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Heat Actions listed by Character
By Hollowriller
Did one for a few other Completion lists so might as well do this one. Sorting the different Heat actions as Anyone, Kiryu, Saejima, Akiyama, Shinada so you don't miss any along the way if you want to "Complete" one before starting the next part of the story, you have access to all of them near the end but still i like having it nice and done before then.

As with the others the data is taken from Cyriz guide from Gamefaqs and the credit goes to them: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps3/644272-yakuza-5/faqs/72848/heat-actions

That guide is great but dosen't have the best readability as a checklist and a few spelling errors or there could be a difference in translation from the steam version to the one they used.

(Checking the move names as i go through so will take some time before this is done)
   
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Guide Index
Overview
Terrain Moves 
Terrain Moves Completion list order 
Barehanded 
BareHanded Completion list order 
Finishing Moves 
Finishing Move Completion list order 
Weapon Moves 
Weapon move Completion list order 
Climax Heat 
Heat moves possible in each part 
Comments
Terrain Moves
Anyone:
  • Head Crush
    Grab an enemy and take them over to a structure that's about waist high, then press Triangle. Air conditioners, electric boxes, some kinds of railings. You'll know you did it when you force them to their knees and slam their head down onto it.

  • Essence of Pole Crush
    Grab an enemy and take them over to a thick pole, then press Triangle. You'll swing them into the pole by their shoulders. There are plenty to be found.

  • Essence of Butt Breaking
    Grab an enemy and take them to the end of a fence or a structure that's just a little pylon, then press Triangle. You'll drop them down onto it.

  • Essence of Back Breaking
    Grab an enemy and take them to a fence or guardrail, then press Triangle. This may seem tough as it seems a lot of railings in the early game aren't eligible for this. One place I know always works is the bike racks in Theater Square in Kamurocho.

  • Essence of Throwing
    Grab an enemy and take them to an edge over a drop and press Triangle. Easiest place to do this is a river, such as the two in Nagasugai.

Kiryu:
Unique
  • Komaki Bowl Crusher
    Grab an enemy from behind and take them to a structure that's about waist high. This is similar to Head Crush, only you grab from behind.

  • Essence of Door Slamming (Revelation Required)
    Grab an enemy and drag him over to a black taxi cab (they have the light on top). (A good spot is next to Inara Drugstore in Nagasugai)

Shared
  • Wall Crush
    Grab an enemy by the front and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. One of the most basic moves. This move can evolve

  • Back Crush
    Grab an enemy by the back and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. Press L1 when grabbing an enemy to flip them around if you grab them facing you.

  • Essence of Fence Smashing
    Grab an enemy from the front and take them to a chainlink fence. By far the easiest way to get this is at the Coliseum, since the walls are a fence.

  • Essence of Fence Grating
    Grab an enemy from the back and take them to a chainlink fence. Again, the Coliseum is basically built on fences.

Saejima:
Unique
  • Essence of Wall Throwing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Grab an enemy and take them to a wall. This is Saejima's version of the Wall Crush.

  • Essence of Bell Ringing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle) and as they bounce off it, press Triangle. You'll know you did it because you'll ram them head-first into the wall.

  • Essence of the Snowman (Revelation Required)
    Have a Carrot or a Wooden Carving in your inventory, then fight in Tsukimino near some snow on the ground. Grab the enemy and look for the prompt to press Triangle.

Shared
  • Essence of Fence Smashing
    Grab an enemy from the front and take them to a chainlink fence. By far the easiest way to get this is at the Coliseum, since the walls are a fence.

  • Essence of Fence Grating
    Grab an enemy from the back and take them to a chainlink fence. Again, the Coliseum is basically built on fences.

Akiyama:
Unique
  • Wall Kick Combo
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a wall. No grabbing required.

  • Guard Rail Crush
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a guardrail or fence. My favorite place to do this is the metal rails surrounding Theater Square in Kamurocho.

