Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is RGG Studio's turn-based JRPG sequel set across Yokohama and Honolulu, Hawaii. You alternate between Ichiban Kasuga (the eternal optimist) and Kazuma Kiryu (legendary yakuza) in a story spanning two countries. The Job system lets characters switch between 20+ classes like Samurai, Desperado, and Geodancer for deep build customization. Side content includes Dondoko Island (Animal Crossing-style island building), Sujimon battles (Pokemon-style creature collecting), and dozens of substories. With 60-100+ hours of content, it's the biggest entry in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise.
Starting Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can feel overwhelming. This guide tells you exactly what to focus on during your first hours so you don't waste time on things that don't matter yet.
What Kind of Game Is This?
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a rpg game built around job system and Sujimon battles. The core loop involves mastering these systems to progress through increasingly challenging content.
What to expect: Time investment in learning mechanics, experimentation, and gradual mastery. The game rewards patience and knowledge.
Choosing Your First Build
| Build | Beginner Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hero (Ichiban) | Good (but demanding) | Main character powerhouse whose damage scales with social stats and party bonds. |
| Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) | Good (but demanding) | Counter-fighting legend who waits for enemy attacks then punishes with Tiger Drop. |
| Desperado | Excellent for beginners | Ranged DPS who stays back and picks off enemies with gun skills. |
| Samurai | Excellent for beginners | Melee damage dealer who cuts down single targets and sweeps groups with katana techniques. |
| Geodancer | Good (but demanding) | Support dancer who buffs the party, debuffs enemies, and contributes magic AoE damage. |
Our recommendation: Start with Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu). Kiryu's exclusive Job channeling his legendary fighting style. Tiger Drop counter deals massive damage to attacking enemies. Heat actions trigger devastating cinematic finishers. The highest single-target physical damage Job in the game.
Avoid Geodancer as your first pick. A unique support/DPS hybrid Job using dance-based attacks.
First Session Step-by-Step
Step 1: Learn job system
Characters can switch between 20+ Jobs (classes) at Hello Work employment agencies. Each Job has unique skills and stat growths. Crucially, learned Job skills can be equipped regardless of current Job — a Samurai who leveled Healer can equip healing spells. This creates deep hybrid build potential.
This is the foundation. Spend your first 15-30 minutes getting comfortable with how job system works before worrying about anything else.
Step 2: Head to Honolulu Hawaii
The primary setting for Ichiban's storyline. Features beaches, the Aloha Happy Tour company, and the Anaconda Shopping Street. Substories here have a distinctly Hawaiian flavor. Brighter and more colorful than the Japanese locations.
Clear the main content here before moving on. Everything teaches fundamentals you'll need later.
Step 3: Get Your First Upgrade
Look for Dragon's Fists — it's the most accessible early upgrade. Kiryu's bare-handed fighting style exclusive to Dragon of Dojima Job. Tiger Drop counter deals double the incoming attack's damage back. Heat actions trigger cinematic attacks that can one-shot regular enemies. The highest burst damage weapon type.
Step 4: Understand Sujimon battles
A Pokemon-style subsystem where you recruit and battle 'Sujimon' (enemies encountered throughout the game). Sujimon have types, levels, and abilities. The Sujimon League has increasingly difficult trainers. Reaching high ranks rewards some of the best equipment in the game.
This is the system most new players overlook. Invest time here early — it pays off throughout the entire game.
Step 5: Push to Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho
Returning from Yakuza: Like a Dragon as Ichiban's home base. The largest explorable area with the most side content. Hello Work for Job changes, Survive bar for bonding, and numerous minigames are located here.
Essential Mechanics Explained
job system
Characters can switch between 20+ Jobs (classes) at Hello Work employment agencies. Each Job has unique skills and stat growths. Crucially, learned Job skills can be equipped regardless of current Job — a Samurai who leveled Healer can equip healing spells. This creates deep hybrid build potential.
Sujimon battles
A Pokemon-style subsystem where you recruit and battle 'Sujimon' (enemies encountered throughout the game). Sujimon have types, levels, and abilities. The Sujimon League has increasingly difficult trainers. Reaching high ranks rewards some of the best equipment in the game.
