What are Vanity Gears?
Vanity Gear are special pieces of clothing that are found all around the island of Tsushima. Wearing them has an effect on allies and enemies you encounter, giving you advantages (or disadvantages) in combat.
Collecting Vanity Gear counts towards clearing the Vanity Gear objectives under Collections. There are a total of 59 Vanity Gear to collect in the game.
Trophies
| Trophy | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Slay |
Obtain 30 pieces of Vanity Gear. |
All Vanity Gear Locations
There are lists of obtainable Vanity Gears Jin Sakai can acquire in the game:
Sword Kits
Mythic Tale Sword Kits
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Heavenly Falcon | Strike without warning like the hunter of the skies. | Clear “Heavenly Strike” Mythic Tale. |
| #2 Omukade’s Revenge | Inhuman strength and venomous onslaught. | Clear “The Spirit of Yarikawa’s Vengeance” Mythic Tale. |
| #3 Izanami’s Grief | The fire of a warrior’s fury cannot be contained. | Clear “The Undying Flame” Mythic Tale. |
Region 1: Izuhara Region Sword Kits
| Sword Kit | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #4 Twilight Oni | As night falls, death approaches. | Visit “Azamo Pillar of Honor #1” within Wakou Island east of the fishing village, Azamo Prefecture. |
| #5 Mamushi Venom | Your blades strike home with venomous precision. | Visit “Azamo Pillar of Honor #2” at Sakimori Overlook, Azamo Prefecture. |
| #6 Warrior’s Brush | Like a master calligrapher’s brush stroke written in blood. | Visit “Ariake Pillar of Honor #1” at the tip of the peninsula overlooking the Sibling Rocks, Ariake Prefecture. |
| #7 Spring Bamboo | Even the oldest samurai fights with the vigor of youth. | Visit “Komatsu Pillar of Honor #1” west of Shigenori’s Peak, Komatsu Prefecture. |
| #8 Genbu’s Darkness | For warriors who celebrate the shadows. | Visit “Komoda Pillar of Honor #1” in the scorched field north of First General’s Field, east from Kiyomori’s Landing, Komoda Prefecture. |
| #9 Yasha’s Embers | Beware the warrior’s fiery vengeance. | Visit “Hoyishi Pillar of Honor #1” on the cliffs southeast of Hiyoshi Village, Hiyoshi Prefecture. |
| #10 Fuujin’s Secret | The terrible force of unseen tempest. | Visit “Hoyishi Pillar of Honor #2” at Kaneda Inlet, Hiyoshi Prefecture. |
Region 2: Toyotama Region Sword Kits
| Sword Kit | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #11 Dueling Festival | Your foes will drink and feast on chaos and blood. | Visit “Akashima Pillar of Honor #1” south of Akashima, on the coast east of the Old Togo Rice Field, Akashima Prefecture. |
| #12 Moon Bear’s Paw | For the samurai who is both playful and deadly. | Visit “Akashima Pillar of Honor #2” on the tip of the tiny peninsula in the east, Akashima Prefecture. |
| #13 Breath of Hachiman | Let the kami of the samurai guide your blades. | Visit “Akashima Pillar of Honor #3” between the rivers, south of Old Kanazawa Marsh, Akashima Prefecture. |
| #14 Warrior’s Faith | Trust your weapons. Believe in yourself. | Visit “Umugi Pillar of Honor #1” south Umagi, on the tip of the narrow peninsula southeast from the village, Umugi Prefecture. |
| #15 Hijiki in Sunlight | What hidden threats lies beneath the calm, golden surface? | Visit “Umugi Pillar of Honor #2” west of Kazumasa’s Isle, south from Old Clan’s Hill, Umugi Prefecture. |
| #16 Hunting Bear | Become a force of nature. | Visit “Otsuna Pillar of Honor #1” north of Yoshinaka Bay, Otsuna Prefecture. |
| #17 Gold Koi River | For blades quick as the streak of Koi in a sunlit stream. | Visit “Kushi Pillar of Honor #1” south of Old Toyotama Hills and west of the lake in Kushi, Kushi Prefecture. |
| #18 Bishamon’s Fortune | Destiny favors the noble-hearted warrior. | Visit “Kushi Pillar of Honor #2” north of Little Monk’s Pond, Kushi Prefecture. |
| #19 Yuzu Peel | Only for the most resilent and robust blades. | Visit “Kubara Pillar of Honor #1” in Sibling Bay west of Kubara Castle, Kubara Prefecture. |
Region 3: Kamiagata Region Sword Kits
| Sword Kit | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #20 Azure Dragon | Signature of the wise warrior who fights for peace and plenty. | Visit “Kin Pillar of Honor #1” northeast of Kin Village, Kin Prefecture. |