  • Pole Crush
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a thick pole.
Shared
  • Wall Crush
    Grab an enemy by the front and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. One of the most basic moves. This move can evolve
  • Back Crush
    Grab an enemy by the back and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. Press L1 when grabbing an enemy to flip them around if you grab them facing you.

Shinada:
Unique
  • Essence of Wall Plastering
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle) and as fall off it, press Triangle.

  • Essence of Wall Pummel
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle). While they're flat against the wall, press Triangle.

Shared
  • Wall Crush
    Grab an enemy by the front and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. One of the most basic moves. This move can evolve
  • Back Crush
    Grab an enemy by the back and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. Press L1 when grabbing an enemy to flip them around if you grab them facing you.
Terrain Moves Completion list order
  • Wall Crush
    Grab an enemy by the front and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. One of the most basic moves. This move can evolve

  • Back Crush
    Grab an enemy by the back and take them over to a wall, then press Triangle. Press L1 when grabbing an enemy to flip them around if you grab them facing you.

  • Head Crush
    Grab an enemy and take them over to a structure that's about waist high, then press Triangle. Air conditioners, electric boxes, some kinds of railings. You'll know you did it when you force them to their knees and slam their head down onto it.

  • Essence of Pole Crush
    Grab an enemy and take them over to a thick pole, then press Triangle. You'll swing them into the pole by their shoulders. There are plenty to be found.

  • Essence of Butt Breaking
    Grab an enemy and take them to the end of a fence or a structure that's just a little pylon, then press Triangle. You'll drop them down onto it.

  • Essence of Back Breaking
    Grab an enemy and take them to a fence or guardrail, then press Triangle. This may seem tough as it seems a lot of railings in the early game aren't eligible for this. One place I know always works is the bike racks in Theater Square in Kamurocho.

  • Essence of Throwing
    Grab an enemy and take them to an edge over a drop and press Triangle. Easiest place to do this is a river, such as the two in Nagasugai.

  • Komaki Bowl Crusher
    Grab an enemy from behind and take them to a structure that's about waist high. This is similar to Head Crush, only you grab from behind.

  • Wall Smash
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a wall. No grabbing required.

  • Guard Rail Crush
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a guardrail or fence. My favorite place to do this is the metal rails surrounding Theater Square in Kamurocho.

  • Pole Crush
    Press Triangle while you and an enemy are near a thick pole.

  • Essence of Wall Throwing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Grab an enemy and take them to a wall. This is Saejima's version of the Wall Crush.

  • Essence of Fence Smashing
    Grab an enemy from the front and take them to a chainlink fence. By far the easiest way to get this is at the Coliseum, since the walls are a fence.

  • Essence of Fence Grating
    Grab an enemy from the back and take them to a chainlink fence. Again, the Coliseum is basically built on fences.

  • Essence of Bell Ringing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle) and as they bounce off it, press Triangle. You'll know you did it because you'll ram them head-first into the wall.

  • Essence of Wall Plastering
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle) and as fall off it, press Triangle.

  • Essence of Wall Pummel
    Throw an enemy into the wall (using Circle). While they're flat against the wall, press Triangle.

  • Essence of the Snowman (Revelation Required)
    Have a Carrot or a Wooden Carving in your inventory, then fight in Tsukimino near some snow on the ground. Grab the enemy and look for the prompt to press Triangle.

  • Essence of Door Slamming (Revelation Required)
    Grab an enemy and drag him over to a black taxi cab (they have the light on top). (A good spot is next to Inara Drugstore in Nagasugai)
Barehanded
Anyone
  • Essence of Backup Busting (Got it to work for both Yakuza and Gang members, RNG dependent)
    When an enemy gets on their cell phone to call for backup, run to them and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Team Ascent
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy by the back, get close and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Seizing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    If you're unarmed and an enemy charges you with a one-handed weapon of any kind, press Triangle. You'll have their weapon after this.

Kiryu
Unique
  • Essence of Swinging
    Grab an enemy by the legs, go to an open area, then press Triangle.

