How to Level Up Fast: Best Way to Gain EXP

Level up fast in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) by equipping items that increase your experience gains or by eating meal combos. Read on to learn how to level up fast and the best way to gain EXP in all stages of the game.

How to Level Up Fast

Equip Items That Increase Experience You Gain

Item	Effect
Ankle Weights	・Greatly increases EXP obtained from battle ・Greatly reduces max MP
Yakuza Training Gear	・Greatly increases EXP obtained from battle ・Max HP decreases by 100

You can earn experience more efficiently by equipping accessories that increase the amount of experience you get such as the Ankle Weights or the Yakuza Training Gear. If you can get both items, you can equip them at the same time to stack their effects.

Where to Get Ankle Weights

Head to the Crystal Aloha Resort Hotel during Chapter 4
Look for the case in the poisoned area

Chapter 4: In the Ghetto Story Walkthrough and Guide

Where to Get Yakuza Training Gear

Reward for Defeating Yamai in Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Trouble Story Walkthrough

Increase EXP Gains By Using Items

Item	Where to Get
Kiwami Drink	Shark Teeth Souvenirs

Drinking a Kiwami Drink during battle increases the experience points of the character that drank it by 1.2x. The effect of this stacks with any item you have equipped so if you drink this and equip the Ankle Weights and Yakuza Training Gear you can get up to 1.6x experience.

Consume Meal Combos

If you eat certain combo meals at specific restaurants in the city, you will have the effect of increasing the experience points earned from the meal combo. One combo meal activates this effect for a single battle and since the cost for making a combo meal can be expensive, it would be best to use this against much stronger enemies.

List of All Combo Meals & Effects

Leveling Up in the Early Game

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Prioritize Reaching Level 13 Defeat Keepers of the City Defeat Weaker Enemies to Collect Materials and Make Money After Preparing Your Equipment, Take On Superior Enemies

Prioritize Reaching Level 13

Upon reaching the midpoint of Chapter 4, you will find yourself entering an area called District 5 where the recommended level and equipment will flash on the screen. If you've already hit this level and have the recommended equipment then you will be able to progress through just fine.

Defeat Keepers of the City

In specific locations around the city, there will be enemies with crown marks called Keepers of the City that appear. Although Keepers of the City are stronger than normal enemies, it would be best to defeat them since they reward more experience points, better equipment, and safe keys.

You can easily defeat strong enemies even in the early stages by fighting them using items such as incendiary grenades which can be purchased at the shop.

Keepers of the City: Crown Enemy Locations

Prioritize Getting Items That Increase Experience Gains

Head to the area in the map to locate the Ankle Weight item.

As mentioned above, a reward for defeating the Crown Enemies near Kiryu's hotel is the Ankle Weight accessory that increases experience points. Aim to get this item as it can really help with farming experience.

Defeat Weaker Enemies to Collect Materials and Make Money

At the beginning of the story, we recommend that you increase your level by exploring the city and defeating enemies walking around the city. When you defeat these weaker enemies, they drop weapon-enhancing materials and money, so there are great benefits to fighting these enemies in the early stages.

After Preparing Your Equipment, Take On Strong Enemies

Opponents who are higher in rank than you are displayed with a pink icon.

For players that have strengthened their weapons to ☆2 or higher, or purchased armor and equipped themselves, the recommended method is to defeat an opponent of a higher rank than you.

While this is the most efficient method in terms of farming experience, there is also a chance of getting defeated by the enemies so be sure to prepare your equipment before taking them on.

Risk Level 3 Areas are Recommended

The recommended area is around the 5th district beyond the Aloha Bridge in the west of the area, where level 13 enemies will appear. We recommend this area as enemies here reward a lot of experience points that let you level up fast in the early stages of the game.

Best Early Game Items

Leveling Up in the Mid to Late Game

Take On Dungeons

As you progress through Chapter 5, you will be able to unlock dungeons. Dungeons are great for leveling up as there are rare enemies that can appear such as Keepers of the City. You may also get some items inside that you can use or sell to get money.

How to Get Money Fast

You Can Encounter Rare Enemies That Reward Huge EXP

While inside dungeons, enemies called Metalworms can appear and defeating them will give you a lot of job experience points. These enemies have high resistance and defense so they may simply run away from your battle.

You can aim to do a Back Attack or Tag Team Attack to deal as much damage as you can to defeat them before they escape.
How to Beat Metalworms in Dungeons

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) Related Guides

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wiki TOP

Story Walkthrough	Substories
Characters	Food & Meal Combo
Jobs	Skills
Weapons	Gear
Accessories	Items
Mini Games	Sujimon
Dondoko Island	-

Collectible & List Guides

Honolulu Photo Rally Locations	Yokohama Photo Rally Locations
All Vocational Exam Answers	All Taxi Stand Locations
Keepers of the City: Crown Enemy Locations	Container Locations and How to Unlock
All Pawn Shop Locations: Where to Sell Items	Aloha Links Friend Locations

Strategy Guide Articles

Best Jobs For Each Character	Best Equipment for All Chapters
Best Weapon for Each Job	Best Armor and Accessories
Best Early Game Items	How to Level Up Fast
How to Get Money Fast	How to Change Jobs
How to Feed Animals	Aloha Links Guide
How to Change the Difficulty Settings	Fortune Exchange Shop Rewards List
Miss Match Guide	How to Date Each Person in Miss Match
Missable Features	Post-Game Guide
Hawaiian Haunt Guide	Drink Links: All Choices and How to Unlock
6 Beginner Tips and Tricks in the Early Game	-

Game Mechanics & Combat Guides

Perfect Guard Guide: How to Guard	Back Attack: Effects and Multiplier
Battle System Guide: How to Win Battles	How to Use the ATM (Automated Teller Machine)
Combo Attacks Guide: How to Do Follow-up Attacks	Should You Turn Off Action Prompts?
Bond Levels: How to Increase and Effects	How to Increase Personality and What to Level First
Smackdown: Level Gap Requirement and Conditions	Personality Level: Details and Level Effects
Honk-Honk Locations	Poundmates Guide: Should You Use Poundmates?
How to Get Safe Keys and Where to Use Them	How to Escape Battles
How to Beat Metalworm in Dungeons	How to Recover Your Health
Weapon Crafting & Upgrade	-

News & Game Info

Available Consoles: Is Infinite Wealth on Switch?	Pre-Order Bonus Guide: Editions and Bonuses
System Requirements	Is Infinite Wealth Coming to Game Pass?
How to Play the Demo	DLC Guide: List of DLC and Recommendations
Trophies & Achievements Guide	PS4 or PS5: Which Version Should You Choose?
Voice Actors List	Game Edition Differences and Which to Buy
Infinite Wealth New Game Plus	-

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