Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Default combat style too boring? How about a better one? Some of the best features from all 5 styles (Brawler, Dragon, Rush, Beast and Reborn) into ONE singular style. This is not a style switching mod.

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This mod includes some of the best moves from all 5 styles ( Brawler, Dragon, Rush, Beast and Reborn ). This is NOT a style switching mod, all the moves are part of ONE style. Some skill costs and descriptions have been adjusted to reflect the new abilities.

Brawler:

- Kick Combo ( △ +△ +△ ). Requires Heat and skill "Charge Attack and Kick Combo".  Essence of Face Stomp may be performed after it.
- Snatching Strike ( ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + △ + ◯ ). Needs "Finishing Hold" skill.
- All directional quickstep attacks ( Quickstep + ☐ ). Needs "Evasion Strike" skill.
- Resolute Counters added (  ☐ / △ / ◯ ). ☐ and △ can be charged. Unlocked from the skill "Resolute Counter".
- Brawler Guard Counter ( while guarding with L1, press ☐ after enemy lands a hit ) requires "Royal Guard and Bear Hug" skill.
- Brawler Style combos now accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick (all combos including the double finisher from  ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + △ + △ and Snatching Strike).
- Essence of Finishing Blows added after ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + △ Brawler combo.

Dragon of Dojima:

- Komaky Parry ( R1 + ◯ when enemy attack is about to hit). Needs "Parry" skill. Generates Heat. Can perform Essence of Spinning Roundhouse after it.
- All directional quickstep attacks ( Quickstep + ◯ ). Needs "Evasion Strike" skill.
- May grab an enemy from the ground with ◯ , but only from his upper part.
- Bounding throws are back. Needs "Finishing Hold" skill.
  • Shoulder Throw Leg Smash ☐ + △ + ◯
  • Argentine Backbreaker ☐ + ☐ + △ + ◯
  • Powerbomb ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + ☐ + △ + ◯
- More Dragon of Dojima moves in Extreme Heat Mode. (Dragon of Dojima combos accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick in Extreme Heat mode. All combos and reverse combos, including double finishers and bounding throws included.)

Rush:

- Weaving ( while guarding with L1 press X + forward/backward ) or after the 1st and 2nd ☐ attacks press X. Needs "Quickstep+ and Weaving" skill.
- Weaving light and heavy attacks ( while Weaving forward/backward press ☐ or △). Needs "Evasion Strike" skill.
- Extended ☐ combo with 4 more attacks from Rush Style, with finishers and charged finishers included. (can Weave between these added combos)
  • Rush Style extended ☐ combo now requires Boost Combo Speed 1, 2 and 3 to extend the number of attacks to 6, 7 and respectively 8.
  • Rush Style charged finishers require the "Charge Attack and Kick Combo" upgrade.
- First 4 Rush Style ☐ attacks can be used if holding R1 + backwards on the movement stick, and will continue up to the 8th attack like the original combo string.
- First two Brawler ☐ attacks can be cancelled or followed up with Weaving and associated combos.
- Brawler continues into Rush Combos up to the 8th attack like the original combo string.
- Added multiple Quicksteps from Rush Style and the number can extended with the upgrades from the skill list. (also a version without this change)
- Role Reversal Counter is still pressing L1 when enemy is about to hit. Needs "Parry" skill.

Beast:

- Charging Bear Hug ( L1 + ◯ ). Needs "Royal Guard and Bear Hug" skill and requires Heat.
- Bear Hug ( while guarding with L1, press ◯ after an enemy lands a hit ). Needs "Royal Guard and Bear Hug" skill and requires Heat.
- Beast Charged ☐☐☐ Ducking Rear Hook to Spinning Rear Overhead Hook and ☐☐☐△ Leaping Shoulder Tackle added into 3rd Brawler combo. You hold ☐ to initiate the combo. Requires the "Charge Attack and Kick Combo" upgrade.
- More Beast moves in Extreme Heat Mode. (Beast Style combos accessible with R1 + backwards on the movement stick in Extreme Heat mode.)

