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.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Honolulu Hawaii
Key resources: Hawaiian story content, unique substories, beach-themed gear Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon's Fists upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho
Key resources: Job changes, bonding activities, returning side content, main shops Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon's Fists upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dondoko Island
Key resources: Millions of yen income, unique resort equipment, Dondoko storyline Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon's Fists upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kamurocho
Key resources: Kiryu story content, series callbacks, exclusive Kiryu gear Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Hero's Bat max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Anaconda Shopping Street
Key resources: Shopping, bonding activities, substories, frequent encounters Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Hero's Bat max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Honolulu Hawaii — Yokohama Isezaki Ijincho)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Dragon's Fists once accessible
Mid Game (Dondoko Island)
- Push Dragon's Fists to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Hero's Bat
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Kamurocho — Anaconda Shopping Street)
- Max out Hero's Bat — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Dondoko Island farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Level Ichiban's personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Style, etc.) through substories — Hero Job damage scales directly with them
- Farm Dondoko Island during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
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