Armor is your primary means of staying safe (and stylish!) in Assassins Creed Shadows.Youll expand both Naoes and Yasukes wardrobes as you play, through a mix of natural main story progression and exploration. Each armor piece can improve each characters health and other stats, while some also feature powerful passive perks. As such, its worth tracking down as much armor as you can.In this in-progress Assassins Creed Shadows guide, well detail every armor piece weve found so far and explain how to get them.Update (March 25): Weve added additional armor locations.Armor list in Assassins Creed ShadowsThere are two armor types in Assassins Creed Shadows: head armor and body armor. And each character Naoe or Yasuke has their own unique armor sets.Although you can find plenty of armor in randomized loot boxes, some armor pieces are linked to specific locations. This is the case for all armor of legendary rarity, which is usually found within large castles, but also for some epic and even uncommon armor pieces. Those armor pieces tend to have additional perks beyond their base stats.Each armor piece will boost Naoes or Yasukes health and critical hit damage. These stat boosts scale with the armor pieces level, and new armor that you find scales alongside your level.Also, once youve unlocked a piece of armor, you permanently unlock it as an option for visual customization. No need to hold onto it you can sell for mon or dismantle for resources with abandon.In the table below, see an overview of all armor in Assassins Creed Shadows weve found so far. Note that some armor (typically of higher rarity levels) is a reward from a fixed location or mission. In those cases, weve noted the province you get it in. In other cases, where armor drops as randomized loot, weve simply marked the province as N/A.Item nameArmor typeCharacterProvincePerksAdoaisho Snake HoodHeadNaoeN/AN/AAodaisho Snake RobesBodyNaoeN/AN/AArmor of the SamuraiBodyYasukeN/AN/ADefense Master ClothingBodyYasukeHarimaRestore 10% health on the next hit after a parry.Defense Master HeadwrapHeadYasukeHarimaInstantly charge posture attacks by alternating attack types.Defense Warrior HeadwrapHeadYasukeN/AN/ADisguised Servant HatHeadNaoeN/AN/AElegant Samurai OutfitBodyYasukeYamatoOffers +20% posture damage per adrenaline chunk filled.First Mates GearBodyYasukeN/AN/AGhost-Walker RobesBodyNaoeN/AN/AHelmet of the SamuraiHeadYasukeN/AN/AHibikis GearBodyNaoeYamashiroRestore 3% health on critical hits.Last Dance of the Onryo MaskHeadNaoeWakasaRestore 5% health on the next hit after using abilities.Legendary Onna-Musha HeadbandHeadNaoeYamatoVault over enemies while sprinting.Legendary Onna-Musha KosodeBodyNaoeYamatoKnock down enemies by sliding into them.Mamushi Snake HoodHeadNaoeOmiGrants 33% less cooldown on ally abilities.Mamushi Snake RobesBodyNaoeOmiDead bodies release a poison cloud when investigated.Master Archer HeadbandHeadYasukeWakasaSlow down time on headshots every 8 seconds.Master Archer OutfitBodyYasukeWakasaOffers +200% damage with ranged weapons while out of combat.Naoes RobesBodyNaoeN/AN/APeasant ClothesBodyNaoeIzumi SettsuAttacks have a 3% chance to remove 1 health segment on hit.Peasant HatHeadNaoeIzumi SettsuGrants +100% adrenaline chunk upon entering combat.Protector Onna-Musha HeadbandHeadNaoeN/AN/AProtector Onna-Musha KosodeBodyNaoeN/AN/AProtectors ArmorBodyYasukeYamashiroCan parry unblockable attacks.Protectors HelmetHeadYasukeYamashiroDeal 50% damage to the attacker on parry.Ragged Peasant ClothesBodyNaoeN/AN/ARagged Peasant HatHeadNaoeN/AN/ASamurai Daimyo Armor of LegendBodyYasukeHarimaOffers +75% damage but limits health to 25%.Ship Captains GearBodyYasukeOmiGrants a 50% chance to negate projectiles.Shrouded Shinobi HoodHeadNaoeIzumi SettsuN/AShrouded Shinobi RobesBodyNaoeIzumi Settsu +20% damage at nightSilent Shinobi HoodHeadNaoeN/ARemoves +1 health segment on assassinations at nightSilent Shinobi RobesBodyNaoeN/AN/ASumires GearBodyNaoeOmiRestore 6% health with posture attack.Sumires HoodHeadNaoeYamatoGrants +15% critical chance with consecutive enemy kills.Swift Shinobi HoodHeadNaoeIgaSlow down time when detected.Swift Shinobi RobesBodyNaoeIgaRemoves +2 health segments on air assassinate.Tamakichis GearBodyNaoeWakasaGrants +25% damage reduction from ranged hits.Tamakichis HoodHeadNaoeIzumi SettsuGrants a 15% chance to refill a ration after armor break.Tools Apprentice MaskHeadNaoeN/AN/ATools Master GearBodyNaoeIzumi SettsuThrow a kunai at the closest enemy after an assassination.Tools Master MaskHeadNaoeIzumi SettsuShuriken no longer break on hard impact.Tools Specialist GearBodyNaoeN/AN/ATools Specialist MaskHeadNaoeN/AN/AWarrior Onna-Musha HeadbandHeadNaoeN/AN/AWorn Peasant ClothesBodyNaoeN/AN/AYu-no-shins GearBodyNaoeIgaGrants +40% posture damage on next hit after using a ration.Yurei-Walker HoodHeadNaoeYamashiroRemoves +2 health segments on assassinations in shadows.Yurei-Walker RobesBodyNaoeYamashiroEnemies are less efficient at detecting sound.Below, well show you where to find and how to get all fixed armor drops in Assassins Creed Shadows, broken up by province and generally in the order in