Reborn:

- Yagami's Leapfrog added ( sprint towards enemy to vault over them). Requires skill "Lunge and Leapfrog".
- Leapfrog attacks added (  ☐ / △ / ◯ while vaulting over an enmy ). Requires skill "Leaping Strike".
- Turning Back Kick: backwards + △ (without lock-on)
- Guard Counter ( while guarding with L1, press △ after an enemy lands a hit ) requires "Royal Guard and Bear Hug" skill.
- Kiwami 2 default attack speed.
- Attacks don't bounce when enemy guards.
- Tiger Drop timing adjusted to be on par with Kiwami 2, aka a bit easier to land.
- Replaced awkward grab animations with a faster and more efficient one for both normal and Extreme Heat mode.
- Taunt ( press D-pad Down ). Generates Heat. Requires the skill "Boost Heat Orbs Lv. 1 and Taunt".
- Essence of Spinning Roundhouse no longer requires Extreme Heat mode and can be performed after a Komaki Parry as well.
- Essence of Face Stomp no longer requires Extreme Heat mode and can be performed after the Kick Combo as well.
- Essence of Raging Dragon no longer requires Extreme Heat mode.
- 4 Heat Actions added:
  • Komaki Fist Reversals - without lock-on, press the heat prompt just as the enemy is about to hit ( 4 different animations depending on the direction of the attacker ) (requires Tiger Drop, unlocks automatically after obtaining it)

Extreme Heat Mode (embrace your inner Beast): 

- Beast Guard (Hold L1 to guard from all directions, you take a bit of damage when guarding from the sides and back)
- Beast Charged Jumping Double Axe Handle Counter ( while guarding with L1, press △ after an enemy lands a hit )
- Beast Spinning Lariat Guard Counter ( while guarding with L1, press ☐ after an enemy lands a hit )
- Beast Bear Hug Guard Counter ( while guarding with L1, press ◯ after an enemy lands a hit )
- Beast Charging Bear Hug ( L1 + ◯). Needs "Finishing Hold" skill and requires Heat.
- Beast Style combos now accessible with R1 + backwards on the movement stick in Extreme Heat mode.
- Dragon of Dojima combos now accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick in Extreme Heat mode. All combos including double finishers and bounding throws included.
- Dragon of Dojima ☐ combos and Beast ☐ combos continue into the original Extreme Heat mode ☐ combo.
- Essence of Fast Footwork can be used on bosses as well.
- Turning Back Kick: backwards + △ (without lock-on)
- All directional Dragon of Dojima Quickstep attacks ( Quickstep + ◯ ). Needs "Evasion Strike" skill.
- All directional Brawler Quickstep attacks ( Quickstep + ☐ ). Needs "Evasion Strike" skill.
- Taunt ( press D-pad Down ). Generates Heat and Heals. Requires the skill "Boost Heat Orbs Lv. 1 and Taunt".
- Komaky Parry ( R1 + ◯ when enemy attack is about to hit). Needs "Parry" skill. Generates heat and can be used to extend Extreme Heat mode.
- Weaving ( while guarding with L1 press X + forward/backward ) or after the 1st and 2nd ☐ attacks press X. Needs "Quickstep+ and Weaving" skill.


I'll probably add some other stuff along the way, but for now the combat feels very nice and I am finally enjoying it, hope you do too.


How to install:

1. Install Ryu Mod Manager (RMM).
2. Run RyuModManager.exe once to generate the mods folder.
3. Place the contents of the archive following the folder structure of RMM (Yakuza 6 - The Song of Life -> mods -> Rukkard's True Dragon Style)
4. Run RyuModManagerGUI.exe, check the desired mod then click "Save".


Credits:

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Speed Mod by HeartlessSeph - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/67
The Dragon Reborn 2016 by Skirish - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/69
No more hit bounce on block (Yakuza 6 Version) by dodolodo - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/8
Classic Dragon of Dojima - Yakuza 6 Edition by HeartlessSeph - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/15
Kiwami 2 Style Switching by ReLLeRtR - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/258
Yakuza 6 Style Switching by ReLLeRtR - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/81
Expanded Moveset - New Custom Inputs (Y6 Port) by dodolodo - https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/18

Tools used: 
https://github.com/Ret-HZ/reARMP
https://github.com/HeartlessSeph/FighterCommander
https://github.com/HeartlessSeph/BEPEdit
https://github.com/Kaplas80/ParManager


My other mods:

Yakuza Kiwami 2 - Prepare to Die Edition
Judgment - Yagami Must Die
Lost Judment - Yagami Must Die
Yakuza 6 - Prepare to Die Edition
Joryu Must Die