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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)

How to Farm Job EXP

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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth - Job EXP Guide

You can quickly farm Job EXP by equipping accessories, eating certain Food Combos, or defeating Metalworms in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Learn more about Job EXP accessories and food combos as well as other ways to quickly rank up a Job here!

How to Farm Job EXP

Job EXP Guide


Equip Job EXP Gain Items

Gear Stat & Effects How to Get
Animal Bone NecklaceAnimal Bone Necklace Exclusive equipment for Pyrodancers. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
Litterbugged
Antique CoinAntique Coin Exclusive equipment for Desperados. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Bullet of MemoryBullet of Memory Exclusive equipment for a Hitman. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Enemy Drop
Chapter 12 Boss
ChampionChampion's Grip Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Purchase in Shop
Treasure Select Pawn (Anaconda)
Commemorative FootballCommemorative Football Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Purchase in Shop
Treasure Select Pawn (Anaconda)
Court TongsCourt Tongs Exclusive equipment for Chefs. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Def Boom BoxDef Boom Box Exclusive equipment for Breakers. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
Rock and Roil
Dragon GodDragon God's Amulet Exclusive equipment for the Dragon of Dojima. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Rescue All Missing Persons in Yokohama Underground 1F
Dragonfish TenuguiDragonfish Tenugui Exclusive equipment for Ichiban. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Rescue All Missing Persons in Hawaiian Haunt 2F
Dreamy SignatureDreamy Signature Exclusive equipment for Idols. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Ecstasy RopeEcstasy Rope Exclusive equipment for Night Queens. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Fancy Business CardFancy Business Card Exclusive equipment for Hosts. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Golden InroGolden Inro Exclusive equipment for Samurai. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Gorgeous Rubber GlovesGorgeous Rubber Gloves Exclusive equipment for Housekeepers. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
Relics from the Past
Hibiscus Hair BandHibiscus Hair Band Exclusive equipment for Geodancers. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
Close Encounters of the Bird Kind?
Infrared GogglesInfrared Goggles Exclusive equipment for Aquanauts. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
Beach Guardian: Heroes of the Sand
KaiserKaiser's Change Holder Exclusive equipment for Cabbies. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Substory
The Pursuit of Realism
Mysterious BlushMysterious Blush Exclusive equipment for Barmaids. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Safe
In a narrow alley in Ijincho Bar District
NymphNymph's Tights Exclusive equipment for an Heiress. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Reach "Peak Pounder" rank in Poundmates and talk to Chitose Buster Holmes at Oahu Burger.
Old Fountain PenOld Fountain Pen Exclusive equipment for Homeless Guys. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Safe
In an underpass north of Wette Kitchen (Isezaki Rd.)
Rings of the MasterRings of the Master Exclusive equipment for Action Stars. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Scroll of SecretsScroll of Secrets Exclusive equipment for Kunoichi. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Other Obtain Method
Attache Case in Dungeon
Vintage NotebookVintage Notebook Exclusive equipment for Detectives. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Safe
In the Art Walls, near Cigars in Heaven.
VIP SunglassesVIP Sunglasses Exclusive equipment for Assassins. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Safe
In the corner of the parking lot’s first floor along Misaki St.
Worldly CigarWorldly Cigar Exclusive equipment for Gangsters. Greatly increases Job EXP obtained from battle
Enemy Drop
Enemy during Life Link 7

Job EXP items provide a +0.2 increase to the base EXP multiplier, and for generic jobs, you can get two of the same accessory and equip them both for a +0.4 multiplier increase.

Eat Food Combos for Job EXP Gain

Hawaii 53 By the Sea
Isezaki Ijincho La Nouveau Hama
Kamurocho Bantam

Additionally, eating a Food Combo from the three restaurants above gives you a +0.3 multiplier bonus to EXP gain. This lasts for one battle, but it can stack up to three times by eating three different Food Combos from at least one of the three restaurants.

List of All Combo Meals & Effects

Defeat Metalworms in Hawaiian Haunt

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Finally, you can look for Metalworms in the Hawaiian Haunt dungeon. These enemies grant significant Job EXP upon defeating them. However, they resist all types of attacks, so focus on buffing your party and debuffing Metalworms to deal more damage.

Hawaiian Haunt Guide: How to Play and Rewards

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Collectible & List Guides

Honolulu Photo Rally Locations Yokohama Photo Rally Locations
All Vocational Exam Answers All Taxi Stand Locations
Keepers of the City: Crown Enemy Locations Container Locations and How to Unlock
All Pawn Shop Locations: Where to Sell Items Aloha Links Friend Locations

Strategy Guide Articles

Best Jobs For Each Character Best Equipment for All Chapters
Best Weapon for Each Job Best Armor and Accessories
Best Early Game Items How to Level Up Fast
How to Get Money Fast How to Change Jobs
How to Feed Animals Aloha Links Guide
How to Change the Difficulty Settings Fortune Exchange Shop Rewards List
Miss Match Guide How to Date Each Person in Miss Match
Missable Features Post-Game Guide
Hawaiian Haunt Guide Drink Links: All Choices and How to Unlock
6 Beginner Tips and Tricks in the Early Game Best Party
How to Farm Job EXP -

Game Mechanics & Combat Guides

Perfect Guard Guide: How to Guard Back Attack: Effects and Multiplier
Battle System Guide: How to Win Battles How to Use the ATM (Automated Teller Machine)
Combo Attacks Guide: How to Do Follow-up Attacks Should You Turn Off Action Prompts?
Bond Levels: How to Increase and Effects How to Increase Personality and What to Level First
Smackdown: Level Gap Requirement and Conditions Personality Level: Details and Level Effects
Honk-Honk Locations Poundmates Guide: Should You Use Poundmates?
How to Get Safe Keys and Where to Use Them How to Escape Battles
How to Beat Metalworm in Dungeons How to Recover Your Health
Weapon Crafting & Upgrade -

News & Game Info

Available Consoles: Is Infinite Wealth on Switch? Pre-Order Bonus Guide: Editions and Bonuses
System Requirements Is Infinite Wealth Coming to Game Pass?
How to Play the Demo DLC Guide: List of DLC and Recommendations
Trophies & Achievements Guide PS4 or PS5: Which Version Should You Choose?
Voice Actors List Game Edition Differences and Which to Buy
Infinite Wealth New Game Plus -

FAQs

Should You Play Past Yakuza Games? Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?
Kiryu Kazuma Bucket List: Does Kiryu Have Cancer? How Many Chapters are in Yakuza 8?

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