The characters you meet in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth have numerous methods of inflicting violence, depending on their job and weapons. To help you get started busting heads, here is our guide outlining the best weapons for every job inLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
There are a total of 25 jobs available in the game.Not of them are available to every character. In particular, several jobs are exclusive to Kasuga or Kiryu. Those jobs utilize bare hands or Sujimon, rather than specialized weapons.
The remaining jobs let you purchase, find, or craft a variety of weapons so you can hit harder. Game menus rate the options from one to seven stars. The difference in damage dealt is often substantial. Some weapons also offer secondary attributes you may find useful. Below, we’ve listed the best weapon available for each relevant job, along with the crafting ingredients required.
Best weapon for the Hero job
Weapon:Ultima Egesta
Components:Metal Bat, Ethereal Egesta x100
As aHero, Kasuga can equip theTrue Legendary Hero’s Bat. It is extremely powerful. However, theUltima Egestahas the same offensive stats. The difference in weapons comes down to elemental effects. The True Legendary Hero’s Bat increases electrical damage inflicted, whereas the Ultima Egesta may poison or blind a foe. In a battle that lasts several rounds, either of those afflictions make a big difference. Lightning damage, however, is relatively common among the various allies you might take with you into the game’s final conflicts.
Best weapon for the Cabbie job
Weapon:Full-Drive Custom Wrench
Components:Cabbie’s Wrench, Electric Crystal, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
TheCabbiejob remains relevant throughout the campaign, thanks to the heavy Electric damage inflicted. TheFull-Drive Custom Wrenchhas the chance to reduce an enemy’s resistance to the element. Additionally, attacks and skills may inflict paralysis. Complete Tomizawa’s Drink Link events to acquire theCabbie’s Wrench. The other components are easy to find in dumpsters, and by making dungeon runs.
Best weapon for the Heiress job
Weapon:Royal Prima Choker
Components:Heiress’s Choker, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
you may’t get the best weapon for theHeiressjob until very late in the game. You have to complete Chitose’s Drink Link events to secure theHeiress’s Choker. The last one of those events doesn’t unlock until right near the game’s very end. Still, you should make sure to do the work to get theRoyal Prima Choker. It lets her make the most of any status ailments inflicted on enemies to deal more damage than usual. I love using her area attacks, including some of the ones she can learn fromother jobs. This weapon just adds to the fun.
Best weapon for the Detective job
Weapon:Beacon of Maitreya
Components:Detective’s Baton, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
TheDetectivejob offers strong defense, which makes Adachi an excellent tank. I’m not as impressed with his offensive skills, but theBeacon of Maitreyaminimizes that weakness. If you get good at perfect guards, you’ll find the defensive move suddenly inflicting damage on the assailant. That feels great! First, though, you need to get to work on Adachi’s Drink Link events so you’re able to acquire theDetective’s Baton.
Best weapon for the Homeless Guy job
Weapon:Scepter of Oblivion
Components:Homeless Guy’s Cane, Lava Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
I don’t find Nanba especially useful as aHomeless Guy, but you’ll improve his performance if you equip him with theScepter of Oblivion. It improves damage when there are lots of foes, and also lowers the enemy’s resistance to Fire. Complete those Drink Link events as soon as you may to get the requiredHomeless Guy’s Cane, so you can make Nanba more useful in combat.
Best weapon for the Barmaid job
Weapon:Illuminati Bag
Components:Barmaid’s Bag, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
By default, theBarmaidjob doesn’t deal a lot of damage. With theIlluminati Bag, that changes. Her skills will cost more MP to use, but they also inflict more damage. To get theBarmaid’s Bagyou’ll need to craft it, ensure to complete Saeko’s Drink Link events as early as the game permits.
Best weapon for the Assassin job
Weapon:Valkyrie Needles
Components:Assassin’s Needles, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
Charmis one of my favorite status ailments in the game, if I’m inflicting it on an enemy instead of finding myself on the receiving end. TheValkyrie Needlesweapon makes it possible for anAssassinto charm foes, so I like it already just on that basis. It also deals hefty damage, which pairs well with area attacks. You do need to findAssassin’s Needlesto serve as a base component, but those are easy to acquire by finishing Seonhee’s Drink Link events.
