This is a guide to the best gear (weapons and armor) for each chapter of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). The best equipment to buy in the early game, mid-game, and late game, as well as how to find it.

Guides to Best Gear
Best Gear	Best Weapons	Best Armor

Best Gear Up to Chapter 4

Recommended Armor for All Characters

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Straw Hat	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Thorstone
Clothes	Prince Kuhio Aloha Shirt	DEF +10 WIL +8 $59.99	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Loafers	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Obtain Gear from Aloha Links as Soon as Possible

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Accessory	Fighter's Binding	HP +40	Add 5 Aloha Links Friends
Accessory	Fighter's Belt	MP +20	Add 15 Aloha Links Friends
Weapon	Punk Choker	ATK +4 MAG +4	Add 25 Aloha Links Friends

After obtaining Aloha Links from Kei, focus on increasing your friends list to claim some really strong gear as early as Chapter 3. It is quite easy to gain up to 25 friends and the gear you will receive as rewards will be worth it!

Aloha Links Guide

List of Aloha Links Friend Locations

Ichiban Kasuga Build

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Tranquility Bat	ATK +18 MAG +16	Exchange 10 Fortune points
Head	Straw Hat	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Thorstone
Clothes	Prince Kuhio Aloha Shirt	DEF +10 WIL +8 $59.99	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Loafers	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Prioritize Building Ichiban Kasuga

It should always be your utmost priority to build Ichiban Kasuga. When this character is defeated, it would result to a game over which would cause some consequences!

Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?

Kazuma Kiryu Build

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Straw Hat	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Thorstone
Clothes	Prince Kuhio Aloha Shirt	DEF +10 WIL +8 $59.99	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Loafers	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Eric Tomizawa Build

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Stag Beetle Wrench	ATK +23 MAG +23	Dropped by a strong enemy on the 1st Floor of Anaconda Shopping Center
Head	Straw Hat	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Thorstone
Clothes	Prince Kuhio Aloha Shirt	DEF +10 WIL +8 $59.99	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Loafers	DEF +9 WIL +8 $60	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Best Gear Up to Chapter 6

Recommended Armor for All Characters

Accessories for all characters remains relatively the same - with Bangle and Safety Brooch retaining their spots in the build.

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Classy Hat	DEF +18 WIL +15 CritRate +10%	Complete five floors of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Longcoat	DEF +19 WIL +16 $332	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Wind Sneakers	DEF +18 WIL +15 AGI +10 $343	Purchase from Fiddler Brand

Classy Hat can be obtained multiple times from B5F of the Hawaii Haunt Dungeon. Aim to get this gear for all four characters.

Ichiban Kasuga Build

Recommended Job	Hero

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Metal Bat	ATK +42 MAG +38	Purchase from Panthera Sports Kingdom
↳ Upgrade	Barbed Wire Bat	ATK +58 MAG +53	Craft using the Metal Bat in Julie's Gearworks
Head	Classy Hat	DEF +18 WIL +15 CritRate +10%	Complete five floors of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Longcoat	DEF +19 WIL +16 $332	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Wind Sneakers	DEF +18 WIL +15 AGI +10 $343	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Fighter's Binding	HP +40	Add 5 Aloha Links Friends

Prioritize Building Ichiban Kasuga

It should always be your utmost priority to build Ichiban Kasuga. When this character is defeated, it would result to a game over which would cause some consequences!

Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?

Kazuma Kiryu Build

Recommended Job	Dragon of Dojima

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Classy Hat	DEF +18 WIL +15 CritRate +10%	Complete five floors of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Longcoat	DEF +19 WIL +16 $332	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Wind Sneakers	DEF +18 WIL +15 AGI +10 $343	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Fighter's Belt	MP +20	Reach 15 Aloha Links friends
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)

Eric Tomizawa Build

Recommended Job	Pyrodancer

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Ice Axe	ATK +42 MAG +38	Purchase from Hau'oli Hula Shop
↳ Upgrade	Magic Ice Axe	ATK +58 MAG +53	Craft using the Ice Axe in Julie's Gearworks
Head	Classy Hat	DEF +18 WIL +15 CritRate +10%	Complete five floors of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Longcoat	DEF +19 WIL +16 $332	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Wind Sneakers	DEF +18 WIL +15 AGI +10 $343	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Chitose Fujinomiya Build

