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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 informationEdit

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 coreEdit

Armor core Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
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

HelmetsEdit

Helmets
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Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
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
 
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
 
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   7,500
 
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   10,000
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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 		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
 
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 AttachmentsEdit

Helmet Attachments
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Helmet Attachment Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements Compatible Helmets
 
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
 
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
 
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   2,000
  • KABUTO
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Courtly Display 		Fracture: Tenrai Some edicts require a degree of ceremony. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 20
  • AZECHI
 
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
 
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
 
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


VisorEdit

Visors
v • d • e
Visor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Sabi 		Fracture: Tenrai The old warriors still have much to teach. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach
 
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
 
Shibuichi 		Fracture: Tenrai Some secrets are hidden in plain sight. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach
 
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   2,250
 
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
 
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

ChestEdit

Chests
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Chest Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
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
 
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
 
Jadeiron Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Essence-infused jadeiron provides a measure of protection against Covenant grass-blades. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Thousand-Forged Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Forged anew, again and again. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai II Event Pass level 5
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Tertiary Mandate 		Fracture: Tenrai Just as proscribed. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 15
 
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.

ShouldersEdit

Shoulders
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Shoulders Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
  
Butterfly Petal 		Fracture: Tenrai Carefully crafted to evoke the gentle grace of a butterfly. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach TBD
  
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)
  
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   7,500
  
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   10,000
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
Wave Slicer 		Fracture: Tenrai Form follows function. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
  
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
  
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
  
Secondary Mandate 		Fracture: Tenrai Authority must be displayed. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 18
  
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.

GlovesEdit

Gloves
v • d • e
Gloves Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
First Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai Armored gloves tailored for each samurai. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach

WristEdit

Wrists
v • d • e
Wrist Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Petal-Polished Wristguard 		Fracture: Tenrai Ornamented wrist armor lacquered with rare resins. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach TBD
 
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
 
Rain and Thunder 		Fracture: Tenrai Nature's wrath. Epic Tenrai IV Purchase from The Exchange for   4,500
 
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
 
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.


UtilityEdit

Utilities
v • d • e
Utility Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Dragonbark Hipguard 		Fracture: Tenrai The labor of hundreds is needed to outfit a single samurai. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach
 
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)
 
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   3,000
 
Graceful Leaves 		Fracture: Tenrai Clever repurposing. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Thousand Coin Price 		Fracture: Tenrai Private virtue and public service. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 5
 
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 PadsEdit

Knee Pads
v • d • e
Knee Pads Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
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
 
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
 
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]
 
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
 
Bladed Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Even the heavens are not safe from the Covenant. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai II Event Pass level 3
 
Sharpened Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Forward, to victory. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
 
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 notesEdit

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 JINGASA helmet, released during Champions.

GalleryEdit

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Developmental imagesEdit

  • 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 YOKAI helmet.

  • A high-poly turnaround of the KABUTO helmet.

Promotional artEdit

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Silent Sentry bundle for the Yoroi armor core.

  • Season 04 Yoroi armor, featuring the HATAMOTO helmet.

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

  • The KAWARI kabuto.

  • The HAKUSHIKA kabuto.

  • The OTOMOSHO kabuto.

  • The IKARI kabuto.

  • The KENDO kabuto.

  • The JINGASA kabuto.

RendersEdit

ScreenshotsEdit

  • 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, seen during the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Overview.

  • 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 CHONMAGE helmet on Fragmentation.

  • A Spartan with the YOKAI helmet on Recharge.

  • 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.

  • A HAKUSHIKA-clad Spartan on Behemoth.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Various Yoroi-clad Spartans during Tenrai IV.

List of appearancesEdit

NotesEdit

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

SourcesEdit

  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]

List of armor permutations by game title

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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