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List of Armor Sets

This is a list of Armor Sets in Nioh 3. Read on to see more info on each armor set in the game, including their armor set pieces and armor set bonuses.

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List of Armor Sets

Armor Set Armor Set Pieces
Armor Set Bonus
Blessed Sleeve Set
(Ninja)
Torso Armor Icon Blessed Sleeve Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Blessed Sleeve Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Blessed Sleeve Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Blessed Sleeve Greaves
Head Armor Icon Blessed Sleeve Hat

Straight and True:
[2 pc]: Life
[3 pc]: Auto-Target Weak Point
[4 pc]: Ki
[5 pc]: Bullseye Bonus
[6 pc]: Increased Damage Taken on Enemy and Melee Damage
Brave Demon Hunter Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Brave Demon Hunter's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Brave Demon Hunter's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Brave Demon Hunter's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Brave Demon Hunter's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Brave Demon Hunter's Greaves

First of the Four Guardians:
[2 pc]: Life
[3 pc]: Martial Art Damage
[4 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Cestuses)
[5 pc]: Ki Recovery Speed
[6 pc]: Martial Arts Ki Consumption
[7 pc]: Attack Bonus (Strength)
Crimson General Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Crimson General's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Crimson General's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Crimson General's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Crimson General's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Crimson General's Greaves

Pride of the Crimson Army:
[2 pc]: Defense Bonus (Stamina)
[3 pc]: Guard Ki Consumption
[4 pc]: Ki Pulse Bonus
[5 pc]: Martial Art Ki Damage
[6 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Odachi)
[7 pc]: Melee Damage (Unscathed)
Demon Horde Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Demon Horde Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Demon Horde Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Demon Horde Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Demon Horde Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Demon Horde Greaves

Demon Incarnate:
[2 pc]: Life Drain (Melee Kill)
[3 pc]: Life Recovery (Crucible)
[4 pc]: Faster Ki Recovery (Amrita Absorption)
[5 pc]: Amrita Earned (Crucible)
[6 pc]: Crucible Weapon Damage
Eccentric Set
(Samurai)
Leg Guards Icon Eccentric's Waistguard
Head Armor Icon Eccentric's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Eccentric's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Eccentric's Gauntlets
Foot Guards Icon Eccentric's Greaves

The Rightful Eccentric:
[2 pc]: Break
[3 pc]: Life
[4 pc]: Strong Attack Damage
[5 pc]: Luck
[6 pc]: Strong Attack Damage
Flying Kato Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Flying Kato's Mask
Torso Armor Icon Flying Kato's Robes
Arm Guards Icon Flying Kato's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Flying Kato's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Flying Kato's Greaves

Master of Illusion:
[2 pc]: Ninjutsu Gauge Charge
[3 pc]: Shadow Arts Damage
[4 pc]: Spirit Force Charge (Backstab)
[5 pc]: Elemental Damage
[6 pc]: Life Drain (Ninjutsu Hit)
Fuma Chief Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Fuma Chief's Mask
Torso Armor Icon Fuma Chief's Robes
Arm Guards Icon Fuma Chief's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Fuma Chief's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Fuma Chief's Greaves

Famed Fuma:
[2 pc]: Shadow Arts Damage (Skill)
[3 pc]: Ki Damage vs. Blustered Enemy
[4 pc]: Stealth
[5 pc]: Shadow Art Ailment Augmentation
[6 pc]: Wind Damage
Goichimonshu Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Goichimonshu Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Goichimonshu Cuirass
Leg Guards Icon Goichimonshu Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Goichimonshu Greaves
Arm Guards Icon Goichimonshu Gauntlets

The Duplicitous General:
[2 pc]: Life Drain (Final Blow/Grapple) 100
[3 pc]: Martial Arts Ki Consumption
[4 pc]: Life Drain (Martial Arts)
[5 pc]: Versatile Warrior (Ki Consumption Down) (Martial Arts)
[6 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Dual Swords)
Great Hachiryo Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Great Hachiryo Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Great Hachiryo Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Great Hachiryo Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Great Hachiryo Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Great Hachiryo Greaves

Valiant Wanderer:
[2 pc]: Piercing Projectiles
[3 pc]: Bow Damage
[4 pc]: Projectile Ki Damage
[5 pc]: Melee Damage
[6 pc]: Full-Body Draw
Guardian Monk Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Guardian Monk's Hat
Torso Armor Icon Guardian Monk's Robes
Arm Guards Icon Guardian Monk's Sleevelets
Leg Guards Icon Guardian Monk's Hakama
Foot Guards Icon Guardian Monk's Gaiters

