Kazuma Kiryu: Legend Style

Unlock and master Kazuma Kiryu's ultimate Dragon of Dojima style in Yakuza 0. Learn its unique moves, counters, and how to upgrade it to its full potential.

Kiryu's secret style, the Dragon of Dojima Style, becomes available after completing the Real Estate Royale storyline. It cannot be switched to via the D-Pad but must be selected from the Pause Menu (Square on PS, Y on XB). This style is Kiryu's classic form from previous Yakuza games, offering a blend of precision, speed, power, and unique combat options.

The Dragon of Dojima style features several unique properties:

• A four-hit Rush Combo.
• The default "Double Finishing Blow" ability, applicable to any Rush Combo Finishing Blow.
• The ability to Grab both standing and downed enemies.
• Special moves available without unlocking:
  • Serenity: Lower Heat by Taunting immediately after a quickstep.
  • Finishing Throw: While in Heat Mode, after a Finishing Blow, press Grab to perform a damaging throw that can hit multiple enemies, consuming Heat.
  • Knockback Counter: While in Heat Mode, guard and press Heavy Attack as an enemy strikes to knock them back.
  • Iron Fist Counter: On the 3rd Heat Bar, hold Fighting Stance and press Heavy Attack as an enemy attacks to perform a powerful counter.
  • Twist Counter: Enter Fighting Stance and press Grab as an enemy attacks to counter and sweep their legs.
  • Yinglong Spirit: Passive abilities from other styles (Phoenix Spirit, White Tiger Spirit, Tortoise Spirit) are active.

The skill tree consists of four upgrade paths that are improved by spending money:

1. Ultra Heat Wave (Red): Increases Heat accumulation rate.
2. Ultra Attack Boost (Cyan): Increases attack damage.
3. Ultra Health Boost (Yellow): Increases maximum health.
4. Ultra Heat Action Power (Blue): Increases Heat Action damage.

These upgrades offer small increments but are numerous. Upon obtaining the "Limit Breaker" CP Reward, the skill tree can be fully unlocked and will then reset, allowing for further leveling up to Lv. 999. However, this extensive upgrading is not recommended for completion.

Analysis: The Dragon of Dojima style is faster than Brawler and stronger than Rush, with numerous Heat Actions and counter moves. It provides a significant combat advantage.

Moveset

• Heavy x1: Straight chest-high kick.
• Light x1: Left jab.
  • Heavy x1: Right downward punch.
    • Heavy x2: Left uppercut.
    • Grab: Grabs enemy's leg and flips them over the shoulder (2nd or 3rd gear required).
  • Light x2: Right body blow.
    • Heavy x1: Right hook.
      • Heavy x2: Knee strike.
      • Grab: Grabs enemy, bends them over back, and slams them (2nd or 3rd gear required).
    • Light x3: Left hook.
      • Heavy x1: Right uppercut.
        • Heavy x2: Double-fisted hammer blow.
        • Grab: Grabs enemy by waist, spins, and tosses them (2nd or 3rd gear required).
      • Light x4: Right side kick.
        • Heavy x1: Left roundhouse kick.
          • Heavy x2: Forward flip kick on fallen enemy.
          • Grab: Grabs enemy by waist and power-bombs them (2nd or 3rd gear required).
  • Running Heavy: Two-legged drop kick.
  • Light Attack (while on ground): Sweeps enemy's leg while standing up.
  • Grab: Grabs enemy by the shirt.
    • Light Attack: Series of three punches to the face.
    • Heavy Attack: Side kick that knocks enemy away.
    • Throw: Shoulder throw.
  • Grab (enemy on ground)
    • Grab by head: Stands enemy up, stunning them.
    • Grab by leg: Grabs enemy's ankle.
      • Heavy Attack: Kicks enemy in the back while they are down.
      • Grab: Flips enemy by their leg over the shoulder.
  • Quickstep: Evasive shift in direction of Left Stick.
  • Guard: Double-arm block, less effective against weapons.
  • Taunt: Kiryu badmouths enemy, beckoning them.
  • Counter Moves
    • Guard + Heavy Attack: Hold Guard, press Heavy Attack as an enemy attack lands to perform a knee strike that knocks them back (2nd or 3rd gear required).
    • Fighting Stance + Heavy Attack: Hold Fighting Stance, press Heavy Attack the moment an enemy attack lands to perform a short-range punch that blasts them back (3rd gear required).
    • Fighting Stance + Grab: Hold Fighting Stance, press Grab the moment an enemy attack lands to grab their arm, dodge their strike, and sweep their legs.