Masters & Trainers (Specific Locations/Unlocks)

Masters & Trainers (Specific Locations/Unlocks)

Beyond simply spending your hard-earned yen at the various dojos, Yakuza 0 offers a unique and rewarding system of "Masters" and "Trainers" who can teach Kiryu and Majima advanced techniques and unlock powerful new abilities for their fighting styles. These individuals often require specific conditions to be met, ranging from completing substories to reaching certain milestones in their respective mini-games. Neglecting these masters means missing out on some of the most devastating moves in the game, so pay close attention!

Kiryu's Masters

Brawler Style

• Bacchus (The Drunken Master):
  • Location: Bacchus can be found wandering around the alleys of Tenkaichi Street, often near the entrance to the Champion District.
  • Unlock Conditions: You'll first encounter Bacchus during the main story. To unlock his training, you must complete his series of substories, which typically involve bringing him specific alcoholic beverages.
  • Training: His training focuses on enhancing Kiryu's Brawler style with unpredictable, drunken-style attacks and powerful counter-moves. Each training session requires a certain amount of yen and often involves a short, humorous QTE sequence or a quick brawl.
  • Key Techniques: Look out for techniques like the "Drunken Fist Counter" and increased Heat gain from successful dodges.

Rush Style

• Kamoji (The Master of Evasion):
  • Location: Kamoji is a homeless man who frequents the area around the Shichifuku Street West park in Kamurocho.
  • Unlock Conditions: Kamoji's training becomes available after you've invested a significant amount of money into Kiryu's Real Estate Royale business. He will approach Kiryu once your "Security" stat for the Real Estate Royale reaches a certain level (typically around Rank C or B).
  • Training: Kamoji specializes in refining Kiryu's Rush style, focusing on improved dodges, quick steps, and rapid-fire attacks. His training involves various agility challenges, such as dodging his attacks or performing specific movement patterns.
  • Key Techniques: Essential unlocks include the "Quickstep Cancel" for chaining dodges and attacks, and enhanced evasion capabilities.

Beast Style

• Miss Tatsu (The Dominatrix of Power):
  • Location: Miss Tatsu can be found in the parking lot area south of Nakamichi Street in Kamurocho. She's hard to miss with her distinctive attire.
  • Unlock Conditions: Miss Tatsu's training is tied directly to Kiryu's Real Estate Royale. As you expand your business and defeat the Five Billionaires, she will offer her services. You'll need to defeat the "Electronics King" to fully unlock her potential.
  • Training: Miss Tatsu's training is all about maximizing the raw power of Kiryu's Beast style. Her sessions often involve breaking objects or performing powerful grapples and throws on various targets.
  • Key Techniques: Her training unlocks devastating moves like the "Essence of Extreme Throw" and increased damage output when wielding environmental weapons.

Majima's Masters

Thug Style

• Fei Hu (The Weapons Dealer):
  • Location: Fei Hu operates out of a hidden training ground in the Sotenbori sewers. Access is typically granted after completing a specific substory involving him. Look for an entrance near the river on the east side of Sotenbori.
  • Unlock Conditions: You'll first encounter Fei Hu through a substory. Completing his initial requests, which often involve retrieving specific items or defeating certain enemies, will open up his training.
  • Training: Fei Hu focuses on enhancing Majima's Thug style with various weapon proficiencies. His training involves using different weapons effectively in combat scenarios.
  • Key Techniques: He teaches Majima how to use a wider array of weapons more effectively, including improved durability and damage for improvised weapons.

Slugger Style

• Weapon Master (The Batting Cage Guru):
  • Location: This unnamed Weapon Master can be found at the Batting Center in Sotenbori.
  • Unlock Conditions: To gain his tutelage, Majima must excel at the Batting Center mini-game. You'll need to achieve certain scores and complete specific challenges at the batting cages.
  • Training: His training is centered around improving Majima's Slugger style, particularly his proficiency with a baseball bat. Sessions involve various batting challenges and combat scenarios where you must utilize the bat effectively.
  • Key Techniques: Unlocks include powerful bat-swinging techniques and increased attack speed and damage when using blunt weapons.

Breaker Style

• Goromi (The Disco Queen):
  • Location: Goromi, Majima's alter ego, is the ultimate master for the Breaker style. You'll find her at the Maharaja Disco in Sotenbori.
  • Unlock Conditions: To fully unlock Goromi's potential, Majima must dominate the Disco mini-game. This involves achieving high scores on various songs and completing specific dance challenges.
  • Training: Goromi's training directly translates disco moves into devastating combat techniques. Each session involves a dance-off, and successful performances unlock new Breaker abilities.
  • Key Techniques: Expect to unlock flashy and powerful breakdancing moves, increased Heat gain from successful combos, and enhanced crowd control abilities.