Best weapon for the Gangster job
Weapon:Treasured Sword of Heaven and Earth
Components:Gangster’s Saber, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
TheTreasured Sword of Heaven and Earthis a terrific option for theGangsterjob. It allows Zhao to attack and ignore resistances, keeping him relevant no matter who the foe is. You do need to complete his Drink Link events to acquire the requiredGangster’s Sabercomponent, but that’s easily enough done.
Best weapon for the Hitman job
Weapon:Annihilation Claws
Components:Hitman’s Knuckle Dusters, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
With theAnnihilation Clawsequipped, theHitmanjob allows Joongi to inflict more damage the more ailments are in play. It makes him good at cleaning up loose ends, after cohorts get foes good and sick. You’ll need to complete Joongi’s Drink Link events to acquire theHitman’s Knuckle Dusters, a key component.
Best weapon for the Aquanaut job
Weapon:Ocean King’s Board
Components:Aquanaut’s Board, Ice Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
To snag theOcean King’s Boardfor your character working theAquanautjob, you need to start with theAquanaut’s Board. It’s fairly rare, but you should pick up more than one of them in your travels. Once you upgrade the board, you can attack harder while your HP is at its maximum. Also, attacks and skills lower your enemy’s resistance to Ice. I find the Aquanaut job most useful during the campaign’s middle portion, but if you want to bring a character with that job through the closing credits, this is the board to equip.
Best weapon for the Pyrodancer job
Weapon:Dead Souls Axe
Components:Pyrodancer’s Axe, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
As aPyrodancer, your character should equip theDead Souls Axeas quickly as possible after taking on that job. The weapon improves attack as it defeats enemies, which makes it perfect for a battle against a group of mid-powered enemies. You do have to start with aPyrodancer’s Axe, however, and it’s not easily obtained.
Best weapon for the Action Star job
Weapon:Superstar’s Nunchaku
Components:Master’s Nunchaku, Electric Crystal x20, Empty Cough Drop Tin
In my estimation, the best weapon for theAction Starjob depends on the character you have assigned. I went with Tomizawa, who already uses electrical attacks. For that reason, theSuperstar’s Nunchakufelt like a good complement, especially once I powered it up. The highest rated option is theNightstone Nunchaku. It improves the strength of physical attacks, but at a cost: enemies inflict more damage. You also have to find theAction Star’s Nunchakuas a base component. I just didn’t see the value in going through all that trouble for a weapon that ads a significant weakness.
Best weapon for the Desperado job
Weapon:Seventh Wolf
Components:Desperado’s Revolver, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
TheSeventh Wolfis a good option for theDesperadojob, since it adds 30% to your crit rate for each ailment afflicting a target. That bonus can quickly turn into a lot of extra damage, especially with a proper brand added. You’ll need to find theDesperado’s Revolver, which you may acquire in exchange for21,000 pointsatOpen Air Shogi.
Best weapon for the Samurai job
Weapon:Enchanted Demon Slayer
Components:Samurai’s Katana, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
It’s easy to find defensive gear for a character working theSamuraijob near the end of the story campaign. I got loads of armor in the Yokohama dungeon. That availability makes the job more tempting than it might be otherwise, but I find its attacking power rather limited outside a few moves. TheEnchanted Demon Slayermakes up some of the difference, and it helps status ailments linger longer (good news if you have another party member who gets stronger when battling afflicted foes). You need theSamurai’s Katanaas a crafting component, though. Getting it will require you to beat a tough opponent near Hamakita Park, in Ijincho.
Best weapon for the Host job
Weapon:Prince of Star Night
Components:Host’s Sparkling Wine, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
TheHostjob doesn’t hit hard with physical attacks, but magic is another matter. ThePrince of Star Nightenhances that magic as you defeat enemies, which can add up to a lot of damage in the end. You need to start with theHost’s Sparkling Winecomponent, acquired by defeating a boss lurking in the alley behind Kasuga’s apartment in Injincho.
