The following is a list of Heat Actions found throughout the Yakuza (series).
List of heat actions[]
| Name | Description | Game(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon of Dojima Reborn | The ultimate ttack of the Dragon of Dojima. Regain the power to destroy all types of enemies. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Aerial Whirl | Launch a bombastic flying kick to deliver additional punishment to an enemy you've bounced off the ground. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Battering Swing | Swing an enemy by the legs like a whirling tornado that knocks down surrounding enemies. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Batting | Show an enemy how it feels to bear the brunt of your mightiest swing. They'll learn what it's like to be a baseball. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Blade Biting | An amazing move where you catch an enemy's blade with your teeth, then take the blade for your own. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Bo Coiling | Use a long pole to perform a throw. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Bone Crush | Assert your dominance by crushing the enemy with an unbelievably large objects. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Bowling | Show an enemy the impact of your strike. They'll have new appreciation for what bowling pins go through. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Brawler | Batter an enemy's face with your fist and head. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Cramming | Shove a handful of nails, firecrackers, etc. down an enemy's throats. The psychological damage alone is off the charts. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Crate Chop | Smash a beer crate down over an enemy's head, then deliver a painful chop. Adds a little flair to street brawls. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Crushing: Elbow | Meet an enemy's attack with your elbow, shattering their fist in the process. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Crushing: Wall | Evade an enemy's attack just before it lands, causing them to shatter their fist on the wall behind you. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Dagger Blindside | Launch a sudden strike by pulling out a one-handed knife, catching the enemy unawares. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Dagger Deflection | Launch an attack that knocks away an enemy's dagger. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Disarming | Snap the arm of an enemy wielding a one-handed blade. There's no room for mercy in a brawl. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Door Slamming | Slam an enemy's head in a car door. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Double Head Crush | Grab two enemies' heads and bash them in together, killing two birds with one stone. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Dual Stab | Stab and throw an enemy with a pole snapped in two, unleashing huge destructive potential. Only usable with poles found lying around. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Entangle | Forcefully grab an enemy and fling them around, taking down other enemies around you. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Escape | Break free from a hold and retaliate through sheer force of will. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Extreme Beast | A Finishing Attack only usable when a boss is weakened. A special Kiwami mark will be displayed if conditions are met. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Extreme Brawler | A Finishing Attack only usable when a boss is weakened. A special Kiwami mark will be displayed if conditions are met. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Extreme Rush | A Finishing Attack only usable when a boss is weakened. A special Kiwami mark will be displayed if conditions are met. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Eye Salting | Pour salt into an enemy's eyes. Eve those wearing glasses can't escape the caustic burn. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Face Twisting | Slip past a guarding enemy's defenses, grab their face, then stomp them into submission. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Finishing | Apply some additional pain to a fallen enemy without mercy. Nobody holds back on the street. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Finishing Blows | A reckless assault unleashed after performing a back-handedFinishing Blow. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Force Feeding | Stuff an enemy with a winter treat, then put them to bed. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Forced Drinking | Pour the contents of a strange bottle down the throat of an enemy. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Friendly Fire | Take out two foes at once by dancing out of their way. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Golf | Show an enemy the full force of your drive shot. They'll find out what it's like to fly high. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Head Crush | Slam an enemy's head into a surface at about waist height. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Head Smash | Swing an enemy by the legs like a whirling tornado, and then smash them against a post. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Heaviness | Slam an enemy on the crown of their head with a heavy weapon. It doesn't get much more straightforward than this. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Heavy Hit | Knock down the enemy using a heavy weapon, then slam it down on top of them. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Injection | Inject an enemy with a mysterious syringe found lying on these dangerous streets. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Iron Bash | Strike down the enemy violently with a hammer like those used to break rocks. This kind of attack is really routine for troublemakers. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Knee Slam | Smash the enemy's backside with a powerful atomic drop. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Knockout | Send a stunned enemy flying with a force that knocks their consciousness into another dimension. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Lob Crush | Crush an enemy you grab and a fallen enemy at the same time, killing two birds with one stone. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Mad Dog: Chokehold | Mercilessly choke out an enemy from behind. Cannot be used on powerful foes. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Mad Dog: Dagger | Majima's main attack using his signature dagger technique. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Mad Dog: Whirl | Launch a bombastic flying kick to deliver additional punishment to an enemy you've bounced off the ground. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of No Mercy | Deliver a Finishing Blow to an enemy on the ground by throwing your full weight behind a brutal knuckle attack. | Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Nunchaku | Use nunchuku to take down the enemy. The action changes depending on whether the Heat Gauge is on the 2nd or 3rd bars. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Obliteration | Strike an enemy with all your might using a light two-handed weapon. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Piledriver | Slam an enemy head-first into the ground, drdiving them in like a stake if their head's hard enough. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Pliers: Nails | Tidy up an enemy's fingernails with a pair of pliers. They won't have to worry about trimming them for a long time. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Pliers: Teeth | Do some dental work on an enemy using a pair of pliers. They won't need to brush anymore. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Pole Blindside | Launch a sudden strike by pulling out a pole weapon, catching the enemy unawares. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Pole Pandemonium | Use a pole to show the enemy who's boss. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Post Slam | When you'd rather not rip out a post to beat enemies with, bring the enemy to the post! Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Pressure Finish '88 | Strike an enemy with a large weapon you are carrying, then trample on them with destructive force. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Pummeling | Beat down an enemy with a one-handed weapon. This is the first move everyone learns on the streets. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Overhead Throw | Wrap up an enemy you've grabbed and throw them behind you. This attack blends both strength and technique. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Overrun | Tear through a group of enemies, overwhelming them with enormous power. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Relentless Barrage | Exploit an opening in the enemy's defense to deliver a series of tricky feints and punishing blows. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Scalding | Scald enemies with boiling water. The perfect attack for wintertime. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Self-Destruct | Steal a large weapon wielded by an enemy, then smash them with it. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Shop Signs | Lash out at enemies with a shop sign. The neon will light up the night like fireworks. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Solid Counter | Unleash an all-out attack after being knocked down. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Stabbing: Table | Pin an enemy's hand to a flat surface with a dagger. Something like a desk would be the perfect height. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Stabbing: Wall | Pin an enemy's hand to a wall with a dagger. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Stomp Finish | Stomp on a fallen enemy with your full weight. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Styx | An elaborate attack that really gets the audience fired up. Only usable in a certain place. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Sumo Slapping | Make a sudden move toward the enemy and slap them with your open hand. This attack can catch even seasoned fighters unawares. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Sword Shattering | Use fists of iron to engage an enemy carrying a sword and shatter their weapon. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of the Flying Fist | Send a stunned enemy flying with a fierce strike. Only usable in Climx Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of the Iron Fist | Knock an enemy into the air, then rain blows down upon them with fists of iron. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of the Last Stand | Launch a counterattack when an enemy breaks through your defenses. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Mad Dog: Maul | Combine your dagger and martial arts skills to defeat multiple enemies. The Mad Dog of Shimano shows off his secret moves. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Slugger | This all-out hit takes full advantage of the baseball bat's design. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Stove | Jam a discarded tabletop stove in an enemy's face to get them into the winter spirit. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Stun Gun | Show an enemy why stun guns are prized for self defense. Some say the jolts coursing through your body are what love feels like. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Blade Flash | Hunt down an enemy using a dagger. This attack puts a fighter's blade skills on display. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Blade Steal | Pull out a dagger or knife concealed on an enemy and attack them with it. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Choke Out | Mercilessly choke out an enemy from behind. Cannot be used on powerful foes. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Finisher | Perform a vicious knee attack on a fallen enemy. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Kick Down | Kick the enemy off a bridge or other high place. This attack combines forcefulness and ingenuity. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Rail Crush | Drive the enemy into a guard rail. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Subdue | Straddle and attack a fallen enemy. This combo can only be performed by wounded fighters. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Wall Kick | Unleash a backhand blow then launch off a wall to deliver a brutal kick. Only fighters in good physical shape can pull this off. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Wall Slam | Slam an enemy's head into a wall repeatedly. A traditional but effective attack. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of the Thug: Weapon Grab | Pulverize an enemy carrying a weapon, then take the weapon from them. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Tonfa | Use tonfa to take down the enemy. The action changes depending on whether the Heat Gauge is on the 2nd or 3rd bars. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Torment | When you've had enough, dislocate both of the enemy's shoulders, bash their face in, and throw them. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Twin Sticks | Use kali sticks to take down the enemy. The action changes depending on whether the Heat Gauge is on the 2nd or 3rd bars. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Umbrella Onsalught | Catch an enemy off guard by suddenly opening your umbrella and lashing out at them. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Uppercut Crushing | Hurl a two-handed weapon at an enemy, then exploit this distraction to smash them with an uppercut blow. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Wall Pin | Pin an enemy against a wall with a large weapon in a simple but deadly attack. Only works with weapons lighter than motorcycle. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Wall Smashing | Evade an enemy's attack, then break their leg. Those who pick fights have to pay the price. Only usable in Climax Heat Mode. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Weapon Blindside | Launch a sudden strike by pulling out a one-handed weapon, catching the enemy unawares. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Weapon Finish | Deliver a vicious leg strike while holding a one-handed weapon. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Weapon Stomp Finish | Strike an enemy with a weapon in your hand, then stomp them into the ground. | Yakuza 0 |
| Essence of Weaponry | Unleash this attack when holding a weapon. The attack changes based on what weapon is used. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Essence of Wreckage | Straddle and attack a fallen enemy. This combo can only be performed when wounded. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Head Crush | Slam an enemy's head into a surface at about waist height. | Yakuza 0 |
| Komaki Fist Reversal | This god-like attack can counter your opponent from all sides. The skill changes depending on the direction the enemy attacks from. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Komaki Shot Stopper | An ancient skill passed down as a defense against firearms. | Yakuza Kiwami |
| Komaki Single Stroke | A single stroke of the Komaki style sword technique. This secret ability truly is the final attack. | Yakuza Kiwami |