  • Essence of Reversal
    While you're down on the ground, press Triangle as an enemy approaches you.

  • Essence of Smoking
    Light up by pressing Down on the D-Pad, then press Triangle as an enemy approaches you.

  • Essence of Terror
    Run towards a group of about four enemies, then press Triangle.

  • Essence of Hurling (Essence Upgrade Required)
    When an enemy grabs you around the waist, press Triangle. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Komaki Fist Reversal (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle as an enemy approaches you to attack. There are four variants depending on what direction you're approached, but you only have to do this once.

  • Essence of Merciless Throwing (Tech Upgrade Required)
    Use Pull Up Enemy on the head of a prone enemy face up, and as he gets to his feet, hit Triangle.

  • Essence of the Dragon
    Invoke Dragon Spirit, take down a few enemies, then mash Triangle once you're around a bunch of enemies, assuming they're still standing.

    (This isn't an easy one to pull off. It helps if you're in a confined area and facing a good half-dozen enemies at least so there are a couple of standing once you get into the combo. Hit Square four times to get the combo going, then mash Triangle. As soon as you get a front kick out, you should move into the Heat Move assuming there are enough guys around you.)

  • Essence of Self Destruction
    If an enemy picks up a heavy object like a bicycle, a sofa, a desk, or a cart, approach them and press Triangle before they can swing/throw it.

  • Komaki Swordless Rebirth
    While unarmed, press Triangle as an enemy attacks you with a sword. The Deathmatch 100 fight at the Coliseum has plenty of these.

Shared
  • Cyclops Roll
    Grab an enemy by the legs, bring them over to a waist-high structure and press Triangle.

  • Hellish Swing
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a wall and press Triangle.

  • Heavenly Swinging
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a pillar and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Might
    When your health is flashing, grab an enemy and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Combo Stomp
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.

Saejima
Unique
  • Essence of Clotheslining (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Throw an enemy in the middle of an area so they bounce on the ground, then hit Triangle. There are other means to get them to bounce, but this is the easiest.

  • Essence of Smashing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    While an enemy is guarding, press Triangle. Easier against tougher enemies, of course, because weaker enemies don't guard much.

  • Essence of Puppetry
    When your health is flashing, grab an enemy by the legs and press Triangle.

Shared
  • Cyclops Roll
    Grab an enemy by the legs, bring them over to a waist-high structure and press Triangle.

  • Hellish Swing
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a wall and press Triangle.

  • Heavenly Swinging
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a pillar and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Might
    When your health is flashing, grab an enemy and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Combo Stomp
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.

Akiyama
Unique
  • Essence of Triangle Jump (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Run towards three enemies, then press Triangle.
    Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Comebacks (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle when your guard is broken. It works quite well against bosses.

  • Alpha Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle.

  • Beta Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle, then match a button prompt.

  • Gamma Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle, then match two button prompts. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Double Juggle (Revelation Required)
    Launch Strike an enemy, then move to another and press Triangle near the second enemy.

  • Essence of Loin Reaving ( Essence Upgrade Required)
    Face away from an enemy, then press Triangle as they move to attack.

Shared
  • Essence of Falling Knee
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.

Shinada
Unique
  • Essence of Heaving
    Press Triangle while in the middle of performing a Meteor Tackle.

  • Essence of Circle Throw
    Grab an enemy from the front in open ground and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Knee Slam
    Grab an enemy from behind on open ground and press Triangle.
Shared
  • Essence of Falling Knee
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.
BareHanded Completion list order
  • Essence of Triangle Jump (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Run towards three enemies, then press Triangle.
    Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Comebacks (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle when your guard is broken. It works quite well against bosses.

  • Essence of Clotheslining (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Throw an enemy in the middle of an area so they bounce on the ground, then hit Triangle. There are other means to get them to bounce, but this is the easiest.

  • Essence of Smashing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    While an enemy is guarding, press Triangle. Easier against tougher enemies, of course, because weaker enemies don't guard much.

  • Cyclops Roll
    Grab an enemy by the legs, bring them over to a waist-high structure and press Triangle.