which you go through these provinces in the main story.Note that this guide is in-progress, and well update it as we find more armor pieces in Assassins Creed Shadows.How to get legendary armor in Assassins Creed ShadowsBeware that most legendary armor is hidden away in castles defended by Samurai Daisho. The armor is always stashed in a legendary chest, but this chest wont open until you defeat the required number of Samurai Daisho (between one and five per castle). Youll earn mastery points as you defeat them, though.Look at the picture above to see what a Samurai Daisho looks like theyre usually the toughest guys around, so be prepared for an intense fight! (Alternatively, you can turn on the guaranteed assassinations setting and sneak up on them as Naoe.)Izumi Settsu armor locationsHeres an overview of all armor locations in Izumi Settsu. This is where youre really let loose into the open world of Assassins Creed Shadows, so this region is the perfect place to loot your first legendary armor.Shrouded Shinobi RobesCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): +20% damage at nightThese robes are a reward for the Fatherless Monk quest, which takes place in the Gansenji Temple, south of Sakai. This is an Onryo quest, the first of the Wada Koretake objectives.Shrouded Shinobi HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): +1 health segment removed on assassinations at nightThis uncommon headgear piece is a reward for the Killing Field quest. Defeat the executioner in Nanatsumatsu, a small camp just west of Amagasaki Castle.Peasant ClothesCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Attacks have a 3% chance to remove 1 health segment on hit.This legendary armor is inside the large chest at the top of Osaka Castle its the highest floor of the highest tower, just below the viewpoint. You must defeat three Samurai Daisho in Osaka Castle to unlock the legendary chest containing the legendary Peasant Clothes.Peasant HatCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Grants +100% adrenaline chunk upon entering combat.Go to Takatsuki Castle in the northern part of Izumi Settsu. After defeating three Samurai Daisho, look for the legendary chest on the second-highest floor of the tallest building. Its in the northeastern corner of the castle, below the viewpoint.Tools Master GearCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Throw a kunai at the closest enemy after an assassination.This legendary armor is located at Katano Castle. First, defeat two Samurai Daisho, then enter the largest building in the southwestern corner, directly below the viewpoint. Go to the second floor (one level above ground floor) and open the large chest in the decorated room.Tools Master MaskCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Shuriken no longer break on hard impact.This legendary armor is located in Amagasaki Castle, which is northwest of Osaka. The armor chest is on the top floor of the highest tower. You will find this tower in the northeastern corner of the middle section of the castle (cross the water twice). You must defeat five Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest.Tamakichis HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Grants a 15% chance to refill a ration after armor break.This epic headgear piece is quite well-hidden. Go to the Senri Hills north of Amagasaki and Osaka, and find the Path of Valor Hidden Trail. The start of the Hidden Trail is next to the viewpoint in this area, marked with two yellow flags. Complete the full run and you will find the chest with Tamakichis Hood at the end. Beware that its quite long, but you wont easily lose your way if you follow the yellow markings.Yamashiro armor locationsHeres an overview of all armor locations in the Yamashiro region, north of Izumi Settsu and home to Kyoto. You can find one legendary outfit for each protagonist here.Yurei-Walker RobesCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Enemies are less efficient at detecting sound.This part of the Yurei-Walker armor set is inside Shoryuji Castle, in the southwestern part of Yamashiro (just north of Yamazaki Castle). Its hidden in the legendary chest on the second-highest floor of the tallest building, which youll find at the center of the fortress. Beware that its guarded by two enemies, and dont forget to defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock it.Yurei-Walker HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Removes +2 health segments on assassinations in shadows.This legendary headgear is located at Yamazaki Castle, in the southwestern part of Yamashiro. Its inside the legendary chest on the second-highest floor of the tallest building (below the viewpoint), which stands in the southwestern part of the castle. You must defeat five Samurai Daisho to unlock the chest.Protectors ArmorCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Can parry unblockable attacks.This golden body armor is found in Nijo Palace, in the middle of Kyoto look for the large square fortress surrounded by water. Defeat two Samurai Daisho, then find the tallest building in the southernmost part of