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[[File:HINF - Yoroi armor core.jpg|thumb|300px|The Yoroi armor core in ''Halo Infinite''.]]
[[File:HINF Yoroi Core Icon.png|thumb|right|300px|The Yoroi armor core in ''Halo Infinite''.]]
{{Article quote|...YOROI are forged using ancient karakuri arts from the raw energies of the land—each hand-crafted for eager young samurai of unimpeachable honor to defend their clan and lands from the barbaric Covenant invaders.{{Ref/Reuse|TenraiLaunch}}}}
{{Quote|Samurai armor from a strange realm.}}
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}}
'''Yoroi''' is an armor core employed by humanity led by the Japanese shogunate.{{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}}


==Overview==
== In-game information ==
{{Quote|The first Fracture for Halo Infinite is called "Tenrai," where blessed suits of YOROI are forged using ancient karakuri arts from the raw energies of the land—each hand-crafted for eager young samurai of unimpeachable honor to defend their clan and lands from the barbaric Covenant invaders.|Fracture: Tenrai Event Launch{{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 [[Tenrai II]] and [[Tenrai III]] events, and during [[Content Update 32]] with the [[Tenrai IV]] Operation.
===Specifications===
===Armor core===
The physical architecture of the Yoroi armor draws inspiration from its namesake, a [[Wikipedia:Japanese armour|Japanese armor]] named ''[[Wikipedia:Ō-yoroi|ō-yoroi]]'', including characteristics like a large crest on the helmet, a neck guard made of curved plates, [[Wikipedia:Lamellar armour|horizontal rows of armor plates]] on the arm shoulders, and the ''[[Wikipedia:Uwa-obi|uwa-obi]]'' around the waist. The armor below the waist resembled the ''haidate'', which were thigh guards that tied around the waist and covered the thighs. A small blade is also secured on the waist, with the handle on the wearer's right-hand side for use when grappling in close quarters.
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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".}}
|Legendary
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*[[Fractures: Tenrai]] [[Event]] Pass level 5
*Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update{{Ref/Reuse|december2022}}
|}
 
===Helmets===
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===Helmet Attachments===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Attachments}}
 
===Visor===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Visor}}
 
===Chest===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Chest}}
 
===Shoulders===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Shoulder}}
 
===Gloves===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Glove}}
 
===Wrist===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Wrist}}
 
===Utility===
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Utility}}


== In-game information ==
===Knee Pads===
[[File:HINF FracturesYoroi.png|thumb|200px|right|Promotional artwork of the Yoroi armor unlockable during the Tenrai event.]]
{{:Armor customization (Halo Infinite)/Yoroi/Knee}}
===''Halo Infinite''===
The Yoroi armor core is unlockable in [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]], the first [[season]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' multiplayer, during the [[Tenrai (Fracture)|Tenrai]] in-game [[Fracture]] event.{{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}}
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==Production notes==
==Production notes==
''[[Wikipedia:Ō-yoroi|Ō-yoroi]]'', which is [[Japan]]ese for "great armor", refers to the armor worn by the Japanese Samurai.
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 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 ninjas.


