Like A Dragon: Ishin Weapons Guide

The weapons are a major part of the gameplay in Like A Dragon: Ishin. Weapons help you fight enemies, take down bosses, and even can improve your character’s stats and make the game more enjoyable. Luckily, Like A Dragon: Ishin has many different weapons, but some are more powerful than others.

Whether you’re a swordsman, gunman, or something in between, having the right weapon in your arsenal can make all the difference when it comes to surviving a battle.

A comprehensive crafting system will enable you to create weapons of all kinds, from swords and guns to spears and katanas.

Swords in Like A Dragon: Ishin

Swords are a crucial part of the weapon arsenal in Like A Dragon: Ishin. They have many advantages, including decent attack power and sword upgrade paths. You can also find a variety of unique swords in the game. Some of the best swords, like the Golden Sword, have a high attack base and allow players to perform basic combos easily.

Another powerful sword is the Bonbori Lantern, which focuses on dealing with a high amount of damage across the spectrum. This weapon can also add a wind effect to your attacks, further amplifying their damage.

While this weapon is not the most popular in the game, it is one of the most powerful. It can deal over 1,400 damage per hit and has a variety of special effects that increase the strength of your Heat moves.

This is a unique weapon that can only be used by Brawlers. It is also a very rare item, which means it can be difficult to get your hands on.

How to Craft a Sword?

As you progress in the game, you can unlock a variety of new blades and guns. Each of these weapons has a unique weapon tree, and each upgrade along the tree costs more money and requires different materials. It can be confusing to see which path you want to take, but starting at the beginning is a good idea, and working your way up to the top.

When you are ready to craft a new sword, you can head to the Kurogane Smithing shop in Umekojicho in the Rakunai region. This shop has a blacksmith and a materials vendor. The blacksmith is where you can craft new weapons and upgrade your existing ones. The materials vendor is where you can purchase new materials that you can use to craft your next swords and guns.

Weapons Upgrade

The best way to ensure that you get the most out of your gun is to learn how to use it and upgrade it as quickly as possible. It can be a bit challenging to understand the upgrade system in Like a Dragon: Ishin. However, with practice, you’ll be able to craft a variety of swords and guns on an upgrade tree, forging them one step further along until you have the ultimate weapon of your dreams.

Some of the best weapons in the game are those that can be forged or enhanced at Blacksmith shops. These enhancements can add new stats to weapons, increase their power, reduce their cooldowns, or even add additional Seal slots so you can upgrade them further down the line.

Unique Weapons

Aside from the regular weapons, the game also features a number of unique weapon types that you can unlock throughout the course of the main story. For example, there’s the Golden Gun, one of the best-looking weapons in the game.

The Golden Gun has a lot of impressive stats and is also quite a bit harder to acquire than some of the others. You’ll need to head to the Arms Dealer in the West Umekojicho section of the Rakugai district to get it.

It’s a good idea to use the Golden Gun early on, as it can help you take down enemies that might otherwise be too tough for you. It’s also a great way to gain more experience, which will be helpful when you’re advancing through the Trooper Tree.

Another notable item from the game is the Double Flash, which is a small wind-up device that can double the rate of fire for your weapon. Using this gadget can be a real-time-saver as it lets you fire twice in the same round, which is a huge plus when it comes to killing enemies. It’s also a good way to avoid getting hit too much, as it can reduce the amount of damage dealt by your enemy when you use an elemental attack.

