Kiryu is a master combatant, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 further proves his abilities in hand-to-hand combat with his unique fighting style that has made him feared and respected across Japan. If players want to keep respect for Kiryu's name, then they're going to need to learn to fight like him, which requires a mastery of the parry.
Players can parry in Yakuza Kiwami 3 to gain access to critical attacks, which provide more damage and harsher strikes against opponents. If you're struggling to parry or simply want to see how critical attacks work in Yakuza Kiwami 3, then check out the guide below.
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How to Parry & Use Critical Attacks in Yakuza Kiwami 3
What Are Critical Attacks?
Critical Attacks is the Yakuza Kiwami 3 term for a parry, in which players are able to perform a perfect Quickstep/Guard Attack. Both the Dragon of Dojima Style and the Ryukyu Style have a unique method of parrying, which we'll detail below:
- Dragon of Dojima Parry — To parry in the Dragon of Dojima stance, you must perform a Perfect Quickstep. This is achieved by using R1 + X right when an enemy strikes, followed by an immediate press of Square/Triangle. This is known as a Quickstep Attack.
- Ryukyu Style Parry — To parry in the Ryukyu Style stance, you must perform a Perfect Guard. This is achieved by tapping L1 right when an enemy attacks, followed by a quick press of Square/Triangle. This is known as a Perfect Guard Attack.
The Dragon of Dojima stance cannot perform a Perfect Guard, and the Ryukyu Style cannot perform a Perfect Quickstep.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 72%
- Released
- February 11, 2026
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