Nearly every helmet designed for the Yoroi core is named after and has design elements rooted in Japanese history:
*''Hikeshi'' is Japanese for "[[Wikipedia:Fires in Edo|firefighting]]". The HIKESHI helmet, especially its ''shikoro'' neckguard, bears a strong resemblance to the modern Japanese firefighter helmet, characterized by its flaps, the design of which has descended from the Edo period, when the ''hikeshi'' (firefighting) system and ''buke hikeshi'' (samurai firefighters) were introduced.
*''[[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.
*''Kawari'' is Japanese for "exotic" and refers to an "unusually shaped" style of samurai helmet that emerged in the 16th century. These helmets were believed to have been worn by elite soldiers. They emphasized form over function, serving as personal identifiers during combat and also displaying the wearer's taste and importance during formal occasions. The KAWARI helmet's ostentatious peak is typical of the kawari style.
*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.
*''Azechi'' refers to a position held by travelling inspectors during the Nara and Heian-periods of Japan. Additionally, the AZECHI helmet and the "Courtly Display" attachment it comes with take inspiration from the ''[[Wikipedia:Kasa (hat)|amigasa]]'', a straw hat worn during folk dances.
*''Ikari'' is Japanese for "anger" or "hatred". The helmet's design is a derivation of KABUTO, like KAWARI before it.
*''[[Wikipedia:Kendo|Kendo]]'' is a Japanese martial art involving swordsmanship. The design of KENDO, including its neck protection along the jawline is derived from ''kendōgu'', specifically the ''men'', a protective facemask worn during the exercise.
*''Jingasa'' are a type of ''[[Wikipedia:Kasa (hat)|kasa]]'', a traditional hat worn by samurai in feudal Japan. The JINGASA helmet features its namesake design element.
A few helmets designed for Yoroi take design traits from helmets seen within the mainline ''Halo'' canon:
*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.
*The KENDO helmet's design is based on the [[PILOT-class Mjolnir|Pilot]] helmet seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''Halo 5: Guardians'', and ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', while featuring traits present on the ''men'' face mask, including its distinct, protective, horizontal metal bars on the faceplate.
*The JINGASA helmet's design is based on the [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]] and [[CELOX-class Mjolnir|Celox]] helmets seen in ''Halo 4'', ''Halo 5: Guardians'', and ''Halo Infinite'', boasting a ''kasa'' design highly influenced by its real-world namesake.
The JINGASA helmet was first seen during the original run of Tenrai in [[2022]] as a design on the "House of Warriors" emblem in the Silent Sentry shop bundle. The original design for the helmet much more closely resembled Scout or Celox, with a taller, simpler ''jingasa'' design. Additionally, the jawline had two triangular designs that aren't seen in the final Jingasa iteration.
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File:HINF House of Warriors Emblem.png|The "House of Warriors" emblem, featuring an early JINGASA helmet.
File:HINF - Helmet icon - Jingasa.png|The JINGASA helmet, released during [[Champions]].
</gallery>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Yoroi}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:Hinf-Concept-Yoroi designs.png|Concept art of armor for the Yoroi core, seen during the ''Halo Infinite'' Multiplayer Technical Preview Overview in July, 2021.
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Kyle Hefley - 00002.jpg|A high-poly turnaround of the Yoroi armor core.
File:HINF - Yoroi helmets - Kyle Hefley - 00003.jpg|A high-poly turnaround of the YOKAI helmet.
File:HINF - Yoroi helmets - Kyle Hefley - 00004.jpg|A high-poly turnaround of the KABUTO helmet.
</gallery>
===Promotional art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Hinf-Concept-Yoroi designs.png|Yoroi designs for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF YoroiPromoArt.jpg|Limited-edition Comic-Con screenprint featuring Yoroi armor.
File:HINF YoroiPromoArt.jpg|Limited-edition Comic-Con screenprint featuring Yoroi armor.
File:HINF EventFracture Tenrai banner.jpg|The main promotional key art for the Tenrai event, featuring YOKAI and HIKESHI-clad Spartans.
File:HINF FracturesYoroi.png|Promotional artwork of the Yoroi armor, used as the Tenrai event's banner in-game, featuring a Spartan wearing KABUTO.
File:HINF Heart Piercer Bundle.png|A store icon featuring a Spartan wearing the Kunai of the Hidden Hand chest.
File:HINF - Chonmage bundle promo.jpg|Promotional image of the Chonmage armor bundle for the Yoroi armor core.
File:HINF - Silent Sentry bundle promo.png|Promotional image of the Silent Sentry bundle for the Yoroi armor core.
File:HINF-S4TenraiSpartan.jpg|Season 04 Yoroi armor, featuring the HATAMOTO helmet.
File:HINF-StoreSocialDragonborn.jpg|Promotional image of the Dragonborn bundle featuring KAWARI and HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartans.
</gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF - Shop icon - Kawari.png|The KAWARI kabuto.
File:HINF - Shop icon - Redwaters.png|The HAKUSHIKA kabuto.
File:HINF - Shop icon - Otomosho.png|The OTOMOSHO kabuto.
File:HINF - Store icon - Ikari Legacy.png|The IKARI kabuto.
File:HINF - Store icon - Kendo Master.png|The KENDO kabuto.
File:HINF - Store icon - Eyes of the Emperor.png|The JINGASA kabuto.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Gameplay===
===Renders===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF-Yoroi_transparent.png|The Yoroi core.
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF MPRevealTrailer Yoroi 2.png|A frontal view of the Yoroi core.
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00002.jpg|
File:HINF_Yoroi-class Mjolnir 2.png|A Yoroi-clad Spartan engaging in combat in the [[A New Generation]] trailer.
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00003.jpg|
File:HINF_Yoroi-class Mjolnir 3.png|A Yoroi-clad Spartan wielding an [[Energy Sword]].
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00004.jpg|
File:HINF MPRevealTrailer Yoroi.png|A Yoroi-clad Spartan throwing a [[plasma grenade]].
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Kyle Hefley - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF-HikeshiFragmentation.jpg|A Spartan with the Hikeshi helmet on [[Fragmentation]].
File:HINF - Yoroi armor core - Kyle Hefley - 00003.jpg|
File:HINF-Chonmage.jpg|Chonmage helmet on the Yoroi core.
File:HINF - Yoroi helmets - Kyle Hefley - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF-LaunchSiteYokai.jpg|A Spartan with the Yokai helmet on [[Launch Site]].
File:HINF - Yoroi helmets - Kyle Hefley - 00002.jpg|
File:HINF-LaunchSiteKabuto.jpg|A Yoroi-clad Spartan with a BR75.
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00002.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00003.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00004.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00005.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00006.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00007.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00008.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00009.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00010.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00011.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00002.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00003.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00004.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00005.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00006.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi wrist attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi wrist attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00002.jpg|
File:HINF - Yoroi hip attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
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.
File:HINF - Season 04 trailer - Yoroi - 00001.png|The HAKUSHIKA helmet, revealed during the Season 04: Infection trailer.
File:HINF - Season 05 trailer - Cross-core helmets - 00003.png|The AZECHI helmet, inadvertently revealed during the [[Season 05: Reckoning]] trailer.
File:HINF - Yokai & Azechi.jpg|A YOKAI and AZECHI-clad Spartan, seen during Tenrai IV.
File:HINF - Event - Tenrai IV - 00006.jpg|Various Yoroi-clad Spartans during Tenrai IV.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}

