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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)

How to Unlock Freelancer Job: Skills and Abilities

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A guide to the Freelancer Job in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8), including all skills, abilities, stats, and how to unlock.

How to Unlock the Freelancer Job

Job How to Unlock
Freelancer Initial Job

You begin your playthrough with the Freelancer Job as your default Job!

Characters Who Can Change Jobs to Freelancer

Job Available Character
Freelancer Ichiban Kasuga

The Freelancer Job is an Exclusive Job to Ichiban Kasuga. It cannot be equipped to any other party member.

Freelancer Skills

Skill Information
Tenacious Fist
(1)
MP: 8 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Light | Effect: Knockback
The old favorite of a once-young yakuza. Damages an enemy. Chance to stun.
Rock Swing
(2)
MP: 13 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Medium | Effect: Grapple
A move from Kasuga's schoolyard wrestling days. Damages an enemy, with a high chance of a critical hit.
Hyper Swagger
(6)
MP: 8 | Type: Support | Attribute: - | Range: Self Only | Power: - | Effect: -
Flash Kasuga•s signature grin and turn the tides of battle. Boosts your Evasion and Attack.
Dropkick
(10)
MP: 20 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Light | Effect: Knockback
One of Soapy Ichi's signature maneuvers. Low accuracy, but a guaranteed critical hit if it lands.
Headbutt Barrage
(12)
MP: 25 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Heavy | Effect: Grapple
Kasuga knows what it means to use his noggin. Damages an enemy, with a chance to stun.
Ruffian's Kick
(18)
MP: 30 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Medium | Effect: Knockback
An ugly but effective boot to the mush. Low accuracy, but a guaranteed critical hit if it lands.
Atomic Drop
(20)
MP: 35 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Heavy | Effect: -
A pillar of pro wrestling from Kasuga's youth. Damages an enemy, with a high chance of a critical hit.
Release German Suplex
(22)
MP: 35 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Heavy | Effect: -
A devastating slam that Kasuga recalls from many a Tokyo Dome main event. Damages an enemy, with a chance to instantly KO.
Essence of Roadside Weapon
(30)
MP: 45 | Type: Attack | Attribute: Blunt | Range: 1 Enemy | Power: Extreme | Effect: -
When all else fails, give 'em the Kamurocho classic. Damages an enemy and changes depending on your surroundings.

Freelancer Stats and Resistances

Basic Info

Freelancer
Icon Freelancer
Character Ichiban Kasuga
Weapon Bare Fists
Subname The Man Who Had Nothing
Job Description An exclusive job for Kasuga featuring a number of pro wrestling moves repurposed for street fights.

Stat Changes

HP ★★★☆☆ MP ★★★☆☆
Attack ★★★★★ Defense ★★★★☆
Magic ★☆☆☆☆ Willpower ★★★☆☆
Agility ★★★☆☆ - -

Resistances

Blunt ImageBlunt Blade ImageBlade Bullet ImageBullet Fire ImageFire Ice ImageIce Electric ImageElectric
- - - - - -

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