Guides Where to Find the Best Weapons in Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Where to Find the Best Weapons in Yakuza: Like a Dragon

May 9, 2024, 07:11 PM

Contents

1. Hero
2. Foreman
3. Host
4. Detective
5. Homeless Guy
6. Barmaid
7. Hitman
8. Clerk
9. Bodyguard
10. Gangster
11. Musician
12. Chef
13. Idol
14. Hostess
15. Fortuneteller
16. Night Queen
17. Enforcer
18. Dealer
19. Breaker
20. Devil Rocker
21. Matriarch

The combat system in Yakuza: Like A Dragon differs from what we've seen in other games of the series. It more closely resembles what we're used to seeing in a typical party-based JRPG. There's a significant focus on weapons and skills. In this guide, we will talk about the best weapons in the game and how to obtain them.

Before we dive into the topic, here are a few useful tips that will slightly ease the inevitable grind for fully upgrading your weapons:

Pay attention to earning money and, as soon as possible, upgrade the Romance Workshop to its maximum level. The workshop is where all weapon upgrades take place. However, the level of upgrades is limited by the workshop's level. To access the best upgrades, you'll need to spend 22,000,000 yen. We agree, it's a hefty price, and such money is almost impossible to gather in the early stages of the game, but it's necessary to do so as soon as possible. You will need much more money to buy the upgrades themselves and to purchase materials.
Complete the business management mini-game to be financially stable enough. This will allow you to accumulate the necessary amounts for upgrades faster.
Crafting materials can be purchased in large quantities at the Sotenbori Battle Arena, as well as from the van vendor near the Dragon Kart place in Hamakita Park.
The strongest weapon in the game is upgradeable. It can be crafted and found during the game. To do this, you need to engage in mini-games in the city, complete the Sotenbori Battle Arena, and complete so-called sub-stories — additional tasks. Much, including items needed for upgrades, can simply be bought at Le Marche in Kamurocho for 10,000,000 yen each.

Weapons are divided by job classes, so there will be a specific one for each job. Moreover, some items can be bought with yen, but not all. Part of the weapons is sold for points, tags, or Clan Crests.

Hero

Self-proclaimed Hero's Bat. Upgraded version — Legendary Hero's Bat EX EX.

The first version of the weapon can be unlocked at the beginning of the game. To upgrade the bat to its final form, you'll need the Dragon Soul Bat, which is a reward for completing level 30 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or can be bought at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 215;
Healing — 332;
Special effect — increases the number of hits from normal attacks.

Foreman

Rusted Hammer. Upgraded version — Heaven and Earth Hammer EX EX. Can be bought at the Batting Cages in Northwest Ijincho for 500 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you'll need the Starcrusher, which can also be bought at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 160;
Healing — 307;
Special effect — increases damage dealt by weakening attacks.

Host

Table Sparkling. Upgraded version — Snow Sapphire Wine EX EX. Can be purchased in the Gambling Hall for 50 wooden tags or obtained as a reward for completing one of the Part-time Hero quest Takedowns: Musclehead. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you'll need prestige, which is an additional reward for completing level 15 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena.

Maximum attack — 283;
Maximum magic — 232;
Healing — 318;
Special effect — restores MP with normal attacks; increases damage dealt by ice effect attacks.

Detective

Carbon Police Baton. Upgraded version — Chromium Alloy Club EX EX. Can be found in a silver safe in the alley of the eastern part of the Ijincho Red Light District, in the Yokohama Underground Dungeon, or simply purchased at Maruhan in Kamurocho for 250 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you'll need the Club of Holy Might, which is a reward for completing level 20 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or it can be purchased in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 319;
Maximum magic — 179;
Healing — 229;
Special effect — increases the chance of a critical hit from physical attack skills.

Homeless Guy

Rugged Cane. Upgraded version — Amenohoakari no Mikoto EX EX. Can be purchased at Love Magic in the Ijincho Red Light District for 2000 yen. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you'll need the Staff of the Five Wisdoms, which is a reward for completing level 25 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or it can be purchased in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 255;
Maximum magic — 232;
Healing — 254;
Special effect — restores MP with normal attacks; increases damage dealt by fire effect attacks.

Barmaid

Casual Bag. Upgraded version — Jeweled Bag EX EX. Can be purchased at the Hustle Boutique near the Survive Bar for 2500 yen. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you'll need the Leaden Bag, which is a reward for completing level 15 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or it can be purchased in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 308;
Maximum magic — 225;
Healing — 307;
Special effect — increases the amount of HP recovery from skills.

Hitman

Inlaid Gloves. Upgraded version — Darksilver Fists EX EX. Can be purchased at the Casino in Chinatown in Ijincho for 500 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need Dragon Knuckles, which are a reward for completing level 10 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or they can be bought in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 333;
Maximum magic — 225;
Healing — 254;
Dexterity — 30;
Special effect — none.

Clerk

Anti-corrosion Boxcutter. Upgraded version — Super High Frequency Ruler EX EX. Can be bought as a prize in the Gambling Hall or found in the Yokohama Underground Dungeon. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Ceramic Boxcutter, which is a reward for achieving the rank of Executive Hero in the Part-time Hero quest, or can be purchased at Le Marche in Kamurocho.

Maximum attack — 308;
Maximum magic — 199;
Healing — 318;
Special effect — ignores defense.