Dondoko Island
An island resort management minigame where Ichiban cleans up trash, builds facilities, and attracts tourists for income. Fully developed, it generates millions of yen — the most effective money source. Features its own boss fights against resort-sabotaging pirates. Surprisingly deep for a minigame.
bond stories
Side stories for each party member that unlock their ultimate abilities and emotional character arcs. Advancing bonds requires specific activities (karaoke, drinks, shared meals) and story progression. Maxed bonds provide the strongest Job skills in the game.
tag-team combat
Characters positioned near allies can trigger tag-team attacks for bonus damage. Knocking enemies into other party members triggers follow-up hits. Environmental positioning (traffic, walls, objects) adds physics-based bonus damage. Movement during your turn affects which tag-team and environmental attacks are available.
Common Beginner Mistakes
1. Sticking with one Job the entire game instead of leveling multiple Jobs for transferable skills
This is a common trap that costs new players significant time.
2. Ignoring Dondoko Island — it's the best money source and missing it means constant financial struggles
This is a common trap that costs new players significant time.
3. Not positioning characters to trigger tag-team attacks — free bonus damage from ally proximity adds up enormously
This is a common trap that costs new players significant time.
4. Selling equipment instead of dismantling it for crafting materials needed for upgrades
This is a common trap that costs new players significant time.
5. Skipping substories that seem silly — many award personality stat boosts essential for Hero Job scaling
This is a common trap that costs new players significant time.
First 5 Hours Checklist
- Understand job system and Sujimon battles
- Choose Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) as starting build
- Clear Honolulu Hawaii main content
- Acquire Dragon's Fists or equivalent upgrade
- Reach Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho
- Level Ichiban's personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Style, etc.) through substories — Hero Job damage scales directly with them
- Dondoko Island fully upgraded generates 3-5 million yen per visit — invest early for massive returns
Tips for New Players
- Level Ichiban's personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Style, etc.) through substories — Hero Job damage scales directly with them
- Dondoko Island fully upgraded generates 3-5 million yen per visit — invest early for massive returns
- Job skills transfer between Jobs: level Healer for healing spells, then switch to Samurai while keeping Heal equipped
- Knock enemies into traffic (cars, bikes) during combat for massive bonus physics damage — position your attacks toward roads
- Kiryu's Tiger Drop counters the enemy's attack for 2x damage; time the button prompt when the enemy's attack animation starts
- Sujimon League rank 8+ rewards include some of the best accessories in the game — it's worth investing time into
- Bond drinks at Survive bar are the fastest way to raise party member bonds — do them every chapter
- Environmental objects (bicycles, signs, traffic cones) can be picked up and thrown for bonus damage during your turn
- The Geodancer's full-party buff/debuff dances stack with other buffs — always open boss fights with Passion Dance
- Complete all of Kiryu's bucket list items for his strongest Dragon of Dojima abilities and an emotional story payoff
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to play Yakuza: Like a Dragon first?
Strongly recommended. Infinite Wealth directly continues Ichiban's story and many returning characters. Kiryu's storyline also references the entire Yakuza series but is enjoyable standalone.
How long is the game?
Main story takes 50-60 hours. Completing Dondoko Island, Sujimon League, substories, and Job leveling can push to 100+ hours easily.
Is the combat turn-based or action?
Turn-based with movement elements. You select actions from a menu but can move during your turn to position for tag-team attacks and environmental damage. It's an evolution of Yakuza: Like a Dragon's system.
Can I switch between Ichiban and Kiryu?
The story alternates between them at set points. They have separate parties, inventories, and Job progress. Late-game, both parties merge for the finale.
What's Dondoko Island?
An Animal Crossing-style island management minigame where you clean, build, and manage a resort. It's optional but provides the best income source and has its own 10+ hour storyline with boss fights against rival resort pirates.
What to Read Next
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Builds — Optimize your build once you've learned the basics
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Walkthrough — Full progression path
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Tips — Advanced strategies for when you're ready
