Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin (released in Japan in February 2014) is a spin-off game set at the end of the Edo period of Japanese history (known as the Bakumatsu period), a period when the Tokugawa Shogunate came to an end and imperial rule was restored (Meiji Restoration).
Sakamoto Ryoma is living undercover, with a false identity, as "Saito Hajime" in Kyoto. One year earlier, on the eve of the coup d'état of Tosa, Ryoma's foster father, the man who raised him, was murdered before his eyes. The only lead he had to discover who the killer was is that he used the Tennen Rishin style of fighting. This is a style used by the Shinsengumi, so Ryoma infiltrates their ranks, becoming captain of the 3rd Shinsengumi unit, in attempt to find the killer.
Big thanks to Kevin Debrabandere for creating a PDF for the entire Ishin guide. You can download the PDF version of the guide here. Please be advised that the PDF is outdated now, but still contains information for the whole game.
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Headwear || Chest Protection || Gauntlets
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White Headband
Rating
*
Initial-Max Defence
2-20
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- The Shinto Priest gives this to you in Chapter 4, after meeting with Haruka
- Buy from the Arms Dealer in Rakugai any time from chapter 5 onwards
Upgrades from:
None
Upgrades to:
Wooden Headband, Symbol of Will Power, Sobering Hood, Pot Sound Opportunity, Gion Hood, Heijoshin Towel, Inviting Hat, Rogue's Kabuto, Dharma Hood, Double-Pilgrimage Talisman, Ebisu Hat, Haisui Talisman, Koi Amulet, War God Amulet
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Wooden Headband
Rating
**
Initial-Max Defence
2-22
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Ceramic Sake Bottle
5x High Quality Hide
5000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
Iron Headband, Symbol of Fighting Spirit, Flower Design Headband, Red Headband
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Iron Headband
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
4-24
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Scrap Metal
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Headband
Upgrades to:
Symbol of the Divine Dragon
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Symbol of the Divine Dragon
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
6-22
Symbol
Special
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Dragon Eye
15x Vermilion Cloth
10x Beautiful Silk
5 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Iron Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Symbol of Fighting Spirit
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Spirit
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Folding Fan
15x Beast's Tail
10x Famous Horse's Mane
3 Ryo + 8000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Flower Design Headband
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
2-22
Symbol
Growth
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Elegant Hair Ornament
15x Wild Silk
10x Famous Horse's Mane
3 Ryo + 8000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Red Headband
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Drunk
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Pearl
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Symbol of Will Power
Rating
**
Initial-Max Defence
1-17
Symbol
Endurance
How to Obtain
- Get from the third DLC pack
- You can create it when you have:
1x Amber
3x Beautiful Fur
5000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
God Charm, Symbol of Adversity, Embroidery Headband, Symbol of Super Strength
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God Charm
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
4-20
Symbol
Stillness
How to Obtain
- Get from the fifth DLC pack
- You can create it when you have:
1x Black Obi
15x Wild Silk
10x Famous Horse's Mane
3 Ryo + 8000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Symbol of Will Power
Upgrades to:
None
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Symbol of Adversity
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-23
Symbol
Enthusiast
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Murderer's Handcuffs
15x Beast's Tail
10x Famous Horse's Mane
3 Ryo + 8000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Symbol of Will Power
Upgrades to:
None
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Embroidery Headband
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
3-19
Symbol
Awareness
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Fluorite
10x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Symbol of Will Power
Upgrades to:
None
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Symbol of Super Strength
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
3-19
Symbol
Grab
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Wooden Bear Carving
10x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Symbol of Will Power
Upgrades to:
None
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Sobering Hood
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
2-20
Symbol
Sober
How to Obtain
- Buy from the arena for 50,000 Fighting Orbs
- After obtaining it from the arena, you can create it when you have:
1x Emerald
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 9000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Pot Sound Opportunity
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Pot
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "The Dreaded "Kama" Guy" substory from chapter 5
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can make it when you have:
1x Ominous Beads
15x Wild Silk
10x Famous Horse's Mane
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Gion Hood
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Money
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "Ugliness and Beauty" substory from chapter 5
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
5x Flint
15x Beast's Tail
5x Vermilion Cloth
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Heijoshin Towel
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Calm
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "With Pain in the Dance" substory from chapter 3
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
5x Water God Stone
15x Wild Silk
5x Beautiful Silk
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Inviting Hat
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Invitation
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "A Bear Appears!" substory from chapter 5
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
1x Samurai's Hair String
15x Beast's Tail
10x Famous Horse's Mane
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Rogue's Kabuto
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Enemy
How to Obtain
- Get it from the Scarecrow Mansion (Ultimate Room 10)
- After obtaining it from the scarecrow mansion, you can create it when you have:
1x Bloodstained Cloth
15x Wild Silk
10x Vermilion Cloth
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Dharma Hood
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Dharma
How to Obtain
- Get it after you beat all 16 Wanted Men missions
- After obtaining it when you beat all the wanted men missions, you can create it when you have:
1x Indigo Stone
15x Beast's Tail
5x Beautiful Silk
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Double-Pilgrimage Talisman
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
3-21
Symbol
Pilgrimage
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "Flowers Wither, Then Bloom Once Again" substory from chapter 4
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
1x Golden Stamp
15x Wild Silk
10x Famous Horse's Mane
4 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Ebisu Hat
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
5-23
Symbol
Money
How to Obtain
- Buy from the arena for 150,000 Fighting Orbs
- After obtaining it from the fighting arena, you can create it when you have:
3x Dragon Tear
15x Vermilion Cloth
10x European Cloth
7 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Haisui Talisman
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
5-23
Symbol
Danger
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "The Enlightened Man" substory from chapter 10
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
3x Crystal
15x Beautiful Silk
10x European Cloth
7 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Koi Amulet
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
5-23
Symbol
Encounter
How to Obtain
- Get it as a reward in the "The Ghost of a Warrior" substory from chapter 7
- After obtaining it from the substory, you can create it when you have:
