Vassal Set | Nioh 3 Wiki

Vassal Set   Total Weight 24.1 Total Toughness 143
Activation: 10 Stamina / 9 Strength

Vassal Set is an Armor Set in Nioh 3. The Vassal Set provides balanced physical protection and specializes in reducing damage taken during critical health situations. Nioh 3 Armor Sets are composed of multiple equipment pieces that belong to the same set. These sets typically include a Head Armor, a Torso Armor, Arm Guards, Leg Guards, and Foot Guards.

Where to Find Vassal Set in Nioh 3

• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Takeda Shingen. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Naito Masatoyo. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Kosaka Masanobu. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this set can be dropped by the boss, Takeda Shingen. [Nioh 3 Map Link]
• Pieces of this Set can be obtained from enemies and corpses in Mikatagahara.
• Pieces of this Set can be obtained from enemies and chests in Mount Kurama.

Vassal Set Pieces & Fixed Special Effects in Nioh 3

Each piece in the Vassal Set has a Fixed Special Effect that is always present and does not change with rarity, in addition to the random Special Effects granted by the armor itself. 

Below is a list of every piece in the Vassal Set and its corresponding effect.

• Vassal's Helmet: Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%
• Vassal's Cuirass: Damage Taken (Critical) -7.4%
• Vassal's Gauntlets: Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%
• Vassal's Waistguard: Damage Taken (Critical) -5.7%
• Vassal's Greaves: Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%

Nioh 3 Vassal Set Information

• Armor Set Type: Medium Armor
• Armor Set Style: 
• Activation: 10 Stamina / 9 Strength

Nioh 3 Vassal Set Stats

In Nioh 3, the Vassal Set provides the following total stats when all pieces are equipped.

• Total Weight: 24.1
• Total Base Defense: Rarity-based
• Toughness: 143
• Physical Resistance: 15.0
• Fire Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Water Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Lightning Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Wind Damage Reduction: 0.0
• Poison Resistance 0.0
• Paralysis Resistance 0.0

All Vassal Set Armor Pieces for Nioh 3

Torso Armor

Vassal's Cuirass Weight 7.4 Base Defense Rarity-based
Activation 10 Sta / 9 Str
Special Effects Damage Taken (Critical) -7.4%
Stats Toughness 44 Physical Resistance 4.6 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 0.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Head Armor

Vassal's Helmet Weight 3.7 Base Defense Rarity-based
Activation 10 Sta / 9 Str
Special Effects Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%
Stats Toughness 22 Physical Resistance 2.3 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 0.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Legs Guard

Vassal's Waistguard Weight 5.6 Base Defense Rarity-based
Activation 10 Sta / 9 Str
Special Effects Damage Taken (Critical) -5.7%
Stats Toughness 33 Physical Resistance 3.5 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 0.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Arms Guard

Vassal's Gauntlets Weight 3.7 Base Defense Rarity-based
Activation 10 Sta / 9 Str
Special Effects Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%
Stats Toughness 22 Physical Resistance 2.3 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 0.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Foot Guard

Vassal's Greaves Weight 3.7 Base Defense Rarity-based
Activation 10 Sta / 9 Str
Special Effects Damage Taken (Critical) -3.4%
Stats Toughness 22 Physical Resistance 2.3 Fire Resistance 0.0 Water Resistance 0.0 Lightning Resistance 0.0 Wind Resistance 0.0 Poison Resistance 0.0 Paralysis Resistance 0.0

Nioh 3 Vassal Set Armor Notes & Tips

• The Vassal Set is particularly effective for "Critical Build" playstyles, as every piece contributes to a higher damage reduction when health is low.
• Notes and Tips for Vassal Set go here.