Double Finishing Blow

A Double Finishing Blow is a recurrent move in the Yakuza series.
== Explanation ==
A Double Finishing Blow is, as explained in the name, the ability to use a second Finishing Blow after executing one. This means longer combos, which in return means higher damage output overall. As such, it serves as an upgrade to a single Finishing Blow.
In comparison to a Finishing Hold, which can also be performed after a Finishing Blow, the Double Finishing Blow can be blocked. However, it's usually powerful enough to break guards and even damage in the process, depending on the attack used.
While commonly associated with Kazuma Kiryu, it's not exclusive to him, as Taiga Saejima and Shun Akiyama can also perform it (albeit with different names), and even a Triple Finishing Blow.
== Appearances ==
=== Yakuza 2 ===
The Double Finishing Blow does not exist by itself. However, Kiryu can unlock the Hammer Hook after acquiring level 8 of Gi, which can be performed with 3 weak attacks and two heavy attacks. This attack has the property of breaking guards easily, and sometimes it can even hurt the enemy inmediately after breaking the guard.
=== Yakuza 3 ===
Kiryu can unlock the Double Finishing Blow after investing 20 XP points on the Tech skill tree. This is the first time the move is introduced in the series, and it can be performed with a Rush Combo of 1-4 weak attacks.
The Double Finishing Blow executed with 3 weak attacks has the property of breaking the guard and damaging the enemy at the same time. This is vital in higher difficulties, where enemies tend to block constantly.
=== Yakuza 4 ===
In Yakuza 4, several characters can perform a Double Finishing Blow or variants of it:
* Shun Akiyama can unlock the Double Finishing Kick for 4 Soul Points, on his Tech skill tree. Additionally, after unlocking it, he can further unlock the Triple Finishing Kick for 3 Soul Points, which adds an extra Finishing Blow, but only after a 4 hit Rush Combo.
* Taiga Saejima can unlock the Double Charging Finish for 4 Soul Points, on his Tech skill tree. Additionally, after unlocking it, he can further unlock the Triple Charging Finish for 3 Soul Points, which adds an extra Finishing Blow after a Rush Combo of 3 weak attacks.
* Kazuma Kiryu can unlock the Double Finishing Blow for 1 Soul Point, on his Tech skill tree.
=== Yakuza 5 ===
Just like in the previous game, several characters can perform a Double Finishing Blow or a variant of it:
* Kazuma Kiryu can unlock the Double Finishing Blow for 1 Soul Point, on his Tech skill tree.
* Taiga Saejima can unlock the Super Double Combo for 1 Soul Point, on his Tech skill tree. Additionally, he can further unlock the Super Triple Combo for 10 Soul Points, which adds an extra Finishing Blow after a Rush Combo of 3 weak attacks.
* Shun Akiyama can unlock the Double Finishing Kick for 1 Soul Points, on his Tech skill tree. Additionally, after unlocking it, he can further unlock the Triple Finishing Kick for 3 Soul Points, which adds an extra Finishing Blow, but only after a 4 hit Rush Combo.
=== Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! ===
=== Yakuza 0 ===
Kazuma Kiryu can unlock the Double Finishing Blow for his Brawler style. It is a rank 5 ability, costing 400.000.00 yen to unlock. This version of the move can only be performed after 4 weak attacks and a heavy attack.
Additionally, Kiryu can also perform Double Finishing Blows on his Legend style. Unlike the Brawler incarnation, it can be performed with any amount of weak attacks.
=== Yakuza Kiwami ===
Just like in 0, Kiryu can acquire the Double Finishing Blow for his Brawler style. It's a tier 4 ability, requiring 50.000 XP to unlock. It works the same way as in 0.
For his Dragon of Dojima style, Kiryu can acquire the Double Finisher Reborn, by defeating Thug Majima twice after reaching Rank SS in the Majima Everywhere system. Unlike previous entries, the Double Finisher Reborn consumes Heat upon use, and it requires to be on Heat mode. However, it can still be performed with any amount of weak attacks.
=== Yakuza 6/Yakuza Kiwami 2 ===
Unlike previous entries, the Double Finishing Blow is available by default.
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