Like a Dragon: Ishin All Weapons List

Swords

Name	Attack	Slots	Effect	Cost	Location
Bundle Blade Set
Bundle Blade	65	0	N/A	1000	Rakugai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeon 1-1
Keen Blade	187	0	N/A		Battle Dungeon 1-3
Handy Blade	126	0	N/A	5500	Rakugai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-5, 1-8)
Stonecarver	280	1	N/A		Battle Dungeons (2-4, 2-6)
Vulpecula	240	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-4
Radiant Drunkard	200	1	Heat Charge +15% while Drunk	13570	Rakugai Arms Dealer (Ch. 5) Battle Dungeon 2-6
Missilecutter	383	1	Attack +20% vs. Armor	33000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeon 2-6
King of Beasts	320	1	Corporal Trait Effect +15%	33000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer (Ch. 10) Battle Dungeons (2-6, 2-9)
Eternal Gold	385	1	Heat Charge +7%		Battle Dungeons (2-3, 2-6)
Samonji	580	1	Special Move Heat Cost -7%		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Dotanuki	620	3	Guard Break +14%		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Close Shave	750	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-2
Crane Princess	520	2	Corporal Trait Effect +15%		Battle Dungeon 3-1
Dojigiri	935	5	Guard Break +14%		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Oni-maru	1130	2	Guard Break +14%		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Kogarasu-maru	460	2	Trooper EXP Gain +10%		Battle Dungeon 2-9
Otenta	970	3	Corporal Trait Effect +15%		Battle Dungeon 3-19
Masamune	830	2	Heat Charge +7% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-10
Legion Slayer	780	2	Special Move Heat Cost -7% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Nameless Sword Set
Nameless Sword	60	0	N/A	1000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-1, 1-2)
Ebony Sword	225	0	N/A		Battle Dungeons (1-4, 1-10)
Ivory Sword	240	0	N/A	5500	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-4, 1-6)
Yaksha Blade	330	1	N/A		Battle Dungeons (2-1, 2-6)
Elegance	350	1	N/A		Battle Dungeons (2-2, 2-6)
Juzu-maru	630	1	Poison		Battle Dungeon 3-20
Sakura Storm	480	1	Wind		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Skink Lizard	535	2	Drain Damage +8%		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Light of Heaven	560	1	Light	84700	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeon 3-2
Firefly	450	1	Thunder		Must be Crafted
Shiranui	503	1	Fire	84700	Mukurogai Arms Dealer (Ch. 10)
Suijin’s Demise	725	2	Poison Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-10
Murasame	990	3	Poison Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Morning Gale	820	3	Wind Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-7
Muramasa	680	3	Drain Damage +8% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Mikazuki Munechika	900	3	Light Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Thunderstop	830	3	Thunder Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-10
Okanehira	1020	3	Fire Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-20
Kotetsu	780	4	Special Attack with Grab Button		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Kiku Ichimonji	780	4	Special Attack with Grab Button		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Ujishige	780	4	Special Attack with Grab Button		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Tunasmith Set
Tunasmith	240	1	N/A	1000	Wandering Goods Merchant Mysterious Merchant Battle Dungeon 2-6
The Radish	435	2	Defense +13 (x2)		Must be Crafted
Jelly Blade	435	2	EXP Gain +7%		Gambling Den (50,000 poitns) Battle Dungeon 3-18
Blossoming Bud	805	3	Drain Damage +8% Defense +16		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Sparkling Jelly Blade	830	2	EXP Gain +7% Enemy Drop Rate +6%		Battle Dungeon 3-7
Yoshiyuki Set
Yoshiyuki	77	1	N/A		Starting Weapon Battle Dungeon 3-4
Black Ships’ Bane	356	1	EXP Gain +7%		Battle Dungeon 3-4
Celestial Steed	435	2	EXP Gain +7% Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Tideturner	735	3	EXP Gain +7% Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-13
Dragon Slayer	910	3	EXP Gain +7% Attack +20% vs. Armor		Battle Dungeon 3-18
Worn Sword Set
Worn Sword	25	3	N/A	1000	Rare Prize Wheel Rakugai Arms Dealer (Friendship Complete) Battle Dungeon 3-10
Rusted Conqueror’s Sword	25	4	Light		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Rusted Divine Sword	25	1	Attack +9% at Low Health		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Rusted Yamato	25	1	Poison		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Blade of the Shogun	1045	5	Light Elemental Attack +75%		Battle Dungeon 3-17
Ame-no-Murakumo	995	5	Attack +9% at Low Health (x2)		Completion Reward: Substories
Futsu-no-Mitama	1010	5	Poison Elemental Attack +75%		Battle Dungeon 3-19
Miscellaneous
Golden Sword	1005	4	Special Move Heat Cost -7% (x2)		Arena Shop (125,000)
Worn Magical Sword	25	1	Drain Damage +8%		Defeat Final Challenge
Last of the Dragons	935	5	Drain Damage +8% Guard Break +14%		Must be Crafted
Kijin-maru Kunishige	580	5	N/A		DLC
Bloody Sheen	370	1	Drain Damage +8%		DLC
Bonechewer	690	4	Guard Break +14%		Special Offer DLC
Waterdrop	782	4	Wind		Special Offer DLC
Snowcap	340	4	Heat Charge +7% Heat Charge +15% while Drunk		PlayStation Exclusive DLC
Poet Immortal	380	4	Charge Attack +16%		XBox Exclusive DLC
Dragon’s Clutch	328	4	Light		PC Exclusive DLC

