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Chapter 6: Puppet on a String Story Walkthrough

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Chapter Chapter 6 Puppet on a String Walkthrough

This is a story walkthrough guide on Chapter 6: Puppet on a String of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). Learn more about the objectives of this chapter, best team setup, tips for completion, as well as battle strategies!

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List of Contents

Chapter 6 Walkthrough Guide
Features that Unlock in Chapter 6
How to Unlock Chapter 6g
Related Guides

Chapter 6: Puppet on a String Walkthrough Guide

Chapter 6 Walkthrough

①	You will have to choose from two options at the start of Chapter 6: 1. Rest - Progress with the story. 2. Don't rest yet - Pause progress on the story. You can go out, explore, and continue the story later. If you choose not to rest yet, you can go back againt to Kiryu at the hotel to continue the story.
②	Defeat the Street Thugs. It will be just you (Kasuga) participating in the fight.
③	Go to Dondoko Island after meeting with the strange creatures.
④	Destroy 10 pieces of garbage using a bat in a minigame. Hold down the attack button to do charged attacks and clean them up quickly.
⑤	Fight some pirates after cleaning up.
⑥	Collect 5 pieces of wood and stone. Attack trees and rocks to get some.
⑦	Customize the Island with the DIY feature.
⑧	Learn about the mechanics around Dondoko Island Dondoko Island Guide
⑨	Proceed to Day 3 by accessing the calendar in your home.
⑩	Talk to Dolphinne and return to Hawaii. You can go back again to Dodonko Island if you wish by talking to Dolphinne at the beach in Hawaii.
⑪	Go to Revolve and then head to the Anaconda Shopping Center afterward. Note that enemies are stronger now around this part of the story. Level Up your party first to match them!
⑫	Since there are tons of enemeis at this point, you should buy a Rocket Launcher first for $100 to deal massive AoE damage against them. You can get the Rocket Launcher in a shop on the second floor.
⑬	Talk to Eiji, leave, and battle with a Level 22 Yamai. He's weak against Water and resistant to Fire, so use attacks with Water attributes to deal more damage!
⑭	Go to the Sushi restaurant and battle with the Yamai Syndicate.
⑮	You will have to choose from another set of choices once you get to the casino in Kurofuyo. 1. Check on how Kiryu is doing - Progress with the story 2. All other choices - Re-select and choose the first option
⑯	Meet Hanawa at the Safe House and proceed to the next level. Level 25 enemies will start spawning at this point, so try to reach that level and upgrade your weapons and gear to 3 Stars.
⑰	Defeat Wong (Level 25). He's weak against Fire and Gun damage so it's best to use those against him!
⑱	Replenish your items after the battle. You will be in a consecutive fights, including a Boss Fight, after this so it's best to prepare for it to avoid losing! You'll also have a boss battle at the start of Chapter 7, so replenish your supplies before proceeding!
⑲	Defeat the boss and Gunjo members to end Chapter 6. The Rocket Launcher should still be good here as there tons of enemies here! The story will push on to Chapter 7 after this.

Tips For Clearing Chapter 6: Puppet on a String

Buy Rocket Launcher
Use Dungeon to Level Up

Buy Rocket Launcher

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Rocket Launcher will be available on this Chapter once you get to the Shopping District. Purchase it for $100 at the second floor of the Shopping District. It will be helpful as you will face a lot of enemies throughout the chapter.

Use the Dungeons to Level Up

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The dungeons can help you level up quickly. It will be hard to raid while in Chapter 5, but it should be more doable once you reach Chapter 6. You may also get some items inside that you can use or sell to get money.

It is recommended to take on this chapter when your character's levels are about Level 24!

How to Level Up Fast: Best Way to Gain EXP

Your Equipment Quality Should Be Around 3☆ to 4☆

As an estimate, weapons and gear should be around 3☆3 to 4☆ for the run to be a bit comfortable. Make sure to have these gear equipped in your arsenal.

Features that Unlock in Chapter 6

Dondoko Island

LAD IW - Job Change

Dondoko Island is the Animal Crossing-esque feature in Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8), where you build DIY furniture, clean up areas, and invite guests to increase your resort rank!

Dondoko Island Guide: How to Unlock and Play

How to Unlock Chapter 6: Puppet on a String

Complete Chapter 5: Suspicious Minds

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You only need to finish Chapter 5: Suspicious Minds to unlock Chapter 6: Puppet on a String. You can choose not to start the chapter first if you want to do Substories or explore locations first!
Chapter 5: Suspicious Minds Walkthrough

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

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Main Story Walkthrough

Chapter List

Chapter 1: Doin' the Best I Can	Chapter 2: Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Chapter 3: The Fool	Chapter 4: In the Ghetto
Chapter 5: Suspicious Minds	Chapter 6: Puppet on a String
Chapter 7: Trouble	Chapter 8: Return to Sender
Chapter 9: Hard Headed Woman	Chapter 10: Don't Be Cruel
Chapter 11: Devil in Disguise	Chapter 12: For Ol' Times Sake
Chapter 13: Promised Land	Finale: If I Can Dream