All Skills in Lost Judgment
Here are all unlockable skills for Yagami in Lost Judgment (Judgment 2), including their description, SP costs, and unlock conditions. The skills are organized by type.
Some skills would require Skill Books in order to unlock. For a list of Skill Books and their locations, check our list:
Stat Skills
Stat skills raise Yagami’s stats, such as Health and Attack.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Health Lv. 1 | Increases maximum health. | 600 SP | Already available |
| Boost Health Lv. 2 | 1,200 SP | Boost Health Lv. 1 | |
| Boost Health Lv. 3 | 2,500 SP | Boost Health Lv. 2 | |
| Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | Increases maximum Tiger health gauge. | 5,000 SP | Boost Health Lv. 3, Learned 3 or more Tiger Skills. |
| Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | 10,000 SP | Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | |
| Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 3 | 20,000 SP | Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | |
| Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | Increases maximum Crane health gauge. | 5,000 SP | Boost Health Lv. 3, Learned 3 or more Crane Skills. |
| Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | 10,000 SP | Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | |
| Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 3 | 20,000 SP | Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | |
| Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | Increases maximum Snake health gauge. | 5,000 SP | Boost Health Lv. 3, Learned 3 or more Snake Skills. |
| Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | 10,000 SP | Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 1 | |
| Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 3 | 20,000 SP | Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 2 | |
| EX Health Boost Lv. 1 | – | 20,000 SP | Tiger’s Health Boost Lv. 3, Crane’s Health Boost Lv. 3, Snake’s Health Boost Lv. 3 |
| EX Health Boost Lv. 2 | – | 40,000 SP | EX Health Boost Lv. 1 |
| EX Health Boost Lv. 3 | – | 80,000 SP | EX Health Boost Lv. 2 |
| Boost Grip Lv. 1 | Increases your maximum Grip Gauge. | 1,200 SP | Already available |
| Boost Grip Lv. 2 | 5,000 SP | Boost Grip Lv. 1 | |
| Boost Grip Lv. 3 | 20,000 SP | Boost Grip Lv. 2 | |
| Boost Attack Lv. 1 | Increases attack damage. | 2,500 SP | Already available |
| Boost Attack Lv. 2 | 5,000 SP | Boost Attack Lv. 1 | |
| Boost Attack Lv. 3 | 10,000 SP | Boost Attack Lv. 2 | |
| Boost Attack Lv. 4 | 20,000 SP | Boost Attack Lv. 3 | |
| Boost Attack Lv. 5 | 40,000 SP | Boost Attack Lv. 4 | |
| Boost Attack Lv. 6 | 80,000 SP | Boost Attack Lv. 5 | |
| Boost EX Gauge Lv. 1 | Charges up the EX Gauge faster. | 600 SP | Already available |
| Boost EX Gauge Lv. 2 | 2,500 SP | Boost EX Gauge Lv. 1 | |
| Boost EX Gauge Lv. 3 | 10,000 SP | Boost EX Gauge Lv. 2 | |
| EX Extension Lv. 1 | EX Gauge decreases slower during EX Boost. | 2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Extension Lv. 2 | 10,000 SP | EX Extension Lv. 1 | |
| EX Extension Lv. 3 | 40,000 SP | EX Extension Lv. 2 | |
| EX Enhancer Lv. 1 | Increases the damage of EX Actions during EX Boost. Effect active during EX Boost (R2/RT) |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Enhancer Lv. 2 | – | 10,000 SP | EX Enhancer Lv. 1 |
| EX Enhancer Lv. 3 | – | 40,000 SP | EX Enhancer Lv. 2 |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 1 | Gain 50% more SP after battle. | 2,500 SP | Already available |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 2 | – | 5,000 SP | Battle Bonus Lv. 1 |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 3 | – | 10,000 SP | Battle Bonus Lv. 2 |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 4 | – | 20,000 SP | Battle Bonus Lv. 3 |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 5 | – | 40,000 SP | Battle Bonus Lv. 4 |
| Battle Bonus Lv. 6 | – | 80,000 SP | Battle Bonus Lv. 5 |
Ability Skills
Ability skills consist largely of fighting techniques common to all battle styles. Some of these skills boost Yagami’s stats under certain conditions.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leapfrog Strike | Gain the ability to attack after leapfrogging over an enemy. You can perform EX Actions as well. Press x/a, △/y, ◌/b during leapfrog. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Wall Strike | Gain the ability to attack after leapfrogging over an enemy. You can perform EX Actions as well. Press □/x, △/y, ◌/b during Wall Jump. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Breakfall Adept | Reduces damage taken when falling from high places when you fail to brace for impact. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| EX Waking Wrath | Channel all your strength when knocked down to turn the tables on an enemy. Press △/y near an enemy while you’re knocked down. