Trophy & Achievement Checklist

Welcome, fellow Dragon of Rock Bottom! This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the streets of Ijincho, Kamurocho, and Sotenbori to unlock every single trophy and achievement in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Prepare for a long but rewarding journey filled with heartwarming stories, intense battles, and plenty of side activities. We've broken down the most challenging and time-consuming trophies into actionable steps.

Story-Related Trophies (Unmissable)

These trophies are earned automatically as you progress through the main story. Focus on enjoying Ichiban Kasuga's epic tale, and these will pop naturally.

Chapter 1 Complete: "Rock Bottom"
Chapter 2 Complete: "The Yokohama Liumang"
Chapter 3 Complete: "The Omi Alliance"
Chapter 4 Complete: "The Bleached Labyrinth"
Chapter 5 Complete: "The Fate of the Yakuza"
Chapter 6 Complete: "The Dragon of Kansai"
Chapter 7 Complete: "The Spider's Web"
Chapter 8 Complete: "The End of the Line"
Chapter 9 Complete: "The Truth"
Chapter 10 Complete: "The Betrayal"
Chapter 11 Complete: "The Price of Betrayal"
Chapter 12 Complete: "The End of the Yakuza"
Chapter 13 Complete: "The Last Stand"
Final Chapter Complete: "Thank You"

Substory Completionist: "Hero of Yokohama"

To earn this trophy, you must complete all 52 substories scattered across Ijincho, Kamurocho, and Sotenbori. Many substories unlock as you progress through the main story or meet certain prerequisites (e.g., reaching a specific Bond level with a party member, increasing Ichiban's Personality stats). Keep an eye on your minimap for blue speech bubble icons, which indicate available substories.

Strategy:
- Prioritize completing substories as they appear to avoid backtracking later.
- Regularly check the "Part-time Hero" office in Ijincho for new requests, as some substories are tied to these.
- Increase Ichiban's Personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Charisma, Intellect, Style, Kindness) by participating in vocational school exams, eating at restaurants, and engaging in various activities. Higher stats unlock certain substories and dialogue options.
- Some substories require specific items or conditions. For example, Substory 13, "The Gift of Gab," requires you to find a specific item for a homeless man near Hamakita Park.

Part-time Hero Master: "Part-time Hero"

This trophy requires you to achieve a 5-star rating in the Part-time Hero service. This involves completing a vast number of requests, including rescue missions, item deliveries, and defeating specific enemies. You'll need to complete all "Support," "Rescue," and "Challenge" requests.

Strategy:
- Visit the Part-time Hero office frequently to accept new requests.
- "Support" requests often involve finding lost items or delivering specific goods. Pay attention to the descriptions for clues on where to find them.
- "Rescue" missions usually involve defeating groups of enemies in designated areas. Ensure your party is well-equipped.
- "Challenge" requests are often more complex, sometimes involving unique enemies or specific conditions.
- Completing substories often counts towards Part-time Hero progress or unlocks new requests.

Business Mogul: "President of the Century"

To earn this prestigious trophy, you must achieve the #1 ranking in the Business Management mini-game. This is a significant time sink but highly rewarding.

Key Steps:
1. Unlock Business Management: This mini-game becomes available during Chapter 5.
2. Recruit Employees: Hire a diverse range of employees with good stats (Sales, Product, Cost) and unique skills. Look for employees from substories, Part-time Hero rewards, and even those found on the street.
3. Invest in Properties: Purchase and upgrade properties strategically. Focus on properties that generate high income and have good employee synergy.
4. Hold Shareholder Meetings: These turn-based battles are crucial for increasing your company's value and rank.
  - Preparation: Ensure your shareholders are well-trained and have high "Speech Cost" and "Persuasion" stats. Equip them with appropriate gear.
  - Strategy: Match shareholder weaknesses to their arguments, use "Apology" to recover morale, and unleash powerful "Persuasion" attacks when their guard is down.
5. Expand and Dominate: Continuously expand your business, upgrade properties, and win shareholder meetings to climb the ranks. The final hurdle is defeating the current #1 company.

Vocational Virtuoso: "Licensed to Skill"

This trophy requires Ichiban to pass all 21 vocational school exams. Each exam tests one of Ichiban's six personality stats (Passion, Confidence, Charisma, Intellect, Style, Kindness).

Location: Ounabara Vocational School in Ijincho.
Strategy:
- Boost Personality Stats: Before attempting exams, ensure Ichiban's relevant personality stats are high. This can be done by:
  - Eating specific food combinations at restaurants (check the menu for stat boosts).
  - Completing substories.
  - Engaging in various mini-games (e.g., Dragon Kart for Style, Can Collecting for Kindness).
  - Reading books (available at various bookstores).
- Study the Questions: The exams have a set pool of questions. If you fail, you can retry after a short cooldown. Take notes or use online guides to learn the correct answers.
- Cost: Each exam costs a fee, so ensure you have enough yen.

