Job Skill List & Descriptions
The Job System in Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a cornerstone of character progression, allowing Ichiban Kasuga and his party members to specialize in various roles and learn unique skills. Each job comes with its own set of abilities, passive bonuses, and stat specializations. Understanding these skills is crucial for building an effective party composition and overcoming challenging encounters.
Jobs are broadly categorized into default roles and advanced roles, with some jobs being exclusive to male or female characters. As characters level up within a specific job, they unlock new active and passive skills. Active skills are special attacks or buffs that can be used during turn-based combat, while passive skills provide constant bonuses to stats or resistances. Each job also has two 'Character Skills' that remain usable even after switching to a different job, making certain jobs highly valuable for their transferable abilities.
Here's a look at some key job types and the general nature of their skills:
| Job Type | Role Description | Example Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Hero (Default) | Balanced attacker, good all-around stats. | Power Slash: Moderate physical damage to one enemy. Hero's Spirit: Buffs party's attack and defense. |
| Chivalrous Thief | Fast physical attacker, good at debuffing enemies. | Snatch: Steals an item from an enemy. Poison Mist: Inflicts poison on multiple enemies. |
| Geodancer | Support role, buffs party with dance-like moves. | Rock Steady: Increases party's defense. Rhythm Step: Inflicts random status effects. |
| Musician | Support role, heals and buffs party with music. | Soothing Melody: Heals party HP. Inspiring Tune: Buffs party's attack. |
| Chef | Balanced attacker with elemental damage, good for crowd control. | Knife Toss: Moderate damage to one enemy. Boiling Water: Inflicts burn on multiple enemies. |
| Fortuneteller | Debuff specialist, can inflict various status ailments. | Curse of Misfortune: Lowers enemy's accuracy. Curse of Weakness: Lowers enemy's attack. |
| Idol | Healer and support, excels at restoring HP and status. | Healing Prayer: Restores party HP. Cheer Up: Removes status ailments from party. |
| Bodyguard | Tank role, draws enemy aggro and protects allies. | Taunt: Draws enemy attention. Shield Bash: Damages and stuns an enemy. |
Each job offers a unique playstyle, and mastering the skills learned from each is key to adapting to different combat scenarios. Experimenting with different job combinations for Ichiban and his party members will allow you to create powerful synergies and overcome even the most formidable foes.