Yakuza 5
Yakuza 5

Trophy Guide

Master every Yakuza 5 trophy with this complete guide. We detail strategies for completing all Another Dramas and side activities across five protagonists' sto.

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Trophy Guide

Welcome to the comprehensive Trophy Guide for Yakuza 5! Achieving the coveted Platinum Trophy in this sprawling Yakuza entry is a significant undertaking, requiring dedication across all five protagonists' storylines, their unique Another Dramas, and a multitude of side activities. This guide will break down each trophy, offering actionable strategies, essential item locations, and optimal approaches to ensure your journey to 100% completion is as smooth as possible.

General Tips for Trophy Hunting

  • Play on Normal Difficulty First: While there's a trophy for completing the game on EX-HARD, it's highly recommended to clear the game once on Normal to familiarize yourself with the story, combat mechanics, and various side content without undue pressure. This also allows you to unlock Premium Adventure.
  • Prioritize Revelations: Each character has unique Revelations that unlock powerful Heat Actions. Keep an eye out for glowing spots or specific NPCs that trigger these events. They are often tied to specific locations or story progress.
  • Complete Another Dramas: These character-specific side stories are crucial for several trophies and provide excellent experience and unique rewards. Don't neglect them!
  • Utilize the Pause Menu: The pause menu often provides hints for ongoing substories, Another Drama objectives, and even lists available Heat Actions.
  • Save Frequently: Yakuza 5 is a long game. Save often, especially before challenging fights, mini-games, or making significant story choices.
  • Stock Up on Healing Items: Always carry a good supply of Staminan Royale, Toughness Infinity, and other healing items. Convenience stores like Poppo and M Store are your best friends.

Story Progression Trophies

These trophies are earned simply by playing through the main story. You cannot miss them.

  • Prologue Complete: Finish the prologue section.
  • Part 1 Complete: Finish Kazuma Kiryu's story arc.
  • Part 2 Complete: Finish Taiga Saejima's story arc.
  • Part 3 Complete: Finish Haruka Sawamura's story arc.
  • Part 4 Complete: Finish Tatsuo Shinada's story arc.
  • Finale Complete: Complete the final chapter of the game.
  • Thank You: Watch the credits roll after completing the game.

Character-Specific Trophies

The Dragon of Dojima (Kazuma Kiryu)

  • Taxi Driver: Complete Kiryu's Another Drama, "The Way of the Dragon." This involves completing all 10 Taxi Missions and winning the final racing challenge against the Devil Killer.
    • Strategy: Focus on upgrading your taxi's performance parts (Engine, Tires, Chassis, etc.) at the garage in Nagasugai. Prioritize handling and acceleration for races. For passenger missions, always obey traffic laws to earn higher fares and reputation.
    • Key Items: Racing Parts are earned through street races and specific substories.
  • Substory Seeker (Kiryu): Complete all of Kiryu's substories. There are 30 substories for Kiryu.
    • Strategy: Many substories become available as you progress through the main story or by reaching certain friendship levels with restaurant owners. Check the map for "!" icons.

The Hunter (Taiga Saejima)

  • Hunter and Prey: Complete Saejima's Another Drama, "The Hunter's Journey." This involves completing all hunting missions and defeating the legendary bear, Yama-Oroshi.
    • Strategy: Upgrade your hunting rifle and traps at the Hunter's Cabin. Learn to track effectively by following paw prints and blood trails. Use bait to lure specific animals. Yama-Oroshi requires careful planning and a fully upgraded rifle.
    • Key Items: Various animal hides and meats, which can be sold for money or used for crafting.
  • Substory Seeker (Saejima): Complete all of Saejima's substories. There are 20 substories for Saejima.
    • Strategy: Similar to Kiryu, progress the main story and explore Tsukimino thoroughly.

