Learn about Trooper Cards in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, including their types, rarities, stats, abilities, and how to obtain and fuse them to strengthen Ryoma.
Trooper Cards in Like a Dragon: Ishin! are collectible units that provide various benefits to Ryoma and his squads. Each card contains detailed information such as its level, rarity, type, health, charge speed, unique Trooper Ability, Corporal Traits, and a description.
Level: Indicates the card's current level, maximum potential level, and experience needed for the next level.
Rarity: Determines the card's maximum level and overall potential. Rarities include Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
Card Type: Categorizes cards into specialized roles: Offense, Defense, Medical, Support, Assist, and Instructor. Each type offers distinct advantages in combat or for card enhancement.
Health: Contributes to Ryoma's maximum health when part of an equipped squad. This value increases with the card's level.
Charge Speed: Affects the cooldown period for Trooper Abilities, allowing for quicker use of special skills. Higher charge speed means faster ability readiness.
Trooper Ability: A unique skill associated with each card that can be used in battle, offering diverse tactical options.
Corporal Traits: Special bonuses applied when a card is assigned to the Corporal position in the Squad Formation Menu.
Card Description: Provides a brief overview of the card's function and suggested usage.
Types of Trooper Cards
Trooper Cards are divided into six main types, each with a specific role:
- Offense: Boosts direct damage or performs direct attacks.
- Defense: Enhances defensive capabilities.
- Medical: Provides Health Recovery Abilities.
- Support: Reduces the cooldowns of Trooper Abilities.
- Assist: Amplifies the effects of existing Trooper Abilities.
- Instructor: Primarily used for Fusion, offering bonus experience points when fused with another card.
Additionally, cards are categorized by weapon type: Sword, Gun, Spear, and No Weapon. These weapon types indicate which combat styles they complement best (e.g., Sword cards suit Swordsman or Wild Dancer styles).
Trooper Card Rarity
The rarity of a Trooper Card directly impacts its maximum level:
- Common: Max Level 40
- Uncommon: Max Level 60
- Rare: Max Level 80
- Epic: Max Level 90
- Legendary: Max Level 99
How to Get New Troopers
There are over 400 troopers to collect in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, obtainable through several methods:
- Random Encounters: Defeating hooded enemies in random encounters can lead to them joining you. The color of their hood (Normal, Bronze, Silver, Gold) indicates the potential rarity of the card.
- Battle Dungeons: After completing a Battle Dungeon, you may encounter mini-bosses or bosses who can be recruited.
- Mission Receptionist: At the Shinsengumi Barracks HQ, you can use the "Enlistment" option with various fees (5,000 mon, 1 ryo, 5 ryo, 10 ryo). Higher fees increase the chance of obtaining rarer cards, functioning similarly to a gacha system.
- DLC: Some Trooper Cards are available through free or paid downloadable content, including pre-order bonuses.
How to Fuse Trooper Cards
Fusing Trooper Cards is essential for increasing their level and enhancing their abilities. This can be done via the "Fuse Troopers" option in the Trooper Menu. You can select up to 10 cards to fuse with a primary card, transferring progress and experience. "Corporal Traits" can also be enhanced by fusing cards with matching weapon types.
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