Latest revision as of 19:45, September 6, 2024

An image used for the Fracture notice.
 This article contains information from the Tenrai Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Tenrai universe, see its article.
Full body render of the Yoroi armor core.
The Yoroi armor core in Halo Infinite.
“ ...YOROI are forged using ancient karakuri arts from the raw energies of the land—each hand-crafted for eager young samurai of unimpeachable honor to defend their clan and lands from the barbaric Covenant invaders.[1] ”

The Yoroi is an armor core employed by samurai of the 343 clans of the Imperial Court in the Tenrai Fracture.[2][1]

In-game information[edit]

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.[2][3] With the release of the December update during Halo Infinite's Winter Update, the Yoroi armor core was granted to all players for free.[4] The armor core gained new cosmetics during Season 04: Infection with the release of the Tenrai II and Tenrai III events, and during Content Update 32 with the Tenrai IV Operation.

Armor core[edit]

Armor core Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Menu icon for Yoroi armor
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.[Note 1] Legendary

Helmets[edit]

Helmets
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Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Updated icon for the Chonmage helmet with the release of Season 04.
CHONMAGE 		Fracture: Tenrai Associated with samurai commanders, CHONMAGE kabuto incorporates an aiki ("harmony") weave for coordinating with distant warriors. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR
Updated icon for the Hikeshi helmet with the release of Season 04.
HIKESHI 		Fracture: Tenrai Popularized by selfless samurai peacekeepers in the early days of the Covenant invasion. HIKESHI kabuto are now worn by shogunate enforcers responsible for extinguishing the flames of sedition and rebellion. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Updated icon for the Kabuto helmet with the release of Season 04.
KABUTO 		Fracture: Tenrai The traditional KABUTO of the samurai has both a practical and symbolic function. Over time, many variations have appeared. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 15
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 7,500
Updated icon for the Yokai helmet with the release of Season 04.
YOKAI 		Fracture: Tenrai Samurai lost in their pursuit of unattainable perfection devolve into asura, hollow and ever-hungry beasts of war. Those who hunt these creatures must take on the YOKAI mask of even greater demons. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 25
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 10,000
Icon of the Hakushika helmet.
HAKUSHIKA 		Fracture: Tenrai No clan will stand alone against the Covenant. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Icon for the Hatamoto helmet.
HATAMOTO 		Fracture: Tenrai A daimyo's honor guard are above any law save that of their lord and the Imperial Court. The distinctive HATAMOTO kabuto is but one symbol of their authority and power. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai III Event Pass level 5
Icon of the Kawari helmet.
KAWARI 		Fracture: Tenrai The samurai elite have their own sense of fashion and martial propriety. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Kawari" bundle or "Dragonborn" superbundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Icon of the Otomosho helmet.
OTOMOSHO 		Fracture: Tenrai Ancient styles reborn for the modern era. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
Icon for the Azechi helmet.
AZECHI 		Fracture: Tenrai The imperial inspectors serve as a combination of observers, advisors, inquisitors, and supply coordinators for samurai forces. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 20
The samurai virtues of martial valor and their pride can lead to behaviors both twisted and cruel. IKARI kabuto are symbols of imperial enforcers who strike down samurai whose passions become a threat to public order. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
IKARI 		Fracture: Tenrai The samurai virtues of martial valor and their pride can lead to behaviors both twisted and cruel. IKARI kabuto are symbols of imperial enforcers who strike down samurai whose passions become a threat to public order. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
KENDO kabuto are used by samurai during training and evaluation. Establishing uncontested skill in war requires constant exertion and reinforcement of battlefield masteries. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
KENDO 		Fracture: Tenrai KENDO kabuto are used by samurai during training and evaluation. Establishing uncontested skill in war requires constant exertion and reinforcement of battlefield masteries. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Icon for the Jingasa helmet.
JINGASA 		Fracture: Tenrai Samurai war-scouts with their distinctive JINGASA kabuto are most active at the provincial frontiers, tending to enchanted conches that warn of Covenant raiding parties. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.

