Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Poundmates Guide

Poundmates Guide

Poundmates or Delivery Help is a feature where Kasuga can ask for backup in battle using the smartphone. After hiring someone on the smartphone, they can be summoned to assist in battle. Each character offers his own unique attacks and effects in battle. More characters can be invited to the battle after progressing through the main story and sub stories.

Restrictions

Some characters will only appear after meeting certain conditions such as fighting human enemies or fighting during the day.

Requires signal

Since poundmates depends on the smartphone application, Kasuga must not be staying in areas like the underground.

Certain enemies can block the signal

Analyze the enemy carefully to determine which among them prevents you from calling for help. You can adjust your team before triggering the battle.

List of Poundmates characters

Many characters from previous titles can be summoned in battle. Below is a list of characters and the conditions to unlock them.

Poundmate	How to Unlock	Cost	Effect
Robison Caetano di Sciuva	Clear Cat Search Side Quest	50,000 yen	–
Gary “Buster” Holmes	Clear Substory 04: A Trip to Pound Town	10,000 yen	Deals physical attack to all enemies with a chance to stun
Patriarch Gondahara	Clear Substory 07: Baby Don’t Cry	5000 yen (Night only)	Reduces enemies’ attack and defense
Tosanoyama	Clear Substory 09: Persimmon Premonition	6000 yen	Deals physical attack to all enemies with a chance to reduce hit rate
Omelette	Clear Substory 15: Ijincho’s Safety Net	60,000 yen (Day only)	Recovery HP or MP of party
Nancy	Clear Substory 16: The Crawfish Caper	1000 yen (Vs humans only)	Deals knife attack to all enemies with a chance to inflict poison
Kiyoe Shirakawa	Clear Substory 17: A Love Worth Fighting For	3000 yen	Restores MPs of all party members
Megumi	Clear Substory 23: Warmest of Wishes	20,000 yen (Day, Vs humans only)	All enemies take damage while boosting earnings
Mr Masochist	Clear Substory 24: Fifty Shades of Play	7000 yen (Night only)	Reduces damage received
Yu-Jin Il	Clear Substory 25: A Fading Star	40,000 (Vs humans only)	Deals ice damage to all enemies with a chance to inflict cold
Jie	Clear Substory 26: The Masked Murderer	(Vs humans only)	Deals heavy damage with a chance to inflict fear
Ono-Michio	Clear Substory 30: Fauxno Michio	70,000 yen (Day only)	Boosts party’s attack and defense
Taka	Clear Substory 34: Bros Till the End	50,000 yen	Deals motorcycle attack to all enemies with a chance to inflict burn
Chau Ka Long	Clear Substory 36: Whispers of the Underworld	8000 yen	Deals sword attack to all enemies
Goro Majima	Clear Chapter 12: Gokudo’s End	1,000,000 yen	Deals lightning attack to all enemies with a chance to inflict paralysis
Taiga Saejima	Clear Chapter 12: Gokudo’s End	1,000,000 yen	Deals manhole attack to all enemies and reduces their defense
Kazuma Kiryu	Clear Chapter 14: Tradition	1,000,000 yen	Hard hitting damage to all enemies with a chance to knock out
Daigo Dojima	Exchange for 50 in Crest Collection (Clear Chapter 13: Coin Locker Baby first)	1,000,000 yen	Causes gun attack to all enemies
Masaru Watase	Exchange for 50 in Crest Collection (Clear Chapter 13: Coin Locker Baby first)	1,000,000 yen	Single target damage

Effects of using Poundmates

Using Poundmates allows you to gain an advantage against strong opponents. Analyze your opponent’s weakness to determine which character can be a valuable ally to fight alongside you. Keep in mind that you have to pay for the character to come and help you. Strive to earn enough money to invite strong characters for upcoming battles.

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