  • Hellish Swing
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a wall and press Triangle.

  • Heavenly Swinging
    Grab an enemy by the legs, then bring them over to a pillar and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Might
    When your health is flashing, grab an enemy and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Reversal
    While you're down on the ground, press Triangle as an enemy approaches you.

  • Essence of Smoking
    Light up by pressing Down on the D-Pad, then press Triangle as an enemy approaches you.

  • Essence of Terror
    Run towards a group of about four enemies, then press Triangle.

  • Essence of Hurling (Essence Upgrade Required)
    When an enemy grabs you around the waist, press Triangle. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Komaki Fist Reversal (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle as an enemy approaches you to attack. There are four variants depending on what direction you're approached, but you only have to do this once.

  • Essence of Puppetry
    When your health is flashing, grab an enemy by the legs and press Triangle.

  • Alpha Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle.

  • Beta Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle, then match a button prompt.

  • Gamma Drive (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Launch strike an enemy, then press Triangle, then match two button prompts. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Heaving
    Press Triangle while in the middle of performing a Meteor Tackle.

  • Essence of Circle Throw
    Grab an enemy from the front in open ground and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Knee Slam
    Grab an enemy from behind on open ground and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Merciless Throwing (Tech Upgrade Required)
    Use Pull Up Enemy on the head of a prone enemy face up, and as he gets to his feet, hit Triangle.

  • Essence of the Dragon
    Invoke Dragon Spirit, take down a few enemies, then mash Triangle once you're around a bunch of enemies, assuming they're still standing.

  • Essence of Backup Busting (Got it to work for both Yakuza and Gang members, RNG dependent)
    When an enemy gets on their cell phone to call for backup, run to them and press Triangle.

  • Double Juggle (Revelation Required)
    Launch Strike an enemy, then move to another and press Triangle near the second enemy.

  • Essence of Self Destruction
    If an enemy picks up a heavy object like a bicycle, a sofa, a desk, or a cart, approach them and press Triangle before they can swing/throw it.

  • Komaki Swordless Rebirth
    While unarmed, press Triangle as an enemy attacks you with a sword. The Deathmatch 100 fight at the Coliseum has plenty of these.

  • Essence of Combo Stomp
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Falling Knee
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy, get close and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Team Ascent
    When fighting with another person, if they grab an enemy by the back, get close and press Triangle.

  • Essence of Loin Reaving ( Essence Upgrade Required)
    Face away from an enemy, then press Triangle as they move to attack.

  • Essence of Seizing (Essence Upgrade Required)
    If you're unarmed and an enemy charges you with a one-handed weapon of any kind, press Triangle. You'll have their weapon after this.
Finishing Moves
Anyone
  • Essence of Finishing Stomp
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face up, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle. Basically any weapon that doesn't have its own unique finishing move will work

  • Essence of Pressure Finish
    Grab a large weapon like a bicycle, then press Triangle near a fallen enemy. You'll toss it down, then jump on it.

  • Essence of Weapon Finish
    Grab a two-handed environmental weapon (like a potted plant or a blue plastic bucket) and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

Kiryu
Unique
  • Essence of Face Grating
    With an enemy face down on the ground, press Triangle. This supersedes Essence of Finishing, which will still work if an enemy is face up.

  • Essence of Finishing
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy. Once you get Face Grating, this only works if the enemy is face up.

Shared
  • Essence of Slamming
    With one enemy on the ground, grab another enemy, get close to the fallen enemy, and press Triangle. There are front and back variants for this.

  • Essence of Mounting
    When your health is flashing red and an enemy is on the ground, press Triangle near them.

  • Essence of Head Press
    As a fallen enemy is struggling to their feet, hit Triangle near them. You'll give them a knee and a headbutt if it worked.

  • Essence of Finishing Knuckle
    Equip a Knuckles weapon and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Hammer
    Equip a Hammer and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Kick
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face down, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle.

Saejima
Unique
  • Essence of Ruthlessness
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy. This is Saejima's standard "down" attack.