Helmet Attachments[edit]

Helmet Attachments
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Helmet Attachment Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements Compatible Helmets
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Imperial Crest 		Fracture: Tenrai Wearing the family crest of the Imperial household is an honor granted only to a brave few. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Meditative State" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
  • HIKESHI
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Spring Blossom Filter 		Fracture: Tenrai Missions in fetid underground warrens inhabited by the Covenant and native terrors requires special preparation and equipment. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • YOKAI
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Staghelm Crest 		Fracture: Tenrai Heraldry and symbolism associated with the elusive mountain stag is popular among western clans. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 29
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 2,000
  • KABUTO
Icon of the Windbown
Windblown Mask 		Fracture: Tenrai This mask allows the wear to filter and breath air befouled by the Covenant's domination spires. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" from the Shop for 2,000 cR
  • CHONMAGE
Icon for the Ambition's Crown attachment.
Ambition's Crown 		Fracture: Tenrai The favor of the Imperial Court is a treacherous prize. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai III Event Pass level 8
  • HATAMOTO
Icon of the Tengu's Gift helmet attachment.
Tengu's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai The hidden teachers pass their skills on to the most worthy of samurai. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
  • JINGASA
  • OTOMOSHO
Icon of the Unshed Valor helmet attachment icon.
Unshed Valor 		Fracture: Tenrai May the season never change. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
  • HAKUSHIKA
  • KENDO
Icon for the Courtly Display attachment.
Courtly Display 		Fracture: Tenrai Some edicts require a degree of ceremony. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 20
  • AZECHI
Samurai who embarrass the imperial household by flaunting legal immunities and war-gifts will find there are worse fates than being marked for death by the shinobi clans. (Fracture/Tenrai, Legendary)
Final Resolve 		Fracture: Tenrai Samurai who embarrass the imperial household by flaunting legal immunities and war-gifts will find there are worse fates than being marked for death by the shinobi clans. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
  • IKARI
Proof of mastery in the arts of war. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Temple Champion 		Fracture: Tenrai Proof of mastery in the arts of war. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
  • KENDO
Icon for the Oni Mengu attachment.
Oni Mengu 		Fracture: Tenrai The Covenant have no honor, but they can be made to feel fear. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.
  • JINGASA
  • KABUTO


Visor[edit]

Visors
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Visor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of the Enji-Iro Visor
Enji-Iro 		Fracture: Tenrai Made from strange insects and an even stranger refinement process. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" from the Shop for 2,000 cR
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Koban 		Fracture: Tenrai May your victories bring fortune. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Lucky Blue" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Okane 		Fracture: Tenrai Whatever it costs, your enemies will pay the price. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Desert Wind" bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Ryuu 		Fracture: Tenrai Specifically crafted in a sacred flame for high ranking warriors. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Desert Sun" bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Sabi 		Fracture: Tenrai The old warriors still have much to teach. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Spirit 		Fracture: Tenrai Some move on. Some stay to fight. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase either:
  • "Spirit" for 400 cR
  • "Ancient Spirit" for 700 cR
Icon of the Shibuichi Visor
Shibuichi 		Fracture: Tenrai Some secrets are hidden in plain sight. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Icon of the Tempered Steel Visor.
Tempered Steel 		Fracture: Tenrai Sharp eyes compliment a sharp blade. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 21
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 2,250
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Wave 		Fracture: Tenrai Crash down upon your enemies with overwhelming force. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Scarlet Wave" bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
Icon of the Winsteria Visor.
Wisteria 		Fracture: Tenrai Keep the demons at bay. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Heart Piercer" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR

Chest[edit]