| #21 Sly Tanuki | For the samurai who knows neither friend nor foe…only destruction. | Visit “Kin Pillar of Honor #2” north of the lighthouse and at the end of the Iwai Village’s peninsula, Kin Prefecture. |
| #22 Midnight Hanabi | Pierce the darkness with your glinting blades. | Visit “Kin Pillar of Honor #3” on the shoal northeast of Shinboku Inn, Kin Prefecture. |
| #23 Shogun’s Storm | Sweep your enemies aside with righteous fury. | Visit “Sago Pillar of Honor #1” west of the Bitter Hills and southeast of Fort Kikuchi, Sago Prefecture. |
| #24 Island’s Keeper | For warriors who will sacrifice everything for their homes. | Visit “Jogaku Pillar of Honor #1” by the lake east of Jogaku Temple, Jogaku Prefecture. |
| #25 Tanuki’s Brush | The choice for wild and unpredictable bladers. | Visit “Jogaku Pillar of Honor #2” north of the temple on the northern slope of Mount Jogaku, Jogaku Prefecture. |
| #26 Hidden Forest | The bamboo stirs at the passage of a true warrior. | Visit “Jogaku Pillar of Honor #3” on the cliffs in the northeastern side, Jogaku Prefecture. |
Headbands
Haiku Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Headband of Death | Basked in peace, we rest The earth’s cold grasp, underneath Ready for the end |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Tsutsu Haiku in Tsutsu Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #2 Headband of the Invasion | Overwhelming force Overtaking all it sees Fleeing warmth and light |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Azamo Haiku in Azamo Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #3 Headband of Strife | Close behind the veil Strugglw and cry out for help Shielded, first to fall |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Komatsu Haiku in Komatsu Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #4 Headband of Fear | Whispers drawing near Darkness grows and reaches out Cloaked in death’s armor |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Kashine Haiku in Kashine Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #5 Headband of Refuge | Calm waters, calm mind Darkness fades in brilliant light Sturdy do we stand |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Ariake Haiku in Ariake Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #6 Headband of Defeat | Stillness of one’s mind Warriors fall, birthed a new Drowning and alone |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Komoda Haiku in Komoda Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #7 Headband of Peace | A hidden respite Cooling touch, invigorates Prepared to change course |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Hiyoshi Haiku #1 in Hiyoshi Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #8 Headband of Serenity | Whispers through the trees Protected from the harsh sun Growing ever strong |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Hiyoshi Haiku #2 in Hiyoshi Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #9 Headband of Uncertainty | Ocean out of reach Always standing together Nowhere left to go |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Akashima Haiku in Akashima Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #10 Headband of Perseverance | Banded together Sea of red, a new rebirth Guarded by wisdom |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Umugi Haiku in Umugi Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #11 Headband of Survival | Giving life to all A wandering mind searches Riches left behind |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Otsuna Haiku in Otsuna Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #12 Headband of Preservation | Sights set high above With protection, safe and sure Viewing the future |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Kushi Haiku in Kushi Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #13 Headband of Rebirth | See what’s looking back Gilded armor splashed with red Cleanse yourself from pain |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Kubara Haiku in Kubara Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #14 Headband of Ruin | Destroying our past Deeply breathe in the despair Ashes never found |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Kin Haiku in Kin Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. |