Special Weapons

Name	Attack	Slots	Effect	Cost	Location
Spear Set
Straight Spear	105	0	N/A	1000	Rakugai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-8, 2-7)
Thousands Spear	143	0	N/A		Battle Dungeons (1-8, 2-7, 3-14)
Sturdy Spear	221	0	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-7
Cross Spear	250	1	N/A		Battle Dungeons (2-3, 2-7)
Cloudpiercer	690	0	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Spirit of Japan	790	1	Heat Up 15/s at Low Health		Battle Dungeon 3-11
Lightning Needle	398	2	Thunder		Battle Dungeon 3-11
Five Ring Crusher	450	1	Corporal Trait Effect +15%		Battle Dungeon 3-11
Otegine	800	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-11
Nihongo	940	1	Heat Up 15/s at Low Health		Battle Dungeon 3-14
Tonbokiri	740	2	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-14
White Dragon	840	2	Corporal Trait Effect +15%		Battle Dungeon 3-14 Completion Reward: Wanted Men
Goofy Spear Set
Doll on a Stick	170	1	Enemy Drop Rate +6%	1000	Wandering Goods Merchant Mysterious Merchant Battle Dungeons (2-1, 2-4, 2-7)
Great Writing Brush	225	1	Enemy Drop Rate +6%		Battle Dungeon 2-7
Giant Chikuwa	620	2	Enemy Drop Rate +6%		Battle Dungeon 3-7
Odachi Set
Odachi	250	0	N/A	1000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeon 1-10
Centered Odachi	368	0	N/A		Battle Dungeon 1-10
Horsechopper	656	1	N/A	33000	Mysterious Merchant Battle Dungeons (1-10, 2-4, 2-6)
Battle-axe	532	2	N/A	33000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (2-3, 2-6)
Decorated Hagoita	1230	2	Wind		Battle Dungeon 3-16
Sledgehammer	1020	2	Break Guard +14% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Exorcism Greatsword	1060	3	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-16
Jumbo Saw	1160	1	Attack +9%		Battle Dungeon 3-6
Bonbori Lantern	1400	2	Wind Poison		Battle Dungeon 3-16
Demon Smasher	1255	3	Break Guard +14% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-16
Haja-no-Ontachi	1265	4	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-16
Nenekiri-maru	1410	2	Drain Damage +8% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-19
Cannon Set
Cannon	325	0	N/A	1000	Mysterious Merchant Mukurogai Arms Dealer (Ch. 5) Battle Dungeon 2-2
Bronze Cannon	350	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-4
Mortar	425	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-3
Karakuri Cannon	420	2	Wind		Battle Dungeon 2-9
Pigeon Cannon	380	2	N/A	33000	Wandering Goods Merchant Battle Dungeon 3-6
Destroyer of Lands	570	1	Wind		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Electromagnetic Cannon	455	3	Thunder		Battle Dungeon 3-6
Phoenix Cannon	565	4	Fire		Must be Crafted
Black Ship Cannon	400	1	N/A		DLC

