When it comes to underground organizations and illicit activities, the Like a Dragon series has some of the best representations of this side of the world in Japanese society. While money is usually a driving force, much of the success of anyone hoping to climb the ranks is through combat prowess, which is something Kiryu Kazuma has plenty of.

Even after so many years, the Dragon of Dojima is still among the best fighters who ever lived, and in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, he will be facing some dangerous threats that could very well put the nail in his coffin. As such, it is important that players prepare the hero for the challenges to come, and that will require some good equipment to give him an edge. This guide will help players understand more about the gear system and how to get more slots to increase the benefits.

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Unlocking more Gear Slots in Like a Dragon Gaiden

When it comes to gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden, there are a bunch of considerations to be had. It could bestow upon Kiryu better offensive capabilities, or prevent him from getting afflicted with the different status effects. However, to start things off, the Dragon of Dojima is only ever able to equip one gear item at a time.

That is quite limiting when fighting more dangerous foes, but obviously, with the gear screen showing several more locked slots, players will be able to unlock the full potential of the system in time. To unlock more gear slots, it will require players to invest in a particular ability. Go into the Upgrade Abilities menu and tab over to the purple Shared Abilities section.

Unlocking more Gear Slots in Like a Dragon Gaiden

Here, players will find the Increase Equippable Gear upgrade, which will only become available until a certain point in the story. Once it is accessible, players can invest both money and Akame points to unlock additional gear slots. The first upgrade will cost 1,000 Akame Network Points and ¥100,000, followed by 4,000 Akame Network Points and ¥500,000 for the third slot. The fourth slot will predictably cost even more.

Importance of Gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden

As mentioned previously, it is worthwhile to spend both the money and Akame points to allow Kiryu to equip more gear. Not only can certain items increase his power in combat, but on the defensive side, this could also allow him to guard against gun and blade attacks, and make it impossible to stun, burn, shock, and cause him to bleed.

In the latter parts of the game, everything counts for more, so for players looking to finish up the game, it is important to invest in gear the same way as abilities, so do not overlook this part of Kiryu's journey.

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November 9, 2023
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Developer(s)
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher(s)
Sega
Franchise
Yakuza
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure