Best Armor Guide for Like A Dragon: Ishin
This page contains a guide on the best armor for Like A Dragon: Ishin! (LAD Ishin/Yakuza: Ishin), including the best head armor (headgear), best body armor, and best gauntlets to use, each recommended equipment’s performance, how to get each piece of gear during the game’s main story, and other useful tips.
Like A Dragon: Ishin Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Best Head Armor (Headgear)
| Equipment Name | Defense (Initial/Max) | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Dragon Emblem | 11/22 | Can be crafted through the blacksmith. Requires Iron Hachigane x1, Eye of the Dragon x1, Vermilion Fabric x15, and Fine Silk Fabric x10 |
| Details | Reduced Heat Gauge consumption, activates Heat Gauge passive regen when at low health. | |
The Divine Dragon Emblem is the best head armor in the game, owing to its incredible defense stat. It also grants you lower Heat depletion, allowing you to throw out Heat Actions and special attacks more frequently and is especially useful during boss battles and other tough enemies in the game.
Best Body Armor
| Equipment Name | Defense (Initial/Max) | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Purgatory | 15/35 | Can be crafted through the blacksmith. Requires Blade-Proof Breastplate x1, Glossy Doll x1, Vermillion Cloth x10, Beautiful Silk Fabric x5 |
| Details | Boasts the highest maximum defense out of all body armor, reflects damage from incoming attacks back to the enemy. | |
Purgatory is the best body armor of its class with its massive 35 defense when fully upgraded. The equipment piece also reflect damage back at opponents, giving you passive damage dealing during one-on-one situations or against groups of enemies.
Best Gauntlets
| Equipment Name | Defense (Initial/Max) | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Team | 12/30 | Can be crafted through the blacksmith. Requires Steel Gauntlet x1, Ancient Amulet x1, Vermillion Cloth x10, Beautiful Silk Fabric x5 |
| Details | Boasts the highest maximum defense out of all gauntlets | |
Solid team has unmatched defense in its category when maxed out and should be your go-to gauntlets during the late stages of the game.
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