Ghost of Tsushima: Best Armor & Charm Combinations

Although provides a great experience for casual explorers to simply admire breathtaking scenery and interact with interesting characters, many players will want to master the art of combat. The game offers a wide variety of methods for its main protagonist, Jin Sakai, to overcome the Mongol hordes and reclaim the island of Tsushima. Jin may only need his sword and good reflexes to rid his homeland of the invaders, but he gradually builds an entire arsenal with an assortment of weapons and tricks.

The key to truly mastering combat is equipping Jin with the right armor piece in combination with charms for his blade, which are mainly acquired from completing quests. Make sure to toggle a specific setting under 'Options > Gameplay' that «Enables Armor Loadouts» with unique charm combinations; otherwise, charms must be manually swapped when changing outfits. There are so many charms to choose from, and with only an allotment of two Major Charm and four Minor Charm slots, pairings must be carefully selected.

Most of the following builds are accessible after completing each quest under Jin's Journey and Tales of Tsushima by the end of Act 2. They might even be considered «endgame» builds since they will also reference fully upgraded armor stats and all unlocked techniques.

Players should change armor often depending on the situation. Here's how to get the best armor sets in Ghost of Tsushima.

Much of the game encourages players to assassinate their enemies while remaining undetected, and some Stealth builds are optimal in certain locations as each armor piece isn't quite one-size-fits-all in how they function. For example, the Ghost Armor leans into the terror aspect of stealthy combat while the Ronin Attire helps Jin stay undetected.

It is recommended to use Ronin Attire during missions that require Jin to avoid combat altogether, especially if the mission area contains big patches of pampas grass. The armor's melee damage buff is helpful for enemies who evade