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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.

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 Unlock Requirements
 
CHONMAGE 		Fracture: Tenrai Associated with samurai commanders, CHONMAGE kabuto incorporates an aiki ("harmony") weave for coordinating with distant warriors. Epic Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR
 
HAKUSHIKA 		Fracture: Tenrai No clan will stand alone against the Covenant. Legendary 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 Fractures: Tenrai III Event Pass level 5
 
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 Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 5
 
KABUTO 		Fracture: Tenrai The traditional KABUTO of the samurai has both a practical and symbolic function. Over time, many variations have appeared. Epic Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 15
 
KAWARI 		Fracture: Tenrai The samurai elite have their own sense of fashion and martial propriety. Legendary Purchase the "Kawari" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
 
OTOMOSHO 		Fracture: Tenrai Ancient styles reborn for the modern era. Legendary Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
 
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 Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 25

Helmet AttachmentsEdit

Helmet Attachments
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Helmet Attachment Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements Compatible Helmets
 
Ambition's Crown 		Fracture: Tenrai The favor of the Imperial Court is a treacherous prize. Epic Fractures: Tenrai III Event Pass level 8
  • Hatamoto
 
Imperial Crest 		Fracture: Tenrai Wearing the family crest of the Imperial household is an honor granted only to a brave few. Legendary Purchase "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 Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 26
  • Yokai
 
Staghelm Crest 		Fracture: Tenrai Heraldry and symbolism associated with the elusive mountain stag is popular among western clans. Legendary Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 29
  • Kabuto
 
Tengu's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai The hidden teachers pass their skills on to the most worthy of samurai. Legendary Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
  • Otomosho
 
Unshed Valor 		Fracture: Tenrai May the season never change. Legendary Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
  • Hakushika
 
Windblown Mask 		Fracture: Tenrai This mask allows the wear to filter and breath air befouled by the Covenant's domination spires. Legendary Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR
  • Chonmage


VisorEdit

Visors
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Visor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Enji-Iro 		Fracture: Tenrai Made from strange insects and an even stranger refinement process. Epic Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR
 
Koban 		Fracture: Tenrai May your victories bring fortune. Epic Purchase "Lucky Blue" Bundle from the Shop for 800 cR
 
Okane 		Fracture: Tenrai Whatever it costs, your enemies will pay the price. Rare Purchase "Desert Wind" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
 
Ryuu 		Fracture: Tenrai Specifically crafted in a sacred flame for high ranking warriors. Epic Purchase "Desert Sun" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
 
Sabi 		Fracture: Tenrai The old warriors still have much to teach. Common Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 5
 
Spirit 		Fracture: Tenrai Some move on. Some stay to fight. Legendary
  • Purchase from the Shop for 400 cR
  • Purchase "Ancient Spirit" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
 
Shibuichi 		Fracture: Tenrai Some secrets are hidden in plain sight. Rare Complete the "Ronin" Ultimate Challenge between January 4 and 10, 2022
 
Tempered Steel 		Fracture: Tenrai Sharp eyes compliment a sharp blade. Epic Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 21
 
Wave 		Fracture: Tenrai Crash down upon your enemies with overwhelming force. Legendary Purchase "Scarlet Wave" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
 
Wisteria 		Fracture: Tenrai Keep the demons at bay. Legendary Purchase "Heart Piercer" Bundle from the Shop for 800 cR

ChestEdit

Chests
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Chest Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Bear Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai Additional blessed plates to turn your foes' blades. Epic Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle 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 Complete the "No Party Like a Skull Party" Ultimate Challenge between March 29 and April 4, 2022
 
Heaven's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai Fate can be averted, if one has faith in the emperor. Epic Fractures: Tenrai III Event Pass level 9
 
Jadeiron Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Essence-infused jadeiron provides a measure of protection against Covenant grass-blades. Epic Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 23
 
Kunai of the Hidden Hand 		Fracture: Tenrai A brace of throwing knives gifted by the shinobi clans. Legendary Purchase "Heart Piercer" Bundle from the Shop for 800 cR
 
Lacquered Heartwood 		Fracture: Tenrai A ward against fatal blows. Legendary Purchase the "Kawari" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
 
Sparrow Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai A skilled samurai must always balance weight and balance with protection. Epic Purchase "Silent Sentry Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
 
Thousand-Forged Plate 		Fracture: Tenrai Forged anew, again and again. Epic Fractures: Tenrai II Event Pass level 5
 
Twin Dragons 		Fracture: Tenrai Previously wielded by kappa of prodigious martial skill. Legendary Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively

ShouldersEdit

Shoulders
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Shoulders Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
  
