Vanity Gear
Ghost of Tsushima offers a wealth of cosmetic items, known as Vanity Gear, that allow you to personalize Jin Sakai's appearance without affecting his combat stats. From unique masks and helmets to striking armor dyes and sword skins, these items let you express your style and immerse yourself further in the world of Tsushima.
Vanity Gear in Ghost of Tsushima is purely cosmetic, meaning it changes Jin's appearance but does not influence his combat effectiveness. This allows players to customize Jin to their liking, reflecting their personal style or the narrative they wish to embody. Vanity gear includes a wide array of items such as masks, helmets, headbands, and even different colors (dyes) for Jin's armor. Additionally, sword kits allow you to change the appearance of Jin's katana and tanto. These items are acquired through various means, including completing Tales of Tsushima, finding collectibles like Pillars of Honor, defeating certain enemies, and progressing through the main story. While they don't offer any gameplay advantages, they significantly enhance the role-playing aspect of the game, allowing you to create a truly unique samurai.
Types of Vanity Gear:
- Masks: These range from simple cloth masks to ornate, intimidating dess.
- Helmets: Traditional samurai helmets, some with unique embellishments.
- Headbands: Various styles of headbands that can be worn with or without helmets.
- Armor Dyes: These change the color palette of Jin's equipped armor sets. Each armor set has its own set of available dyes.
- Sword Kits: These alter the appearance of Jin's katana and tanto, offering different tsuba (handguards), hilts, and scabbards.
How to Acquire Vanity Gear:
- Completing Tales of Tsushima: Many side quests reward unique vanity items upon completion.
- Finding Collectibles: Pillars of Honor often grant a specific sword kit.
- Main Story Progression: Certain key story moments will unlock new vanity items.
- Vendors: Some merchants may sell specific vanity items.
- Challenges: Completing specific in-game challenges, such as defeating certain enemy types or achieving certain combat feats, can unlock rewards.
Where to Change Vanity Gear:
You can change Jin's vanity gear at any of the following locations:
- Armor Merchant: Found in most towns and villages.
- Horse: You can change your horse's saddle appearance at any stable.
- Armory: Located in Jin's home and other safe havens.
Experiment with different combinations to create your ideal look for Jin. Whether you prefer the stoic samurai or the spectral ghost, there's a vanity set to match your playstyle and aesthetic preferences.