How to equip gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name

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Kazuma Kiryu taking off sunglasses in Like a Dragon Gaiden

Gear is a staple of the Like a Dragon games, with the items offering anything from better defence to low-health damage boosts and so much more. Using suitable gear is important for surviving some of the tougher fights, so this guide will explain how to equip gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Newcomers to the series may be surprised that equipped gear doesn't physically appear on Kiryu's body, especially now that his outfits can be customised. The benefits are definitely felt when fighting, however, and experimenting with gear is a great way to keep the game fresh.

Before we get into the guide, you may be interested to know if Like a Dragon Gaiden will make its way to Game Pass. We can also let you know if the game has an English dub and reveal its pre order bonuses.

Like a Dragon Gaiden character wearing a demonic mask
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Gear can be the difference between winning and losing in tougher battles

How to equip gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name

To equip gear in Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name, you'll need to pause the game and select the 'gear' option. In this menu, click on one of the slots to equip the gear of your choosing. You'll unfortunately only have four slots to fill, but should be swapping gear out when needed. The benefits provided by each piece of gear is shown at the bottom of the screen, with everything from burn resistance to bullet defence shown alongside a number if it's impacted.

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New gear is obtained in several ways; players that enjoy gambling minigames can use points to purchase gear from the prize counter. Beyond minigames, gear is sometimes a reward for completing substories and saving random civilians.

That's everything you need to know about equipping gear. While you're preparing for battle, check out our guide to unlocking the Infinite Wealth demo hidden in the game and find out everything there is to know about Like a Dragon 8.

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