How armor changes your build
Armor affects your damage, movement speed, health, and resource recovery, making it an important part of your build. A melee character benefits from different bonuses than someone relying on Ice skills or Genjutsu. Choosing equipment around the attacks you actually use helps you spend materials effectively.
Names matter when comparing outfits. The Bloodlines Trello lists Brawler's Outfit separately from Fighter's Outfit, and Peacemaker separately from Biyo Armor. The work-in-progress Bloodlines Wiki armor page combines those pairs, creating conflicting descriptions. This article keeps them separate, following Trello and the detailed equipment listings on the Bloodlines (Info) Wiki.
The numerical comparisons below follow the Bloodlines (Info) Wiki unless another source is named. Its health bonuses appear as HealthBoost values, often without percentage signs. Those numbers are preserved without converting them into percentages or flat HP. Some effects conflict with the Bloodlines Wiki, particularly ascension availability and regeneration, so check the current in-game details before spending rare materials.
Armor requirements and crafting materials
Most armor has no clan requirement, but individual recipes can require special materials alongside Ryo. The Bloodlines (Info) Wiki lists the following requirements. Exact Ryo prices are absent from these entries, so budget for an additional currency cost when gathering materials.
| Armor | Materials needed alongside Ryo | Main reason to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Peacemaker | 3 Black Flame Gems | Speed and ascended Genjutsu bonuses |
| Fighter's Outfit | 2 Fighter's Wraps | Melee damage |
| Biyo Armor | 5 Broken Biyo Armor | Water damage and health regeneration |
| Thunder Cloak | 5 Spark Gems | Lightning damage and mobility |
| Slithering Outfit | 1 Snakeskin | Movement and summoning-related utility |
| Martial Artist | Martial Wraps; quantity unspecified | Melee damage and chakra regeneration |
| Haku Armor | Ice Wraps; quantity unspecified | Ice damage and resistance |
| Shisui Outfit | Mangekyo Eyes; quantity unspecified | Fire and Genjutsu bonuses |
Ryo-only entries include Assassin's Kimono, Brawler's Outfit, Assassin's Garments, Wanderer's Outfit, and Senju Armor. Their names do not establish clan restrictions: Senju Armor, for example, is listed with a currency requirement rather than Senju membership.
The Bloodlines Wiki and Ghostly's armor overview associate Fighter's Outfit with Lee, Martial Artist with Neji, Haku Armor with Haku, and Slithering Outfit with Manda. These connections help identify relevant boss progression, but guaranteed drops and precise drop rates have not been officially confirmed.
Ordinary Rags are issued at spawn, while Zetsu characters receive Zetsu Rags. The Bloodlines (Info) Wiki lists no bonuses for either, making their replacement a practical equipment goal.
Comparing armor stats by playstyle
Start with your main damage type, then compare movement and recovery. All arrows in the following tables show the change from base equipment to its ascended version.
| Armor | Speed bonus | Listed HealthBoost | Melee damage bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawler's Outfit | 5% → 10% | 25 → 40 | None listed |
| Fighter's Outfit | 10% → 22% | 15 → 26 | 15% → 30% |
| Martial Artist | 17% → 22% | 25 → 30 | 10% → 20% |
| Assassin's Garments | 28% → 40% | None → 5 | None listed |
| Wanderer's Outfit | 21% → 31% | 12 → 23 | None listed |
Fighter's Outfit offers the larger listed melee multiplier, while Martial Artist adds chakra recovery: 10% before ascension and 15% afterward. That creates a useful choice between stronger melee attacks and better resource recovery. Ghostly favors Martial Artist for sustained fighting, but that recommendation is a build preference rather than proof that it always outperforms Fighter's Outfit.
Brawler's Outfit gains listed slash and bleed resistance of 10% and 20% when ascended, alongside two food counters. Assassin's Garments prioritize speed with a much smaller health bonus. Wanderer's Outfit occupies a middle position, combining movement and health.
For elemental builds, compare the bonus that matches your skill tree:
| Armor | Elemental damage bonus, base → ascended | Additional listed benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Senju Armor | Wood: 8% → 15% | 10% ascended slash resistance |
| Biyo Armor | Water: 8% → 15% | 20% ascended health regeneration |
| Thunder Cloak | Lightning: 10% → 20% | 10% ascended chakra regeneration |
| Haku Armor | Ice: 10% → 15% | 20% ascended Ice resistance |
| Shisui Outfit | Fire: 5% → 10% | 10% ascended Genjutsu buff and resistance |
| Assassin's Kimono | Wind: 10%; no ascension listed | 15% base speed bonus |
Two disagreements affect these comparisons. The Bloodlines Wiki assigns Thunder Cloak a 20% Lightning bonus in its base form, while the Bloodlines (Info) Wiki assigns 10% before ascension and 20% afterward. The table follows the latter's explicit upgrade breakdown.