Shared
  • Essence of Slamming
    With one enemy on the ground, grab another enemy, get close to the fallen enemy, and press Triangle. There are front and back variants for this.

  • Essence of Mounting
    When your health is flashing red and an enemy is on the ground, press Triangle near them.

  • Essence of Head Press
    As a fallen enemy is struggling to their feet, hit Triangle near them. You'll give them a knee and a headbutt if it worked.

  • Essence of Finishing Knuckle
    Equip a Knuckles weapon and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Hammer
    Equip a Hammer and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Kick
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face down, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle.

Akijama
Unique
  • Essence of Finishing Knee (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

Shared
  • Essence of Finishing Kick
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face down, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle.

Shinada
Unique
  • Essence of Iron Grip
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy near a wall.

    Essence of the Shachihoko (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy on open ground. It's worth pointing out that this leads into a grab state at the end of it.

  • Essence of Armbarring (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle as an enemy is trying to get to their feet.
Finishing Move Completion list order
  • Essence of Slamming
    With one enemy on the ground, grab another enemy, get close to the fallen enemy, and press Triangle. There are front and back variants for this.

  • Essence of Face Grating
    With an enemy face down on the ground, press Triangle. This supersedes Essence of Finishing, which will still work if an enemy is face up.

  • Essence of Iron Grip
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy near a wall.

  • Essence of Finishing
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy. Once you get Face Grating, this only works if the enemy is face up.

  • Essence of Ruthlessness
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy. This is Saejima's standard "down" attack.

  • Essence of Finishing Stomp
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face up, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle. Basically any weapon that doesn't have its own unique finishing move will work

  • Essence of Mounting
    When your health is flashing red and an enemy is on the ground, press Triangle near them.

  • Essence of Finishing Knee (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Kick
    With an enemy on the ground specifically face down, hold a typical one-handed weapon, then press Triangle.

  • Essence of the Shachihoko (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle near a fallen enemy on open ground. It's worth pointing out that this leads into a grab state at the end of it.

  • Essence of Armbarring (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Press Triangle as an enemy is trying to get to their feet.

  • Essence of Head Press
    As a fallen enemy is struggling to their feet, hit Triangle near them. You'll give them a knee and a headbutt if it worked.

  • Essence of Pressure Finish
    Grab a large weapon like a bicycle, then press Triangle near a fallen enemy. You'll toss it down, then jump on it.

  • Essence of Finishing Knuckle
    Equip a Knuckles weapon and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Finishing Hammer
    Equip a Hammer and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.

  • Essence of Weapon Finish
    Grab a two-handed environmental weapon (like a potted plant or a blue plastic bucket) and press Triangle near a fallen enemy.
Weapon Moves
Anyone
  • Essence of Brick Breaking
    Grab a two-handed weapon with a hole in it, like a daruma doll or a beer case, then press Triangle near the enemy. (Offices/Part 2 Alleys have these)

  • Essence of Signage
    Grab a tall shop sign and press Triangle near an enemy. You'll slam it onto them, then kick them over.

  • Essence of Beatdown
    Grab a simple one-handed weapon, like a bottle or a blackjack, then press Triangle near an enemy. You'll hit them to the ground, then throw the item onto their head.

  • Essence of Stabbing
    Have a Knife equipped and be near a wall, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Nunchaku
    Have Nunchaku equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Batting
    Have a two-handed swinging weapon equipped, like a long pipe or a bat, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Guzzling
    Grab a bottle of Mystery Liquid or an Economy-Sized Spicy Bottle, then press Triangle near an enemy. There are some of these on the streets in odd places, but an easy place to find both is in the Street Fight GP in the Coliseum.

  • Essence of Swordplay
    Have a Sword equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Stun Gun
    Have a Stun Gun (Unlocked by Investing a Battery) equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Bowling
    Have a Bowling Ball equipped, then press Triangle a few steps away from an enemy. The Master Ball completion reward makes this easy to get. There's also one in the Street Fight GP.

