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.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero's Bat | S | Ichiban's Hero Job, AoE physical damage | Ichiban's signature baseball bat weapon for the Hero Job. |
| Dragon's Fists | A | Kiryu's exclusive Job, counter-based combat | Kiryu's bare-handed fighting style exclusive to Dragon of Dojima Job. |
| Desperado's Dual Guns | A | Desperado Job, ranged DPS, crowd control | Paired handguns for the Desperado Job with ranged multi-target capabilities. |
| Samurai Katana | B | Samurai Job, single-target DPS, boss fights | Elegant single-blade weapon for the Samurai Job. |
| Geodancer's Fans | B | Geodancer Job, magic damage, party support | Decorative fans used for the Geodancer Job's dance-based attacks. |
S-Tier: Hero's Bat
Ichiban's signature baseball bat weapon for the Hero Job. Has wide swing arcs that hit multiple nearby enemies. Upgrades through the story and special quests. The Peerless Resolve ultimate makes it the most iconic weapon in the game.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Ichiban's Hero Job, AoE physical damage |
| Key Mechanic | job system |
| Recommended Build | Hero (Ichiban) |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Hero's Bat: Pairs naturally with Hero (Ichiban) thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Dragon's Fists
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.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Kiryu's exclusive Job, counter-based combat |
| Key Mechanic | Sujimon battles |
| Recommended Build | Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Dragon's Fists: Pairs naturally with Dragon of Dojima (Kiryu) thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Desperado's Dual Guns
Paired handguns for the Desperado Job with ranged multi-target capabilities. Wild Pitch is a single-target nuke, while spread shots hit lines of enemies. Never needs to worry about positioning since all attacks are ranged.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Desperado Job, ranged DPS, crowd control |
| Key Mechanic | Dondoko Island |
| Recommended Build | Desperado |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Desperado's Dual Guns: Pairs naturally with Desperado thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Samurai Katana
Elegant single-blade weapon for the Samurai Job. Quick single-target slashes chain into combo attacks. Cherry Blossom Storm is the Job's AoE finisher. Higher critical hit rate than most weapon types.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Samurai Job, single-target DPS, boss fights |
| Key Mechanic | bond stories |
| Recommended Build | Samurai |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Samurai Katana: Pairs naturally with Samurai thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Geodancer's Fans
Decorative fans used for the Geodancer Job's dance-based attacks. Attacks deal magic damage scaling with the Magic stat. Support dances that buff/debuff don't require fan quality, making this Job useful even with lower-tier equipment.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Geodancer Job, magic damage, party support |
| Key Mechanic | tag-team combat |
| Recommended Build | Geodancer |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Geodancer's Fans: Pairs naturally with Geodancer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Honolulu Hawaii
- Dragon's Fists → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Desperado's Dual Guns → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Hero's Bat → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Level Ichiban's personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Style, etc.) through substories — Hero Job damage scales directly with them
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Tier List
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Walkthrough
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Beginner's Guide
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Tips & Tricks
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- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Boss Guide
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Maps & Locations
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Crafting Guide
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Classes & Characters
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