Chapter 14: Passing the Torch

Walkthrough

The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.

1. 1

   Survive Bar Alleyway Ambush

   When you leave Survive Bar into the alleyway following the initial story revelations, an Omi ambush blocks your path. Unload broad area-of-effect Fire or Electric skills immediately, as the narrow confines force Akita and his squad into a dense cluster. Clear the street before moving on through the city.

   Key fight: Tokyo Omi Alliance (Survive Bar Alleyway)

   Tip: Fire and Electric AoE attacks swiftly wipe out the packed squad.

2. 2

   Hakuryo Building Confrontation

   Head north toward the Hakuryo Building near the Part-time Hero HQ while chasing Kume. You will clash with Muraoka and a pack of guarding Omi thugs at the entrance, who are quickly scattered by Fire AoE before you focus single-target strikes on Muraoka. After the clash, Kazuma Kiryu intervenes to stop the brawl and directs you toward Geomijul HQ.

   Key fight: Tokyo Omi Alliance (Hakuryo Building)

   Tip: Burn down the Lv. 53 grunts with Fire attacks first before targeting Muraoka.

3. 3

   The Dragon's Trial at Geomijul HQ

   Travel to Koreatown and approach the entrance of Geomijul HQ, choosing to back out if you still need supplies before confirming entry to face Kazuma Kiryu. Cast Kasuga's Peerless Resolve early to prevent instant wipes, exploit Kiryu's Ice weakness with Host or Hostess skills, and keep a female character like Saeko on healing duty since Kiryu refuses to target women. When Kiryu enters Rush or Dragon's Gaze stances, halt male physical attacks to avoid lethal counters, claiming the Dragon Binding and Empty Cough Drop Tin upon his defeat before reviewing intel in the Monitor Room.

   Key fight: Kazuma Kiryu
   Dragon Binding: Geomijul HQHow: Defeat Kazuma KiryuEmpty Cough Drop Tin: Geomijul HQHow: Defeat Kazuma Kiryu

   Tip: Bring female party members like an Idol Saeko to heal and debuff without ever being targeted.

   Watch out: Failing to activate Kasuga's Peerless Resolve leaves you vulnerable to sudden knockouts from Kiryu's late-phase Heat strikes.

4. 4

   Bar District Warehouse Breach

   Cross Fukutoku Bridge to locate Ishioda's hideout at the Bar District warehouse, resting or shopping if prompted before confirming entry. Outside the entrance, an exterior wall of six Ishioda Family Grunts bars your way, which you should obliterate using high-tier AoE attacks. Once they fall, push through the doorway into the building's anteroom.

   Key fight: Ishioda Family Grunts (Exterior)

   Tip: High-tier AoE skills quickly clear the exterior pack.

5. 5

   Warehouse Anteroom and Inner Sanctum Showdown

   Battle through the five Ishioda Family Grunts filling the anteroom with your best group skills, then fully restore your party's HP and MP before opening the inner office door. Inside, fight Reiji Ishioda alongside Mirror Face, prioritizing Mirror Face with Bullet and Blade attacks while holding back whenever his Surveillance counter stance is active. Avoid chip physical damage against Ishioda to bypass his automatic counterattacks, using burst Fire, Ice, Electric, knockdowns, or paralysis strikes to claim the Jewel Bracelet and trigger the transition into Chapter 15: To the Pinnacle in Kamurocho.

   Key fight: Ishioda Family Grunts (Anteroom) Key fight: Reiji Ishioda & Mirror Face
   Jewel Bracelet: Warehouse Interior inner officeHow: Defeat Reiji Ishioda

   Tip: Paralyze or knock down Ishioda, and target Mirror Face first using Han's gun attacks or Dealer/Bodyguard slash skills.

   Watch out: Attacking Mirror Face during Surveillance triggers a punishing knife counter, while hitting Ishioda with non-knockdown physical strikes invites automatic point-blank gunfire.