Chests
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Chest Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of the Bear Temple Chest.
Bear Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai Additional blessed plates to turn your foes' blades. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" from the Shop for 2,000 cR
Icon of the Ever-filled Juzu Chest
Ever-filled Juzu 		Fracture: Tenrai A healthy supply of meals for long marches away from the comforts of civilization. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Icon of the Jadeiron Plate Chest.
Jadeiron Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Essence-infused jadeiron provides a measure of protection against Covenant grass-blades. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Icon of the Kunai of the Hidden Hand Chest.
Kunai of the Hidden Hand 		Fracture: Tenrai A brace of throwing knives gifted by the shinobi clans. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Heart Piercer" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR
Icon of the Sparrow Temple Chest.
Sparrow Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai A skilled samurai must always balance weight and balance with protection. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Silent Sentry Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
Icon for the Heaven's Gift.
Heaven's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai Fate can be averted, if one has faith in the emperor. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai III Event Pass level 9
Icon of the Lacquered Heartwood chest.
Lacquered Heartwood 		Fracture: Tenrai A ward against fatal blows. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Kawari" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Icon of the Thousand-Forged Plate chest.
Thousand-Forged Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Forged anew, again and again. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai II Event Pass level 5
Icon of the Twin Dragons chest.
Twin Dragons 		Fracture: Tenrai Previously wielded by kappa of prodigious martial skill. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Honor weighs heavy on the samurai. Through the aiki (harmony) weave, their duty can be shared. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Burden of Metal 		Fracture: Tenrai Honor weighs heavy on the samurai. Through the aiki (harmony) weave, their duty can be shared. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Some samurai generals blaze a trail in blood. Follow, or fall where you stand. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Clawed Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Some samurai generals blaze a trail in blood. Follow, or fall where you stand. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Icon for the Tertiary Mandate chest.
Tertiary Mandate 		Fracture: Tenrai Just as proscribed. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 15
Icon for the Warded Scales chest.
Warded Scales 		Fracture: Tenrai Bearing onmyoji blessings to keep all but the most dangerous forest spirits at bay. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.

Shoulders[edit]

Shoulders
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Shoulders Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of a Yoroi Left Shoulder.Icon of a Yoroi Right Shoulder.
Butterfly Petal 		Fracture: Tenrai Carefully crafted to evoke the gentle grace of a butterfly. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach TBD
Icon of the Crescent Moon Left Shoulder.Icon of the Crescent Moon Right Shoulder
Crescent Moon 		Fracture: Tenrai Worn by samurai commanders, and those who aspire to leadership. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" from the Shop for 2,000 cR (1,200 during a sale)
Icon of the Dragonbark Left Shoulder.Icon of the Dragonbark Right Shoulder.
Dragonbark 		Fracture: Tenrai Worn by honorable warriors who follow the old ways in new battles. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Left: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 16
  • Right: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 17
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 7,500
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Gatekeeper 		Fracture: Tenrai Shoulder armor in the shape of an opened codex and a closing gate. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Left: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 10
  • Right: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 11
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 10,000
Icon of a Yoroi Left Shoulder.Icon of a Yoroi Right Shoulder.
Shadow Crow 		Fracture: Tenrai A not-so-subtle reminder that samurai can strike under cover of night. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Silent Sentry Set" from the Shop for 1000 cR
Icon of the Sixth Gate Left Shoulder.Icon of the Sixth Gate Right Shoulder.
Sixth Gate 		Fracture: Tenrai Every element of the samurai's appearance has deep philosophical and practical meaning. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Purchase from the Shop for 200 cR
  • Purchase the "Sixth Gate Loyalty" bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
Icon of the left Bladed Maple shoulder.Icon of the right Bladed Maple shoulder.
Bladed Maple 		Fracture: Tenrai A product of sublime craftsmanship. Epic Season 04: Infection
  • Left: Tenrai II Event Pass level 8
  • Right: Tenrai II Event Pass level 9
Icon of the Dragonborn Noble Left Shoulder.Icon of the Dragonborn Noble Right Shoulder.
Dragonborn Noble 		Fracture: Tenrai The Imperial Court's finest, bearing ancient treasures from sun-kissed vaults. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 3,400 cR
Icon for the Heaven's Cry shoulder.Icon for the Heaven's Cry shoulder.
Heaven's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai Imperial favor is a sword that cuts in both directions. Legendary Season 04: Infection
  • Left: Tenrai III Event Pass level 3
  • Right: Tenrai III Event Pass level 4
Icon of the left Iron Tortoise shoulder.Icon of the right Iron Tortoise shoulder.
Iron Tortoise 		Fracture: Tenrai Metal and bone. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Icon of the left Mountain Cave shoulder.Icon of the right Mountain Cave shoulder.
Mountain Cave 		Fracture: Tenrai Shelter from the rising storm. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Kawari" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Icon of the left Wave Slicer shoulder.Icon of the right Wave Slicer shoulder.
Wave Slicer 		Fracture: Tenrai Form follows function. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
The sleeping beast awakens into wrath. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)The sleeping beast awakens into wrath. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Cave Bear Guard 		Fracture: Tenrai The sleeping beast awakens into wrath. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
With enough training, the body can move without the mind. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)With enough training, the body can move without the mind. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
First Movement 		Fracture: Tenrai With enough training, the body can move without the mind. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Icon for the left Secondary Mandate shoulder pad.Icon for the right Secondary Mandate shoulder pad.
Secondary Mandate 		Fracture: Tenrai Authority must be displayed. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 18
Icon for the left Scented Clasp shoulder.Icon for the right Scented Clasp shoulder.
Scented Clasp 		Fracture: Tenrai Strange are the arts practiced by war-scouts. Stranger still are their special instruments. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.