The Idol (Haruka Sawamura)

  • Idol Debut: Complete Haruka's Another Drama, "The Road to Stardom." This involves winning all dance battles, idol challenges, and reaching the final stage of the Princess League.
    • Strategy: Practice rhythm games extensively. Purchase new outfits and accessories from shops like Le Marche to boost Haruka's stats (Charisma, Appeal, etc.). Successfully complete "Handshake Events" and "TV Appearances" to gain fans.
    • Key Items: Various costumes and accessories found in shops or as rewards.
  • Substory Seeker (Haruka): Complete all of Haruka's substories. There are 10 substories for Haruka.
    • Strategy: Haruka's substories are generally straightforward and involve helping people around Sotenbori.

The Gambler (Tatsuo Shinada)

  • Batting Champ: Complete Shinada's Another Drama, "The Batting Master." This involves completing all batting challenges and defeating the legendary batter, the "Golden Bat."
    • Strategy: Upgrade Shinada's batting equipment (Bat, Gloves, Shoes) at the batting center. Practice different pitches and learn their patterns. The Golden Bat is a challenging opponent, requiring precise timing and a good understanding of his pitch repertoire.
    • Key Items: Batting equipment can be purchased or earned as rewards.
  • Substory Seeker (Shinada): Complete all of Shinada's substories. There are 20 substories for Shinada.
    • Strategy: Shinada's substories often involve his past as a baseball player or his current financial struggles.

Completionist Trophies

  • Master of the Dragon: Max out all of Kiryu's stats (Attack, Defense, Heat, etc.) and learn all his skills.
    • Strategy: Gain experience through combat, substories, and Another Drama. Use experience orbs found around the city or purchased from certain shops.
  • Master of the Hunt: Max out all of Saejima's stats and learn all his skills.
    • Strategy: Similar to Kiryu, focus on combat and Saejima's hunting Another Drama.
  • Master of the Stage: Max out all of Haruka's stats and learn all her skills.
    • Strategy: Haruka gains experience primarily through dance battles, idol work, and substories.
  • Master of the Bat: Max out all of Shinada's stats and learn all his skills.
    • Strategy: Shinada gains experience through combat, his batting Another Drama, and substories.
  • Substory Completionist: Complete all 100 substories across all characters.
    • Strategy: This is a major undertaking. Refer to a dedicated substory guide for specific locations and triggers. Many substories are time-sensitive or require specific conditions to be met.
  • Ultimate Challenger: Complete all Ultimate Skill challenges.
    • Strategy: These challenging combat scenarios unlock after completing the main story. They test your mastery of each character's fighting style. Practice is key.
  • Minigame Master: Achieve a certain score or completion in all mini-games.
    • Strategy: This includes Puyo Puyo, Virtua Fighter 2, UFO Catcher, fishing, bowling, darts, mahjong, shogi, and more. Some require significant practice. For Mahjong and Shogi, consider looking up basic strategies online if you're unfamiliar.
  • Item Collector: Obtain a certain percentage of all items in the game.
    • Strategy: This includes weapons, armor, accessories, healing items, food, and crafting materials. Purchase items from shops, win them from mini-games, or find them in lockers.
  • Weapon Fanatic: Obtain all weapons in the game.
    • Strategy: Many weapons are found in lockers, purchased from weapon shops, or crafted at the weapon workshop.
  • Gear Head: Obtain all gear (armor and accessories) in the game.
    • Strategy: Similar to weapons, gear can be purchased, found, or crafted.
  • Heat Action Enthusiast: Perform all Heat Actions with all characters.
    • Strategy: This requires learning all skills and Revelations. Experiment with different environments and enemy types to trigger unique Heat Actions.
  • Gourmet: Eat every item at every restaurant.
    • Strategy: Visit every restaurant in every city and order every item on their menu. Keep track of what you've eaten.

Difficulty Trophies

  • Legendary Dragon: Complete the game on EX-HARD difficulty.
    • Strategy: This difficulty is unlocked after completing the game once. Enemies hit harder and have more health. It's highly recommended to start a New Game+ (Premium New Game) with all your unlocked skills, items, and money from your previous playthrough. Stock up on powerful healing items and consider crafting the strongest weapons and armor.

Platinum Trophy

  • King of the City: Obtain all other trophies.
    • Strategy: This is your ultimate goal. Follow this guide, be patient, and enjoy the journey through the rich world of Yakuza 5!