Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

How to Beat Masato Arakawa (Chapter 6)

Prepare for the Chapter 6 boss fight against Masato Arakawa in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Focus on party survivability and consistent damage output.

Location: Seiryu Clan Headquarters
Recommended Level: 25-28

Weaknesses & Resistances:

  • Weakness: None significant
  • Resistances: None significant

Strategy:

Masato Arakawa is a powerful physical attacker with no obvious elemental weaknesses. This fight is a test of your party's overall damage output and survivability. He has a powerful charge attack that can severely damage a single target.

  • Sustained Damage: Focus on using your strongest physical and magical attacks from all party members.
  • Proactive Healing: Keep your party's HP high at all times. Nanba (Musician) or Saeko (Idol) should be dedicated healers.
  • Guard Against Charge Attacks: When Masato charges, be ready to guard with the targeted character to minimize damage.
  • Buffs/Debuffs: Use buffs to increase your party's attack and defense, and debuffs to lower Masato's stats.
  • MP Management: This can be a long fight, so manage your MP carefully. Use MP restoring items if needed.

Rewards:

  • Experience, Yen, Story Progression