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Blind Reversal | Get out of a bad position by counterattacking your way out of an enemy’s chokehold. Press △/y while grabbed by an enemy. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Desperate Flurry | Yagami climbs onto an enemy and desperately punches the crap out of them. Rapidly press the prompted button to deal move damage. Press △/y near a downed enemy when your health is low. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Running Palm Strike | Quickly close in on an enemy and strike their chin with the hell of your palm. Can only be used during EX Boost. Uses half an EX Gauge segment. While running during EX Boost, press △/y near an enemy. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Running Assault | Deflect a flurry on oncoming attacks as you run, then blow your enemies away with the fury of your fists. Can only be used during EX Boost. Uses half an EX Gauge segment. Press △/y while running near two or more enemies during EX Boost. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Running Wall Smash | Deliver a running kick to an enemy with their back against the wall. Can only be used during EX Boost. Uses half an EX Gauge segment. While running during EX Boost, press △/y near an enemy by a wall. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Light Bullet | Finishing move that’s only possible in virtual reality. Fire a ray light that causes a large explosion. Can only be used during Dice & Cube. Uses 6 EX Gauge segments. Hold R1/RB, press △/y with a full EX Gauge. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Drunken Fist | Pummel enemies while drukenly dodging their attacks. It may seem like Yagami is leaving himself open, but this is merely a ruse. The move slightly alters with the number of enemies. Press △/y near an enemy when drunkenness is at 6 or above. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Helper Hound | – | 5,000 SP | Acquire the “The Loyal Dog of Bushu” Skill Book |
| EX Burst: Attack | Activate EX Boost at low health to greatly increase your attack power. Effect ends when a certain amount of health is recovered or when EX Boost is no longer active. Press R2/RT at low health. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Burst: Dodge | Activate EX Boost at low health to greatly heighten your dodging ability. Effect ends when a certain amount of health is recovered or when EX Boost is no longer active. Press R2/RT at low health. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Burst: Adamantine | Activate EX Boost at low health to greatly decrease how easily you get knocked down. Effect ends when a certain amount of health is recovered or when EX Boost is no longer active. Press R2/RT at low health. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Burst: Immortal | – | 20,000 SP | EX Burst: Attack, EX Burst: Dodge, EX Burst: Adamantine |
| Handle the Heat: Solo | Taunt a downed enemy to charge the EX Gauge. Works better than a normal taunt. Hold R1/RB, press L3 near downed enemies. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Handle the Heat: All | – | 2,500 SP | – |
| Enhanced Reversal: Tiger | Increases the effectiveness of Mortal Reversal against bosses while EX Boost is active. Applies to Tiger style only. Effect activates while using Tiger style and EX Boost is active. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Enhanced Reversal: Crane | Increases the effectiveness of Mortal Reversal against bosses while EX Boost is active. Applies to Crane style only. Effect activates while using Crane style and EX Boost is active. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Enhanced Reversal: Snake | Increases the effectiveness of Mortal Reversal against bosses while EX Boost is active. Applies to Snake style only. Effect activates while using Snake style and EX Boost is active. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Enhanced Reversal: On the Brink | Increases the effectiveness of Mortal Reversal while at low health. Effect activates at low health. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Enhanced Reversal: Certain Death | Allows Mortal Reversal to be used against any enemy attack. Applies only during EX Boost while your health is low. Effect activates at low health and EX Boost is active. |
40,000 SP | Already available |
| Verge of Death: Fighting Spirit | The EX Gauge will gradually charge while your health is low. Effect activates at low health. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Verge of Death: Wounded Tiger | – | 2,500 SP | Acquire the “Book of the Wounded” Skill Book |
| Verge of Death: Ardent Crane | – | 2,500 SP | Acquire the “Book of the Ardent” Skill Book |
| Verge of Death: Ravenous Snake | – | 2,500 SP | Acquire the “Book of the Ravenous” Skill Book |
