Lost Judgment - Skill List

List of all unlockable skills in Lost Judgment grouped by category. This includes their description and and SP requirement in the game.

Lost Judgment - Skill List

All Skills in Lost Judgment

Lost Judgment - Skill List

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:

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Stat Skills

Lost Judgment - 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

Lost Judgment - 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

Lost Judgment - 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

Lost Judgment - 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

Lost Judgment - 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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