Master Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Aloha Links! Discover all NPC locations, how to befriend them, and the rewards you'll earn for building your network.
Alright, so you've finished Substory 5, 'Welcome to Hawaii, MFer,' and now you're ready to dive into the Aloha Links system in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It's basically about making friends with folks all over Hawaii, and yeah, that includes animals too – parrots, cows, dogs, cats, the whole gang! Keep an eye out for NPCs with little emojis floating above their heads; that's your cue they're a potential Aloha-Link friend. How you actually make friends varies depending on who they are and what they're up to.
Here's a quick rundown of the different types of Aloha Links you'll run into and how to get them to warm up to you:
| Aloha-Link Type | How to Befriend |
| Wanderers | These are super common, just folks you'll find strolling around Honolulu. Just press the / button when you see them to befriend them. |
| Performers | Similar to Wanderers, but they're usually busy doing something like playing an instrument or breathing fire on the sidewalk. Again, just hit the / button to befriend them. |
| Victims | You'll spot these guys in a bit of trouble, usually surrounded by thugs. Your job is to step in, beat up the baddies, and then you'll have a new friend. |
| Moocher | These Aloha Links will just stand there waiting for you to chat. When you do, they'll ask for a gift. There's no single 'wrong' answer, but some gifts will boost your friendship meter more than others. Honestly, just give them whatever you have – you might need to visit them a few times to max out their friendship. |
| Animals | Think of them like Moochers, but, you know, they're animals. Just give them something edible, and you'll have a new critter pal. |
| Vendors | Some shop owners are also Aloha Links. You can earn their friendship by buying anything from their store. It doesn't matter how much you buy or how expensive it is, so just grab the cheapest item. You'll likely need to visit them more than once to fill their friendship meter. |
So, the main thing is to look for those emojis. Knowing these different types will help you figure out what to do. Filling out the entire list of 200 Aloha Links is a big task, and Honolulu is huge! Plus, you've got the ever-present factor of Random Number Generation (RNG) to deal with.
Some Aloha Links, like vendors, victims, moochers, and animals, tend to stay put. Wanderers, on the other hand, might just be in a general area. The catch is, many of these, even the stationary ones (except vendors), only have a chance to spawn. So, even if you search an area thoroughly, a Wanderer, Performer, Moocher, Animal, or Victim might just not appear. If that happens, your only real option is to leave the area and come back – basically, you'll need to re-zone many, many times to find everyone. And that's just to *befriend* them! To turn them into 'Buddies,' you'll need to interact with them multiple times. The good news is, once you find a stationary Aloha-Link, you'll know where to look next time. Wanderers and Victims seem to have spawn pools, so you'll usually find them in similar spots, but the exact person or situation might change.
Every time you make a new friend or buddy, one of your Personality Traits gets a little boost. It's a small bonus for each friend, but with 200 potential friends, these boosts can really add up over time!
Aloha Links Rewards
Don't let the RNG and different types stress you out too much. At its heart, Aloha Links is about finding NPCs with emojis and doing what's needed to befriend them. Once you do, they're added to your catalog, and you'll usually get a boost to a specific Personality Trait. Different Aloha Links will increase different traits, and while each bonus is small, the cumulative effect from 200 friends can be significant.
When you successfully befriend an Aloha-Link, the emoji above their head turns green, making them easier to spot on subsequent visits. If you repeat the action that initially befriended them (like waving, giving a gift, or beating up some thugs), you'll fill their friendship meter. Keep doing this, and once the meter is full, that friend becomes a 'Buddy.' Buddies have purple emojis above their heads, and you'll get even more rewards. This can include more personality traits, and some friends (like Victims, Vendors, and Animals) might even give you physical items. These gifts can range from useful items like Divine Water or First Aid Kits to things like Silver Plates from dogs, which sell for a nice $100 each. While you might not find game-breaking gear directly from Aloha Links, the personality trait boosts alone make the effort worthwhile.
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