  • Essence of Salting
    Have Salt, Pepper, or Habanero Powder equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. You can buy each of these at convenience stores, and sometimes get them as drops from enemies.

  • Essence of Syringe
    Grab a Mysterious Syringe, then press Triangle near an enemy. These are in a few places in the streets, but easily found in Street Fight GP.

  • Essence of Golfing
    Have a Golf Club equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of the Grilling
    Grab a Portable Stove, then press Triangle near an enemy. In addition to finding a few in Street Fight GP, they're dotted around the cities.

  • Essence of Pliers
    Grab a pair of Pliers, then press Triangle near an enemy. Also available in Street Fight GP, or on the ground in various places.

  • Essence of Bike Riding
    Grab a Bicycle, then press Triangle at a short distance from a standing enemy. Make sure they're standing and that you're not too close, or else you'll just slam it onto them.

  • Essence of Superglue
    Buy some Superglue from a convenience store, equip it, and press Triangle when near two enemies.

  • Essence of Fireworks
    Equip a Skyrocket, then press Triangle a short distance away from an enemy. Skyrockets can be earned as drops from enemies, and there a few other ways to get one.

  • Essence of Crushing
    Grab a mid-sized two-handed weapon, like a trash can, then press Triangle near an enemy. NOTE: For some reason, this Heat Move is listed as "Essence of Blinding" in the Heat Actions list on your Abilities menu, but it's "Essence of Crushing" in the Heat Actions list in the Completion Menu. Please be advised of that.

  • Essence of Momentum
    Grab a heavy weapon like a Cart or large traffic cone, then press Triangle very close to the enemy. Although it does work with a bike sometimes, you might just end up getting Essence of Bike Riding instead.

Kiryu
Unique
  • Dual Short Sword: Sly Wolf
    Equip a Knife, run among a group of enemies, then press Triangle. It helps if you're not facing an enemy in particular to make this work.

  • Essence of Lotus Staff
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Blade Finisher: Heavens Converge
    When your health is flashing red, equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Komaki Firearm Flip
    When an enemy attacks you with a gun, press Triangle as you get close to them. If you need to find someone with a gun, go to the Deathmatch 100 in the Coliseum.

Shared
  • Heavy Maul: Fly Swatter
    Have a Hammer equipped, then get close to a wall and an enemy and press Triangle. You'll know you did it if you slammed them into the wall.

  • Essence of Dagger
    Have a Knife equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Tonfas
    Have Tonfa equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of the Umbrella
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

  • Essence of Kali
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Hidden Blade: Raging Bull
    When your health is flashing red, equip a Sword, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Hammer
    Equip a Hammer, then press Triangle near an enemy on open ground.

Saejima
Unique
  • Essence of Heavy Weapons (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Pick up a large motorcycle or scooter and press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Iron Hammer (Training and Essence Upgrade Required)
    You need to have the Tiger Iron Hammer technique that you learn from Tendo. Wrench a heavy item out of the ground, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Sweeping
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Brass knuckles
    Equip Knuckles, then press Triangle near an enemy.

Shared
  • Heavy Maul: Fly Swatter
    Have a Hammer equipped, then get close to a wall and an enemy and press Triangle. You'll know you did it if you slammed them into the wall.

  • Essence of Dagger
    Have a Knife equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of the Umbrella
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

  • Essence of Kali
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Hidden Blade: Raging Bull
    When your health is flashing red, equip a Sword, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Hammer
    Equip a Hammer, then press Triangle near an enemy on open ground.

Akijama
Unique
  • Kali Abuser
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Pole Vaulting
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

Shared
  • Essence of Dagger
    Have a Knife equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Tonfas
    Have Tonfa equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of the Umbrella
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

Shinada
Unique
  • Essence of Tonfa Beating
    Have Tonfa equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Weapon Draw
    Stand close to an enemy, pull out a weapon, then press Triangle as it comes out.