| #15 Headband of Hope | Endure together A heart of refusing to fail Continue fighting |
Reward for the completion of Haiku: Sago Haiku in Sago Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. |
Region 1: Izuhara Region Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #16 Chikurin Headband | The warrior’s mind is quiet but alive, like rustling bamboo. | Visit the beach east of Aoi Village and the hot spring, Izuhara Region. Look for a wooden boat with an arrow. |
| #17 Forgemaster’s Headband | Worn with pride by those who work the famous forge of Komatsu. | Visit the rafters in Komatsu Forge and drop down to the wooden beam inside, Tsutsu Prefecture, Izuhara Region. |
| #18 Warrior’s Sunset Headband | As day gives way to night, blood and fire to follow. | Visit the Golden Temple southwest of Golden Forest, Ariake Prefecture, Izuhara Region. Jump off the deck of the ground floor and use grappling hook to reach the top of the temple. |
| #19 Natural Vengeance Headband | The wilderness harbors danger and delight alike. | Visit Ariake Lighthouse, Ariake Prefecture, Izuhara Region. Jump off the ground and the top of the lighthouse by using a grappling hook. |
| #20 Aozora Headband | Optimism in the face of adversity is the samurai spirit. | Visit Sensei Ishikawa’s Dojo northwest of Hidden Spring’s Forest, Ariake Prefecture, Izuhara Region. Go to the cliff and look for the headband. |
Region 2: Toyotama Region Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #21 Healer’s Headband | Cherished by the healer’s of Akashima. | Visit the broken temple west of Hakutaku Forest and east of Drown Man’s Shore, Akashima Prefecture, Toyotama Region. |
| #21 Plum Blossom Headband | One day peace will return to Tsushima, like a cool night breeze that rustle the plum trees. | Visit Kushi Temple south of Kushi Grasslands, Kushi Prefecture, Toyotama Region. Use the grappling and reach the top of the temple. |
| #22 Band of the Second Son | The colors of a warrior | Visit Omi Monastery northwest of Lucky Genzo’s Inn, Kubara Prefecture, Toyotama Region. Reach the roof of the template by using a grappling hook. |
| #23 Gyozen’s Blindfold | Worn by keepers of Tsushima’s legends. | Visit the watchtower south of Yamushi’s Peak, Kushi Prefecture, Toyotama Region. Look for a broken hut in the middle of the field. |
Region 3: Kamiagata Region Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #24 Sago Blue Headband | Handcrafted in the northern town of Sago, famed for its dyes. | Visit Cedar Temple in the far west, Jogaku Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. Reach the roof using the grappling hook. |
| #25 Crooked Kama Headband | Reap your enemies like rice at harvest time. | Visit Jogaku Temple in the far west, Jogaku Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. Reach the roof using the grappling hook. |
Tale-based Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #26 Ghost Headband | The headband of Tsushima’s legendary Ghost. | Clear “Darkness” Main Tale. |
| #27 Chaos Hairband | Preferred by those who sow confusion and fear in the ranks of their enemies. | Clear Norio’s last Tale. |
| #28 Noble Fighter’s Headband | Only those with worthy ambitions may wear this headband. | Clear Norio’s Tale. |
| #29 Clear Summer Headband | Refreshing as a sea breeze in summer. | Clear Norio’s Tale. |
| #30 Kensei Headband | A trophy taken from the Straw Hat duelist Kojiro. | Clear “Six Blades of Kojiro” Mythic Tale. |
| #31 Gosaku’s Headband | Worn by legendary Gosaku | Clear “Unbreakable Gosaku” Mythic Tale. |
Merhant-based Headbands
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #32 Fierce Warrios’s Headband | Heralds the relentless fury of a warrior without fear. | Buy from Izuhara Region Merchant. |
| #33 Pure Intent Headband | For warriors who purpose and commitment never waver. | Buy from White Dye Merchant. |
| #34 Hinode Headband | Brilliant as the sunglight that drives away evil spirits | Buy from Izuhara Region Merchant. |
