So I’ve been grinding away at this “Like a Dragon: Ishin” game, and let me tell you, the Virtue system is a whole thing. At first, I was like, “Virtue? What’s that? Some kind of goody-two-shoes meter?” But nah, it’s way more crucial than that. You need it for pretty much everything – upgrading your abilities, getting cool gear, even snagging some sweet side quests.
So, I dove in headfirst. My first move? I hit up the shrines. Those little Jizo statues scattered around? Yeah, pray at those bad boys. You get a decent chunk of Virtue just for showing a little respect. I made it a routine, every time I passed one, BAM, prayer time. It adds up fast, trust me.
The Virtue Grind
- Shrine Prayers: Seriously, don’t skip these. They’re easy Virtue. I made a route and just prayed and ran, prayed and ran.
- Diligent Diligence: There are these “Diligence Records” you can complete, kind of like achievements. Stuff like “run a certain distance” or “eat at this many restaurants.” I knocked those out as I played through the main story. Two birds, one stone, you know?
- Townsfolk Favors: People around town have problems, and guess what? You’re the solution. Help them out, and they’ll shower you with gratitude… and Virtue! I helped some dude with his fishing, fixed some problems with people all around, and became the best helper ever.
- Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: This one was my favorite. You gain Virtue for doing everyday stuff like eating at restaurants, drinking at bars, even playing mini-games. Basically, living your best life in 1860s Japan. The food and drinks are all so good, I tried every single one in different shops.
- Minigames: Oh, the minigames… Cho-Han, Poker, Chicken Racing, Koi-Koi, Mahjong, Oicho-Kabu…I played them all. At the beginning, I was really bad at these minigames, but after practicing, I found myself become the master of all of them. It was really fun!
After a while, I was swimming in Virtue. I upgraded my swordsman and gunman styles to the max. I got some really cool items. And let me tell you, those new abilities made me feel like a total badass.
It wasn’t always easy. Some of those Diligence Records were a pain. And those townsfolk, man, some of their requests were straight-up weird. But I kept at it. I farmed a bunch of virtue when I played the game. I grinded, I prayed, I helped, I ate, and I conquered. And you know what? It was worth it. My Ryoma is a force to be reckoned with now, and my Virtue is through the roof.
So, if you’re playing “Like a Dragon: Ishin,” don’t sleep on that Virtue. Embrace the grind, and you’ll be a true samurai in no time. This is my way to go, hope it will help you as well!