Dungeon Delver: "Dungeon Conqueror"

Complete all three major dungeons: the Yokohama Underground Dungeon, the Kamurocho Underground Dungeon, and the Sotenbori Underground Dungeon. These multi-floor dungeons are excellent for grinding experience and finding valuable items.

Yokohama Underground Dungeon: Unlocks early in the game. Features multiple levels and a final boss.
Kamurocho Underground Dungeon: Accessible later in the game when you visit Kamurocho. Expect tougher enemies.
Sotenbori Underground Dungeon: Also accessible later when you visit Sotenbori. This dungeon presents the greatest challenge.
Strategy:
- Preparation: Stock up on healing items (e.g., Staminan Royale, Tauriner Maximum), revive items (e.g., Resurrection Bolus), and MP recovery items (e.g., Spirit Headbutt).
- Job Synergy: Optimize your party's jobs for maximum damage and survivability. Consider having a healer (e.g., Idol), a strong physical attacker (e.g., Enforcer, Gangster), and a magic user (e.g., Homeless Guy, Host).
- Level Up: Ensure your party is adequately leveled for each dungeon. The Sotenbori dungeon, in particular, requires a high-level party (Level 50+ recommended).
- Item Farming: Dungeons are great for finding rare crafting materials and high-tier equipment.

True Millennium Tower: "The Pinnacle of Humanity"

This is arguably the most challenging trophy in the game. You must conquer the True Millennium Tower, a post-game dungeon that far surpasses the difficulty of the main story. It is only accessible after completing the game.

Prerequisites:
- New Game+ Recommended: While possible on a first playthrough, New Game+ allows you to carry over levels and equipment, making it significantly easier.
- Max Level Party: Aim for Level 99 for all active party members.
- Best Equipment: Craft and upgrade the strongest weapons and armor available, ideally to EX EX rank at Romance Workshop. This includes Ichiban's Hero's Bat, Saeko's Empress's Heels, etc.
- Job Mastery: Max out several jobs for each character to unlock powerful inherited skills and stat bonuses.
- Bond Levels: Max out all party members' Bond levels to unlock their ultimate skills and passive abilities.
Strategy:
- Elemental Coverage: Ensure your party has a wide range of elemental attacks (Fire, Ice, Electric, Blade, Blunt, Gun) to exploit enemy weaknesses.
- Status Effects: Utilize status effects like Paralysis, Sleep, and Blindness to control difficult encounters.
- Healing and MP Management: Bring an abundance of the best healing and MP recovery items. The fights are long and resource-intensive.
- Sacrifice Stones: Acquire Sacrifice Stones from the casino or certain enemies. These items automatically revive a fallen character once per battle, which can be a lifesaver.
- Grinding Location: The Sotenbori Battle Arena is an excellent spot for grinding levels and money in the post-game.

Collectibles & Miscellaneous

Can Collector: "Can-Do Attitude"
- Achieve a high score in the Can Collecting mini-game. Focus on collecting larger cans and avoiding obstacles. Practice makes perfect!
Dragon Kart Champion: "Dragon Kart Driver"
- Win all races in Dragon Kart. Upgrade your kart components (frame, tires, engine) and learn the track layouts.
Movie Master: "Movie Buff"
- Watch all movies at the movie theater without falling asleep. Use the "Awakening" items (e.g., Energy Drink) if you feel drowsy.
Poundmate Power: "Pound for Pound"
- Unlock all Poundmates. Many are unlocked through substories or by progressing the main story.
Gambling King: "High Roller"
- Win a significant amount of chips/tags at the various gambling games (Casino, Gambling Hall). Focus on games like Poker or Baccarat if you understand the rules, or save scum for easy wins.
Crafting King: "Romance Master"
- Craft all weapons and armor at the Romance Workshop. This requires a lot of money and rare materials found in dungeons, enemy drops, and Part-time Hero rewards.
Party Animal: "Bond of Brotherhood"
- Max out the Bond level with all party members. This is achieved by fighting battles together, eating at restaurants, and participating in Party Chats.
Job Hopper: "Job Hopper"
- Unlock all jobs for Ichiban. Most jobs are unlocked by reaching certain personality stats or completing specific substories.
Skill Master: "Skill Master"
- Learn all skills for a single job. This requires extensive grinding within that job.

Good luck on your journey to 100% completion, Dragon! It's a long road, but the satisfaction of seeing all those trophies pop is truly legendary.