Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

To get the most out of your combat experience in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, prioritizing certain upgrades is key. This guide breaks down the most impactful upgrades for your Attack, Health, Heat Gauge, Gear Slots, Agent Style, and Yakuza Style.

Attack and Health: These are fundamental stats. Upgrading Health allows you to withstand more damage, while upgrading Attack reduces battle times. The initial tiers cost only money, but later tiers require Akame Points. Aim to have the first tier of both by Chapter 3, and start working on the second tier around Chapters 4-5. Maxing them out is best reserved for endgame content like the Four Kings or Amon, as they become very expensive.

Heat Gauge: Essential for powerful Heat Actions and Extreme Heat. You start with one Heat gauge, with four more unlockable through upgrades. It's recommended to unlock one or two by Chapter 3 or 4, as a single bar is insufficient for later challenges. Extreme Heat offers a temporary advantage when surrounded or needing extra damage.

Gear Slots: You begin with one Gear slot and can unlock up to three more, totaling four. These are crucial for equipping powerful gear that can offer protection from ailments and significant combat boosts. Unlocking all four slots requires Akame Points.

Agent Style Upgrades: These upgrades are tied to your usage of the Agent Style. Many enhance gadgets, making them more effective in combat. Notable upgrades include Daidoji Knockdown Avoidance for better dodging, Double Guard for defense, and Ultimate Counter to add an extra hit to counters. Heat Actions for this style are also straightforward to acquire.

Yakuza Style Upgrades: Prioritize the Rolling Escape for a vital defensive maneuver, allowing you to evade danger and create space. Knock Back is another useful defensive option against relentless enemies. Triple Finisher adds an extra hit to Triangle/Y attacks in combos, though it can be costly initially. The first two Heat Actions are accessible, and Ultimate Essence is beneficial for Extreme Heat usage.

Alright, so you've probably stumbled upon a Stroll n’ Patrol quest that asks for some Okonomiyaki, right? Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you know where to look. Keep an eye out for those white exclamation points on your map – they're your signal for these little side quests.

The quest we're talking about is called "When Will I Taste Okonomiyaki!?“. To kick things off, you'll want to head over to the Shofukucho area. Think of it as being just northwest of Ashitaba Park, the one with all the homeless NPCs hanging around. The specific NPC you need to find is chilling on the southern side of the area, pretty much right in the middle.

Now, you might be tempted to hit up a bunch of different restaurants looking for this dish, but trust me, most of them will be a dead end. The Okonomiyaki is only sold at one specific place: Hiratai. To find it easily, use your map's search function. Just press the button indicated at the bottom of your screen, type in 'Hiratai', and confirm the location. It's situated on the Sotenbori Footpath.

Once you're in the Sotenbori area, just find one of the two bridges that cross the river. Head down the stairs from either bridge, and you'll be on the footpath where Hiratai is located. The Okonomiyaki isn't even that pricey, and here's a pro-tip: it's also a consumable item you can use in battles to refill your health. Super handy for those tougher fights!

After you've snagged your Okonomiyaki from Hiratai, just head back to the NPC who gave you the quest, hand it over, and you'll be all set.