Gloves[edit]

Gloves
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Gloves Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
First Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai Armored gloves tailored for each samurai. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach

Wrist[edit]

Wrists
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Wrist Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of Yoroi core wrist
Petal-Polished Wristguard 		Fracture: Tenrai Ornamented wrist armor lacquered with rare resins. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach TBD
Icon of the Crestsworn wrist.
Crestsworn 		Fracture: Tenrai What guides the hand? Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Nature's wrath. (Fracture: Tenrai/Epic)
Rain and Thunder 		Fracture: Tenrai Nature's wrath. Epic Tenrai IV Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 4,500
Unsevered cords indicate a master of the duel. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Second Movement 		Fracture: Tenrai Unsevered cords indicate a master of the duel. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Icon for the Lacquered Waspshell wrist.
Lacquered Waspshell 		Fracture: Tenrai Scouts learn many strange secrets otherwise hidden from the samurai. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.


Utility[edit]

Utilities
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Utility Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Customization icon
Dragonbark Hipguard 		Fracture: Tenrai The labor of hundreds is needed to outfit a single samurai. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Icon of the First Principle Blades Utility.
First Principle Blades 		Fracture: Tenrai Swords from the Imperial armory, granted to those charged with executing Covenant infiltrators and saboteurs. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase "Sentinel's Blades" Bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR (or 700 cR during a sale)
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Swordsman's Belt 		Fracture: Tenrai A traditional military belt used to comfortably secure a tanto blade. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 30
  • Purchase from The Exchange for Spartan Point 3,000
Updated icon of the Graceful Leaves utility
Graceful Leaves 		Fracture: Tenrai Clever repurposing. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
Icon of the Heaven's Valor utility.
Heaven's Valor 		Fracture: Tenrai No price is too high. Legendary Season 04: Infection Complete the "From Earth, with Love" Ultimate Challenge between September 19 and September 26, 2023
Icon of the Tomorrow's Fortune utility.
Tomorrow's Fortune 		Fracture: Tenrai Great things await. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
Blessed blades whose location is always known to their owner. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary(
Beckoning Blades 		Fracture: Tenrai Blessed blades whose location is always known to their owner. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
The samurai command obedience from lesser warriors, and bear tools to make their presence known. (Fracture: Tenrai/Legendary)
Burden of Wind 		Fracture: Tenrai The samurai command obedience from lesser warriors, and bear tools to make their presence known. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
Icon for the Thousand Coin Price utility.
Thousand Coin Price 		Fracture: Tenrai Private virtue and public service. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 5
Icon for the Ichor Flask utility.
Ichor Flask 		Fracture: Tenrai The famous honey-wine of the war-scouts is neither made with honey nor wine, but that is more palatable than the truth. Legendary Champions Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" bundle or the "Heroic Legacy" superbundle from the shop for 1,800 cR or 3,200 cR respectively.

Knee Pads[edit]

Knee Pads
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Knee Pads Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of the Crescent Moon Knee Pads.
Crescent Moon 		Fracture: Tenrai Where heaven and earth meet. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" from the Shop for 2,000 cR
Icon of the Dragonbark Knee Pads.
Dragonbark 		Fracture: Tenrai Early examples were carved from solid dragonbark, but such excess is now reserved for high lords of the Imperial Court. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach
Menu icon for Halo Infinite Yoroi armor customization.
Petal-Polished 		Fracture: Tenrai Samurai kneel only to blessed spirits, Imperial Court officials, and warriors of superior virtue. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach
  • Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 5
  • Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update[4]
Icon of Yoroi core knee pads
Shadow Raven 		Fracture: Tenrai The Covenant's tainted darkness does not kiss the earth, it smothers it. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Silent Sentry Set" from the Shop for 1,000 cR
Icon of the Bladed Crescent knee pads.
Bladed Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Even the heavens are not safe from the Covenant. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai II Event Pass level 3
Icon of the Sharpened Crescent knee pads.
Sharpened Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Forward, to victory. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
Even while kneeling, a samurai is prepared to act.
Beast Pad 		Fracture: Tenrai Even while kneeling, a samurai is prepared to act. Legendary Tenrai IV Purchase the "Ikari Legacy" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Production notes[edit]

The physical architecture of the Yoroi armor draws inspiration from its namesake, a Japanese armor named ō-yoroi, which is Japanese for "great armor" and was worn by the Japanese samurai. The armor core features horizontal rows of armor plates on the 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 uwa-obi around the waist, with the 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 Buddhist prayer beads. The Twin Dragons chest piece includes a pair of sai, pronged weapons associated with ninjas.