Imagawa Regent:
[2 pc]: Ki Recovery Bonus (Amrita Gauge)
[3 pc]: Defense Bonus (Magic)
[4 pc]: Familiarity Bonus
[5 pc]: Damage Bonus (Familiarity)
[6 pc]: Life Recovery (Amrita Absorption)
Heizo Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Heizo's Faceplate
Torso Armor Icon Heizo's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Heizo's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Heizo's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Heizo's Greaves

Devious Loyalty:
[2 pc]: Quick Attack Damage
[3 pc]: Melee Attack Ki Consumption
[4 pc]: Faster Movement (Evade)
[5 pc]: Faster Ki Recovery (Enemy Killed)
[6 pc]: Attack Bonus (Skill)
Hellfrost Warrior Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Hellfrost Warrior Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Hellfrost Warrior Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Hellfrost Warrior Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Hellfrost Warrior Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Hellfrost Warrior Greaves

No Set Bonus
Iga Jonin Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Iga Jonin Headband
Torso Armor Icon Iga Jonin Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Iga Jonin Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Iga Jonin Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Iga Jonin Greaves

Head of the Iga Ninja:
[2 pc]: Dodge Ki Consumption
[3 pc]: Ninjutsu Damage
[4 pc]: Faster Movement (Ninjutsu Hit)
[5 pc]: Untouched Ninjutsi
[6 pc]: Ninja Tool Arts Damage
Kobo Daishi Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Kobo Daishi's Hat
Torso Armor Icon Kobo Daishi's Stole
Arm Guards Icon Kobo Daishi's Sleevelets
Leg Guards Icon Kobo Daishi's Hakama
Foot Guards Icon Kobo Daishi's Gaiters

Devout Practitioner:
[2 pc]: Life
[3 pc]: Melee Damage
[4 pc]: Dodge Ki Consumption
[5 pc]: Effect Duration
[6 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Splitstaff)
[7 pc]: Attack Bonus (Magic)
Lilac Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Lilac Eboshi
Torso Armor Icon Lilac Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Lilac Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Lilac Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Lilac Greaves

Unmatched Warrior:
[2 pc]: Life Drain (Ranged Weapon Hit)
[3 pc]: Reduced Movement on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit)
[4 pc]: Movement Speed (Aiming Ranged Weapon)
[5 pc]: Increased Damage Taken on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit)
[6 pc]: Extended Negative Effects (Melee Attack)
Lone Wolf Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Lone Wolf's Hood
Torso Armor Icon Lone Wolf's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Lone Wolf's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Lone Wolf's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Lone Wolf's Greaves

No Set Bonus
Lord Kamakura Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Lord Kamakura's Eboshi
Torso Armor Icon Lord Kamakura's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Lord Kamakura's Gloves
Leg Guards Icon Lord Kamakura's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Lord Kamakura's Greaves

Founder of the Shogunate:
[2 pc]: Martial Arts Ki Consumption
[3 pc]: Bluster Accumulation (Enemy)
[4 pc]: Life Recovery (Yokai Realm)
[5 pc]: Spirit Force Bonus (Wind Damage)
[6 pc]: Melee Damage (Yokai Realm)
[7 pc]: Damage Bonus (Spirit Force)
Malefactor Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Malefactor's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Malefactor's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Malefactor's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Malefactor's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Malefactor's Greaves

Profligate Sinner:
[2 pc]: Life Drain (Final Blow/Grapple)
[3 pc]: Melee Damage vs. Paralyzed Enemy
[4 pc]: Melee Ki Damage
[5 pc]: Ki Damage on Applying Paralysis
[6 pc]: Final Blow / Grapple Damage
Marksman Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Marksman's Hat
Torso Armor Icon Marksman's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Marksman's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Marksman's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Marksman's Greaves

The Fated Shot:
[2 pc]: Auto-Target Weak Point
[3 pc]: Bullseye Bonus
[4 pc]: Rifle Damage
[5 pc]: Attack Bonus (Rifle Damage)
Moonprayer Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Moonprayer Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Moonprayer Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Moonprayer Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Moonprayer Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Moonprayer Greaves

Seven Misfortunes, Eight Hardships:
[2 pc]: Damage Received (Negative Effect)
[3 pc]: Extended Negative Effects / Damage Taken (Ailing)
[4 pc]: Damage Bonus (Negative Effects)
[5 pc]: Melee Damage (Critical)
[6 pc]: Copy Negative Effect (Critical)
Righteous Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Righteous Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Righteous Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Righteous Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Righteous Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Righteous Greaves