Recommended Job	Kunoichi

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Ephemeral Short Sword	ATK +80 MAG +80	Complete all Photo Rally in Little Japan
Head	Classy Hat	DEF +18 WIL +15 CritRate +10%	Complete five floors of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Longcoat	DEF +19 WIL +16 $332	Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes	Wind Sneakers	DEF +18 WIL +15 AGI +10 $343	Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Best Gear Up to Chapter 11

Recommended Armor for All Characters

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head (Opt. 1)	Floral Tiara	DEF +34 WIL +28 MP +20 $16994	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Head (Opt. 2)	Suppression Helmet	DEF +43 WIL +35 DMG reduced when guarding	Complete B15F of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Aloha Bikini	DEF +45 WIL +36 Increase HP recovery of skills $23792	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Shoes	Rain Boots	DEF +41 WIL +33 Reduce Ice dmg $19662	Purchase from White Shore Boutique

Classy Hat can be obtained multiple times from B5F of the Hawaii Haunt Dungeon. Aim to get this gear for all four characters.

Ichiban Kasuga Build

Recommended Job	Hero

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Iron Club	ATK +16 MAG +108	Purchase from Panthera Sports Kingdom
↳ Upgrade	Wolf's Fang	ATK +18 MAG +129	Craft using the Iron Club in Julie's Gearworks
Head (Opt. 1)	Floral Tiara	DEF +34 WIL +28 MP +20 $16994	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Head (Opt. 2)	Suppression Helmet	DEF +43 WIL +35 DMG reduced when guarding	Complete B15F of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Aloha Bikini	DEF +45 WIL +36 Increase HP recovery of skills $23792	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Shoes	Rain Boots	DEF +41 WIL +33 Reduce Ice dmg $19662	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Fighter's Binding	Max HP +40	Add 5 friends in Aloha Links

Prioritize Building Ichiban Kasuga

It should always be your utmost priority to build Ichiban Kasuga. When this character is defeated, it would result to a game over which would cause some consequences!

Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?

Eric Tomizawa Build

Recommended Job	Pyrodancer

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Greataxe	ATK +40 MAG +40	Purchase from Hau'oli Hula Shop
↳ Upgrade	Phantom Greataxe	ATK +138 MAG +129	Craft using the Greataxe in Julie's Gearworks
Head (Opt. 1)	Floral Tiara	DEF +34 WIL +28 MP +20 $16994	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Head (Opt. 2)	Suppression Helmet	DEF +43 WIL +35 DMG reduced when guarding	Complete B15F of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Aloha Bikini	DEF +45 WIL +36 Increase HP recovery of skills $23792	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Shoes	Rain Boots	DEF +41 WIL +33 Reduce Ice dmg $19662	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Chitose Fujinomiya Build

Recommended Job	Kunoichi

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Kijin Short Sword	ATK +112 MAG +112	Purchase from Ganryu-jima Armory
↳ Upgrade	Raging Goddess's Sword	ATK +134 MAG +134	Craft using the Kijin Short Sword in Julie's Gearworks
Head (Opt. 1)	Floral Tiara	DEF +34 WIL +28 MP +20 $16994	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Head (Opt. 2)	Suppression Helmet	DEF +43 WIL +35 DMG reduced when guarding	Complete B15F of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Aloha Bikini	DEF +45 WIL +36 Increase HP recovery of skills $23792	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Shoes	Rain Boots	DEF +41 WIL +33 Reduce Ice dmg $19662	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Accessory 1	Champion's Ring	ATK +30	Dropped by Chapter 10 Boss
Accessory 2	Fighter's Belt	Max MP +20	Add 15 Aloha Links Friends

Kaoichi Adachi Build

Recommended Job	Samurai

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Secret Longsword	ATK +120 MAG +104	Purchase from Ganryu-jima Armory
↳ Upgrade	Dancing God's Katana	ATK +134 MAG +134	Craft using the Secret Longsword in Julie's Gearworks
Head (Opt. 1)	Floral Tiara	DEF +34 WIL +28 MP +20 $16994	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Head (Opt. 2)	Suppression Helmet	DEF +43 WIL +35 DMG reduced when guarding	Complete B15F of the Hawaiian Haunt Dungeon
Clothes	Aloha Bikini	DEF +45 WIL +36 Increase HP recovery of skills $23792	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Shoes	Rain Boots	DEF +41 WIL +33 Reduce Ice dmg $19662	Purchase from White Shore Boutique
Accessory 1	Black Belt	ATK +3 MAG +3 DEF +5 WIL +5 AGI +5 HP +10	Dropped by a crown enemy west of Lantern St.
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)