Nearly every helmet designed for the Yoroi core is named after and has design elements rooted in Japanese history:

  • Hikeshi is Japanese for "firefighting". The HIKESHI helmet, especially its shikoro neckguard, bears a strong resemblance to the modern Japanese firefighter helmet, characterized by its flaps, the design of which has descended from the Edo period, when the hikeshi (firefighting) system and buke hikeshi (samurai firefighters) were introduced.
  • 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.
  • Kabuto is "combat helmet" in Japanese, though it commonly refers to helmets worn by ancient Japanese warriors and samurai.
  • 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: 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.
  • Kawari is Japanese for "exotic" and refers to an "unusually shaped" style of samurai helmet that emerged in the 16th century. These helmets were believed to have been worn by elite soldiers. They emphasized form over function, serving as personal identifiers during combat and also displaying the wearer's taste and importance during formal occasions. The KAWARI helmet's ostentatious peak is typical of the kawari style.
  • A Hatamoto, Japanese for "Guardian of the banner", was a high ranking samurai in the direct service of the Tokugawa shogunate of feudal Japan.
  • Azechi refers to a position held by travelling inspectors during the Nara and Heian-periods of Japan. Additionally, the AZECHI helmet and the "Courtly Display" attachment it comes with take inspiration from the amigasa, a straw hat worn during folk dances.
  • Ikari is Japanese for "anger" or "hatred". The helmet's design is a derivation of KABUTO, like KAWARI before it.
  • Kendo is a Japanese martial art involving swordsmanship. The design of KENDO, including its neck protection along the jawline is derived from kendōgu, specifically the men, a protective facemask worn during the exercise.
  • Jingasa are a type of kasa, a traditional hat worn by samurai in feudal Japan. The JINGASA helmet features its namesake design element.

A few helmets designed for Yoroi take design traits from helmets seen within the mainline Halo canon:

  • The CHONMAGE helmet's design is based on the Mark VI GEN1 variant of the 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 helmet seen in Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, albeit featuring additional horns, a simplified mouth design with teeth, and a nose sculpt.
  • The KENDO helmet's design is based on the Pilot helmet seen in Halo: Reach, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite, while featuring traits present on the men face mask, including its distinct, protective, horizontal metal bars on the faceplate.
  • The JINGASA helmet's design is based on the Scout and Celox helmets seen in Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite, boasting a kasa design highly influenced by its real-world namesake.

The JINGASA helmet was first seen during the original run of Tenrai in 2022 as a design on the "House of Warriors" emblem in the Silent Sentry shop bundle. The original design for the helmet much more closely resembled Scout or Celox, with a taller, simpler jingasa design. Additionally, the jawline had two triangular designs that aren't seen in the final Jingasa iteration.

  • The "House of Warriors" emblem, featuring an early JINGASA helmet.

    The "House of Warriors" emblem, featuring an early JINGASA helmet.

  • The JINGASA helmet, released during Champions.

    The JINGASA helmet, released during Champions.

Gallery[edit]

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Developmental images[edit]

  • Concept art of armor for the Yoroi core, seen during the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Overview in July, 2021.

    Concept art of armor for the Yoroi core, seen during the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Overview in July, 2021.

  • A high-poly turnaround of the Yoroi armor core.

    A high-poly turnaround of the Yoroi armor core.

  • A high-poly turnaround of the YOKAI helmet.

    A high-poly turnaround of the YOKAI helmet.

  • A high-poly turnaround of the KABUTO helmet.

    A high-poly turnaround of the KABUTO helmet.

Promotional art[edit]

  • Limited-edition Comic-Con screenprint featuring Yoroi armor.

    Limited-edition Comic-Con screenprint featuring Yoroi armor.

  • The main promotional key art for the Tenrai event, featuring YOKAI and HIKESHI-clad Spartans.

    The main promotional key art for the Tenrai event, featuring YOKAI and HIKESHI-clad Spartans.

  • Promotional artwork of the Yoroi armor, used as the Tenrai event's banner in-game, featuring a Spartan wearing KABUTO.

    Promotional artwork of the Yoroi armor, used as the Tenrai event's banner in-game, featuring a Spartan wearing KABUTO.

  • A store icon featuring a Spartan wearing the Kunai of the Hidden Hand chest.

    A store icon featuring a Spartan wearing the Kunai of the Hidden Hand chest.

  • Promotional image of the Chonmage armor bundle for the Yoroi armor core.

    Promotional image of the Chonmage armor bundle for the Yoroi armor core.

  • Promotional image of the Silent Sentry bundle for the Yoroi armor core.

    Promotional image of the Silent Sentry bundle for the Yoroi armor core.

