How to Get Bounty Master Armor in Ghost of Yotei

What to know

• Bounty Master Armor is unlocked through bounty quests and defeating Soma the Condemned.
• Begin by accepting and completing bounties from boards at inns and key locations.
• After finishing standard bounties in Oshima Coast, a special bounty for Soma the Condemned becomes available.
• This armor offers powerful perks focused on perfect parries and combat precision.

The Bounty Master Armor is one of the more specialized armor sets in Ghost of Yotei, tailored for players who prefer precision and timing over brute defense. To obtain it, you’ll need to engage in the bounty system, hunt down a specific high-level target, and then verify your success by visiting the bounty broker. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to go about it, plus some tips for success.

Quick guide to getting Bounty Master Armor: Requirements and preparations

How to get the Bounty Master Armor

Step 1

Go to Oshima Coast and find the bounty board to view available bounties. Complete all standard bounties listed in Yotei's Grasslands. The game may require you to finish a set number of bounties before progressing.

These are the ones in the same region where the Soma bounty appears:

1. Smiling Yoshitomo
2. Crow Genzo
3. Muneji the Bone Crusher
4. The Three Terrors
5. Black Powder Ippei

Step 2

After clearing the initial bounties, a final special bounty called "Soma the Condemned" will be offered. Meet Soma at Yotei's Shadow Inn.

Step 3

Begin and track the Soma the Condemned bounty. Locate Soma using the quest marker or available clues.

• Tracking Soma’s location
• Using music to progress
• Navigating the cave
• Reading combat cues
• Honoring Soma’s last wish

Step 4

Defeat Soma the Condemned in combat. This will be a tough, named boss-type encounter, so prepare with your best gear and supplies.

Step 5

After the victory, loot and unlock the Bounty Master Armor as your reward from that bounty.

What the Bounty Master Armor does

This armor set rewards a high-skill, precision-based playstyle. It disables regular parries but expands the window for perfect parries and dodges, and enables special follow-up attacks. Using this equipment, your attacks can bypass defenses and hit additional enemies, making expert timing and mobility even more important in battle. You'll also gain more Spirit with each assassination, ensuring more frequent healing opportunities.

Understanding the bounty system and Kojiro’s role

Before you can earn the Bounty Master Armor, you need to interact with the bounty system properly:

• Each region has bounty boards at inns. You can pick up bounty posters that direct you to targets to eliminate.
• Kojiro is the Bounty Broker—he sits next to the bounty boards. After you kill a target, you must return to him to register the kill and receive the reward.
• As you complete standard bounties, new ones unlock, including special or mythic/unique ones.

Earning the Bounty Master Armor worth it?

The short answer is yes, but with a critical caveat.

For the vast majority of players—especially those transitioning from the mid-game into high-level content—this armor set represents a fantastic capstone achievement. It's more than just a trophy; it's a powerful tool.

However, if you're already decked out in the absolute pinnacle of raid or PvP gear, the Bounty Master set might only serve as a situational side-grade or, perhaps, a very stylish cosmetic flex.

Ultimately, the true value of the Bounty Master Armor isn't just in the numbers—it's in the journey. It's proof that you’ve mastered the discipline, completed the most challenging contracts, and earned your title as a true Master Hunter.

Happy Hunting!