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How to Beat Metalworm in Dungeons

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth - How to Beat Metalworm in Dungeons

Metalworm is a tough opponent to beat in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). Read on and learn how to beat Metalworm, its location, and how much Exp it gives once defeated!

How to Beat Metalworm

  1. Set Up Buffs and Debuffs
  2. Aim for Back Attacks
  3. Use Battle Items

Set Up Buffs and Debuffs

Before Defense Debuff After Defense Debuff

Much like most enemies in the game, Metalworm is also susceptible to debuffs applied to him.

The example above shows the damage done to the Metalworm before and after applying a Defense Down Debuff. Attacks only dealt 10 damage before the debuff, while it dealt 48 damage after the debuff.

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Aim for Back Attacks

LAD Infinite Wealth - Back Attacks

Always aim for back attacks to deal increased damage from a guaranteed critical hit even if Metalworm has high resistance.

Back Attack: Effects and Multiplier

Use Battle Items

LAD Infinite Wealth - Use Battle Items

It's recommended to use damage-dealing Battle Items since they deal fixed damage, even if they're resisted by Metalworm.

While it does not deal the full damage to Metalworm, given their high fixed damage along with the debuffs in play is the way to go. Battle Items are also cheap to buy so make sure you have a handful prior to this fight!

List of All Battle Items

Metalworm Location

Spawns Randomly in Dungeons

LAD Infinite Wealth - Metalworm Randomly Spawns

Metalworm randomly spawns in dungeons and are difficult to fight. Make sure you're well prepared before heading into dungeons and you've got lots of items with you!

Metalworm EXP Gain

Gives High Job Experience

Metalworms doesn't give much Level Exp once defeated, but it does give tons of Job Exp, useful for for leveling up Jobs!

How to Level Up Fast: Best Way to Gain EXP

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