How to Get the Ebony Armor Set [Nioh]

This page contains a guide on to obtain the Ebony Armor Set in Nioh, including missions to be undertaken and farming methods.

In Nioh, there are various armor sets that give specific bonuses that synergize with different styles of play. One interesting armor set to obtain is the Ebony Armor set worn by Obsidian Samurai, a formidable warrior who wields an Axe and a Katana William encounters in the Main Mission The Samurai from Sawayama. The set consists of the Ebony Armor: Kabuto (Head), Do (Torso), Kote (Arms), Hizayoroi (Legs) and Suneate (Feet). You’ll also need to wield his Axe and Katana, Gozutenno’s Axe and Hoshi-kiri respectively to activate the set bonus Samurai from Dark Lands.

How to Get the Ebony Armor Set

Pieces of the Ebony Armor Set can be farmed from its wearer, the Obsidian Samurai in the Main Mission The Samurai from Sawayama. Click here to read our Obsidian Samurai Boss Guide.

Alternatiely, the the armor set can also be dropped by the four sub Bosses (consisting of Onryoki, Hino-enma, Joro-gumo and Nue) before fighting Oda Nobunaga in the Main Mission  The Demon King Revealed.

The Samurai From Dark Lands Set Bonus provides mostly attack and defense buffs, as well as the very useful extended duration of the Axe Skill Rage. It is among the most useful armor sets that synergizes well with its matching weapon type, as with the Kaido Maru Armor Set.

Samurai From Dark Lands Set Bonus

Please note that bonus percentages will vary depending on the level of the equipped item.

Armor Pieces Worn Bonus
2 Damage Reduction +2%, Rage Skill Effect Extended by 30%
4 Close Combat Damage +10.2%, Health +78
5 Attack & Defense (Atlas Bear) +10
7 Change to Attack (Stamina): A

 

Ebony Armor: Kabuto

Ebony Armor: Do

Ebony Armor: Kote

Ebony Armor: Hizayoroi

Ebony Armor: Suneate

Gozutenno’s Axe

Hoshi-kiri Tachi

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