Like a Dragon Gaiden Akame Points are directly linked to Akame Network, the major side activity of the game where you can increase its levels, unlock bonuses in the form of investments, and partake in the sub-stories which gradually unlock. Earning the points is easier said than done, in my opinion, after which you can then use them to purchase either ability upgrades for Kiryu or use them in Akame’s Network shop.
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- Akame Points are essentially the secondary currency of Like a Dragon Gaiden, unlocked when introduced to the Akame Network activity.
- Akame Points are earned by completing Support requests for random NPCs, Job requests, AKA Sub stories, and through various feats in the Activity Log.
- Investments are important as you can use these to help with Akame Point progression via Discounts on abilities and more.
- In my experience, try to do the Support requests and Side stories in between the main story so you can freely get all of Kiryu’s ability upgrades at the end.
How To Earn Akame Points
NPC Support Missions (Image by Me)
You will unlock the Akame Network activity in Chapter 2, accessed by visiting her office.
After which, you can start earning points to level up the Network’s standing in three main ways, which are also presented in the images above:
- Support Missions: Known as Stroll’n Patrol by Akame, and mostly fetch-quest quests like finding a Black Car to photograph for an NPC.
- Job Requests: If you’re a veteran Yakuza series fan like me, you will instantly recognize these as the sub-stories that can offer large chunks of Akame Point and Cash rewards on completion.
- Activity Log: Essentially a large checklist where completing certain feats can help you earn extra points, such as eating at restaurants or traveling a certain distance on foot.
Lastly, there are a total of 30 Akame Network Network levels, offering a bonus for reaching specific thresholds and rewarding you with surplus points and cash from Akame herself.
Akame Points Shop
Akame’s Point shop and its inventory upgrades are unlocked via investments, and you can purchase the following items in this shop, from helpful accessories to healing items:
| Items | Shop Level Requirement | Point Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Plate | Level 1 | 150 |
| Gold Plate | Level 1 | 1500 |
| Platinum Plate | Level 1 | 3000 |
| Cyber Sunglasses | Level 1 | 3000 |
| Taxi Driver Cap | Level 1 | 3000 |
| Staminan Royale | Level 1 | 2000 |
| Dragon Mask | Level 1 | 5000 |
| Straw Sandals | Level 1 | 5000 |
| Weird Stranger Makeup | Level 1 | 5000 |
| Slick tires Plus | Level 2 | 500 |
| Gold Ball | Level 2 | 777 |
| Bloody Talisman | Level 2 | 800 |
| Tauriner Maximum | Level 2 | 1000 |
| Toughness Infinity | Level 2 | 3000 |
| Extra Speed Frame | Level 2 | 1500 |
| Premier Darts | Level 2 | 2000 |
| Indra's Amulet | Level 2 | 10000 |
| Royal Joker Card | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Bust Amulet | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Blackjack Amulet | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Triple Yokan | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Ten-Ten-One Charm | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Lucky Hanafuda Card | Level 3 | 5000 |
| Nine Gates Tile | Level 3 | 6500 |
| Ichiban Senbei (Shoyu) | Level 4 | 30 |
| Ichiban Senbei (Salt) | Level 4 | 30 |
| Tauriner Infinity | Level 4 | 3000 |
| Staminan Spark | Level 4 | 4000 |
| Legend Darts | Level 4 | 8000 |
| Dragon God Amulet | Level 4 | 60000 |
Investments
As you’re generating cash via random drops from enemies and through sub-stories, you can primarily spend them on various kinds of investments, which are passive bonuses to help you in Akame Network’s point progression.
Following is the list of investments that you can unlock across 4 different levels:
| INVESTMENT | NETWORK LEVEL REQUIREMENT | COST |
| Unlocks the Akame Shop. | Level 1 | 80,000 Yen |
| Unlocks extra items for sale in the shop. | Level 1 | 80,000 Yen |
| More items added to shop inventory | Level 1 | 150,000 Yen |
| Further increases Akame Shop item variety. | Level 1 | 300,000 Yen |
| Generate Akame Points when completing activities. | Level 2 | 100,000 Yen |
| Ability Upgrade point cost is reduced by 5%. | Level 2 | 100,000 Yen |
| Increases enemy money drop rate in random encounters by 5%. | Level 2 | 100,000 Yen |
| Ability Upgrade point cost is further reduced by 10%. | Level 3 | 300,000 Yen |
| Money drop rate in random encounters by 10%. | Level 3 | 300,000 Yen |
| Akame point discount for ability upgrades increased to 15%. | Level 3 | 500,000 Yen |
| Increased Akame Points gained when completing activities. | Level 4 | 300,000 Yen |
| Money drop rate in random encounters by enemies is increased to 15%. | Level 4 | 500,000 Yen |
| Akame Points gained by activity completion are increased to the maximum amount. | Level 4 | 500,000 Yen |
My Tips To Maximize Akame Points
After spending 10+ hours in Like a Dragon Gaiden, be sure to prioritize the Investment upgrades I mentioned above so that you won’t have to tediously grind surplus Akame points later on to min-max Kiryu’s abilities. I found that the Stroll’n Patrol missions are the best way to get points, but you should also tackle a few substories every once or then between the main story missions.
These tips will ensure you’re not under-leveled against major fights in Like a Dragon Gaiden as well as help you obtain that Platinum Trophy with ease, too.
This concludes my guide; while on the subject of Akame Network and its points, be sure to also check out my guide on how to find the Flying Takoyaki for a support request. Be sure to let me know in the comments below what you think of the game so far and if you have any questions or queries to help you with!
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