Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

By Jake Su

Published Jan 30, 2024

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Having money is always going to help in the world of video games, and in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, it is no different. Arriving in a new place like Hawaii can be daunting, but with enough cash in his pocket, Kasuga can have a much easier time out on the islands.

Money can be spent on all sorts of things, including weapons, armor, food, healing items, and more, which will allow players to focus more on the story and the combat of the Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. If that is a life you seek for Kasuga and crew, then follow this guide on the best ways to make money fast.

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Making Money Fast in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

While having cash back in Japan is good, the game only truly opens up once players make their way over to Hawaii. This is when making money becomes a priority, and there are several ways of doing so while on the sunny islands.

Combat and Smackdowns

An excellent source of income in the game is to constantly be getting into fights, preferably with enemies who are as powerful as your party, or slightly stronger. This will ensure that not only do players get plenty of cash and XP, but also offer enough enjoyment with the turn-based combat to not let boredom set in. Be sure to pay attention when fighting stronger foes; the last thing you need is to be defeated.

On the other hand, if you find yourself too overpowered for enemies, that is also a good thing. When facing enemies that are 10 or more levels below the party, the option of Smackdowns becomes available. This is indicated by the blue marker above the enemies' heads before engaging them, so get close and use the prompted command to finish the battle quickly and without a fuss. Doing this in quick succession is both a timesaver and a good source of money in the long run.

To make things even more efficient, consider equipping the Lucky Money Charm that can be bought at the Fortune Shop. This will increase the money earned from battle by 10%, which will only add up as you keep fighting.

Pawn Unwanted Items

Throughout the game, players will inevitably build up an inventory full of key items and other not-so-important things. It is recommended that you do some cleaning up every once in a while and sell items at the various Pawn Shops located around the city.

Equipment, items, and of course, those valuable plates can all be sold for a nice profit once you have no use for them. Always take the chance to engage in Treasure Hunts as well, as they can easily yield more money or items that can be sold for profit.

Dondoko Island Resort

Once this option becomes available, putting time and effort into growing the resort on Dondoko Island to the full five stars can yield a high-profit margin. Guests staying over will always be paying, and the exchange rate of the island's currency to dollars is always going to work in the player's favor. Whenever possible, consider spending some time sprucing up the resort and meeting the goals to advance it; the long-term benefits are definitely worth doing the work.

Story and Substories

A surefire way of making money is to progress through the main story of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as well as completing the various substories. Each chapter completed always comes with a nice cash reward, and there are also substories that can have significant monetary rewards. For those completionists out there, it is just another rewarding activity to go through.