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Yoshimura Boss Guide
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Yoshimura Boss Guide

Learn how to defeat Yoshimura in LAD Gaiden. Focus on his goons first, dodge his pistol shots, and use Extreme Heat with Agent Style.

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Learn how to defeat Yoshimura in LAD Gaiden. Focus on his goons first, dodge his pistol shots, and use Extreme Heat with Agent Style.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by defeating the four enemies in the starting room.
  2. 2
    After a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), defeat another four normal enemies.
  3. 3
    In the next area, find three suitcases off to the side before entering the rock garden. These suitcases often contain healing items or sellable plates.
  4. 4
    Defeat more normal enemies, some armed, in the next area.
  5. 5
    Defeat Agent Raita, who wields an umbrella that shoots electricity. Watch for his short-range shock blast, standalone shot, and uppercut shot. His ultimate attack is melee strikes.
  6. 6
    Break through flashing fences after the Raita fight and exit through the door.
  7. 7
    Defeat Agent Mushin, who has a knife hidden in his shoe. Watch out for his kicks which can inflict Bleed. His ultimate move is a straight sidekick.
  8. 8
    Exit through the next door and defeat regular agents.
  9. 9
    As you approach the next exit, you will be ambushed by Agent Enzen.
  10. 10
    Avoid Agent Enzen's caltrops, which stun you, and his knife attacks which can inflict Bleed. Watch for thrown knives after he backflips.
  11. 11
    In the final area before the boss, defeat Agent Saigou.
  12. 12
    Agent Saigou uses a gauntlet that launches explosive purple rings and has two health bars. His ultimate attack is a punch followed by a gauntlet shot.
  13. 13
    The rest of the way to the end is uneventful until you reach Yoshimura.
  14. 14
    Focus on Yoshimura's several goons first, as he stays at a distance and shoots with a pistol.
  15. 15
    Use Extreme Heat with Agent Style if you have a full Heat Gauge to deal with the normal enemies.
  16. 16
    Dodge Yoshimura's melee attacks, one of which can stun you.
  17. 17
    Quickstep away from Yoshimura when he aims his pistol, as he fires three shots in a row.
  18. 18
    Defeat Yoshimura.
Tips
  • Always keep an eye out for suitcases in one-off areas, as they often contain healing items or sellable plates.
  • Accessories obtained during free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission) can prevent the Bleed ailment.
  • Treat minibosses like normal bosses if you don't have protection against Bleed.
  • Don't get too aggressive with attacks, as minibosses can power armor through them.
  • Be aware that Agent Raita's electric blast has a wider range than you might expect.
  • Dodge wider than normal to avoid Agent Raita's shock blast.
  • Be prepared for Agent Mushin's kicks as they can inflict Bleed.
  • Avoid Agent Enzen's caltrops to prevent damage and stunning.
  • Do not get trapped in a corner when fighting Agent Saigou due to his explosive rings.
  • Concentrate on the normal enemies first in the battle with Yoshimura.
  • Yoshimura generally retreats to a safer distance to shoot you.
  • Quickstep out of the way when Yoshimura aims at you.

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