| #35 Tora Headband | Imparts the fury and cunning of the tiger to its wearer | Buy from Kamiagata Region Merchant. |
| #36 Serpent Strike Headband | Dyed the shadow of a venomous snake, so beware the wearer’s bite. | Buy from Kamiagata Region Merchant. |
| #37 Night Ocean Headband | For a warrior who strikes from the depths of unknown darkness. | Buy from Kamiagata Region Merchant. |
| #38 Kyoto Twilight Headband | Imbued with the mysterious power of the Imperial Court. | Buy from Izuhara Region Merchant. |
| #39 White Headband | The will of a warrior is timeless and untouched by death. | Bought from Izuhara Region Merchant |
Straw Hats
Region 1: Izuhara Region Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Wanderer’s Straw Hat | Keeps the rain off your face and the sun from your eyes. | South of Winding Mountain Shrine, Tsutsu Prefecture. Look for a bamboo pole with the hat after passing by the barrel cart. |
| #2 Oni’s Blade Straw Hat | The wandering warrior who brings terror to evil spirits. | Northeast of Kuta Farmstead, Ariake Prefecture. Look for a water wheel on the side of the field. |
| #3 Wood Spirit Straw Hat | For those who walk the lonely forests and bags of Tsushima. | West of Marsh Rock Shrine, northeast of Akashima Prefecture and southeast of Toyotama Prefecture. |
Region 2: Toyotama Region Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #4 Toyotama Straw Hat | Favored by those who haunt Toyotama’s marshes. | Near to Yoshinaka Bay, Otsuna Prefecture. Find a grave while following the road south. |
| #5 Riverband Straw Hat | A poor, humble traveler…or a deadly warrior? | North of Kushi Temple, Kushi Prefecture. Look for a ruined wooden house beside a well in the middle of the field. |
Region 3: Jogaku Region Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #6 Tengai | True mastery begins where individual ego ends. | Northwest corner of the Frozen Lake, south Jogaku Temple, Jogaku Prefecture The straw hat is on a stick next to the two graves. |
Merchant-based Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #7 Patchwork Straw Hat | Simple, unaffected, and repaired by its owner for many years. | Buy from Izuhara Region Merchant. |
| #8 Farmer’s Straw Hat | Favored by farmers and those who support them. | Buy from Kamiagata Region Merchant. |
Story-based Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #9 Samurai Clan Helmet | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima | Clear “Masako’s Tale”. |
| #10 Sakai Clan Helmet | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | Clear “Ghost from the Past”. |
| #11 Bowman’s Straw Hat | Favored by skilled archers. | Clear “Yuriko’s Tale”. |
| #12 Weathered Straw Hat | It may have seen better days, but it has lived a full life. | Clear “Blood on the Grass” |
| #13 Mongol Helmet | Worn by Mongol soldiers. | Clear “The Khan”. |
Upgrade-based Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #14 Samurai Clan Helmet – Refined | Worn with pride by the samurai of Tsushima | Upgrade Samurai Armor. |
| #15 Sakai Clan Helmet – Improved | Hallmark of the samurai of the Sakai clan. | Upgrade Sakai Clan Armor. |
| #16 Sakai Clan Helmet – Refined | For the leader of the Sakai clan. Previously worn by Jin’s father, Kazumasa Sakai. | Upgrade Sakai Clan Armor. |
| #17 Tadayori’s Hat – Improved | Worn by Tadayori, legendary archer and Azamo bay’s savior. | Upgrade Tadayori’s Armor. |
| #18 Tadayori’s Hat – Refined | Worn by Tadayori, kegendary archer and Azamo Bay’s savior. | Upgrade Tadayori’s Armor. |
| #19 Gosaku’s Helmet – Improved | Worn by Gosaku, famed protector of Tsushima’s farmers. | Upgrade Gosaku’s Helmet. |
| #20 Gosaku’s Helmet – Refined | Gosaku’s helmet gave rise to his nickname, the Tiger of Tsushima. | Upgrade Gosaku’s Helmet. |
| #21 Kensei Hat – Improved | A trophy taken from the Straw Hat duelist Kojiro. | Upgrade Kensei Armor. |
| #22 Kensei Hat – Refined | A trophy taken from the Straw Hat duelist Kojiro. | Upgrade Kensei Armor. |
| #23 Ashen Straw Hat | For the ronin who flourishes amid the fires of war. | Upgrade Ronin’s Attire. |
| #24 Genbu Strat Hat | The power of darkness and shadows. | Upgrade Ronin’s Attire. |
Other Straw Hats
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition/Location |
