the game's brutal battles. Armor in this game is not just about stats; it's a strategic advantage that directly supports your combat style.
Each legendary set has unique bonuses, so it's important to know which ones are truly worth your attention. Below, we will break down the best armor sets for both Naoe and Yasuke, ensuring you're always one step ahead of your enemies.
Best Armor Sets for Naoe
Naoe thrives in silence and shadows. Her armor is designed to enhance stealth, assassination efficiency, and tactical advantage. If you enjoy sneaking past enemies or taking them out before they spot you, her gear is just for you.
Armor | Type | Location | Effect |
Tools Master | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Katano Castle, central Izumi Settsu | Throws kunai at the nearest enemy after a stealth kill |
Master Assassin Gear | Chest Armor | Complete the epilogue quest Out of the Shadows | Stealth kills remove additional health segments |
Hidden Servant Kosode | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Kameyama Castle, Tamba | Accelerates adrenaline build-up in guarded areas |
Peasant Clothes | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Osaka Castle, Izumi Settsu | Attacks have a 3% chance to remove one health segment on hit |
Peasant Hat | Headgear | In a legendary chest at Tatatsuki Castle, northern Izumi Settsu | +100% adrenaline fragment upon entering combat |
Hidden Servant Hat | Headgear | In a legendary chest at Takeda Castle, Tamba | Stealth kill grants an adrenaline fragment |
Last Dance of the Onryo Mask | Headgear | In a legendary chest in Yaobikuni Cave, southwest Obama | Using an ability restores some health |
Mamushi Snake Hood | Headgear | In a legendary chest at Omizo Castle, Ado River Valley, Omi | Reduces ally ability cooldowns by 33% |
Otakemaru's Battlecry | Amulet | In a legendary chest at Koriyama Camp, marshlands, Izumi Settsu | +1% health per Mastery Point in the shinobi branch |
Okubi's Laughter | Amulet | In a legendary chest at Hitsugatake Cache, southern Yamato | Increases damage to vulnerable enemies per point in the assassin branch |
Oni's Fury | Amulet | In a legendary chest in Teratsutsuki Cave, Kawachi Heights, Izumi Settsu | +15% damage per non-legendary gear item |
Master Assassin Set
This is a true gem in Naoe’s arsenal. The Master Assassin armor allows you to remove two health segments with each kill, which is incredibly useful against heavily armored foes. The Master Assassin Hood enhances this skill by increasing ground attack damage, also removing two segments. It's the perfect set for late-game infiltrations, but it can only be obtained after completing the final quest Out of the Shadows.
Tools Master Set
If you enjoy using Naoe’s ninja arsenal, this set is a must-have. The armor automatically throws kunai at the nearest enemy after each kill, turning one elimination into two. The Tools Master Mask prevents shuriken breakage on impact, allowing you to rely more on ranged tools. These pieces can be found in Izumi Settsu, making them available early in the game.
Swift Shinobi Set
This set is all about speed and lethal efficiency. The robe increases damage from aerial assassin attacks, removing two health segments, perfect for leaping onto unsuspecting enemies. The hood slows down time when Naoe is spotted, giving enough time to escape or counter. In critical situations, it's a real lifesaver.
Mamushi Snake Set
This set is for those who love manipulating enemy behavior. When opponents find a body killed in Mamushi Snake Robes, a poison cloud is activated, which can poison or kill them. The hood reduces ally skill cooldowns by a third, making the set great for builds focused on team synergy. It works excellently during castle infiltrations or camp diversions.
Last Dance of the Onryo Set
One of the most unique sets in the game, it's all about a second chance. The robe prevents death once per battle and grants eight seconds of invulnerability to recover or counterattack. The mask restores 5% health after using a skill. It's the perfect choice for stealth builds where things sometimes don’t go as planned.
Best Armor Sets for Yasuke
Yasuke doesn’t hide; he charges through enemies, drawing all attention to himself. His armor supports an aggressive style, close combat, and the ability to absorb damage like a true warrior.
Armor | Type | Location | Effect |
Protector's Armour | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Nijo Palace, Yamashiro | Can now deflect unbreakable attacks |
Defense Master Clothing | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Himeji Castle, Harima | Parrying allows the next strike to restore health |
Samurai Daimyo Armour of Legend | Chest Armor | In a legendary chest at Kanki Castle, Harima | Deal more damage but have limited health |
Armour of the Undead | Chest Armor | Purchased at the exchange | Creates a poison cloud when parrying |
Protector's Helmet | Helmet | In a legendary chest at Hanazono Castle, Yamashiro | Deals 50% damage back to the attacker after parrying |
Elegant Samurai Hat | Helmet | In a legendary chest at Yama Camp, Takadori, Yamato | Reduces incoming damage by 5% for each enemy in conflict |
Destroyer Samurai Helmet | Helmet | Defeat Kimura Kei in the "Fighting for a Cause" quest about Yasuke's past | The less health, the more damage |
Extravagant Kabukimono Headgear | Helmet | In a legendary chest north of Narutaki Waterfall, south Yakami, Tamba | Parrying triggers an automatic attack on a weak spot |
Kitsune's Trickery | Amulet | Kill The Fool in the "Lost Honor" quest in Izuma, Settsu | +1% health per Mastery Point in the samurai branch |
Howl of the Dragon | Amulet | Complete the "A Promise" quest at Kameyama Castle, Tamba | +2% critical damage per Mastery Point in the long katana branch |
Dragon Tooth | Amulet | Purchased at the exchange | +100% critical hit chance after a finishing blow |
Protector Set
This set turns Yasuke into a steel wall. The armor allows you to deflect attacks, dramatically changing your combat approach. No longer do you need to dodge red strikes. The helmet complements this by dealing 50% counter damage to the attacker after a successful parry. If you favor a reactive, punishing combat style, there's no better set.
Master Archer Set
Yasuke is a beast in close combat, but this set gives him a chance to shine at a distance. The clothing provides a massive 200% damage bonus to ranged weapons when out of combat. The headband slows time during headshots every eight seconds, helping you hit your mark. It's perfect for quietly clearing camps before open combat.
Ship Captain Set
This set is your answer to enemy attacks from afar. The armor gives a 50% chance to avoid projectile hits, especially useful against enemies with teppo. The mask raises the stakes even further—it reflects projectiles back at the enemy during a parry. With this set, arrows and bullets are no longer a threat.
Samurai Daimyo Set
The riskiest but also one of the best sets for Yasuke. The armor increases your damage by 75% but limits health to 25%, turning you into a glass cannon. The helmet allows you to revive once per battle and activates samurai stance, unleashing a series of devastating attacks. This set is only effective with the right skills, but in the right hands, Yasuke becomes unstoppable.
Other Important Items and Amulets
In addition to the main armor sets, individual items and amulets can provide powerful bonuses. Otakemaru’s Battlecry for Naoe increases her health based on the number of Mastery Points in the shinobi branch, compensating for her lower durability.
Yasuke excels with Kitsune’s Trickery—this amulet works similarly but is based on Samurai Mastery Points. Both amulets are versatile solutions for almost any play style.
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