Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

How to Beat Ryo Aoki (Chapter 9)

Defeat Ryo Aoki in Yakuza: Like a Dragon Chapter 9. Learn effective crowd control and damage strategies to overcome his powerful attacks.

Location: Bleach Japan Headquarters
Recommended Level: 40-43

Weaknesses & Resistances:

  • Weakness: None significant
  • Resistances: None significant

Strategy:

Ryo Aoki is a formidable opponent with a mix of powerful physical attacks and some unique skills that can inflict status effects. This is a test of your party's overall strength and resource management.

  • High Damage Output: Focus on your strongest single-target and AoE attacks. Ensure your main damage dealers (Ichiban, Joon-gi Han, Zhao) are optimized.
  • Consistent Healing: Keep your party's HP consistently high. Have a dedicated healer (Nanba as Musician, Saeko as Idol) and use healing items proactively.
  • Status Ailment Cures: Aoki can inflict various status effects. Have items like 'First Aid Kits' or 'Awakening Tea' ready.
  • Guard: Guarding against his powerful attacks is crucial for survival.
  • Buffs/Debuffs: Use buffs to increase your party's attack and defense, and debuffs to lower Aoki's stats.
  • Poundmates: Don't hesitate to call on powerful Poundmates for extra damage or emergency healing.

Rewards:

  • Experience, Yen, Story Progression