  • Season 04 Yoroi armor, featuring the HATAMOTO helmet.

    Season 04 Yoroi armor, featuring the HATAMOTO helmet.

  • Promotional image of the Dragonborn bundle featuring KAWARI and HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartans.

    Promotional image of the Dragonborn bundle featuring KAWARI and HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartans.

  • The KAWARI kabuto.

    The KAWARI kabuto.

  • The HAKUSHIKA kabuto.

    The HAKUSHIKA kabuto.

  • The OTOMOSHO kabuto.

    The OTOMOSHO kabuto.

  • The IKARI kabuto.

    The IKARI kabuto.

  • The KENDO kabuto.

    The KENDO kabuto.

  • The JINGASA kabuto.

    The JINGASA kabuto.

Renders[edit]

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Screenshots[edit]

  • A frontal view of the Yoroi core, first introduced in the A New Generation trailer.

    A frontal view of the Yoroi core, first introduced in the A New Generation trailer.

  • A KABUTO-clad Spartan wielding an Energy Sword.

    A KABUTO-clad Spartan wielding an Energy Sword.

  • A KABUTO-clad Spartan, seen during the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Overview.

    A KABUTO-clad Spartan, seen during the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Overview.

  • Armor customization menu for the Yoroi core in Halo Infinite.

    Armor customization menu for the Yoroi core in Halo Infinite.

  • A Spartan with the HIKESHI helmet on Live Fire during the Tenrai II event.

    A Spartan with the HIKESHI helmet on Live Fire during the Tenrai II event.

  • A Spartan with the CHONMAGE helmet on Fragmentation.

    A Spartan with the CHONMAGE helmet on Fragmentation.

  • A Spartan with the YOKAI helmet on Recharge.

    A Spartan with the YOKAI helmet on Recharge.

  • A KABUTO-clad Spartan with an MA40, alongside a Firefall-clad Spartan-IV.

    A KABUTO-clad Spartan with an MA40, alongside a Firefall-clad Spartan-IV.

  • Three KABUTO-clad Spartans and a Yokai-clad Spartan win a game on Recharge.

    Three KABUTO-clad Spartans and a Yokai-clad Spartan win a game on Recharge.

  • A HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartan on Behemoth.

    A HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartan on Behemoth.

  • A KAWARI-clad Spartan, utilizing armor from the Kawari bundle on Shiro.

    A KAWARI-clad Spartan, utilizing armor from the Kawari bundle on Shiro.

  • A HATAMOTO-clad Spartan, wearing the Heaven's armor set from the Tenrai III event, with a customized MA40 assault rifle.

    A HATAMOTO-clad Spartan, wearing the Heaven's armor set from the Tenrai III event, with a customized MA40 assault rifle.

  • An OTOMOSHO-clad Spartan utilizing a Sentinel beam on Opulence.

    An OTOMOSHO-clad Spartan utilizing a Sentinel beam on Opulence.

  • The HAKUSHIKA helmet, revealed during the Season 04: Infection trailer.

    The HAKUSHIKA helmet, revealed during the Season 04: Infection trailer.

  • The AZECHI helmet, inadvertently revealed during the Season 05: Reckoning trailer.

    The AZECHI helmet, inadvertently revealed during the Season 05: Reckoning trailer.

  • A YOKAI and AZECHI-clad Spartan, seen during Tenrai IV.

    A YOKAI and AZECHI-clad Spartan, seen during Tenrai IV.

  • Various Yoroi-clad Spartans during Tenrai IV.

    Various Yoroi-clad Spartans during Tenrai IV.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ In Season 01 Yoroi's description was "Samurai armor from a strange realm".

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, FRACTURE: TENRAI EVENT LAUNCH (Retrieved on Nov 23, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Xbox Wire, Halo Infinite: The Great Journey So Far (Retrieved on Jun 13, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - June 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Halo Infinite | December 2022 Update (Retrieved on Dec 8, 2022) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Achilles • Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Eclipse • Emissary • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • Helioskrill • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Magister • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Sovereign • Spartanstein • Stormfall • Talon • Thremaleon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • XM55 ACH • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Assailer • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Cutthroat • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Negotiator • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)
Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)

Mark IV (Ardent • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC (Assault) • UA (Collar • Type FJ) • UTIL (HP)
Other
Fractures Spartan armor

Yoroi (Azechi • Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Ikari • Jingasa • Kabuto • Kawari • Kendo • Otomosho • Yokai)
Eaglestrike (Boggart • Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal)

Chimera (Abatur • Chimera • Deltajock • Flenser • Fomorian • Geist • Grendel • Grimghast • Merrow • Mimir • Peaceweaver • Strigoi • Thresher • Wendigo)
For a complete list, check out our armor category.
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