Haku Armor's regeneration is also disputed. The Bloodlines (Info) Wiki lists 5% ascended health regeneration, while the Bloodlines Wiki says that passive was removed. Its Ice damage and resistance remain clearer reasons to consider it; do not make regeneration the deciding factor without checking in-game.
The Bloodlines (Info) Wiki additionally reports hidden effects on Peacemaker, Wanderer's Outfit, and Shisui Outfit. These include Genjutsu bonuses, fall resistance, and a chakra-free C-plus-dash interaction. Treat them as community-reported effects rather than guaranteed mechanics.
Ember, clan, and faction armor
Special equipment introduces requirements beyond ordinary crafting materials. According to the Bloodlines (Info) Wiki, Orange Jumpsuit and Avenger's Outfit each cost 75 Embers. Moon Rags require Otsutsuki membership, while Reanimated Cloak requires a specific character state.
| Armor | Listed acquisition requirement | Selected ascended bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Jumpsuit | 75 Embers | 20% Wind damage, 25% chakra regeneration, four food counters |
| Avenger's Outfit | 75 Embers | 20% Lightning damage and resistance, 15% chakra regeneration |
| Moon Rags | Ryo and Otsutsuki membership | 40% chakra regeneration, 20% speed |
| Reanimated Cloak | Ryo, 1 Reanimated Soul, and being a Reanimation | 25% speed, 10% health regeneration, two food counters |
Orange Jumpsuit combines Wind bonuses with recovery and food capacity. Avenger's Outfit focuses on Lightning offense and resistance. Their listed ascended health values are 34 and 26 respectively, giving Orange Jumpsuit the higher figure within that pair.
Moon Rags emphasize chakra recovery, but Otsutsuki membership does not make them automatically preferable to every other outfit. Reanimated Cloak has a separate eligibility condition: the detailed Info Wiki requires being a Reanimation, whereas the Bloodlines Wiki describes it more broadly as Rogue progression. Do not assume Rogue rank alone satisfies its requirement.
Village outfits offer another route to elemental bonuses. The Bloodlines Wiki lists these ascended effects:
- Sorythia Outfit: 10% Fire skill damage.
- Durana Outfit: 10% Wind skill damage.
- Rain Outfit: 10% Water skill damage.
- Snow Outfit: 10% Ice skill damage.
Ghostly's overview also describes buffs connected to particular villages. Verify the relevant membership condition before switching villages for equipment. Trello separately lists faction gear such as Anbu Armor, Kage Armor, Akatsuki Cloak, and Akatsuki Leader Armor.
How to ascend armor
Ascension improves many outfits, but upgrade eligibility needs checking for the individual item. The work-in-progress Bloodlines Wiki describes this procedure:
- Defeat the giant Barbarian boss in Windy Hills 1 to obtain a Redsmith's Mold.
- Equip the base armor you want to upgrade.
- Bring the mold and 300 Ryo to the Master Blacksmith inside Fort Melo.
- Have the blacksmith upgrade the equipped armor into its ascended form.
Because this process acts on equipped armor, put on the intended outfit before completing the transaction. The base outfit's acquisition requirements are separate from the listed ascension cost.
The Bloodlines Wiki broadly claims that standard and specialized armor can ascend. However, the Bloodlines (Info) Wiki explicitly marks Assassin's Kimono as having no ascension. Its Rags and Zetsu Rags entries also show no bonuses in either column. Avoid assuming that every listed item gains meaningful stats through upgrading.
Prioritize an upgrade with a benefit your build can use immediately. Fighter's Outfit doubles its listed melee bonus from 15% to 30%, while Senju Armor raises Wood damage from 8% to 15%. Mobility-focused upgrades can be equally useful when movement is your main priority.
FAQ
What is the best bloodlines armor for my build?
There is no universal winner. Fighter's Outfit emphasizes melee damage, Martial Artist adds chakra recovery, and Haku Armor supports Ice skills. For elemental builds, start with a matching damage bonus, then compare health, speed, and regeneration.
Do I need a specific clan to wear armor?
Most outfits have no listed clan restriction. Moon Rags require Otsutsuki membership. Reanimated Cloak instead requires being a Reanimation, alongside Ryo and a Reanimated Soul; that is a separate character-state requirement.
Which armor should a beginner compare first?
Brawler's Outfit, Senju Armor, and Biyo Armor are useful health-focused comparisons. Brawler's also supplies food counters, Senju supports Wood damage, and Biyo supports Water damage and regeneration. Check acquisition costs before choosing, especially because Biyo requires five Broken Biyo Armor.
Should I choose armor only for its damage bonus?
Compare the whole outfit. A larger damage multiplier can come with weaker recovery or less health. Fighter's Outfit and Martial Artist illustrate this tradeoff: the former lists more melee damage, while the latter supplies chakra regeneration and a higher ascended health value.