Best weapon for the Breaker job
Weapon:Master Soul Anklet
Components:Breaker’s Anklet, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
I haven’t played around with theBreakerjob much compared to the other ones. If you find you like it, you’ll want to get a powerful weapon, and that means theMaster Soul Anklet. When party members buff you, it restores MP. This can be very useful if you tend to rely on a lot of MP-consuming skills. You have to find theBreaker’s Ankletcomponent, however, which means defeating a boss mob on Downtown St. in Hawaii.
Best weapon for the Chef job
Weapon:Scorching Spatula
Components:All-Purpose Spatula, Lava Crystal x20, Empty Cough Drop Tin
TheChefjob uses the Fire element to fry foes. For that reason, I think theScorching Spatulamakes one of the best options available (despite being ranked at six stars instead of seven). Its attacks lower fire resistance, and brands can improve on that synergy even further. You’ll need to have anAll-Purpose Spatulato use as a component to get started, though.
Best weapon for the Geodancer job
Weapon:Electrip Maracas
Components:Trippy Maracas, Electric Geode x30
TheGeodancerjob doesn’t particularly excite me, but some of the weapons can do some neat things. TheElectrip Maracas, available around the middle of the campaign, are especially useful. They deal electric damage and may paralyze foes. You need to purchase someTrippy Maracasfrom Hau’oli Hula to use as a crafting component, but you’ll make back your investment in short order.
Best weapon for the Housekeeper job
Weapon:Mop of the Madonna
Components:Housekeeper’s Mop, Ice Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Shark Fin
I am partial to theHousekeeperjob, which relies on watery attacks to clean up enemies. TheMop of Madonnaincreases damage based on enemy weaknesses, which can really pay dividends when a battle drags on a bit. You do need to find theHousekeeper’s Mopcomponent in order to craft it, which waits near Carriage Highway in Ijincho. Still, it’s worth the trouble if you like watching your characters get violent with cleaning supplies.
Best weapon for the Kunoichi job
Weapon:Cursed Dagger of Glorious Death
Components:Kunoichi’s Sword, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
I like the skills associated with theKunoichijob more than I like any of the weapons, but theCursed Dagger of Glorious Deathisn’t a terrible option. It buffs Agility, allowing your character to move around the battlefield in a hurry. You do need theKunoichi’s Sword, but that is available to purchase for 70,000 points at the Sujimon Stadium.
Best weapon for the Idol job
Weapon:Photon Symphony Microphone
Components:Idol’s Microphone, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
When you defeat the Angel of Megadeath boss in Kamurocho, you gain theIdol’s Microphone. you’re able to use it as a crafting component to create thePhoton Symphony Microphone, which is a good option for a character working theHostjob. At the start of each turn, it may provide a Magic buff.
Best weapon for the Night Queen job
Weapon:Ulysses Butterfly Whip
Components:Night Queen’s Whip, Rainbow Crystal x15, Empty Cough Drop Tin, Squid Tentacles
TheNight Queenjob lets you lash a huge whip. Some of the weapons available for that job are pretty nice, especially theUlysses Butterfly Whip. When you attack with it, there’s a chance you’ll instantly KO weaker enemies, allowing you to focus on priority targets. Defeating enemies also offers a boost to your critical rate. You can become quite dangerous in relatively short order.
Now that you know what weapons work best, make sure to collect them as early as you can. By the end of the game, you can often find high-level weapons randomly scattered around Hawaii and Yokohama. Shops also carry a selection of worthwhile options.
Most of the very best gear is only available atGearworks. I suggest that you save your precious resources. you may replace money fairly quickly by the game’s later areas, but crafting components tend to take more time to gather. Only invest significant resources to craft and improve those weapons you’re committed to using through the campaign’s end. If you want to know where to buy the best weapons in Infinite Wealth,we’ve got a guide for that.
Jason Venter
Jason Venter is a contributing writer for PC Invasion since 2022 who can trace his love for video games back to the Apple IIe port of Mario Bros. in the late 80s. He remains a diehard Nintendo fan to this day and loves JRPGs, adventure games, and platformers in particular, but he still plays games in most genres and on most hardware. After founding indie gaming site HonestGamers in 1998, he served as an editor at Hardcore Gamer Magazine during its entire print run. He has since freelanced for a variety of leading sites including IGN, GameSpot, and Polygon. These days, he spends most of his time writing game guides and entertaining readers with his fantasy novels.