3x Dragon Tear
15x Vermilion Cloth
10x Rainbow-Coloured Fabric
7 Ryo + 1000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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War God Amulet
Rating
*********
Initial-Max Defence
6-24
Symbol
War
How to Obtain
- Receive from the man in clown make-up on the first floor of Terada Inn after you perform all heat actions
- After obtaining it when you perform all heat actions, you can create it when you have:
3x Dragon Whisker
20x Beautiful Silk
10x Rainbow-Coloured Fabric
8 Ryo + 9000 Mon
Upgrades from:
White Headband
Upgrades to:
None
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Fundoshi
Rating
*
Initial-Max Defence
1-21
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- Buy from the arms dealer in Mukurogai
Upgrades from:
None
Upgrades to:
None
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Leather Breastplate
Rating
*
Initial-Max Defence
6-24
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- The Shinto Priest gives this to you in Chapter 4, after meeting with Haruka
- Buy from the Arms Dealer in Rakugai any time from chapter 5 onwards
Upgrades from:
None
Upgrades to:
Wooden Breastplate
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Wooden Breastplate
Rating
**
Initial-Max Defence
7-25
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Broken Chopping Board
5x High Quality Hide
5000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Leather Breastplate
Upgrades to:
Iron Breastplate, Brawler's Sarashi
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Iron Breastplate
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
9-27
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Scrap Metal
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Breastplate
Upgrades to:
Blade-Proof Breastplate, Gun Reflect
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Blade-Proof Breastplate
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
12-32
Symbol
Sword
How to Obtain
- Get from the third DLC pack
- You can create it when you have:
1x Lead Lump
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Iron Breastplate
Upgrades to:
Purgatory
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Purgatory
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
15-35
Symbol
Reciprocation
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Sultry Doll
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Blade-Proof Breastplate
Upgrades to:
None
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Gun Reflect
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
12-32
Symbol
Gun
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Flint
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Iron Breastplate
Upgrades to:
Furinkazan
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Furinkazan
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
18-38
Symbol
Empty
How to Obtain
- Receive from the man in clown make-up on the first floor of Terada Inn after you have eaten and drank every food/drink item at every restaurant in the game
- You can create it when you have:
1x Dragon Whisker
10x Vemilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Gun Reflect
Upgrades to:
None
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Brawler's Sarashi
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
7-23
Symbol
Endurance
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Gold Dust
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Breastplate
Upgrades to:
Fireman's Breastplate, Medical Herb Sarashi
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Fireman's Breastplate
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
12-30
Symbol
Extinguish
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Water God Stone
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Brawler's Sarashi
Upgrades to:
War Fist Sarashi
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War Fist Sarashi
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
17-33
Symbol
Attack
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Crimson Jewel
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Fireman's Breastplate
Upgrades to:
None
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Medical Herb Sarashi
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
12-28
Symbol
Medicine
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Indigo Stone
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Brawler's Sarashi
Upgrades to:
Divine Raiment
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Divine Raiment
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
16-32
Symbol
Safeguard
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Ancient Amulet
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Medical Herb Sarashi
Upgrades to:
None
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Leather Gauntlet
Rating
*
Initial-Max Defence
4-22
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- The Shinto Priest gives this to you in Chapter 4, after meeting with Haruka
- Buy from the Arms Dealer in Rakugai any time from chapter 5 onwards
Upgrades from:
None
Upgrades to:
Wooden Gauntlet
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Wooden Gauntlet
Rating
**
Initial-Max Defence
5-23
Symbol
None
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Broken Chopping Board
5x High Quality Hide
5000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Leather Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Iron Gauntlet, Sacred Tree Gauntlet
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Iron Gauntlet
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
6-24
Symbol
Attack
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Scrap Metal
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Steel Gauntlet, Reppu
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Steel Gauntlet
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
6-22
Symbol
Blade
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Steel Board
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Iron Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Robust Position
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Robust Position
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
10-30
Symbol
Empty
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Ancient Amulet
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Steel Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
None
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Reppu
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
6-24
Symbol
Blow
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Flint
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Iron Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Enraged Position
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Enraged Position
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
8-28
Symbol
Extreme
How to Obtain
- Receive from the man in clown make-up on the first floor of Terada Inn after you have beaten every opponent in the arena
- You can create it when you have:
1x Fenghuang Feather
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Reppu
Upgrades to:
None
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Sacred Tree Gauntlet
Rating
****
Initial-Max Defence
6-26
Symbol
Bullet
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Driftwood Piece
10x Beautiful Fur
5x Wild Silk
1 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Wooden Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Snake, Concealed Blade
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Snake
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
4-24
Symbol
Poison
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Straw Figure
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Sacred Tree Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Thorny Spider
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Thorny Spider
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
7-27
Symbol
Reciprocation
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Bloodstained Cloth
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Snake
Upgrades to:
None
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Concealed Blade
Rating
******
Initial-Max Defence
6-24
Symbol
Thorn
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Broken Awl
10x Beast's Tail
5x Famous Horse's Mane
2 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Sacred Tree Gauntlet
Upgrades to:
Hakuou
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Hakuou
Rating
********
Initial-Max Defence
9-25
Symbol
Safeguard
How to Obtain
- You can create it when you have:
1x Golden Stamp
10x Vermilion Cloth
5x Beautiful Silk
3 Ryo + 6000 Mon
Upgrades from:
Concealed Blade
Upgrades to:
None
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