13 tips for an overpowered character in Yakuza: Like A Dragon (2023)

Having trouble decipheringYakuza: Like a Dragon🇧🇷 It's understandable because while there are many similarities to previous entries (of which there are some), this game is unique in itself. This is because it is a turn-based RPG and not a simple fighting game like all previous main games.RELATED:The best games that include karaokeAlso, it takes a while to introduce many of the game's mechanics, so it's hard to guess what's coming next. So here are a few things to keep in mind when playing Yakuza: Like A Dragon to make the most of your time and cut the grind. There are some minor spoilers here, but only regarding gameplay features and not story-related content.Updated Aug 1, 2021 by Jacob Buchalter:With the Yakuza developers at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio already talking about how future Yakuza mainline installments will have a more tweaked version of this turn-based combat system, it's time to give Like a Dragon a little more credit.Kasuga Ichiban, adorable idiot that he is,is somehow generally well received for a character taking up the torch from Kiryu Kazama, a character who has held it for over 6 giant games now and is big enoughfor references in hilarious disconnected games like Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania.Y,while changes to mechanics and story were more polarizing, but the fans seemed happy overall. That said, as this is the first iteration of the new Yakuza Combat branch, there are plenty of ways to explore it and launch an overpowered party. So let's take a closer look and pick out some easier ways for Ichiban to shorten his path to divine strength.

13/13have a party together

At the start of Yakuza: Like A Dragon, when the job system is first unlocked, it's recommended to stick with that first job option for a while, or at least until level 28. Most of the main job "skills" are already unlocked. at 28, and at that point it's much more beneficial to move on to the next one, get your stat and skill boosts, then the next one, and so on.

But when doing this, try to keep someone who can heal, a tank, a "magic" user and a pure damage attacker if possible. If you can get it right, your group should have the job skills and stat bonuses to strive to be overpowered once you gain access to the game's grinding areas.

13/12Area of ​​effect skills are key

Here's a little tip to keep in mind when trying to figure out the best job to take on. Every skill to be learned can be seen before even accepting the job. Having skills that can hit multiple enemies is important due to the way the party and enemies randomly move during combat.

This random movement system is the biggest complaint regarding Like a Dragon's combat, and will likely be fixed in the next game, but for now you'll have to adjust. Later in the game, you'll get "Extreme Skills" that hit all enemies no matter where they are, but getting a good AoE attack early on can make or break your early experience. Our recommendations are:

• Ambos Mega Swing e Giga Swing do Hero Job.
• Pyro Belch & Pyro Breath do Hero Job
• Waitress job clobberwheel
• Spreading bedbugs from employees' work
• And the Breaker job's Windmill skill.This one is by far the best early game especially.

13/11Keep an eye out for Job EXP accessories

Jobs, like normal levels, increase with points. Enemies don't dish out as much JP or "Job Points" as EXP, but there is a way to increase production.

Each class in Yakuza: Like A Dragon has a corresponding item that, when equipped, will increase the amount of JP received. It would be too long to list each one with its location here. But, most of them will be obtained from side quests, so always make sure to make them and keep them equipped as you work.

13/10Also gather SP-based equipment

SP is everything in Yakuza, Like a Dragon, especially the further you get into the game. Once you start unlocking the extreme moves and using them against most high-level encounters, having equipment to recover SP or increase your maximum amount is huge.

Our personal favorites are the mouthguards, as they reduce the amount of SP used specifically for extreme skills. The easiest to obtain is the one that rewards with Part-Time Hero Quest Death Knuckle or Shriomon Premium Exchange. but you can tooget a pair using the Tojo Clan Crest NPC as well.

Other than that, you can also wait until Sotenbori is unlocked and then shoot the extreme skill mouthguard that is rewarded after the 19th floor of the Battle Arena.

13/09Don't sleep with the buffing and buffing systems *NEW ENTRY WITH UPDATE*

While the turn-based combat in Like a Dragon is a breath of fresh air for the franchise and incredibly well done for something that was originally an April Fools joke, it does have some issues. In particular, many of the late-game battles revolve around extreme skill spamming, healing, and replay.

To get around this early on, simply focus on getting Saeko to build as much as possible for her eventual role as the team's idol. As an idol job, Saeko has access to some of the best heals, best buffs, and best debuffs in the game. This is a party game after all, so a big part of making Kyosuke feel as powerful as possible involves building the party to support him.

