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.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness — factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame.
Quick Rankings
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero (Ichiban) | S | Main character powerhouse whose damage scales with social stats and party bonds. | Upgraded Hero's Bat, personality stat accessories, Hero Job maxed |
| Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) | S | Counter-fighting legend who waits for enemy attacks then punishes with Tiger Drop. | Dragon Fists, Heat gauge accessories, counter-focused gear |
| Desperado | A | Ranged DPS who stays back and picks off enemies with gun skills. | Upgraded Dual Guns, Agility accessories, critical hit gear |
| Samurai | A | Melee damage dealer who cuts down single targets and sweeps groups with katana techniques. | Upgraded Samurai Katana, Attack accessories, critical damage gear |
| Geodancer | S | Support dancer who buffs the party, debuffs enemies, and contributes magic AoE damage. | Upgraded Fans, MP accessories, speed gear |
S-Tier: Hero (Ichiban)
Ichiban's exclusive Job with balanced stats and the powerful Peerless Resolve ultimate that grants party-wide buffs. The Hero Job gains bonus damage based on Ichiban's personality stats. His bat-based attacks have wide AoE swings perfect for grouped enemies.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Hero's Bat | Ichiban's signature baseball bat weapon for the Hero Job. |
| Core Gear | Upgraded Hero's Bat, personality stat accessories, Hero Job maxed | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Personality Stats > Attack > HP > MP | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | job system | Characters can switch between 20+ Jobs (classes) at Hello Work employment agencies. |
How to Play Hero (Ichiban)
Main character powerhouse whose damage scales with social stats and party bonds.
Ichiban's exclusive Job with balanced stats and the powerful Peerless Resolve ultimate that grants party-wide buffs. The Hero Job gains bonus damage based on Ichiban's personality stats. His bat-based attacks have wide AoE swings perfect for grouped enemies.
What makes this build work: The synergy between Hero's Bat and job system creates a gameplay loop that outperforms other options. Core gear like Upgraded Hero's Bat, personality stat accessories, Hero Job maxed amplifies this further.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Clear stat priority (Personality Stats > Attack > HP > MP) makes gearing straightforward
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
S-Tier: 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.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Dragon's Fists | Kiryu's bare-handed fighting style exclusive to Dragon of Dojima Job. |
| Core Gear | Dragon Fists, Heat gauge accessories, counter-focused gear | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Attack > HP > Defense > Agility | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Sujimon battles | A Pokemon-style subsystem where you recruit and battle 'Sujimon' (enemies encountered throughout the game). |
How to Play Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu)
Counter-fighting legend who waits for enemy attacks then punishes with Tiger Drop.
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.
What makes this build work: The synergy between Dragon's Fists and Sujimon battles creates a gameplay loop that offers reliable performance. Core gear like Dragon Fists, Heat gauge accessories, counter-focused gear amplifies this further.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Clear stat priority (Attack > HP > Defense > Agility) makes gearing straightforward
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Desperado
A dual-wielding gunner Job available to both protagonists' parties. Excels at ranged damage and can hit multiple enemies with spread shots. Wild Pitch skill deals massive damage to a single target at the cost of high MP.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Desperado's Dual Guns | Paired handguns for the Desperado Job with ranged multi-target capabilities. |
| Core Gear | Upgraded Dual Guns, Agility accessories, critical hit gear | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Agility > Attack > MP > Luck | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Dondoko Island | An island resort management minigame where Ichiban cleans up trash, builds facilities, and attracts tourists for income. |
How to Play Desperado
Ranged DPS who stays back and picks off enemies with gun skills.
A dual-wielding gunner Job available to both protagonists' parties. Excels at ranged damage and can hit multiple enemies with spread shots. Wild Pitch skill deals massive damage to a single target at the cost of high MP.
What makes this build work: The synergy between Desperado's Dual Guns and Dondoko Island creates a gameplay loop that offers reliable performance. Core gear like Upgraded Dual Guns, Agility accessories, critical hit gear amplifies this further.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Clear stat priority (Agility > Attack > MP > Luck) makes gearing straightforward
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Samurai
A melee Job with high single-target damage through katana skills. Cherry Blossom Storm hits all enemies in an area. Pairs well with the Warrior-tree Job skills for a complete physical damage build. Excellent for boss fights.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Samurai Katana | Elegant single-blade weapon for the Samurai Job. |
| Core Gear | Upgraded Samurai Katana, Attack accessories, critical damage gear | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Attack > Agility > HP > Defense | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | bond stories | Side stories for each party member that unlock their ultimate abilities and emotional character arcs. |
How to Play Samurai
Melee damage dealer who cuts down single targets and sweeps groups with katana techniques.
A melee Job with high single-target damage through katana skills. Cherry Blossom Storm hits all enemies in an area. Pairs well with the Warrior-tree Job skills for a complete physical damage build. Excellent for boss fights.
What makes this build work: The synergy between Samurai Katana and bond stories creates a gameplay loop that provides a unique approach. Core gear like Upgraded Samurai Katana, Attack accessories, critical damage gear amplifies this further.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Clear stat priority (Attack > Agility > HP > Defense) makes gearing straightforward
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
S-Tier: Geodancer
A unique support/DPS hybrid Job using dance-based attacks. Fan Dance applies debuffs to all enemies while Passion dance buffs all allies. The best support Job in the game due to party-wide buff/debuff capabilities.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Geodancer's Fans | Decorative fans used for the Geodancer Job's dance-based attacks. |
| Core Gear | Upgraded Fans, MP accessories, speed gear | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Magic > Agility > MP > HP | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | tag-team combat | Characters positioned near allies can trigger tag-team attacks for bonus damage. |
How to Play Geodancer
Support dancer who buffs the party, debuffs enemies, and contributes magic AoE damage.
A unique support/DPS hybrid Job using dance-based attacks. Fan Dance applies debuffs to all enemies while Passion dance buffs all allies. The best support Job in the game due to party-wide buff/debuff capabilities.
What makes this build work: The synergy between Geodancer's Fans and tag-team combat creates a gameplay loop that provides a unique approach. Core gear like Upgraded Fans, MP accessories, speed gear amplifies this further.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Clear stat priority (Magic > Agility > MP > HP) makes gearing straightforward
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) — the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Hero (Ichiban) once you understand core mechanics and have access to Hero's Bat
- Keep a Desperado setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Geodancer for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary equipment first — it gives the biggest power spike
- 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
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
See our tier list for current meta rankings, or the beginner's guide if you're just getting started.
