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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)
How to Unlock Linebacker Job: Skills and Abilities
A guide to the Linebacker Job in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8), including all skills, abilities, stats, and how to unlock.
How to Unlock the Linebacker Job
| Job | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Linebacker |
Coconut Tasting (DLC Purchase)
Req.: Confidence Lv. 5 Price: $1600 |
You can acquire the Linebacker Job when you reach Alo-Happy Tours in Chapter 5 and unlock Job Changing. It requires you to have Confidence Lv. 5 first!
Characters Who Can Change Jobs to Linebacker
| Job | Available Character |
|---|---|
| Linebacker | Male Party Member |
The Linebacker Job is a Generic Job that can be equipped by any Male member in your party.
Linebacker Skills
| Skill | Information |
|---|---|
|
Pancaker
(1) |
MP: 15 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Light |
Effect: ー
Damage a single enemy and its surroundings. Applies your weapon's attributes. |
|
Flagrant Headbutt
(1) |
MP: 18 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy |
Power: Medium |
Effect: ー
Damage a single enemy. Chance to inflict a rage state. |
|
Pistol Formation
(1) |
MP: 20 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Bullet | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Light |
Effect: ー
Damage a single enemy and its surroundings. |
|
Cooler Shower
(1) |
MP: 20 | Type: Recovery |
Attribute: - | Range: Self Only |
Power: - |
Effect: ー
Restores HP and increases Defense |
|
Illegal Spearing
(5) |
MP: 25 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Light |
Effect: ー
Damages enemies in a single line. Applies your weapon's attributes. |
|
Conversion Attempt
(12) |
MP: 25 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Bullet | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Light |
Effect: ー
Deal damage to a single enemy or multiple random enemies. |
|
Quarterback Sack
(15) |
MP: 30 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Medium |
Effect: ー
Damage a single enemy and its surroundings. Chance to inflict a rage state. |
|
Hail Mary Bomb
(18) |
MP: | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Magic, Fire | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Medium |
Effect: ー
Inflicts magical damage to a single enemy and its surroundings on the next turn. |
|
Hut! Hut! Hike!
(20) |
MP: 35 | Type: Support |
Attribute: - | Range: Self Only |
Power: - |
Effect: ー
Inflicts a rage state on yourself. Reduces the damage you take from enemies for a few turns, and increases the power of your attacks on the next turn as you take a hit |
|
Tilt-a-Whirl Tackle
(22) |
MP: 45 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy |
Power: Heavy |
Effect: ー
Damage to a single enemy and enemies around it. You can control the direction of the attack with the L-stick. Applies your weapon's attributes. |
|
Essence of Showboating
(24) |
MP: 60 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Heavy |
Effect: ー
Deal damage to a single enemy and its surroundings. Increases the defense of all allies |
|
Essence of Endzone
(30) |
MP: 65 | Type: Attack |
Attribute: Blunt | Range: Enemy Area |
Power: Heavy |
Effect: ー
Deals damage to a single enemy and its surroundings. Enemies in a rage state will have increased damage. Applies your weapon's attributes. |
Linebacker Stats and Resistances
Basic Info
| Linebacker | |
| Icon |  |
|---|---|
| Character | Male Party Member |
| Weapon | Wristbands | Subname | Gridiron Guardsman |
Stat Changes
| HP | ★★★★☆ | MP | ★★☆☆☆ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | ★★★☆☆ | Defense | ★★★★★ |
| Magic | ★☆☆☆☆ | Willpower | ★★★☆☆ |
| Agility | ★★★★☆ | - | - |
Resistances
 Blunt
|
 Blade
|
 Bullet
|
 Fire
|
 Ice
|
 Electric
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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