Best Gear Up to Chapter 12

Recommended Armor for All Characters

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Commander Hat	DEF +37 WIL +30 ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Clothes	Smart Robe	DEF +49 WIL +40 ¥2.45M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Shoes	Pointed Toes	DEF +37 WIL +30 Reduce Ice dmg ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique

Reuse Some Gear from Chapter 11

Gear and Equipment are shared for both the Kiryu side (Japan) and the Kasuga side (Honolulu), so you can use them interchangeably. You may even opt to purchase these gear in the opposite side of the world and use them in the other.

If you do not want to procure these items listed here, you are still free to use the equipment from Chapter 11 except the weapons as those are dependent on the job.

Kazuma Kiryu Build

Recommended Job	Dragon of Dojima

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Head	Commander Hat	DEF +37 WIL +30 ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Clothes	Smart Robe	DEF +49 WIL +40 ¥2.45M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Shoes	Pointed Toes	DEF +37 WIL +30 Reduce Ice dmg ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Accessory 1	Champion's Ring	ATK +30	Dropped by Chapter 10 Boss
Accessory 2	Fighter's Binding	Max HP +40	Add 5 friends in Aloha Links

Prioritize Building Kazuma Kiryu

It should always be your utmost priority to build Kazuma Kiryu on chapters that he's the main protagonist. When this character is defeated, it would result to a game over which would cause some consequences!

Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?

Yu Nanba Build

Recommended Job	Homeless Guy

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Sacred Branch	ATK +104 MAG +120 ¥3.5M	Purchase from Welcome Pharmacy
↳ Upgrade	Intoxicane	ATK +138 MAG +129	Craft using the Sacred Branch in Julie's Gearworks
Head	Commander Hat	DEF +37 WIL +30 ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Clothes	Smart Robe	DEF +49 WIL +40 ¥2.45M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Shoes	Pointed Toes	DEF +37 WIL +30 Reduce Ice dmg ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Accessory 1	Silver Bracelet	MAG +20 WIL +28 MP +20 ¥303.2k	Purchase from la chatte blanche
Accessory 2	Safety Brooch	DEF +10 $77	Purchase from No Surf No Life

Saeko Mukoda Build

Recommended Job	Geodancer

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Trippy Maracas	ATK +104 MAG +120 $35000	Purchase from Hau'oli Hula Shop
↳ Upgrade	Electrip Maracas	ATK +125 MAG +143	Craft using the Trippy Maracas in Julie's Gearworks
Head	Commander Hat	DEF +37 WIL +30 ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Clothes	Smart Robe	DEF +49 WIL +40 ¥2.45M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Shoes	Pointed Toes	DEF +37 WIL +30 Reduce Ice dmg ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Accessory 1	Silver Bracelet	MAG +20 WIL +28 MP +20 ¥303.2k	Purchase from la chatte blanche
Accessory 2	Fighter's Belt	Max MP +20	Add 15 Aloha Links Friends

Seonhee Build

Recommended Job	Assassin

	Gear	Stats	How to Get
Weapon	Assault Needles	ATK +120 MAG +104 ¥3.5M	Purchase from Zhou Long Distribution
↳ Upgrade	Thunderbird Needles	ATK +143 MAG +125	Craft using the Assault Needles in Julie's Gearworks
Head	Commander Hat	DEF +37 WIL +30 ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Clothes	Smart Robe	DEF +49 WIL +40 ¥2.45M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Shoes	Pointed Toes	DEF +37 WIL +30 Reduce Ice dmg ¥1.75M	Purchase from Hustle Boutique
Accessory 1	Black Belt	ATK +3 MAG +3 DEF +5 WIL +5 AGI +5 HP +10	Dropped by a crown enemy west of Lantern St.
Accessory 1	Bangle	ATK +3 HP +10 $77	Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 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	-

FAQs

Should You Play Past Yakuza Games?	Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?
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