Bodyguard Guide
The Bodyguard is a job class exclusive to male characters. The job enables the character to fight using Katana weapons. It also allows the use hard-hitting attacks and skills that also cost the user’s HP.
This job boosts the character’s Attack stat and Dexterity stat. The job gives a focus on inflicting status ailments, particularly bleeding. It is recommended to have a healer in the party to sustain this job’s HP.
Bodyguard Job Overview
| Job Requirement | Kasuga (Level 1), Nanba (Level 15), Adachi (Level 1), Han (Level 1), and Zhao (Level 20) |
|---|---|
| Unlocking Condition | Kasuga (None), Nanba (None), Adachi (None), Han (None), and Zhao (Bond level 3) |
| Job Rating | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Job Strengths | Blade Attacks, Status Effects |
| Recommended Characters | Male Characters only |
Bodyguard Job Status Resistance
| Status | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Blunt | 0% |
| Blade | 30% |
| Bullet | 0% |
| Fire | 0% |
| Ice | 0% |
| Electric | 0% |
Bodyguard Job Max Stats (Job Rank 99)
| Character | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Magic | Healing | Agility | Dexterity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiban Kasuga |
950 | 500 | 323 | 240 | 268 | 136 | 283 | 283 |
| Yu Nanba |
760 | 562 | 233 | 207 | 344 | 172 | 248 | 323 |
| Koichi Adachi |
990 | 489 | 289 | 232 | 240 | 100 | 229 | 303 |
| Joon-gi Han |
820 | 495 | 289 | 210 | 282 | 148 | 348 | 323 |
| Tianyou Zhao |
880 | 541 | 337 | 212 | 254 | 124 | 268 | 343 |
Bodyguard Job Stat Bonuses
| Job Rank | Stat Boost |
|---|---|
| Rank 2 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 8 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 14 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 20 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 22 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 26 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 30 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 35 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 40 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 45 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 50 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 55 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 60 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 65 | Attack +5 |
| Rank 70 | Dexterity +5 |
| Rank 75 | Attack +10 |
| Rank 80 | Dexterity +10 |
| Rank 85 | Attack +10 |
| Rank 90 | Dexterity +10 |
| Rank 95 | Attack +10 |
| Rank 99 | Dexterity +10 |
Bodyguard Best Weapon
| Weapon | Attack | Magic | Recovery | Special Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword of Muramasa | 196 | 93 | 132 | When attacking normally, may inflict bleeding status to enemies. |
Bodyguard Character Skills
| Job Skill | Job Rank | Skill Type | MP | Skill Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker Spirit | Rank 4 | Character Skill | 16 MP | Damage an enemy with enough force to slice a demon in half. May leave the enemy bleeding. |
| Diehard Skewer | Rank 16 | Character Skill | 28 MP | Unleash a powerful attack on a single foe that also damages the user. The lower the user’s remaining HP, the higher the damage is. |
Bodyguard Job Skills
| Job Skill | Job Rank | Skill Type | MP | Skill Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiendish Slash | Rank 1 | Job Skill | 6 MP | Damage an enemy with enough force to slice a demon in half. May leave the enemy bleeding. |
| Thoughtless Skewer | Rank 1 | Job Skill | 13 MP | Unleash a powerful attack on a single foe that also damages the user. The lower the user’s remaining HP, the higher the damage is. |
| Haywire Havoc | Rank 6 | Job Skill | 21 MP | Take aim at an enemy and let your momentum take care of the rest. If this attack lands, it’s always a critical hit. |
| Smack Talk | Rank 10 | Job Skill | 18 MP | Taunt an enemy, which may leave them enraged. |
| Nightmare Glare | Rank 12 | Job Skill | 20 MP | Stare an enemy down with enough hatred to give them nightmares for weeks. May leave the enemy afraid. |
| Devilish Slash | Rank 18 | Job Skill | 35 MP | Heavily damage an enemy with enough force to slay a powerful devil. May leave the enemy bleeding. |
| Essence of Lightning Rod | Rank 24 | Job Skill | 43 MP | A powerful skill that deals heavy damage to an enemy. Damages the user as well. The lower the user’s remaining HP and MP, the higher the damage. |
| Essence of Diabolic Slash | Rank 28 | Job Skill | 50 MP | Slash the enemy with enough force to tear the underworld apart. Deals heavy damage and may leave the enemy bleeding. |
| ← Clerk Job | Breaker Job → |
Other Jobs
Character-specific Jobs
▼Character-only Jobs
| Freelancer |
Hero |
Homeless Guy |
| Detective |
Barmaid |
Hitman |
| Gangster |
Clerk |
- |
Male-specific Jobs
▼Male-only Jobs
| Bodyguard |
Breaker |
Fortuneteller |
| Enforcer |
Musician |
Host |
| Foreman |
Chef |
Devil Rocker (DLC) |
Female-specific Jobs
▼Female-specific Jobs
| Hostess |
Night Queen |
Idol |
| Dealer |
Matriarch (DLC) |
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon Recommended Article List
| ▼Yakuza: Like a Dragon Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
Main Story Walkthroughs |
Substory Walkthroughs |
Part-Time Hero Side Quests |
Boss Guides |
 Character Guides |
 Character Jobs |
 Strategy Guides |
Mini Game Guides |
Game Database |
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