Onryo Armor starts without perks but gains powerful abilities as it levels up by defeating key enemies. The upgrade path is tied directly to story progression, specifically by clearing revenge quests against Yotei Six members after the prologue.

How to unlock Onryo Armor upgrades

  • The first upgrade (Onryo Armor II) unlocks after clearing 1 Yotei Six revenge quest, granting initial armor perks.
  • Further upgrades (III, IV, V) unlock by completing 2, 3, and 4 Yotei Six revenge quest cards respectively.
  • Upgrades increase the chance to terrify enemies with Spirit Attacks and summon the Wolf, enhancing damage on terrified foes.

Upgrading process and perks gained

Upgrade Level How to Unlock Perk Highlights
Onryo Armor I Starting armor No perks initially
Onryo Armor II Clear 1 Yotei Six revenge quest Gains all three base perks: terrifying enemies, Wolf summon chance, increased damage to terrified foes
Onryo Armor III Clear 2 Yotei Six revenge quests Moderate chance to terrify enemies passes on Spirit/Thrown melee attacks
Onryo Armor IV Clear 3 Yotei Six revenge quests Major chance for Wolf to appear when enemies are terrified
Onryo Armor V Clear 4 Yotei Six revenge quests Terrified enemies take massive increased damage

How to upgrade Onryo Armor in Ghost of Yotei step by step

Here’s a step-by-step guide to make sure you get the upgraded versions of the Onryō Armor when they become available:

Step 1: Start the game and get Onryo Armor

Begin your journey in Ghost of Yotei wearing the default Onryo Armor. It has no special perks at this stage.

Step 2: Progress through the prologue and main story

Advance through the game’s prologue and reach the point where you encounter the first member of the Yotei Six, The Snake.

Step 3: Complete the first Yotei Six revenge quest

After defeating The Snake, take on and complete the revenge quest to unlock Onryo Armor II. This grants the armor its first set of perks, including abilities to terrify enemies and summon the Wolf.

Step 4: Defeat additional Yotei Six members and complete their revenge quests

After The Snake (first Yotei Six member), continue your hunt through the main story revenge quests, by defeating:

  • The Oni (second Yotei Six member), and unlock Onryo Armor III.
  • The Kitsune (third Yotei Six member), and unlock Onryo Armor IV.
  • The Spider (fourth Yotei Six member), and unlock the final Onryo Armor V upgrade.

Each upgrade enhances the armor’s terrifying and wolf-summoning perks, empowering combat abilities progressively as the story unfolds.

Step 5: Use Ginji the Armorer for incremental upgrades

Throughout the game, find Ginji the Armorer at the Yotei Shadow Inn and other inns to spend coins and resources to improve armor defense and add dye customization if desired. This does not affect core perks but enhances overall armor stats.

Step 6: Enjoy enhanced combat perks

With each armor upgrade, you get new perks:

  • Spirit Attacks more likely to terrify enemies.
  • Wolf summon nearly guaranteed when enemies are terrified.
  • Increase in damage dealt to terrified enemies.

To reiterate, the Onryo Armor evolves with your progression through Ghost of Yotei via defeating key Yotei Six members. Clearing revenge quests unlocks new active perks that focus on enemy terror effects and wolf summoning.Resource-based upgrades are managed through Ginji the Armorer, but the armor’s core abilities come from main story advancement.