Nijo Palace and go to the highest floor. The legendary chest will be waiting there.Protectors HelmetCharacter: YasukeType: HeadPerk(s): Deal 50% damage to the attacker on parry.This legendary helmet is located in Hanazono Castle, a fortress in the northeastern part of Yamashiro. This time, the chest isnt located directly below the viewpoint; defeat two Samurai Daisho, then go to the highest floor of the large, half-destroyed building in the east, where youll find the chest. Look closely at the picture with the arrow; its taken from the direction of the teleport viewpoint.Hibikis GearCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Restore 3% health on critical hits.To obtain this epic armor, visit the mountainous area in the southwestern corner of Yamashiro, south of Kyoto and west of Ogura Pond. Follow the road to the heart of the Eagles Nest, where you will discover the Path of the Brave Hidden Trail. Complete the full course (follow the yellow markings, starting with the yellow flags) and you will find the chest with the epic armor at the end.Omi armor locationsThese are all the legendary armor pieces weve found in Omi, the northwestern region characterized by its sizable Lake Biwa.Ship Captains GearCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Grants a 50% chance to negate projectiles.This legendary armor piece for Yasuke can be found in Sakamoto Castle, on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa. You must defeat three Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary gear chest in the tallest tower (below the viewpoint, about halfway up). To find them, search the western part, the armory.Mamushi Snake RobesCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Dead bodies release a poison cloud when investigated.This legendary shinobi gear is waiting for you in Nagahama Castle, on the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa. You must defeat four Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which is located in the tallest tower (below the viewpoint), about halfway up.Mamushi Snake HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Grants 33% less cooldown on ally abilities.Find this legendary hood in Omizo Castle, on the western shore of Lake Biwa (further north than Sakamoto). You must defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest. Beware that the chest is not in the tallest building but on the ground, west of the tower. Its still within the castles inner square.Sumires GearCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Restore 6% health with posture attack.To obtain this epic headgear, you must complete the Path of the Blade Hidden Trail. Youll find this course along the river in Suzuka Foothills, northeast of Azuchi. The start of the obstacle course is marked with a lantern, a yellow flag, and yellow paint. Keep following the yellow markings to reach the finish and find the legendary chest.Iga armor locationsHeres an overview of all legendary armor and unique armor locations in Iga, the region where you play through Naoes flashbacks via Kuji-kiri meditation spots. Youll find this relatively small province on the east side of the Assassins Creed Shadows map.Swift Shinobi RobesCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Removes +2 health segments on air assassinate.This shinobi body armor is hidden inside Hijiyama Fort, in the northwestern part of Iga. Be sure to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, and then find the chest in the lower building in front of the tower with the viewpoint.Swift Shinobi HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Slow down time when detected.This legendary hood is found in Kunimiyama Fort, the eastern part of Ichinomiya. This time, you only need to defeat one Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest. Beware, however, that navigating this fortress is half the challenge; there are only a few ways to get inside, and if you fall down from a wall or bridge, youll have to sneak in again. Theres a wooden platform you can use on the east side of the fort. The legendary chest is in the wooden watchtower in the north, ground floor.Yu-no-shins GearCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Grants +40% posture damage on next hit after using a ration.You must complete the Path of Shadows Hidden Trail to obtain this epic shinobi armor. The challenge starts in southern Iga follow the path alongside the river to find it. During the challenge, follow the yellow marks (flags and paint) to reach the finish line, where a chest with your brand-new armor awaits.Harima armor locationsThese are all the legendary armor pieces found in Harima, the western region bordering on Izumi Settsu. There are many castles in this region, but not all of them offer unique armor. Heres where to find the ones that do.Samurai Daimyo Armor of LegendCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Offers +75% damage but limits health to 25%.This legendary samurai armor is locked away inside Kanki Castle, at the heart of Harima. You must defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, and then find this chest in a damaged