| Verge of Death: Brink Strike | – | 40,000 SP | Acquire the “Book of the Brink” Skill Book, Dragon’s Crushing Fist, True Crane Beast Slayer, Secret Technique: Twisting Viper. |
Tiger Skills
Tiger skills consist largely of fighting techniques under the Tiger style.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger’s Hidden Arts Lv. 1 | Temporarily boosts your attack power after landing a Finishing Blow. Activates during attacks where △/y is held. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Tiger’s Hidden Arts Lv. 2 | – | 10,000 SP | Tiger’s Hidden Arts Lv. 1 |
| Secret of the Tiger | – | 20,000 SP | Tiger’s Hidden Arts Lv. 2 |
| Flashing Palm | When at full health, Charge Attacks will nullify the enemy’s defense. Hold □/x after a △/y attack. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Quickstep Blow | An attack performed from a Quickstep. Perfect for striking enemies who leave themselves open after attacking. Perform this as a Charge Attack to deal more damage. Dodge with x/a, then press or hold △/y. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Triple Finisher | Deliver an even more powerful strike after the second hit of a Finishing Blow. Press △/y after landing a Double Finisher. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| Rising Blow | Attack enemies while getting back up from the ground. Press △/y while on the ground. |
2,000 SP | Already available |
| Knockdown Reversal | Cancel a knockdown that would toss you back and turn it into a reversal attack. Press △/y while being knocked back. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Heart of a Champion | Charge up the EX Gauge with every attack you block. Activates while holding L1/LB. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Re-Guard | Pull yourself together after your guard is broken, allowing you to quickly guard once again. Hold L1/LB immediately after your guard is broken. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Guard Roll | Perform an evasive roll from a guard. Hold L1/LB, press x/a. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Perfect Guard | Guard just an opponent attacks to create an opening. Press L1/LB just as the enemy attacks. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| Flux Fissure | – | 10,000 SP | Acquire the “Flux Fissure” Skill Book |
| Flux Fissure: Crouching Tiger | – | 20,000 SP | Perfect Guard, Flux Fissure |
| Perfect Guard: Hardened | – | 40,000 SP | Flux Fissure: Crouching Tiger |
| Guard Reversal | Counterattack immediately after guarding an enemy attack. Hold □/x or △/y after an enemy attacks you while guarding. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Double Quickstep | Gain the ability to evade twice in a row. Press x/a twice. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Dodge Roll | – | 20,000 SP | Double Quickstep |
| Dragon’s Crushing Fist | – | 40,000 SP | Acquire the “To Crush a Dragon” Skill Book |
| Powerslide | – | 5,000 SP | Acquire the “Skateboard Rocketeer” Skill Book |
| EX Human Ramp | – | 10,000 SP | Powerslide |
| EX Finishing Blow: Tiger | An intense Finishing Blow executed during an EX Boost combo. Press △/y after a △/y combo during EX Boost. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Rockbreaker | A powerful combo attack that’s unleashed right after breaking the enemy’s guard. Press △/y right as you break the enemy’s guard. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| EX Infuriating Counter | Deftly handle and counter an enemy’s enraged attack. Press △/y against an enemy’s attack while taunting. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| EX Flowing Kick | A merciless, high-speed attack unleashed upon stunned enemies. Press △/y near stunned enemies. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Reverse Beatdown | When on the verge of death, unleash this skill while grabbing an enemy. Grab an enemy and press △/y when at low health. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX True Tiger Dances with Crane | An attack of pure devastation. Pierce through the enemy with the energy you’ve built up. Uses all of your EX Gauge. Damage depends on how much EX Gauge is spent. Press △/y near an enemy is agony. |
40,000 SP | Already available |
Crane Skills
Crane skills consist largely of fighting techniques under the Crane style.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane’s Hidden Arts Lv. 1 | Temporarily increases your attack speed after evading an enemy attack. Activates while evading with x/a |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Crane’s Hidden Arts Lv. 2 | – | 10,000 SP | Crane’s Hidden Arts Lv. 1 |
| Crane’s Hidden Arts Lv. 3 | – | 20,000 SP | Crane’s Hidden Arts Lv. 2 |