|---|---|---|
| #25 Sword Master’s Hat | Worn by wanderers whose first duty is mastery of the blade. | After Upgrading the Ronin Armor |
| #26 Betrayer’s Hat | Last worn by a childhood friend…and a traitor to Tsushima. | Defeat Ryuzo in “Shadow of the Samurai” |
Masks
Region-based Masks
| Vanity Gear | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Ivory of Woe | An indomitable lord emerges from Tsushima’s clans. | On the porch of a building in Kubara Crossing, northeast of Castle Shimura, Kubara Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. |
| #2 Seiryuu’s Glare | For a warrior with the heart of a dragon. | Inside the factory building in Sago Mill, Sago Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. |
| #3 Skeletal Vengeance | A grim reminder that death lurks everywhere. | In the Stone Cutter’s Village southwest of Izumi Village, Jogaku Prefecture, Kamiagata Region. |
Collectible-based Masks
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #4 Wolf of Tsushima | A deadly hunter, whether alone or with allies. | Clear all 40 fox dens or inari shrines. |
| #5 Sacred Mountain Messenger | True warriro and servant of the mountain kami. | Clear all 16 bamboo strikes. |
Gift Altar-based Masks
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #6 Glowering Warrior | Crafted for a proud samurai of Tsushima. | Acquire from Izuhara Region Gift Altar. |
| #7 Avenging Lord | Worn by a lord whose brutality was infamous. | Acquire from Izuhara Region Gift Altar. |
| #8 Guardian’s Scowl | Created for wrathful guardians of Tsushima. | Acquire from Kamiagata Region Gift Altar. |
| #9 Thief’s Wrap | For those wishing to stay anonymous. | Acquire from Golden Temple Gift Altar. |
| #10 Nasu Baba’s Wrath | Demonic visage for the fearsome warrior. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
| #11 Venerable Spirit | Worn by warriors who have earned respect. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
| #12 Snows of Kamiagata | Worn mainly in the north for warmth. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
| #13 Brutal Bandit | For those who don’t need to hide their past deeds. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
| #14 Haunted Dreams | Worn by those who have seen death. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
| #15 Kijin’s Blood | Tsushima’s avenging demon. | Acquire from ? Gift Altar. |
Story-based Masks
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #16 Ghost Mask | Inspired by the Sakai mask, created for the Ghost by a good friend. | Clear “From The Darkness”. |
| #17 Adachi Half Mask | Worn by samurai of the Adachi clan. | Clear Masako’s last side quest. |
| #18 Purity of War | A warrior’s unswerving resolution will bring victory. | Clear “Undying Flame” mythic tale. |
| #19 Shattered Mask of Tomoe | Worn by a legendary archer, once an enemy, but no longer. | Clear Ishikawa’s last tale. |
| #20 Conqueror’s Mask | Worn by high-ranking Mongol warriors and leaders. | Clear “Fit for the Khan” side quest |
Upgrade-based Masks
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #21 Sakai Half Mask | Worn by the greatest samurai of the Sakai clan. | Upgrade Sakai Armor. |
| #22 Gosaku’s Visage | The face of Gosaku, who feared no one and defended all. | Upgrade Gosaku’s Armor. |
| #23 Samurai Clan Mask | Traditional mask worn by the samurai of Tsushima. | Upgrade Samurai’s Armor. |
Half Bow Dyes
Ishikawa Tale Half Bow Dyes
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Storming Falcon | ? | Reward for the completion of Side Tale: The Way of the Bow (Ishikawa Tale 4 of 9) |
| #2 Hidden Serpent | ? | Reward for the completion of Side Tale: Friends in Passing (Ishikawa Tale 8 of 9) |
| #3 Midnight Shark | ? | Reward for the completion of Side Tale: Laid to Rest (Ishikawa Tale 9 of 9) |
Masako Tale Half Bow Dyes
| Vanity Gear | Description | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| #4 Warrior’s Bounty | ? | Reward for the completion of Side Tale: The Traitor (Masako Tale 4 of 9) |
| #5 Seasons of War | ? | Reward for the completion of Side Tale: The Conspirator (Masako Tale 8 of 9) |
Other Guides
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