Imbued with the power of a fearsome monkey spirit, pushing its owner to embrace risk and danger.
― In-game description
The Sarugami Armor is an armor set in Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island that is unlocked by completing the Mythic Tale, "The Legend of Black Hand Riku." The armor was worn by the legendary pirate, Black Hand Riku, and it is said that the wearer will be compelled to be more reckless in their attacks.
The Sarugami Armor disables regular Parrying, turning Perfect Parries and Perfect Dodges into powerful, high-risk, high-reward counterattacks that earn massive Resolve gains. When fully upgraded, Perfect Dodges can blind nearby enemies, and Perfect Parries can trigger a three-hit combo, making it ideal for players who are confident in their timing.
Effects[]
When equipped, the Sarugami Armor disables regular Parry, but in exchange, it significantly enhances Perfect Parries into a chain of powerful counterattacks and makes Perfect Dodges damage nearby enemies, while also greatly increasing Resolve gains. Additionally, the windows of both Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge are increased, making them easier to perform. As further upgrades are purchased, these attributes are improved.
The fifth upgrade is only available in New Game+.
Sarugami Armor I[]
- Regular Parry is disabled. Perfect Parry becomes a chain of 2 attacks, and Perfect Dodge also damages nearby enemies.
- All Resolve gains are increased by a Moderate amount.
- Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a Moderate amount.
Sarugami Armor II[]
- Regular Parry is disabled. Perfect Parry becomes a chain of 3 attacks, and Perfect Dodge also damages nearby enemies.
- All Resolve gains are increased by a Moderate amount.
- Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a Moderate amount.
Sarugami Armor III[]
- Regular Parry is disabled. Perfect Parry becomes a chain of 3 attacks, and Perfect Dodge also damages nearby enemies.
- All Resolve gains are increased by a Major amount.
- Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a Major amount.
Sarugami Armor IV[]
- Regular Parry is disabled. Perfect Parry becomes a chain of 3 attacks, and Perfect Dodge becomes an attack that blinds enemies.
- All Resolve gains are increased by a Massive amount.
- Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a Major amount.
Sarugami Armor V[]
- Regular Parry is disabled. Perfect Parry becomes a chain of 3 attacks, and Perfect Dodge becomes an attack that blinds enemies.
- All Resolve gains are increased by a Colossal amount.
- Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a Massive amount.
Upgrades[]
The Sarugami Armor can be upgraded at any Armorer in exchange for supplies and cloth resources (linen, leather, and silk).
| Upgrade | Supplies | Linen | Leather | Silk | Cosmetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarugami Armor I | – | – | – | – | Sarugami Helmet |
| Sarugami Armor II | 250 | 10 | – | – | Sarugami Helmet - Improved Sarugami's Maw |
| Sarugami Armor III | 500 | 20 | 10 | – | Sarugami Helmet - Refined |
| Sarugami Armor IV | 750 | 30 | 20 | 6 | – |
| Sarugami Armor V[Note 1] | 1,000 | 40 | 25 | 8 | – |
Armor Dyes[]
- Crimson Victory (Crimson Dye Merchant: 10 flowers)
- Monkey Eye (Black Dye Merchant: 20 flowers)
- Riku's Gambit (default)
- Snowy Macaque (White Dye Merchant: 20 flowers)
- Wind Kami's Breath (Iki Merchants: 10 flowers)
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