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Mr. Shakedown
Yakuza 0

Mr. Shakedown

Learn how to defeat Mr. Shakedown in Yakuza 0. This guide covers his attack patterns, weaknesses, recommended items, and strategies for both fighting and avoiding him.

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Learn how to defeat Mr. Shakedown in Yakuza 0. This guide covers his attack patterns, weaknesses, recommended items, and strategies for both fighting and avoiding him.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Mr. Shakedown appears as a large, muscular man roaming the streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori after Chapter 2. He is always visible on the map with a yen amount above his head.
  2. 2
    If you lose to him, you lose all carried yen, which is added to his total. If you win, you reclaim all his yen, including any previously lost to him.
  3. 3
    To avoid him, do not collide with him directly. He walks slowly towards you if alerted. The "Encounter Finder" item (from Substories #23 and #58) marks him on the map as a purple arrow.
Tips
  • Healing Items: Carry 6-8 Staminan Royales. They are expensive but effective.
  • Weapons: Use weapons like Daggers for Heat Actions, as unarmed moves are difficult.
  • Guns: Zap Guns are highly effective, found via Dragon & Tiger from Chapter 4 (easier in Chapter 7). Carry 2-3. Slime Guns are a weaker alternative. Use Fighting Stance and Heavy Attack to fire, targeting him during attack startup or recovery. He can dodge, so aim carefully.
  • Wallets: Equip a Secret Wallet and/or Security Wallet to increase money intake and protect some yen if defeated.
  • Gear: The Avarice Shirt increases multipliers against Mr. Shakedown but offers low defense.

Mr. Shakedown's Attack Patterns:

  • Charge: He shakes his arms and charges. Dodge or run away.
  • Basic Combo: 1-3 strikes (right swing, left kick, double hammer blow). He can cancel attacks with a dodge when his Heat is yellow.
  • Spinning Lariat: A wide spinning attack with a long recovery if missed, allowing for attacks.
  • Ground Stomp/Flip: If you're knocked down, he may follow up with a damaging stomp or flip. Heal on the ground if possible.
  • Heat Activation (30% Health): He becomes faster, stronger, and less staggered. He gains a grab charge that leads to a powerful Heat Action. His charge tracking improves.

Strategy:

  • Avoid slow styles like Beast Style; use styles that allow for quick evasion.
  • Focus on light strikes and evasion. Wait for him to miss, then land a few hits to build Heat for Heat Actions.
  • For a quick win, use weapons and Heat Actions liberally, potentially using Staminan Royales to boost Heat.

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