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Goro Majima: Thug Style
Yakuza 0

Goro Majima: Thug Style

Master Goro Majima's Thug Style in Yakuza 0. Learn about its Rush Combo, Eye Poke, grabbing, and all unlockable abilities and their costs.

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Master Goro Majima's Thug Style in Yakuza 0. Learn about its Rush Combo, Eye Poke, grabbing, and all unlockable abilities and their costs.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Focus on single targets rather than crowds when using Thug Style.
  2. 2
    Utilize the Rush Combo, which consists of four hits, and can be chained into another Rush Combo immediately. Unlockable abilities allow for even more chained Rush Combos.
  3. 3
    The Light-Light-Heavy attack sequence performs an "Eye Poke" that causes enemies to recoil.
  4. 4
    This is the only Majima style that allows for grabbing opponents.
  5. 5
    You can perform two Quicksteps in succession.

Abilities:

  • Rank 1 - Cost: 400,000: Power Surge 1 (Red: Damage increase), Boost Health (S) (Yellow: Increases maximum health), Rolling Kick (Cyan: Press Heavy Attack while running for a rolling kick).
  • Rank 2 - Cost: 2,000,000: Phoenix Spirit (Red: Heat Gauge rises when health is flashing red up to 2nd bar), Thug Cunning: Evasion Strike (Pink: Quickstep, then press Heavy Attack for a quick strike), Charged Body Blow (Cyan: Hold Heavy Attack and release for a body blow), Essence of the Thug: Weapon Grab (Blue: Heat Action - Press Heavy Attack near an enemy holding a light weapon), Thug Cunning: Enlightenment (Pink: Guard to increase Heat up to 2nd bar; guard cannot be broken unless hit with a knife or bullet).
  • Rank 3 - Cost: 15,000,000: Heat Wave 1 (Blue: Increases Heat Gauge rise when attacking), White Snake Venom (Red: Grab an enemy, then press Guard to shift hold to raise Heat), White Tiger Spirit (Red: Taunting raises Heat Gauge), Thug Cunning: Counterattack (Pink: While in Heat Mode, press Light or Heavy Attack when hit to counterattack), Boost Health (M) (Yellow: Increases maximum health), Rising Kick (Cyan: Press Heavy Attack when knocked down for a sweep kick), Essence of the Thug: Blade Steal (Blue: Heat Action - Press Heavy Attack near an enemy marked as hiding a knife), Thug Mastery (Insight) (Cyan: Hold L2/LT (Center Camera) then press Taunt to mark enemies with hidden weapons; knives are yellow, guns are red), Thug Cunning: Frantic Throw (Pink: When grabbed, press Circle to toss enemy to the ground).
  • Rank 4 - Cost: 50,000,000: Power Surge 2 (Red: Damage increase), Yellow Snake Venom (Red: Heat Gauge rises when dodging attacks, 1st Heat Bar only), Heat Retention (Damage) 1 (Blue: Reduces rate Heat Gauge drops due to damage), Improved Quickstep 1 (Cyan: Quicksteps are more evasive), Boost Health (L) (Yellow: Increases maximum health), Essence of the Thug: Subdue (Blue: Heat Action - Press Heavy Attack near a fallen enemy while health is flashing red), Thug Cunning: Harsh Lesson (Pink: Press Grab while in fighting stance before an enemy attack connects, 3rd Heat Bar only. Note: in-game description is incorrect on PS4), Reverse Shin Strike (Cyan: Push Left Stick away from character and press Heavy Attack to kick behind you), Combo Boost 1 (Cyan: Allows a third Rush Combo after the second), Heat Retention (Time) 1 (Blue: Reduces rate Heat Gauge drops over time).
  • Rank 5 - Cost: 200,000,000: Power Surge 3 (Red: Damage increase), Black Snake Venom (Red: Light, Light, Heavy Attack (Eye Poke) causes enemies to lose sight of Majima), Green Snake Venom (Cyan: Grab an enemy, then press Guard to shift hold faster), Boost Health (XL) (Yellow: Increases maximum health), Secret of the Night Lord (Scold) (Cyan: Boosts power of Harsh Lesson), Combo Boost 2 (Cyan: Allows a fourth Rush Combo after the third), Thug Mastery (Great Serpent) (Cyan: Essence of the Thug: Choke Out does more damage), Heat Retention (Time) 2 (Blue: Reduces rate Heat Gauge drops over time).
  • Rank 6 - Cost: 500,000,000: Power Surge 4 (Red: Damage increase), Heat Retention (Damage) 2 (Blue: Reduces rate Heat Gauge drops due to damage), Secret of the Night Lord (Poise) (Red: Cannot be staggered by knife or gun attacks), Azure Dragon Spirit (Red: Take less damage in Heat Mode), Secret of the Night Lord (Calm) (Red: Damage increase with full health and on 1st Heat Bar), Improved Quickstep 2 (Cyan: Quicksteps are more evasive), Boost Health (XXL) (Yellow: Increases maximum health), Secret of the Night Lord (Feast) (Red: Heat Actions cause more damage on 3rd Heat Bar), Secret of the Night Lord (Cruel) (Red: Damage increase on first attack if enemy can't see you or are stunned), Essence of the Thug: Pursuit (Blue: Heat Action - Grab an enemy, then press Heavy Attack as they attempt to escape), Combo Boost 3 (Cyan: Allows a fifth Rush Combo after the fourth), Essence of the Thug: Gun Grab (Blue: Heat Action - Press Heavy Attack near an enemy holding a gun), Thug Mastery (Demonic Shadow) (Cyan: Quickstep when an enemy attacks and you'll circle behind them), Thug Mastery (Red Snake) (Cyan: Damage increase when health is flashing red), Heat Wave 2 (Blue: Increases Heat Gauge rise when attacking).
Tips
  • The "Eye Poke" (Light-Light-Heavy) is useful for creating distance and staggering enemies.
  • Thug Style's grabbing ability is crucial for executing specific Heat Actions like "Weapon Grab" and "Blade Steal."
  • Mastering the Quickstep allows for effective evasion and setting up counterattacks.
  • Pay attention to the "Thug Mastery (Insight)" ability to identify enemies with hidden weapons, which can be used for specific Heat Actions.
  • The "Harsh Lesson" ability requires being in fighting stance before an enemy attack connects and is only available on the 3rd Heat Bar.

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