What to know
- Taro’s Armor boosts defense, health, and provides resistance against fire and cold.
- You receive it by finding Taro, often in the Yotei Grasslands or at Dead Man’s Tree.
- Upgrades enhance Spirit gain, max health, and elemental resistance.
- Look for encounters marked by a white flag with a hat symbol to find Taro.
Taro’s Armor is ideal if you’re seeking to strengthen defenses and withstand hazardous environments in Ghost of Yotei. Assembling this armor involves a brief rescue scenario and can be further enhanced for even greater protection.
How to get Taro's Armor step by step
Get your Taro's armor following these simple steps:
Step 1
Explore the Yotei Grasslands, especially areas southwest of Lake Shikotsu or near the Shizunai Woods, watching for event markers.
Step 2
Locate Taro, who is typically being harassed by two men. The event is marked by a white flag with a conical hat symbol painted on it.
Step 3
Approach and intervene; use dialogue options or reputation to drive the men away peacefully.
After the men leave, Taro will thank you and offer his armor as a reward. This adds Taro’s Armor to your inventory.
Step 4
Seek Taro out in the world later for further wares, as he becomes a vendor following this event.
Taro's Armor attributes and upgrades
| Upgrade Level | Effect | Upgrade Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Minor Spirit gain (with cooking bonus), minor max health, moderate fire/cold defense | — |
| Upgrade 2 | Moderate Spirit gain (with cooking bonus) | Coin ×650 |
| Upgrade 3 | Moderate max health increase | Coin ×1100, Textile ×10, Metal ×25 |
| Upgrade 4 | Major fire and cold damage reduction | Coin ×2000, Textile ×20, Rare Metal ×10 |
Perks unique to Taro’s Armor
- Increases effectiveness of food/cooking bonuses.
- Reduces incoming fire and cold environmental damage.
- Grants a boost to Spirit gain for ability usage.
Using Taro's Armor in your journey
Taro’s Armor is essential for players focused on durability and surviving hazardous conditions in Ghost of Yotei, especially during the game’s tougher encounters and exploration segments.
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