If you really don't want to idolize Saeko, Nanba as a musician or fortune teller, Eri as a waitress or shopkeeper, or Kasuga as a high-level hero can all work very well as stand-ins.

13/08do the side stories

It's worth reiterating that all of Yakuza: Like A Dragon's side stories should be addressed. As we just highlighted, they often lead to unique items that can really spruce up your team.

Plus, it's a great way to earn money, unlock Poundmates, and gain experience, especially early in the game. And the Yakuza franchise is basically known for the absurd situations they put their characters in during these parallel stories.

13/07Don't waste your time with the EXP team

Work items are useful, but there are also items that can help provide a more traditional experience. For example, some vending machines have Kiwami sodas that increase EXP in battle.RELATED:Yakuza Kiwami: Ranking All Majima Costumes Everywhere

One can also get good at baseball in the batting cages to earn enough points for the Yakuza Training Gear. But gaining normal levels is much easier than gaining job levels, and it's often better to use these time slots and equipment for more character-specific items.

13/06Grind food and improve relationships

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Increasing bonds with party members will not only unlock new skills, but also gain more experience when not in the party. So it's a good idea to have a group that is roughly the same level, i.e. max out bonus levels as often as possible.

An easy way to do it is to find something cheap in a restaurant and eat it with a party. Frankly, going from restaurant to restaurant and eating everything on the menu (once you're earning yen) is a fantastic way to get some great temporary buffs, earn bond level points, and progress towards certain Part-Time Hero challenges. , as well.

13/05Become a millionaire tycoon

Through a strange series of events involving an old woman, a chicken, and a naive businessman, Ichiban ends up becoming the head of a family business called Ichiban Confections, which leads to a business management minigame.

Almost every game in the Yakuza series has a management simulation minigame, and most of them completely break the economic system of their own games. Active participation will unlock a secret group member, Eri, as well as one of Ichiban's best techniques.

This is also an extremely fast way to earn money. It can be time consuming and a little confusing, but once you figure it out, it's really hard to stop playing. So yes, getting to the end of this side story as soon as possible is going to overwhelm the party for sure.

13/04Use the Sotenbori Battlefield

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In chapter 12, a rather late chapter,the group will travel to Sotenbori for certain story reasons. This place, although smaller than Yokohama, has a large number of excellent items for both consumption and equipment.RELATED:The Best Yakuza Villains in the Entire Series

The most notable thing to note is the battlefield which consists of thirty floors. Every five floors there will be a checkpoint, so you don't have to complete it in one go either. It can also be completed multiple times, with some items only rewarding once and others rewarding every time you clear that floor.

Picking up items and EXP here is a surefire way to prepare Ichiban and the cast for the huge jump in difficulty the game takes at this point in the story.

13/03Work early to get everyone's ultimate weapons

It goes without saying, but a big part of being mastered in any RPG is usually finding/crafting the ultimate weapon. In Kingdom Hearts, they are the Ultima weapons, as a reference to Cloud Strife's Ultima weapons from FF7.

In Like a Dragon, each party member has a final version of this that usually follows an upgrade path starting with their default weapon.But to get these "ultimate" weapons as soon as possible will take a lot of yen, a lot of investment in Romance Workshop, and a ton of materials.

So while Like a Dragon offers a bunch of different types of team paths to go down and weapon options for you to craft in Romance Workshop, you should honestly spend those resources and yen to get each character as close to their ultimate weapon as possible. you can, as soon as possible.

13/02Amulet of Hariti

One of the best items players can obtain in Sotenbori Battle Arena is the Hariti Amulet. This simple accessory prevents random battles from triggering even if the party encounters gangs. It doesn't matter who equips it, you don't even have to be at the party!

Once you can access Yokohama Underground, Sotenbori Battle Arena, and Millenium Tower, there's really little reason to put up with random encounters. So using this item saves you a lot of time avoiding open-world fights, which is time you can spend grinding in the most ideal areas.

1/13Yokohama Underground Dungeon

To dig a little deeper into the Yokohama Subway for our last entry, it can be approached just before Chapter 12's Battle Arena, though it's trickier as the checkpoints aren't as generous. There are some good articles there, but the best one to look for is Invested Vagabond.

They are like Metal Slimes in Dragon Quest in that they give tons of experience, can only take one point of damage per hit, and are difficult to counter. Also, they are hard to find. But, if you haven't made it to chapter 12 yet, this is a fantastic way to gain some levels, some job levels, and some cool items.NEXT:Yakuza: The Tojo Clan's Strongest Members, Ranked