  • Essence of Umbrella Spin
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

  • Essence of Furious Frenzy
    Have a Pole weapon equipped, run amongst a group of enemies, then press Triangle. You have a better chance of pulling it off if you're not facing an enemy directly.

  • Essence of Crazy Slashing
    Equip a Knife, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Bo Coiling
    Equip a Pole, then press Triangle facing a single enemy. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Furious Thrusts
    Equip a 1-handed weapon, like a pipe, then press Triangle. Revelation Required

  • Essence of Spear Throwing
    Equip a Pole weapon, stand a distance from an enemy, then press Triangle. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Cyclone Slash
    Equip a Sword, move amid three enemies, then press Triangle. It's best if you're not facing a particular enemy directly when you hit it.

Shared
  • Essence of Kali
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.
Weapon move Completion list order
  • Essence of Heavy Weapons (Essence Upgrade Required)
    Pick up a large motorcycle or scooter and press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Tonfa Beating
    Have Tonfa equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Brick Breaking
    Grab a two-handed weapon with a hole in it, like a daruma doll or a beer case, then press Triangle near the enemy. (Offices/Part 2 Alleys have these)

  • Essence of Signage
    Grab a tall shop sign and press Triangle near an enemy. You'll slam it onto them, then kick them over.

  • Essence of Beatdown
    Grab a simple one-handed weapon, like a bottle or a blackjack, then press Triangle near an enemy. You'll hit them to the ground, then throw the item onto their head.

  • Heavy Maul: Fly Swatter
    Have a Hammer equipped, then get close to a wall and an enemy and press Triangle. You'll know you did it if you slammed them into the wall.

  • Dual Short Sword: Sly Wolf
    Equip a Knife, run among a group of enemies, then press Triangle. It helps if you're not facing an enemy in particular to make this work.

  • Essence of Dagger
    Have a Knife equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Stabbing
    Have a Knife equipped and be near a wall, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Nunchaku
    Have Nunchaku equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Batting
    Have a two-handed swinging weapon equipped, like a long pipe or a bat, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Tonfas
    Have Tonfa equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Guzzling
    Grab a bottle of Mystery Liquid or an Economy-Sized Spicy Bottle, then press Triangle near an enemy. There are some of these on the streets in odd places, but an easy place to find both is in the Street Fight GP in the Coliseum.

  • Essence of Swordplay
    Have a Sword equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Stun Gun
    Have a Stun Gun (Unlocked by Investing a Battery) equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Bowling
    Have a Bowling Ball equipped, then press Triangle a few steps away from an enemy. The Master Ball completion reward makes this easy to get. There's also one in the Street Fight GP.

  • Essence of Salting
    Have Salt, Pepper, or Habanero Powder equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. You can buy each of these at convenience stores, and sometimes get them as drops from enemies.

  • Essence of Syringe
    Grab a Mysterious Syringe, then press Triangle near an enemy. These are in a few places in the streets, but easily found in Street Fight GP.

  • Essence of Golfing
    Have a Golf Club equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of the Grilling
    Grab a Portable Stove, then press Triangle near an enemy. In addition to finding a few in Street Fight GP, they're dotted around the cities.

  • Essence of Pliers
    Grab a pair of Pliers, then press Triangle near an enemy. Also available in Street Fight GP, or on the ground in various places.

  • Essence of the Umbrella
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

  • Essence of Bike Riding
    Grab a Bicycle, then press Triangle at a short distance from a standing enemy. Make sure they're standing and that you're not too close, or else you'll just slam it onto them.

  • Essence of Superglue
    Buy some Superglue from a convenience store, equip it, and press Triangle when near two enemies.

  • Essence of Fireworks
    Equip a Skyrocket, then press Triangle a short distance away from an enemy. Skyrockets can be earned as drops from enemies, and there a few other ways to get one.

  • Essence of Weapon Draw
    Stand close to an enemy, pull out a weapon, then press Triangle as it comes out.