Guns

Name	Attack	Slots	Effect	Cost	Location
Imported Revolver Set
Imported Revolver	65	0	N/A	1000	Rakugai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-2, 1-9)
High Revolver	90	0	N/A	5500	Rakugai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-5, 1-6)
Iron Grinder	230	1	N/A	33000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer (Ch. 10) Battle Dungeons (2-1, 2-8)
Quickfire	125	1	Fire Rate Up		Battle Dungeons (2-3, 2-8)
Reinforced Warrior	300	2	N/A		Battle Dungeon 2-8
Sword Crusher	290	1	Guard Break +14%		Battle Dungeon 3-1
Double Strike	175	2	Fire Rate Up		Battle Dungeon 2-9
Heartbeat	345	1	Charge Light Attack for 300% Damage		Battle Dungeon 2-8
Raging Bullet	435	2	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-7
Spirit Smasher	345	2	Guard Break +14% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-15
Double Flash	190	3	20% chance for Double Shot (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-15
Soul Beat	400	3	Charge Light Attack for 300% Damage (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-7
Domestic Revolver Set
Domestic Revolver	60	0	N/A	1000	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-3, 1-9)
Watershot	70	1	Heat Charge +7%	5500	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-6, 1-8)
Cloudy Skies	65	1	High Fire Rate Up	5500	Mukurogai Arms Dealer Battle Dungeons (1-9, 1-10)
Reflection	160	1	Heat Charge +7%		Battle Dungeons (2-2, 2-8)
Winter Winds	100	1	High Fire Rate Up		Battle Dungeons (2-4, 2-8)
Serenity	360	1	Heat Charge +7%		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Nio	320	1	Defense +13		Battle Dungeon 2-10
Cherry Blossom	200	2	Elemental Attack +75% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-4
Sturm und Drang	180	2	High Fire Rate Up	84700	Mukurogai Arms Dealer (Ch. 10) Battle Dungeon 3-2
Daylight	355	2	Heat Charge +7% Special Move Heat Cost -7%		Battle Dungeon 3-15
Indestructible Truth	410	2	Defense +16		Battle Dungeon 3-12
Weeping Sakura	340	2	Elemental Attack +75% (x2)		Battle Dungeon 3-15
Vortex	390	4	High Fire Rate Up		Battle Dungeon 3-12
Wooden Gun Set
Wooden Gun	70	0	N/A		Gambling Den (10,000 points) Battle Dungeons (1-4, 1-9)
Peashooter	190	1	EXP Gain +7%	13750	Mysterious Merchant Battle Dungeons (2-4, 2-8)
Chopstick Gun	80	1	Enemy Drop Rate +6%		Battle Dungeon 2-8
Cuckoo	310	2	Drain Damage +8% EXP Gain +7%		Battle Dungeon 3-12
Spring in Full Bloom	260	2	Drain Damage +8% Enemy Drop Rate +6%		Battle Dungeon 3-12
Model 2 Set
Model 2	77	1	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-3
Model 3	240	2	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-3
Model 10	395	3	Charge Light Attack for 300% Damage		Battle Dungeon 3-3
Model 14	460	5	Charge Light Attack for 300% Damage		Battle Dungeon 3-15
Miscellaneous
Worn Pistol	25	4	N/A		William Bradley Bartering
Rusted Pistol	25	4	N/A		Battle Dungeon 3-19
Dragon Hawk	445	5	20% chance for Double Shot Fire Rate Up		Battle Dungeon 3-20
Golden Gun	515	4	Special Move Heat Cost -7% (x2)		Gambling Den (100,000 points)