Bodyguard

Nameless Katana. Upgraded version — Demon Blade Muramasa EX EX. Can be purchased at the Shogi shop for 500 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need Sakura Storm, which you can buy from Kamulop for 50 Tojo Clan Crests at Grande Blu Marino in the northeast of Ijincho or at Le Marche in Kamurocho.

Maximum attack — 333;
Maximum magic — 160;
Healing — 229;
Special effect — chance to cause bleeding with a normal attack, which does not disappear naturally.

Gangster

Master's Saber. Upgraded version — Curved Crystal Sabre EX EX. Can be bought at the Kai Xin Specialty Store in Ijincho's Chinatown for 230,000 yen. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need Liu Chinese Saber, which is a reward for completing level 5 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena, or it can be bought in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 215;
Healing — 254;
Special effect — increases the chance of applying status negative effects.

Musician

Vintage Guitar. Upgraded version — Symphonic EX EX. Can be purchased at the Can Quest shop for 3000 points, or as a reward for completing one of the Part-time Hero quest Takedowns: Assassin. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Violence Guitar, which is an additional reward for completing level 20 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena.

Maximum attack — 333;
Maximum magic — 199;
Healing — 332;
Special effect — increases the duration of buffs and debuffs from guitar songs.

Chef

Wooden Flipper. Upgraded version — Scorching Spatula EX EX. Can be purchased at the Dragon Kart Prize Shop for 100 yen, or earned in one of the Part-time Hero quest Takedowns: Technomancer. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Damascus Ladle, which is an additional reward for completing level 10 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena or can be purchased at the Dragon Kart Prize Shop for 4000 yen.

Maximum attack — 319;
Maximum magic — 242;
Healing — 318;
Special effect — increases damage from fire attacks.

Idol

Pretty Microphone. Upgraded version — Celestial Microphone EX EX. Can be purchased at the Dragon Kart Prize Shop for 200 points or earned in the Part-time Hero quest Takedown: Chinese Mafioso. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Revival Microphone, which is an additional reward for completing level 24 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena.

Maximum attack — 283;
Maximum magic — 215;
Healing — 343;
Special effect — increases HP recovery from skills; increases damage from weakening skills or blade skills; recovers MP with regular attacks.

Hostess

Cotton Pouch. Upgraded version — Shining Pouch EX EX. Can be obtained from a silver safe in the PIA building or randomly found in the Yokohama dungeon. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need an Elegant Pouch, which can be purchased at the Can Quest shop for 500,000 points, or acquired in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 230;
Maximum magic — 242;
Healing — 282;
Special effect — increases damage of all types; recovers MP with regular attacks.

Fortuneteller

Stone Orb. Upgraded version — Diamond Orbuculum EX EX. Can be purchased in the Game Hall for 300 tokens. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Pure Gold Ball, which can be bought in the Game Hall for 150,000 tokens, or acquired in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 230;
Maximum magic — 242;
Healing — 332;
Special effect — increases the amount of HP recovery from skills; MP recovery with regular attacks.

Night Queen

Sadistic Whip. Upgraded version — Whip of Pleasure EX EX. Can be purchased at Love Magic for 500,000 yen. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need an Electric Whip, which is an additional reward for completing level 26 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 232;
Healing — 343;
Special effect — recovers HP with regular attacks.

Enforcer

Bulletproof Shield. Upgraded version — Special Ops Riot Shield EX EX. Can be bought in the Game Hall for 500 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need an Absolute Shield, which you can buy in the Shogi prize shop for 150,000 points or acquire in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 333;
Maximum magic — 225;
Healing — 229;
Special effect — increases damage dealt by electric attacks.

Dealer

Tarot Cards. Upgraded version — Fake Ace EX EX. Can be bought in the Casino in Chinatown for 500 points or earned in a Part-time Hero quest Bento and Bonsai Delivery. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Royal Joker Card, which you can buy in the Casino for 100,000 points or acquire in Kamurocho at Le Marche.

Maximum attack — 333;
Maximum magic — 225;
Healing — 318;
Special effect — increased chance to receive a positive effect from dealer skills.

Breaker

Red Anklet. Upgraded version — Soul Anklet EX EX. Can be bought at the Batting Cages in Northwest Ijincho for 500 points. To upgrade the weapon to its final form, you will need a Beat Anklet, which is an additional reward for completing level 22 of the Sotenbori Battle Arena.

Maximum attack — 255;
Maximum magic — 179;
Healing — 332;
Special effect — increases physical attack damage when weakened.

Devil Rocker

Thrallmaster's Axe. Upgraded version — Infernal Crasher EX EX. Can be purchased at Chau Ka Long's Armory for 2,980,000 yen. No additional weapon needed for maximum upgrade.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 232;
Healing — 343;
Special effect — adds all types of effects to regular attacks.

Matriarch

Lady's Naginata. Upgraded version — Green Dragon Crescent Blade EX EX. Can be purchased at Chau Ka Long's Armory for 3,500,000 yen. No additional weapon needed for maximum upgrade.

Maximum attack — 344;
Maximum magic — 179;
Healing — 318;
Agility — 30;
Special effect — none.

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This is all the most powerful weaponry in the game. Even if it does not seem useful in the early stages, do not hesitate to upgrade each one to its final form.

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