Kiryu Kazuma is the protagonist of Yakuza Kiwami. His journey from a respected yakuza to a man seeking redemption is central to the narrative. His combat prowess is legendary, and mastering his four fighting styles is crucial. This section focuses on general upgrade priorities for Kiryu across all styles.

General Upgrade Priorities
- Health: Always a good investment, especially early on.
- Heat Gauge: A larger Heat Gauge allows for more Heat Actions.
- Attack Power: Increases damage output across all styles.
- Defense: Reduces incoming damage.
- Heat Gain: Speeds up Heat Gauge accumulation.
Prioritize unlocking new Heat Actions as they become available, as they are powerful tools in combat.