What to know
- Taro appears after setting up your first camp and can be summoned via the Wolf Pack menu.
- He is found during the side quest "The Loss We Carry," guaranteeing an encounter.
- Taro sells rare items like armor dyes, charms, and upgrades ammo capacity on quickfire weapons.
- His signature gear, Taro's Armor, is obtained either by rescuing him or by interacting with him at camps.
Taro the Scavenger is an important NPC and merchant in Ghost of Yotei, known for his unique armor set and useful goods. Initially met after setting up your first camp, he roams and can be summoned via the Wolf Pack menu to trade. Taro also appears in the key side quest "The Loss We Carry," where you can guarantee an encounter with him to receive his armor.
Quick overview of Taro's encounters
| Trigger / Condition | Location / When | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After setting up your first camp | At your camp | Once you establish your first camp, Taro may appear and offer goods. |
| As a random camp event | Any established camp | He wanders among camps; resting or meditating at camp gives a chance for him to show up. |
| During the side quest The Loss We Carry | Near “Dead Man’s Tree” / burned shrine | This is a guaranteed encounter; part of this quest involves meeting Taro. |
| After liberating Yōtei Six Camps | At your home camp | Once you liberate certain camps, Taro may reappear in your home camp after the cutscene. |
| Via Wolf Pack menu “summon” | Any camp | Once unlocked, you can use the Wolf Pack menu to call Taro to your camp. |
Locating Taro
Taro can be found in several locations and conditions:
Visits when you camp for the first time
Taro the Scavenger can be found after you setup your first Camp. He will immediately arrive at your Camp and will offer to sell you items that can benefit your journey.
Advance the story/side quest “The Loss We Carry” to force an encounter.
This is a guaranteed encounter; part of this quest involves meeting Taro. With the quest accepted, you will need to make your way to the northwest of Ohara Plains.
What Taro Offers
Here’s a rundown of all the known services, gear, upgrades, and items Taro deals in:
#1 Services and Upgrades
- Ammo Capacity Upgrades for Quickfire weapons (e.g. Kunai, Metsubushi, Bombs, Oni’s Flame, Tanzutsu). These weapons can have their capacity increased (up to a limit) via Taro.
- Weapon Kits / upgrades (some gear upgrades) as you progress.
- Selling Charms (various charms) — Taro’s inventory includes charms.
- Selling Armor Dyes — he has dye items to change colors of armor or gear.
- Possibly restocking/resupplying ammo / consumables (some guides mention this, though exact details are less concrete)
- Taro can appear after liberating a camp or through wolf pack summoning.
#2 Gear/Items in His Inventory
From the listings available (prices / costs in coins or flowers)
| Category | Item / Name | Type / Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Dyes | Flowers in the Sun | Armor Dye — Taro’s Armor | 8 Flowers |
| Dueling Harvest | Armor Dye — Mercenary Attire | 8 Flowers | |
| Sly Hunter | Armor Dye — Mercenary Attire | 8 Flowers | |
| Charms | Charm of Furious Attacks | Increases attack speed and aggression effectiveness | 300 Coins |
| Charm of Fortune’s Grip | Boosts item drop or loot chance | 200 Coins | |
| Charm of Confident Strikes | Increases damage after perfect parry | 300 Coins | |
| Charm of Healing | Restores minor health on enemy defeat | 300 Coins | |
| Upgrades / Items | Quickfire Capacity Upgrade | Expands ammo capacity for Kunai, Bombs, Tanzutsu, etc. | Variable (based on item tier) |
#3 Taro’s Armor — Special Gear
Taro is tied to a special armor set called Taro’s Armor (body armor).
Here are its details:
Effects / Perks
- Increases Spirit gains (when a “cooking Spirit bonus” is active)
- Boosts maximum health (at higher upgrade levels)
- Reduces Fire and Cold damage (at higher upgrade levels)
Upgrades / Costs
| Upgrade Level | Effect Gained | Cost / Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Minor boost to spirit gains under cooking bonus | 650 Coins |
| Level 3 | Moderate increase to maximum health | 1,100 Coins + Textiles x10 + Metal x25 |
| Level 4 | Major reduction in Fire & Cold damage | 2,000 Coins + Textiles x20 + Rare Metals x10 |
Armor Set Pieces / Variants
- Base body armor = Taro’s Armor
- Related headgear: Resilient Headband (levels 2–3), Resilient Straw Hat (level 4)
- To get Taro’s Armor, you must rescue Taro from a Ronin group somewhere on the map. It appears the rescue is triggered during the game and not tied to a fixed location.
Taro the Scavenger serves as a valuable vendor and quest-related character in Ghost of Yotei. By prioritizing encounters with him, especially through camp setups and the side quest "The Loss We Carry," you gain access to his unique armor set and an assortment of rare dyes, charms, and ammo upgrades that enhance gameplay significantly. Summoning him via the Wolf Pack menu keeps his services accessible throughout your journey.
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