| Sky Dancer Air Walk | Jump in any direction using Sky Dancer Hold L1/LB and press x/a while tilting L Stick. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Sky Dancer Kick | – | 1,200 SP | Sky Dancer Air Walk |
| Sky Dancer Recovery | – | 5,000 SP | Sky Dancer Kick |
| Sky Dancer Bullet Phase | Bullets don’t hit you while you’re in the air. Effect activates while in midair. |
15,000 SP | Already available |
| Projectile Counter | Catch and throw back a weapon thrown at you (except bullets). Press L1/LB right before an incoming projectile hits. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Projectile Counter: Blue Flame | – | 10,000 SP | Projectile Counter |
| Nimble Strike | An Attack performed from a Quickstep. Perfect for striking enemies who leave themselves open after attacking. Press x/a then △/y. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Triple Kick | Deliver an even more powerful strike after the second hit of a Finishing Blow. Press △/y after landing a Double Finisher. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Lightfoot | Become able to Quickstep three times in a row. Press x/a thrice. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| Rising Cloud Vortex | Attack enemies while getting back up from the ground. Press △/y while on the ground. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Rising Cloud Into Crane | – | 2,500 SP | Rising Cloud Vortex |
| Hurricane Kicks | Unleash and attack even while being knocked back. Press △/y while being knocked back. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| Crane King’s Pride | Become immune to knockdowns during EX Boost. Always active during EX Boost. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Crane King’s Dignity | When at low health, you’ll be able to escape body tackles by jumping. Press x/a in specific situations. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Crane King’s Might | Taking Recovery Stance after a Finishing Blow will charge the EX Gauge. Hold down □/x after a △/y attack. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Brutal Delivery | Become able to kick away weapons. If this attack hits an enemy, it may leave them in agony. Hold △/y near a weapon. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Raptorial Spirit | – | 20,000 SP | Acquire the “Memoirs of an Eagle” Skill Book |
| True Crane Beast Slayer | – | 20,000 SP | Acquire the “Excerpts of a True Crane” Skill Book |
| EX Finishing Blow: Crane | An intense Finishing Blow executed during an EX Boost combo that can pull others in. Press △/y after a △/y combo during EX Boost. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Airborne Assault | Leap into the air to match the enemy’s position and kick them down to the ground. Hold R1/RB and press △/y after □/x, □/x, □/x, □/x, △/y, △/y combo. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Blasting Kick | Blast an enemy away with a powerful kick as they bounce up of the ground. Hold R1/RB and press △/y after □/x, △/y, △/y combo. |
5,000 SP | Already available |
| EX Flying Blow: Sky Dancer | From the air, crush the enemy with every last ounce of your body weight. Only activates during EX Boost. Changes slightly with the number of enemies. | 10,000 SP | Already available |
Snake Skills
Snake skills consist largely of fighting techniques under the Snake style.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serpent Strike | When the enemies use melee attacks, you need to press L1 and add some strikes to parry. | ? | ? |
| Scare and Overwhelming Parry | Press L1 and to increase the probability to scare enemies when parrying successfully. | ? | ? |
| Snake Hidden Arts Lv. 1 | It allows immunity to knockdowns temporary after a successful parry and spreads Snake’s Hidden Arts duration. | ? | ? |
| Snake Hidden Arts Lv. 2 | It allows immunity to knockdowns temporary after a successful parry and spreads Snake’s Hidden Arts duration. | ? | ? |
| Secret of the Snake | The Hidden Arts of Snake will last even after you swap styles. When you activate Hidden Arts, you can reset the effect time | ? | ? |
| EX Waterfall Crus | After Parrying to trigger a skill, press △ button. | 10, 000 SP | ? |
| Secret Technique: Defang | Immediately disarms an enemy attacking you from the front. Does not work on powerful enemies | 40,000 SP | 10,000 Yen |
| Secret Technique: Hazy Throw | – | 10,000 SP | ? |
| EX De-Bludgeon | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
| EX Forearm Twist | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
| EX Wheel Throw | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
| EX Spin Attack | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
| EX Sleeper Hold Throw | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
| EX Finishing Blow: Snake | – | 5,000 SP | ? |
Special Skills
Special skills consist of skills used mainly for investigation and exploration.
