Editing Yoroi

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[[File:HINF - Yoroi armor core.jpg|thumb|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}}}}
The '''Yoroi''' is a suit of armor created for and 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}}
== In-game information ==
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|bundles]] from the ''Halo Infinite'' in-game [[shop]] during the weeks when the 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.
===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|During Season 01 Yoroi's description was "Samurai armor from a strange realm".}}
|{{HINFRarity|Legendary}}
|[[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]]
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*[[Fractures: Tenrai]] [[Event]] Pass level 5
*Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update{{Ref/Reuse|december2022}}
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===Helmets===
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===Helmet attachments===
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===Visors===
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===Chests===
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===Shoulders===
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===Gloves===
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===Wrists===
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===Utilities===
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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. Fitting its aesthetic, Yoroi is known internally as "samurai". The armor core features [[Wikipedia:Lamellar armour|horizontal rows of armor plates]] on the shoulders, while the armor below the waist resembles 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 Yoroi is named after and features design elements rooted in Japanese history:
*''Hikeshi'' is Japanese for "[[Wikipedia:Fires in Edo|firefighting]]". The HIKESHI kabuto, 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 kabuto 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 kabuto 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 kabuto's ostentatious peak is typical of the kawari style and is a derivation of KABUTO in design.
*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 kabuto 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". IKARI as a 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 kabuto features its namesake design element.

A few kabuto designed for Yoroi take design traits from helmets seen within the mainline ''Halo'' canon:
*CHONMAGE'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. 
*YOKAI'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.
*KENDO'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.
*JINGASA'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.

All shoulder armor released for Yoroi during Season 01 had unique internal file names rooted in Japanese history and terminology. Additionally, all were given the "''sode''" suffix, which references shoulder protectors for ancient Japanese armor:
*''Batafurai sode'' was the internal name for Butterfly Petal. ''Batafurai'' is a katakanization for "butterfly". 
*''Fugo sode'' was the internal name for Sixth Gate. ''Fugo'' is Japanese for "silence".
*''Hon sode'' was the internal name for Gatekeeper. ''Hon'' is Japanese for "book" and "origin", and fitting the name, Gatekeeper's description mentions it looking akin to a codex, which is an ancestor format to the modern book.
*''Kuraun sode'' was the internal name for Crescent Moon. ''Kuraun'' is Japanese for "crown", and like Gatekeeper, its description mentions its use by high-ranking individuals.
*''Komori sode'' was the internal name for Shadow Crow. ''Komori'' is Japanese for "babysitter".
*''Saisho sode'' was the internal name for Dragonbark. ''Saisho'' is Japanese for "beginning", referencing the first steps taken in a given action.

JINGASA 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 of JINGASA 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 variant of JINGASA.
File:HINF - Helmet icon - Jingasa.png|JINGASA, released during [[Champions]].
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==Gallery==
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===Developmental images===
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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.
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===Promotional art===
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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.
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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.
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===Renders===
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File:HINF - Yoroi helmet attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
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File:HINF - Yoroi chest attachments - Lyaksandr Prelle-Tworek - 00001.jpg|
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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|
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===Screenshots===
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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.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
==Notes==
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==Sources==
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