Joryu's abilities are upgraded using money and Akame Points. There are three main categories: Strength (Yakuza Style), Agent (Agent Style), and Body (general stats like health and defense). Early on, prioritize Body upgrades to increase your survivability. Then, invest in the combat style you prefer, or balance them for versatility. unlock new Heat Actions and gadget upgrades as they become available.

Upgrade Priority:
- Body: Health, Defense, Heat Gauge increase.
- Strength: Yakuza Style damage, new combos, Heat Actions.
- Agent: Gadget effectiveness, new gadgets, Agent Style damage.