Master Kiryu's Dragon Fists in Yakuza 5. Learn about his unique abilities, Soul, Tech, Body, and Essence upgrades, and essential Revelations for combat mastery.
Kiryu is the balance character in Yakuza 5, boasting a wide variety of attacks that make him a strong choice, especially once leveled up. He shares a special grab technique with Saejima: pressing the Grab button near a fallen enemy's legs allows Kiryu to grab them by the legs, setting up for Heat Actions.
Kiryu's signature special move, Dragon Spirit, is learned from Sosuke. Pressing Taunt while in Heat Mode activates Red Heat Mode, a powerful buff that drains Heat but transforms Kiryu into a juggernaut. During this mode, players can unleash devastating attacks using Light, Heavy, and Grab buttons until the Heat Gauge is depleted or Taunt is pressed again to cancel.
Soul Upgrades
- Lv 1 White Tiger Spirit (1 SP): Taunting raises the Heat Gauge.
- Lv 2 Tortoise Spirit (1 SP): Blocking raises the Heat Gauge.
- Lv 3 War God's Blessing (1 SP): Gain more experience when finishing enemies with Heat Actions.
- Lv 4 Stability (2 SP): Less likely to get staggered while in Heat Mode.
- Lv 5 Phoenix Spirit (2 SP): Heat automatically raises when health is flashing red.
- Lv 6 Azure Dragon Spirit (2 SP): Take less damage in Heat Mode.
- Lv 7 Dragon God's Ward (2 SP): Guard against bladed weapons with bare hands.
- Lv 8 Ashura Spirit (3 SP): If in Heat Mode, press L3 and R3 to recover health when critical.
- Lv 9 Waking the Dragon (3 SP, After Breakthrough): Heat Gauge rises when landing an attack, even in Dragon Spirit.
- Lv 10 Secret of Guard Breaking (3 SP, After Breakthrough): Break enemy's guard with well-timed attack button presses.
Tech Upgrades
- Lv 1 Double Finishing Blow (1 SP): At the end of a combo, press Heavy Attack twice.
- Lv 2 Drop Kick (1 SP): Run towards an enemy and press Heavy Attack for a powerful blow.
- Lv 3 Re-Guard (1 SP): Guard again more quickly if your guard is broken.
- Lv 4 Break Guard (2 SP): Certain attacks will break an enemy's guard.
- Lv 5 Rising Kick (2 SP): Press Light Attack while down to kick at enemies' feet.
- Lv 6 Pull Up Enemy (2 SP): Press Grab next to an enemy's head to pull them up stunned.
- Lv 7 Knockdown Reversal (2 SP): Press Heavy Attack right before getting knocked down for a sliding punch.
- Lv 8 Bounding Throw (2 SP): Press Grab after a Finishing Blow to grab and toss the enemy.
- Lv 9 Reversal (2 SP): Press Grab when grabbed to throw the enemy grabbing you.
- Lv 10 Evasive Quickstep (3 SP): As you attack, press Evade to cancel your combo and dodge around your enemy. Consumes Heat.
Body Upgrades
- Lv 1 Boost Health (1 SP): Increases maximum health.
- Lv 2 Enhanced Hold Escape (1 SP): Easier to break enemy grabs.
- Lv 3 Quick Stand (1 SP): Get up faster after being knocked down.
- Lv 4 Boost Health (2 SP): Increases maximum health.
- Lv 5 Enhanced Grab (2 SP): Makes it easier to throw enemies.
- Lv 6 Enhanced Entangle (2 SP): Do more collateral damage with thrown enemies.
- Lv 7 Komaki Dharma Tumbler (2 SP): Press Evade twice for an evasive roll.
- Lv 8 Enhanced Evasion (2 SP): Increased invincible time while Quickstepping.
- Lv 9 Komaki Cat Feet (2 SP): Hit Evade before getting knocked down to quickly get to your feet.
- Lv 10 Boost Health (3 SP): Increases maximum health.
- Lv 11 Secret of Defense (3 SP, After Breakthrough): Reduce chance of recoil with well-timed attack button presses.
Essence Upgrades
- Lv 1 Essence of Finishing (1 SP): Heat Action: Stand near a fallen enemy and press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 2 Boost Heat Gauge (1 SP): Raise Heat Gauge maximum value.
- Lv 3 Essence of Hurling (1 SP): Heat Action: Press Heavy Attack when an enemy grabs you around the waist.
- Lv 4 Boost Heat Gauge (2 SP): Raise Heat Gauge maximum value.
- Lv 5 Essence of Face Grating (2 SP): Heat Action: Stand near a face-down fallen enemy and press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 6 Essence of Seizing (2 SP): Heat Action: If unarmed and an enemy attacks you with a small weapon, press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 7 Essence of Self-Destruct (2 SP): Heat Action: If unarmed and an enemy attacks you with a large weapon like a bicycle, press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 8 Komaki Fist Reversal (2 SP): Heat Action: If unarmed and an enemy attacks you unarmed, press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 9 Komaki Shot Stopper (2 SP): Heat Action: If unarmed and an enemy attacks you with a gun, press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 10 Komaki Swordless Rebirth (2 SP): Heat Action: If unarmed and an enemy attacks you with a sword, press Heavy Attack.
- Lv 11 Boost Heat Increase (3 SP, After Breakthrough): Heat Gauge increases faster.
- Lv 12 Boost Heat Gauge (3 SP, After Breakthrough): Raise Heat Gauge maximum value.
Training/Revelations
- Dragon Spirit (Special Move): Press Taunt for a Heat-consuming power boost.
- Komaki Knockback (Sosuke Komaki): Press Heavy Attack while guarding to knock back the enemy.
- Komaki Evade & Strike (Sosuke Komaki): Press Heavy Attack during a Quickstep to counter.
- Komaki Parry (Sosuke Komaki): Press Grab while in fighting stance before an enemy attack connects.
- Komaki Tiger Drop (Sosuke Komaki): Press Heavy Attack while in fighting stance before an enemy attack connects.
- Max Komaki Tiger Drop (Sosuke Komaki): Tiger Drop becomes easier to perform.
- Essence of Drunken Thrust (Sosuke Komaki): Climax Heat Action: While drunk, enter fighting stance and press Heavy Attack when the red prompt appears.
- Ultimate Essence (Sosuke Komaki): Climax Heat Action: With health at flashing red, enter fighting stance and press Heavy Attack when the red prompt appears.
- Essence of Door Slamming (Cutscene Revelation): Heat Action: Grab an enemy and press Heavy Attack near a black taxi cab (they have th
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