Ghost of Yotei Onryo Armor 2: Step-by-step Guide

What to know

• Onryo Armor II is unlocked by defeating Saito in an early game story quest, rewarding enhanced terror and wolf-summoning effects.
• The Saito fight follows the main tale marked by gold ginkgo leaves and features distinct parry and counterattack phases.
• Upgrading the armor progressively gives more powerful perks as the story advances and more "Yotei Six" members are defeated.
• Ginji the Armorer is where resource-based upgrades are added, but core abilities improve by beating bosses.

Begin your journey in Ghost of Yotei by earning the Onryo Armor and upgrading it through fierce boss fights, most notably against Saito. Each upgrade not only improves your defense but also unlocks supernatural abilities tied to terror and wolf summoning—upgrades that are essential for facing stronger foes.

Quick overview of Onryo Armor II and Saito fight

Step-by-step guide: How to unlock and upgrade Onryo Armor II

There is not much you have to do really, specifically. Simply doing the quests in story mode gets you the Onryo Armor 2. But here's what it involves and that one needs to do.

Step 1

Start your journey with Atsu wearing the basic Onryo Armor. This initial armor has no unique perks yet.

Step 2

Progress through the main story (prologue and initial quests) until you reach the revenge tale involving Saito. Look for gold ginkgo leaves on the map for main quest objectives.

Step 3

Travel to Tomamu Marshlands through the Prospector's Camp in the far east, near Yotei’s Shadow Inn, to locate Saito’s fortress.

Step 4

Infiltrate the fortress. Use stealth tactics such as rooftop assassination, rope traversal, and the grappling hook to navigate the complex, eliminate enemies, and reach Saito’s location.

Step 5

Initiate the boss fight against Saito. Key strategies for this combat:

• Parry Saito’s blue-glint spear strikes and combo attacks to create openings.
• Use Spirit Attacks and thrown weapons to maximize terror effects.
• Counterattack when Saito is winded after blocked combos or when the duel transitions to phase two (after burning arrows rain down).

Step 6

Defeat Saito. Upon victory, you will automatically unlock Onryo Armor II, activating its first suite of perks: the chance to terrify, summon the wolf, and boost damage against terrified enemies.

Step 7

Optionally, visit Ginji the Armorer at the Yotei Shadow Inn to enhance your armor’s defense and further customize appearances. These upgrades improve stats but do not affect the new core combat perks.

The Saito fight and its impact

The Saito showdown is a pivotal battle that tests parry skills, timing, and use of Spirit Attacks. Winning this duel not only progresses Atsu’s quest for vengeance but directly rewards Onryo Armor II—a major upgrade that paves the way for further enhancements as you continue to take down the Yotei Six and unlock deeper layers of ghostly powers.

Upgrading your Onryo Armor, starting from the intense Saito fight, fundamentally transforms your gameplay. Each new level unlocks greater spectral terror abilities and wolf summoning, empowering you to confront even more formidable adversaries as you unravel the mysteries of Yotei and pursue vengeance.