Herald of Peace:
[2 pc]: Glory Obtained
[3 pc]: Spirit Force Bonus (Damage Taken)
[4 pc]: Defense Bonus (Heart)
[5 pc]: Dual Protection
[6 pc]: Transform Bonus (Ninja)
Scion of Tamura Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Scion of Tamura's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Scion of Tamura's Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Scion of Tamura's Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Scion of Tamura's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Scion of Tamura's Greaves

Pride of the Sakanoue:
[2 pc]: Life
[3 pc]: Damage Taken
[4 pc]: Max Arrows
[5 pc]: Ki Pulse Recovery
[6 pc]: Untouched Projectiles
[7 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Spears)
Shinto Priest Set
(Ninja)
Head Armor Icon Shinto Priest's Headgear
Torso Armor Icon Shinto Priest's Hunting Garb
Arm Guards Icon Shinto Priest's Bracers
Leg Guards Icon Shinto Priest's Hakama
Foot Guards Icon Shinto Priest's Shoes

Servant of the Gods:
[2 pc]: Untouched Sacred Water
[3 pc]: Untouched Onmyo Magic (Except Summoning Seals)
[4 pc]: Faster Ki Recovery (Purification)
[5 pc]: Enhanced Onmyo Magic (Sacred Water Used) and Enhanced Effect Duration (Sacred Water Used)
Sincere Buddha Set
(Samurai)
Arm Guards Icon Sincere Buddha's Gauntlets
Head Armor Icon Sincere Buddha's Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Sincere Buddha's Cuirass
Leg Guards Icon Sincere Buddha's Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Sincere Buddha's Greaves

The Protection of Kannon:
[2 pc]: Poison Resistance
[3 pc]: Life Recovery Amount
[4 pc]: Decreased Damage Taken (Deflect)
[5 pc]: Guard Ki Consumption
[6 pc]: Melee Damage (Unscathed)
[7 pc]: Damage Bonus (Poison Resistance)
Swallowtail Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Swallowtail Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Swallowtail Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Swallowtail Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Swallowtail Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Swallowtail Greaves

Exemplary Eye for Elegance:
[2 pc]: Luck
[3 pc]: Damage Taken
[4 pc]: Increase Damage Taken on Enemy (Ranged Weapon Hit)
[5 pc]: Rifle Speed Up
[6 pc]: Damage Bonus (Luck)
[7 pc]: Luck
Swordmaster Set
(Samurai)
Torso Armor Icon Swordmaster's Robe
Leg Guards Icon Swordmaster's Hakama
Foot Guards Icon Swordmaster's Shoes
Arm Guards Icon Swordmaster's Gauntlets

Sword and Zen as One:
[2 pc]: Increased Damage Dealt (Deflect)
[3 pc]: Defense Bonus (Heart)
[4 pc]: Withering Blow (Bare-Handed Deflect)
[5 pc]: Enhanced Attack and Defense (Swords)
Tatenashi Set
(Samurai)
Torso Armor Icon Tatenashi Cuirass
Head Armor Icon Tatenashi Helmet
Arm Guards Icon Tatenashi Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Tatenashi Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Tatenashi Greaves

The God of War Looks Down:
[2 pc]: Projectile Damage Taken
[3 pc]: Damage Taken
[4 pc]: Damage Bonus (Equipment Weight)
[5 pc]: Decreased Elemental Damage Taken
Warrior of the East Set
(Samurai)
Head Armor Icon Warrior of the East Helmet
Torso Armor Icon Warrior of the East Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Warrior of the East Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Warrior of the East Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Warrior of the East Greaves

Warrior of the East's Honor:
[2 pc]: Martial Arts Damage
[3 pc]: Damage Taken
[4 pc]: Lightning Damage
[5 pc]: Attack Bonus (Constitution)
[6 pc]: Life Drain (Lightning Damage)
Wayfarer Set
(Samurai)
Torso Armor Icon Wayfarer's Vest
Arm Guards Icon Wayfarer's Sleevelets
Leg Guards Icon Wayfarer's Hakama
Foot Guards Icon Wayfarer's Footwear
Head Armor Icon Wayfarer's Headband

Single Sword's Reverie:
[2 pc]: Life Recovery (Arts Proficiency Attack)
[3 pc]: Strong Attack Damage
[4 pc]: Martial Art Ki Damage
[5 pc]: Attack Bonus (Heart)
[6 pc]: Rising Tide
Youngblood Set
(Ninja)
Torso Armor Icon Youngblood Cuirass
Arm Guards Icon Youngblood Gauntlets
Leg Guards Icon Youngblood Waistguard
Foot Guards Icon Youngblood Greaves

No Set Bonus

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