| Skill | Skill Description | SP Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conscious Eater | Boosts health recovery when you eat. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Healthy Eater | 2,500 SP | Conscious Eater | |
| Enlightened Eater | 20,000 SP | Healthy Eater | |
| Lucky Gourmand Lv. 1 | Boosts the chances of expanding an eatery’s lucky menu. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Lucky Gourmand Lv. 2 | 2,500 SP | Lucky Gourmand Lv. 1 | |
| Lucky Gourmand Lv. 3 | 10,000 SP | Lucky Gourmand Lv. 2 | |
| Blame Shifter | You can still patronize a shop even after wrecking it in a fight. Adds the corresponding ability. |
10,000 SP | Already available |
| Auspicious Gourmet | – | 20,000 SP | Acquire the “Superstitious Eater’s Guide” Skill Book |
| Bottomless Stomach | – | 40,000 SP | Acquire the “The Art of Gluttony” Skill Book |
| Music Appreciation | Listening to music on a record player gradually replenishes health. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Target Locked | When tailing in stealth, targets and people to watch out for will emanate a faint glow that makes them easier to spot. Adds the corresponding ability. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Silent Destroyer | When tailing in stealth, targets and people to watch out for will be less likely to notice if you break something. Adds the corresponding ability. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Mental Momentum Lv. 1 | When tailing, gain 5 additional seconds to relocate your target. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Mental Momentum Lv. 2 | – | 2,500 SP | Mental Momentum Lv. 1 |
| Mental Momentum Lv. 3 | – | 10,000 SP | Mental Momentum Lv. 2 |
| Master of Deception Lv. 1 | When tailing, increase the amount of time you can act casual. Adds the corresponding ability. |
2,500 SP | Already available |
| Master of Deception Lv. 2 | 5,000 SP | Master of Deception Lv. 1 | |
| Master of Deception Lv. 3 | 10,000 SP | Master of Deception Lv. 2 | |
| Takedown Master | – | 2,500 SP | Acquire the “Surprise Backchug” Skill Book |
| Photo Op Sense | Vibrates right before a photo op during Photo Missions. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Photo Master | Photo op time extended during Photo Missions. Adds the corresponding ability. |
1,200 SP | Already available |
| Barfly | Raises your drunkenness limit. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Boozehound | – | 2,500 SP | Barfly |
| Borderline Alcoholic | – | 20,000 SP | Boozehound |
| Liquid Courage | Increases the rate your EX Gauge charges up while drunk. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Liquid Bravery | – | 2,500 SP | Liquid Courage |
| Liquid Valor | – | 20,000 SP | Liquid Bravery |
| Social Smoker | Charges up 1 segment of the EX Gauge when you light up a cigarette in the smoking area. Adds the corresponding ability. |
600 SP | Already available |
| Chain Smoker | – | 2,500 SP | Social Smoker |
| Walking Fumigator | – | 10,000 SP | Chain Smoker |
| Extract Virtuoso: Conservative | – | 10,000 SP | Acquire the “Ramblings of a Hermit” Skill Book |
| Extract Virtuoso: Double | – | 20,000 SP | Acquire the “The Walkin’, Talkin’ Hermit” Skill Book |
| Extract Master | – | 40,000 SP | Extract Virtuoso: Conservative, Extract Virtuoso: Double |
| High Roller | – | 10,000 SP | Acquire the “Unofficial VR Strategy Guide 2021” Skill Book |
| Elevated Roller | – | 20,000 SP | Acquire the “Unofficial VR Strategy Guide 2021 [Append]” Skill Book |
| Exalted Roller | – | 40,000 SP | Acquire the “Unofficial VR Strategy Guide 2021 [True]” Skill Book |
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