Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Boss Guide — Strategies for Every Boss

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth boss guide with strategies, recommended builds, and tips for every boss fight from start to endgame.

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.

Boss fights are where Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth tests everything you've learned. This guide covers strategies for bosses across all areas, organized by progression order. For general combat techniques, see our combat guide.

Boss Difficulty Overview

Area	Difficulty	Recommended Build	Key Equipment
Honolulu Hawaii	Easy	Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu)	Dragon's Fists
Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho	Moderate	Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu)	Dragon's Fists
Dondoko Island	Hard	Hero (Ichiban)	Hero's Bat
Kamurocho	Very Hard	Hero (Ichiban)	Hero's Bat
Anaconda Shopping Street	Extreme	Hero (Ichiban)	Hero's Bat

Honolulu Hawaii Bosses

Area difficulty: Easy Recommended level: Chapters 1-6, 10+ Recommended build: Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) with Dragon's Fists

Strategy

The first bosses teach core combat mechanics. Focus on learning patterns rather than dealing damage. Characters can switch between 20+ Jobs (classes) at Hello Work employment agencies — this is your primary tool here.

Key tips:

Don't rush. Learn the attack patterns first.
Use job system to create safe windows.
Dragon's Fists is enough to handle everything here.

Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho Bosses

Area difficulty: Moderate Recommended level: Chapters 7-9 Recommended build: Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) with Dragon's Fists

Strategy

Early game bosses test your understanding of Sujimon battles. Players who skipped learning this mechanic will hit a wall here.

Key tips:

Sujimon battles is critical for these fights.
Farm Dragon's Fists upgrades if you're struggling.
Consider switching to Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) if your current setup isn't working.

Dondoko Island Bosses

Area difficulty: Hard Recommended level: Mid-game onward Recommended build: Hero (Ichiban) with Hero's Bat

Strategy

Mid-game bosses are the major skill check. They combine multiple mechanics and punish players who rely on a single strategy.

Key tips:

You need both job system and Dondoko Island mastery.
Hero's Bat makes a significant difference — get it before attempting these.
See our combat guide for advanced techniques.

Kamurocho Bosses

Area difficulty: Very Hard Recommended level: Kiryu chapters Recommended build: Hero (Ichiban) with Hero's Bat

Strategy

Late-game bosses are serious challenges. Build optimization matters as much as mechanical skill.

Key tips:

Make sure your build is fully optimized.
Hero's Bat at max upgrade is recommended.
Study each boss's attack patterns — most have 2-3 phases.

Anaconda Shopping Street Bosses

Area difficulty: Extreme Recommended level: Early-mid game Recommended build: Hero (Ichiban) with Hero's Bat

Strategy

Endgame bosses are the ultimate test. They require mastery of all combat systems and an optimized build.

Key tips:

Top-tier build with best-in-slot gear is mandatory.
Master every mechanic — see our combat guide.
These fights reward patience and pattern recognition above all else.

General Boss Tips

Learn before you fight — Spend your first attempt observing attack patterns. Don't try to win on attempt one.
Match your build — Some bosses favor certain builds over others. Don't be afraid to switch.
Upgrade your equipment — A max-upgraded Hero's Bat trivializes fights that seem impossible with weaker gear.
Use job system — The core combat mechanic is your best defensive tool in every boss fight.
Check the walkthrough — Our walkthrough tells you when you're ready for each boss.

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