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[[File:HINF - Yoroi armor core.jpg|thumb|300px|The Yoroi armor core in ''Halo Infinite''.]]

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The '''Yoroi''' is an armor core employed by samurai of the 343 clans of the Imperial Court in the [[Tenrai]] [[Fractures|Fracture]].{{Ref/Site|Id=tgjsf|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/13/halo-infinite-the-great-journey-so-far/|Site=Xbox Wire|Page=Halo Infinite: The Great Journey So Far|D=13|M=6|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=TenraiLaunch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/fracture-tenrai-event-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=FRACTURE: TENRAI EVENT LAUNCH|D=23|M=11|Y=2021}}

The Yoroi armor core was originally unlockable by attaining level 5 on the Event Pass during the [[Fractures: Tenrai]] [[event]] in [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]], the first [[season]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[multiplayer]]. Customization options for the Yoroi are unlocked by attaining later levels of the Event Pass or purchasing [[Shop Bundles]] from the ''Halo Infinite'' in-game [[shop]] during the weeks when the Fracture: Tenrai event is live.{{Ref/Reuse|tgjsf}}{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideJune|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-june-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - June 2021|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}} With the release of the December update during ''Halo Infinite's'' [[Winter Update]], the Yoroi armor core was granted to all players for free.{{Ref/Site|Id=december2022|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-december-2022-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> December 2022 Update|D=8|M=12|Y=2022}} The armor core gained new cosmetics during [[Season 04: Infection]] with the release of the [[Fractures: Tenrai II|Tenrai II]] and [[Fractures: Tenrai III|Tenrai III]] events.

===Armor core===

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|align="center"|[[File:HINF Yoroi Core Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Yoroi

|Fracture: Tenrai

|Wrought of the finest blessed ores and cooled by the breath of a thousand saints, each YOROI is a masterpiece of art and war. When its bearer falls, the armor is reclaimed and refitted for another young warrior eager to prove their worth.{{Ref/Note|Id=S2change|In Season 01 Yoroi's description was "Samurai armor from a strange realm".}}

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*[[Fractures: Tenrai]] [[Event]] Pass level 5

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===Knee Pads===

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==Production notes==

The physical architecture of the Yoroi armor draws inspiration from its namesake, a [[Wikipedia:Japanese armour|Japanese armor]] named ''[[Wikipedia:Ō-yoroi|ō-yoroi]]'', which is [[Japan]]ese for "great armor" and was worn by the Japanese samurai. The armor core features [[Wikipedia:Lamellar armour|horizontal rows of armor plates]] on the arm shoulders, while the armor below the waist resembled the ''haidate'', which were thigh guards that tied around the waist and covered the thighs. The HIKESHI and KABUTO helmets feature characteristics like a large crest on the helmet and a neck guard made of curved plates. The Swordsman's Belt adds a ''[[Wikipedia:Uwa-obi|uwa-obi]]'' around the waist, with the ''[[Wikipedia:Tantō|tantō]]'' handle typically facing towards the wearer's right-hand side for use when grappling in close quarters. The Ever-filled Juzu features the ''juzu'', which were rice rations carried by samurai and named after [[Wikipedia:Prayer beads#Buddhism|Buddhist prayer beads]]. The Twin Dragons chest piece includes a pair of [[wikipedia:Sai (weapon)|sai]], pronged weapons associated with ninja.

*''[[Wikipedia:Chonmage|Chonmage]]'' is a type of traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men and commonly associated to samurai. The CHONMAGE helmet features a protrusion which resembles the topknot.

*''[[Wikipedia:Kabuto|Kabuto]]'' is "combat helmet" in Japanese, though it commonly refers to helmets worn by ancient Japanese warriors and samurai.

*''[[Wikipedia:Yōkai|Yōkai]]'' refers to the supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Similar to the ''Yōkai'', which often have animal features, the YOKAI helmet possesses animalistic horns and teeth.

*''Hakushika'' is Japanese for "white deer". Deer are considered sacred in Buddhism and Shintoism, and the hakushika in particular is the subject of a Chinese legend: [[wikipedia:Emperor Xuanzong of Tang|Emperor Xuanzong]] is said to have encountered a white deer adorned with a medallion distinguishing the animal as being over 1,000 years old, and the emperor interpreted this as a sign that his own life would be long and prosperous. The HAKUSHIKA helmet's Unshed Valor attachment resembles deer antlers.

*A ''[[Wikipedia:Hatamoto|Hatamoto]]'', Japanese for "Guardian of the banner", was a high ranking samurai in the direct service of the Tokugawa shogunate of feudal Japan.

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During [[Fractures: Tenrai II]], the Graceful Leaves icon was shown as a utility that appeared in both sides of the hip, but only the one on the left side appeared in-game. In [[Fractures: Tenrai III]], the icon was fixed and now it shows the correct version of the utility.

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File:HINF - Utility icon - Graceful Leaves.png|The Graceful Leaves utility as shown in Fractures: Tenrai II event.

File:HINF - Utility icon - Graceful Leaves updated.png|The Graceful Leaves utility as shown in Fractures: Tenrai III event.

===References===

*The CHONMAGE helmet's design is based on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI GEN1]] variant of the [[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] helmet seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'', featuring a very similar visor shape and indentations, along with a similar mouthguard design.

*The YOKAI helmet's design is based on the [[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|LOCUS]] helmet seen in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', albeit featuring additional horns, a simplified mouth design with teeth, and a nose sculpt.

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===Developmental images===

===Promotional art===

===Screenshots===

File:HINF MPRevealTrailer Yoroi 2.png|A frontal view of the Yoroi core, first introduced in the [[A New Generation]] trailer.

File:HINF_Yoroi-class Mjolnir 3.png|A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding an [[Energy Sword]].

File:HINF - MP Overview - Yoroi preview.png|A Kabuto-clad Spartan, seen during the ''Halo Infinite'' Multiplayer Overview.

File:HINF-Chonmage.jpg|Armor customization menu for the Yoroi core in ''Halo Infinite''.

File:HINF - Event - Tenrai II - 00002.png|A Spartan with the Hikeshi helmet on [[Live Fire]] during the Tenrai II event.

File:HINF - Event - Tenrai - 00003.png|A Spartan with the Chonmage helmet on [[Fragmentation]].

File:HINF - Yoroi armor - Yokai - 00001.png|A Spartan with the Yokai helmet on [[Recharge]].

File:HINF - Event - Tenrai - 00002.png|A Kabuto-clad Spartan with an MA40, alongside a [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan-IV.

File:HINF-YoroiRecharge.jpg|Three Kabuto-clad Spartans and a Yokai-clad Spartan win a game on [[Recharge]].

File:HINF-Hakushuka&UnshedValor.png|A Hakushika-clad Spartan on [[Behemoth]].

File:HINF - Yoroi armor - Kawari - 00001.png|A Kawari-clad Spartan, utilizing armor from the Kawari bundle on Shiro.

File:HINF - Yoroi armor - Hatamoto - 00001.png|A Hatamoto-clad Spartan, wearing the Heaven's armor set from the Tenrai III event, with a customized [[MA40 assault rifle]].

File:HINF - Yoroi armor - Otomosho - 00001.png|An Otomosho-clad Spartan utilizing a [[Sentinel beam]] on Opulence.