  • Essence of Umbrella Spin
    Have an Umbrella equipped, then press Triangle near an enemy. Ebisu Pawn tends to carry a Black Umbrella you can use for this.

  • Essence of Furious Frenzy
    Have a Pole weapon equipped, run amongst a group of enemies, then press Triangle. You have a better chance of pulling it off if you're not facing an enemy directly.

  • Essence of Crazy Slashing
    Equip a Knife, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Iron Hammer (Training and Essence Upgrade Required)
    You need to have the Tiger Iron Hammer technique that you learn from Tendo. Wrench a heavy item out of the ground, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Lotus Staff
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Kali Sticks
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Blade Finisher: Heavens Converge
    When your health is flashing red, equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Komaki Firearm Flip
    When an enemy attacks you with a gun, press Triangle as you get close to them. If you need to find someone with a gun, go to the Deathmatch 100 in the Coliseum.

  • Hidden Blade: Raging Bull
    When your health is flashing red, equip a Sword, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Hammer
    Equip a Hammer, then press Triangle near an enemy on open ground.

  • Kali Abuser
    Equip Kali Sticks, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Bo Coiling
    Equip a Pole, then press Triangle facing a single enemy. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Furious Thrusts
    Equip a 1-handed weapon, like a pipe, then press Triangle. Revelation Required

  • Essence of Sweeping
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Brass knuckles
    Equip Knuckles, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Crushing
    Grab a mid-sized two-handed weapon, like a trash can, then press Triangle near an enemy. NOTE: For some reason, this Heat Move is listed as "Essence of Blinding" in the Heat Actions list on your Abilities menu, but it's "Essence of Crushing" in the Heat Actions list in the Completion Menu. Please be advised of that.

  • Essence of Momentum
    Grab a heavy weapon like a Cart or large traffic cone, then press Triangle very close to the enemy. Although it does work with a bike sometimes, you might just end up getting Essence of Bike Riding instead.

  • Essence of Spear Throwing
    Equip a Pole weapon, stand a distance from an enemy, then press Triangle. Essence Upgrade Required

  • Essence of Pole Vaulting
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle near an enemy.

  • Essence of Cyclone Slash
    Equip a Sword, move amid three enemies, then press Triangle. It's best if you're not facing a particular enemy directly when you hit it.
Climax Heat
Kiryu
Unique
  • Essence of the Dragon King
    Enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Essence of Drunken Thrust (Training Required)
    Have an amount of alcohol in you, then enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Ultimate Essence (Training Required)
    When your health is flashing red, enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

Saejima
Unique
  • Tiger Essence of Shockwave
    Enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Tiger Essence of Braining (Training Required)
    Grab an enemy, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Tiger Essence of Blitzing (Training Required)
    Charge up Yellow Dragon Spirit. While it's charging, press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

Akijama
Unique
  • Killer Kick Combo
    Enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Meteor Strike (Training Required)
    Taunt an enemy, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • Final Drive (Training Required)
    Launch Strike an enemy, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

Shinada
Unique
  • My Essence of Dragging
    Enter fighting stance, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt.

  • My Essence of Whirlwind (Training Required)
    Equip a Pole weapon, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt. Training Required

  • My Essence of Bashing Combo (Training Required)
    Equip a one-handed weapon, like a pipe, then press Triangle when you see a red prompt. Training Required
Heat moves possible in each part
Putting down the highest amount of Heat moves you can perform in each part (character)

At the end of:
Kiryu: ~70 or 73 if you find a way to do the fence heat moves without coliseum and Bowling Ball
(Had 69 at this point, missed the Daruma in an Office)
Saejima: ~82 or 85 if you find a way to do the fence heat moves without coliseum and Bowling Ball
Akiyama: ~ 92 or 95 if you find a way to do the fence heat moves without coliseum and Bowling Ball
Shinada: 122 or 125 if you find a way to do the fence heat moves without coliseum and Bowling Ball
Finale: 125

Most of them have 10 unique heat moves, Shinada have more as the new "Spice" introduced in this game and his Weapon based gimmick.