building on the west side of the castle grounds. Theres no main building or viewpoint in Kanki Castle, but look for the tallest tree (one of them is noticeably taller than the others) and then the building directly next to it, with the crumbled wall. The legendary chest is inside.Defense Master ClothingCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Restore 10% health on the next hit after a parry.This part of Yasukes legendary armor collection can be found in Himeji Castle, in the southwestern part of Harima. Beware that youll have to defeat five Samurai Daisho in this large and heavily guarded place. One of them will be waiting on the top floor of the largest building (below the viewpoint). The legendary chest with the gear is located in the same building, but a few floors below.Defense Master HeadwrapCharacter: YasukeType: HeadPerk(s): Instantly charge posture attacks by alternating attack types.To obtain this legendary samurai headgear, you must infiltrate Miki Castle in the eastern part of Harima. Defeat four Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest, which youll find in the castles inner square. Enter the ordinary-looking building exactly below the castles map icon.Yamato armor locationsBetween the regions of Izumi Settsu and Iga, youll find a far more dangerous province called Yamato. Heres an overview of all legendary and unique armor locations in this province.Legendary Onna-Musha KosodeCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Knock down enemies by sliding into them.This legendary shinobi armor is kept inside Uda Matsuyama Castle, northeastern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the ground floor of the tallest tower, below the viewpoint. You must defeat four Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.Legendary Onna-Musha HeadbandCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Vault over enemies while sprinting.To obtain this legendary shinobi headgear, pay a visit to Koriyama Castle, in northwestern Yamato. The legendary chest with the loot is on the top floor of the tallest building, below the viewpoint. You must defeat four Samurai Daisho to unlock this chest.Sumires HoodCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Grants +15% critical chance with consecutive enemy kills.First, find the Path of Secrets obstacle course in eastern Yamato, near Katsuragi. Complete the course (follow the yellow markings) to find the legendary chest containing the armor.Elegant Samurai OutfitCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Offers +20% posture damage per adrenaline chunk filled.This fancy samurai outfit is very easy to miss as its hidden in the Megalithic Vault, a tomb in northern Yamato. Clear the tomb using Yasuke (Naoe cant move the wooden crates) and youll find the legendary chest with the armor at the end.Wakasa armor locationsThe northern province of Wakasa is not only blessed with an epic coastline, but also epic armor. Heres an overview of all legendary and unique armor locations in Wakasa.Master Archer OutfitCharacter: YasukeType: BodyPerk(s): Offers +200% damage with ranged weapons while out of combat.This legendary samurai fit is waiting for you in Tsuruga Castle, in the northern part of Wakasa. Youve got to defeat two Samurai Daisho to unlock a chest containing the armor. The chest is in the northern corner of the castle, inside an ordinary-looking building on the square with all the bamboo.Master Archer HeadbandCharacter: YasukeType: HeadPerk(s): Slow down time on headshots every 8 seconds.This legendary headband can be looted from Kanegasaki Castle, in the northernmost part of Wakasa. You must defeat four Samurai Daisho to unlock the legendary chest and grab the armor. Beware that this castle is much larger than it looks; explore all three areas (connected by bridges) to find enough Samurai Daisho. The chest with the armor is in the middle part, below the castle icon on the map. Enter the small building between the two watchtowers to find it.Tamakichis GearCharacter: NaoeType: BodyPerk(s): Grants +25% damage reduction from ranged hits.If youd like to get this epic armor, you must complete the Path of Wisdom obstacle course in the northern part of Wakasa, west of Mount Uchinakao. Follow the yellow markings (flags and paint) to complete the course. The legendary chest containing the armor will be waiting at the finish line.Last Dance of the Onryo MaskCharacter: NaoeType: HeadPerk(s): Restore 5% health on the next hit after using abilities.This legendary headgear is difficult to find, as its hidden inside a cave. See the city of Obama in Wakasa? If you follow the road south along the coastline, you will find the Yaobikuni Cave on your left hand (it will be marked on your map when youre close enough). Defeat the enemy inside the cave and loot the chest to obtain the mask.Check back soon for more armor locations in Assassins Creed Shadows.In the meantime, for more Assassins Creed Shadows guides, see our running lists of Lost Pages and Kuji-kiri locations. Or see our full Assassins Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on how to get all companions and romance options.