Heat Actions List

Heat Actions are the flashy, devastating finishers in Yakuza 0 that allow Kiryu and Majima to inflict massive damage on their opponents, often utilizing environmental objects or specific enemy states. Executing a Heat Action consumes a portion of your Heat Gauge, which fills up as you land attacks, dodge, and take damage. Mastering these moves is crucial for efficient combat, especially against tougher enemies and bosses.

Each fighting style for both Kiryu and Majima has its own unique set of Heat Actions, and many more can be unlocked through their respective skill trees or by learning from specific masters. Pay close attention to the on-screen prompts (usually a blue icon with a button press) that appear when conditions are met for a Heat Action.

General Heat Action Tips

Fill Your Heat Gauge: The primary requirement for any Heat Action is a sufficient amount of Heat. Aggressive combat, perfect dodges, and taunting (press D-Pad Down) can all help build Heat quickly.
Environmental Awareness: Look for glowing objects in the environment – bicycles, traffic cones, walls, and even other enemies can be used for powerful Heat Actions. Position yourself correctly to trigger these prompts.
Enemy State: Many Heat Actions require the enemy to be in a specific state, such as being knocked down, dazed, or grabbed. Experiment with different combos and grabs to set up these opportunities.
Style Switching: Don't be afraid to switch between fighting styles mid-combat. Each style has Heat Actions that excel in different situations. For example, Kiryu's Beast style is excellent for environmental slams, while Majima's Breaker style offers crowd control Heat Actions.
Unlock More: Visit your trainers (e.g., Bacchus for Kiryu, Komeki for Majima) and invest in their training to unlock new and more powerful Heat Actions. Also, check the "Abilities" section in the main menu to see what Heat Actions are available and their unlock conditions.
Heat Orb Management: Some Heat Actions consume more Heat than others. Learn which ones are efficient for different situations. Against a single, strong opponent, a high-cost, high-damage Heat Action might be worth it. Against a group, a lower-cost, area-of-effect Heat Action could be better.

Kiryu Kazuma's Heat Actions

Kiryu's Heat Actions often emphasize raw power and direct impact. His styles offer a good variety for single targets and groups.

Brawler Style

This is Kiryu's balanced style, offering solid offensive and defensive options. Its Heat Actions are generally straightforward and effective.

Essence of Wall Slam: When an enemy is near a wall and dazed, grab them and press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu slams their head into the wall. Excellent for quick damage and stunning.
Essence of Finishing Blow: When an enemy is knocked down, stand over them and press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu delivers a powerful stomp or punch to their downed body.
Essence of Head Trauma: Grab an enemy and press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu performs a brutal headbutt. Good for single-target damage.
Essence of Reversal: While guarding an enemy's attack (requires specific timing or an upgrade), press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu counters with a powerful throw or strike.
Essence of the Iron Fist: With a weapon equipped (e.g., a baseball bat, a knife), attack an enemy until they are dazed, then press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu delivers a devastating strike with the weapon.

Rush Style

Kiryu's speed-focused style, ideal for dodging and quick flurries. Its Heat Actions often involve rapid strikes or exploiting enemy openings.

Essence of Rapid Flurry: After a successful dodge or during a combo, when an enemy is dazed, press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu unleashes a rapid series of punches.
Essence of the Phoenix: When an enemy is charging an attack or is momentarily stunned, press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu performs a swift, powerful counter-attack.
Essence of the Flash: While an enemy is down, quickly approach and press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu delivers a lightning-fast kick.

Beast Style

Kiryu's heavy-hitting, environmental style. Beast Heat Actions are often the most visually spectacular and deal immense damage, especially with objects.

Essence of the Thug Slam: Grab an enemy and stand near another enemy or an environmental object (like a bicycle, signboard, or even a trash can). Press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu slams the grabbed enemy into the object or another foe. This is a fantastic crowd-control and damage dealer.
Essence of the Pole Bash: When near a street pole or similar vertical object with an enemy dazed nearby, press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu slams the enemy into the pole.
Essence of the Crushing Blow: With a heavy object equipped (e.g., a motorcycle, a large sign), attack an enemy until they are dazed, then press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu delivers a devastating, often multi-hit, strike with the object.
Essence of the Bell Ringer: When an enemy is dazed and near a telephone booth, press the Heat Action prompt. Kiryu smashes their head into the booth.

Goro Majima's Heat Actions

Majima's Heat Actions are characterized by his unpredictable and flamboyant fighting style, often incorporating his signature dagger or breakdancing moves.

Thug Style

Majima's balanced style, featuring quick strikes and evasive maneuvers. His Heat Actions in this style are often precise and brutal.

Essence of the Blade Dance: With his dagger equipped (automatically in this style), when an enemy is dazed, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima unleashes a flurry of swift dagger strikes.
Essence of the Head Stomp: When an enemy is knocked down, stand over them and press the Heat Action prompt. Majima delivers a brutal stomp to their head.
Essence of the Impalement: When an enemy is dazed and near a wall, grab them and press the Heat Action prompt. Majima impales them against the wall with his dagger.
Essence of the Disarm: When an armed enemy attacks, perfectly dodge or block, then press the Heat Action prompt. Majima disarms them and uses their weapon against them.

Slugger Style

Majima's bat-wielding style, focusing on wide, powerful swings and crowd control. His Slugger Heat Actions are great for clearing groups.

Essence of the Bat Twirl: With his bat equipped, when multiple enemies are close and dazed, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima performs a wide, spinning attack with his bat, hitting multiple foes.
Essence of the Grand Slam: When an enemy is dazed and near a wall or railing, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima delivers a powerful bat swing that sends them flying.
Essence of the Home Run: When an enemy is knocked down, stand over them with the bat equipped and press the Heat Action prompt. Majima delivers a crushing blow with his bat.
Essence of the Bat Breaker: When an enemy is guarding heavily or charging an attack, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima uses his bat to break through their defense with a powerful strike.

Breaker Style

Majima's unique breakdancing style, emphasizing agility, wide-ranging attacks, and stylish finishers. Breaker Heat Actions are excellent for clearing out multiple opponents.

Essence of the Spinning Top: When multiple enemies are surrounding Majima and are dazed, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima performs a rapid, spinning leg sweep that hits all nearby foes.
Essence of the Headspin: When an enemy is knocked down, stand over them and press the Heat Action prompt. Majima performs a headspin kick on their head.
Essence of the Tornado: During a Breaker combo, when an enemy is dazed, press the Heat Action prompt. Majima launches into a powerful, multi-hit breakdancing move that can hit several enemies.
Essence of the Back Breaker: When an enemy is dazed, grab them and press the Heat Action prompt. Majima performs a flashy suplex-like move, often incorporating a spin.

Remember to experiment with each style and its unique Heat Actions. They are not just for damage; they can also provide invincibility frames, break enemy guards, and even restore a small amount of health with certain upgrades. Happy brawling!