Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)

How to Escape Battles

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth - How to Escape Battles

You can escape battles in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) by holding down L1. Check out this guide to learn more about how to escape battles and tips for successfully escaping.

How to Escape Battles

Hold L1

Players that wish to escape from a battle can do so by holding down L1 (or LB). Do note that the success of your escape will be determined by a number of factors. If you attempt to escape the battle and fail, this will result in you losing a turn.

Conditions That Can Affect Your Escape▼

Use Smoke Bombs

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Smoke Bombs can be useful for escaping battles since the effect of this item is to give you a high chance of escaping. Using this item would be your best bet when fighting high-level enemies or when there is a wall behind you.

Tips for Escaping Battles

Chances of Escaping Depends on Certain Conditions

  1. When a wall or object is in the direction of your escape
  2. The enemy you are fighting is a higher level than you

If there is a wall or object obstructing your escape path or if the level of your enemy is much higher than yours, it is more likely that your attempt to escape the battle won't be successful. Enemies that are a higher level than you are marked with a pink icon.

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You Can't Escape Important Battles

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth - Yamai boss fight

When taking on more important fights such as boss fights, note that you will not be able to escape the battle. If you're in a battle and you can't escape, holding down L1 won't cost you a turn.

Enemies Disappear When Escaping Battles

Upon successfully escaping from a battle, the enemy from that encounter will disappear. Raid battles can also disappear so if you are really determined on taking down an enemy, make sure to have recovery items at the ready.

How to Get Smoke Bombs

Purchased from Pawn Shops

Price $10

Smoke Bomb can be purchased at Pawn Shops for $10. You can get up to five Smoke Bombs at a time which lets you to easily stock up on this item for your next battle.

Can Be Picked Up While Exploring The City

As you go around and explore the different areas of the game, you may be able to find Smoke Bombs lying around. Since this happens at random, purchasing them at Pawn Shops is the more consistent method of obtaining Smoke Bombs.

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