Bladed Maple 		Fracture: Tenrai A product of sublime craftsmanship. Epic
  
Butterfly Petal 		Fracture: Tenrai Carefully crafted to evoke the gentle grace of a butterfly. Rare TBD
  
Crescent Moon 		Fracture: Tenrai Worn by samurai commanders, and those who aspire to leadership. Epic Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle 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
  • Left: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 16
  • Right: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 17
  
Dragonborn Noble 		Fracture: Tenrai The Imperial Court's finest, bearing ancient treasures from sun-kissed vaults. Legendary Purchase the "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 3,400 cR
  
Gatekeeper 		Fracture: Tenrai Shoulder armor in the shape of an opened codex and a closing gate. Legendary
  • Left: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 10
  • Right: Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 11
  
Heaven's Gift 		Fracture: Tenrai Imperial favor is a sword that cuts in both directions. Legendary
  
Iron Tortoise 		Fracture: Tenrai Metal and bone. Legendary 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 Purchase the "Kawari" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
  
Shadow Crow 		Fracture: Tenrai A not-so-subtle reminder that samurai can strike under cover of night. Legendary Purchase "Silent Sentry Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1000 cR
  
Sixth Gate 		Fracture: Tenrai Every element of the samurai's appearance has deep philosophical and practical meaning. Rare
  • Purchase from the Shop for 200 cR
  • Purchase "Sixth Gate Loyalty" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR
  
Wave Slicer 		Fracture: Tenrai Form follows function. Epic Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR

GlovesEdit

Gloves
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Glove Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
First Temple 		Fracture: Tenrai Armored gloves tailored for each samurai. Common Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 5

WristEdit

Wrists
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Wrist Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Crestsworn 		Fracture: Tenrai What guides the hand? Legendary Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively
 
Petal-Polished Wristguard 		Fracture: Tenrai Ornamented wrist armor lacquered with rare resins. Legendary TBD


UtilityEdit

Utilities
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Utility Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Dragonbark Hipguard 		Fracture: Tenrai The labor of hundreds is needed to outfit a single samurai. Epic Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 22
 
First Principle Blades 		Fracture: Tenrai Swords from the Imperial armory, granted to those charged with executing Covenant infiltrators and saboteurs. Legendary Purchase "Sentinel's Blades" Bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR (or 700 cR during a sale)
 
Graceful Leaves 		Fracture: Tenrai Clever repurposing. Epic Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR
 
Heaven's Valor 		Fracture: Tenrai No price is too high. Legendary Complete the "From Earth, with Love" Ultimate Challenge between September 19 and September 26, 2023
 
Swordsman's Belt 		Fracture: Tenrai A traditional military belt used to comfortably secure a tanto blade. Legendary Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 30
 
Tomorrow's Fortune 		Fracture: Tenrai Great things await. Legendary Purchase the "Redwaters" or "Dragonborn" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively

Knee PadsEdit

Knee Pads
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Knee Pads Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Bladed Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Even the heavens are not safe from the Covenant. Epic Fractures: Tenrai II Event Pass level 3
 
Crescent Moon 		Fracture: Tenrai Where heaven and earth meet. Rare Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle 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 Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 12
 
Petal-Polished 		Fracture: Tenrai Samurai kneel only to blessed spirits, Imperial Court officials, and warriors of superior virtue. Common Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 5
 
Shadow Raven 		Fracture: Tenrai The Covenant's tainted darkness does not kiss the earth, it smothers it. Rare Purchase "Silent Sentry Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
 
Sharpened Crescent 		Fracture: Tenrai Forward, to victory. Legendary Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 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 arm shoulders, while the armor below the waist resembled the haidate, which were thigh guards that tied around the waist and covered the thighs. The HIKESHI and KABUTO helmets feature characteristics like a large crest on the helmet and a neck guard made of curved plates. The Swordsman's Belt adds a 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 ninja.

  • 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 helmets 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.

Season 04 saw the Yoroi core's icons being updated, following the same theme as the Mark VII armor core, featuring a green visor, an altered image angle, and the removal of the Gatekeeper shoulders from any applicable render.

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

  • The Graceful Leaves utility as shown in Fractures: Tenrai II event.

  • The Graceful Leaves utility as shown in Fractures: Tenrai III event.

ReferencesEdit

  • 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.

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 with the Kabuto helmet.

  • 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.

  • Promotional image of the Dragonborn bundle featuring Kawari and Hakushika-clad Spartans.

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.

  • An unreleased Yoroi helmet, seen during the Season 05: Reckoning trailer.

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 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 (Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Stormfall • Talon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • 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 • Ärger • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC • UA (Type FJ) • UTIL
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Fractures Spartan armor

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

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

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