What to know
- Progress through Honda Tadakatsu’s side missions, including Abundant Evil and Demon of the Haunting Caves, to unlock the main quest.
- Defeat the boss in Becoming Champion of the East for the smithing text.
- Craft the heavy armor set at your blacksmith for strong early-game defense.
- Enjoy set bonuses like increased martial arts damage and lightning synergy.
In Nioh 3, you can acquire the Warrior of the Easy heavy armor set by following Honda Tadakatsu’s storyline, making it accessible soon after reaching key early regions near your castle.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Armor Type | Heavy, high defense |
| Key Quest | Becoming Champion of the East |
| Prerequisites | Abundant Evil, Demon of the Haunting Caves |
| Rewards | Smithing text, Tombokiri weapon |
| Best For | Samurai, lightning builds |
Prerequisites for unlocking the quest
Complete the side missions tied to Honda Tadakatsu first. Start with Abundant Evil, then move to Demon of the Haunting Caves. These open up Becoming Champion of the East right near your castle.
How to complete Becoming Champion of the East
Head to the quest location close to your castle after the prerequisites.
Step 1: Enter and prepare
You face Honda Tadakatsu in a one-on-one duel. Equip gear that suits your playstyle, focusing on strong attacks to overwhelm him quickly.
Step 2: Defeat the boss
Take him down decisively. He wears the impressive Warrior of the East set, but stay aggressive to end the fight fast.
Step 3: Collect loot
Pick up items after victory, including initial drops.
Step 4: Speak to him at the gate
Return to the front gate post-battle. He delivers dialogue and hands over the essential smithing text for the full armor set plus his weapon, Tombokiri.
Crafting the armor set
Visit your blacksmith with the smithing text. Forge the pieces to equip the heavy set, which offers solid defense perfect for early samurai play.
| Piece | Bonus Highlights |
|---|---|
| Full Set | Martial Arts Damage boost, Damage Taken reduction, Lightning Damage increase, Attack Bonus (Constitution), Life Drain (Lightning) |
Why choose Warrior of the East
This set shines early with its heavy protection and bonuses tailored for lightning builds. You gain defensiveness while pushing aggressive samurai strategies, making tough encounters more manageable.
Grab the Warrior of the East set to bolster your defenses and unlock potent bonuses right away, setting a strong foundation for samurai dominance.
