Sleeping Dogs/Upgrades

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Cop Upgrades

Super Cop
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15 Gamerscore points
Super Cop
Unlock ten Cop Upgrades.
Name Description Requires
Phone Receive the phone. N/A
Fast Disarm Wei can disarm gun-wielding enemies without a struggle. Phone
Slim Jim Use a Slim Jim to quickly break into cars without setting off the alarm or breaking the window. Phone
Slow Motion Follow Up While holding a firearm, Wei can enter Slow Motion aiming by holding LT button after disarming an enemy and hitting them with a melee attack. Fast Disarm
Action Dismount Wei can enter Slow Motion aiming while leaping from a vehicle at high speed while armed. Slim Jim
Recoil Compensator Firearms have slightly reduced recoil, allowing faster follow up shots. Slow Motion Follow Up
Action Hijack Reduced Heat Performing an Action Hijack while being chased by police reduces Wei's heat level. Action Dismount
Increased Focus Slow Motion from vault shooting and disarming lasts longer. Recoil Compensator
Increased Ramming Damage All damage done when ramming another vehicle is increased. Action Hijack Reduced Heat
Overpressure Ammo Firearms are loaded with +P rounds, giving you increased shooting damage. Increased Focus
Police Trunk Key Wei can obtain firearms from the trunks of police cars. Increased Ramming Damage

Triad Upgrades

Ultimate Fighter
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15 Gamerscore points
Ultimate Fighter
Unlock ten Triad Upgrades.
Name Description Requires
Counters Counter enemy attacks. N/A
Strike Damage Bonus Extra damage for all striking attacks. Counters
Strike Resistance The player takes reduced damage from enemy unarmed strikes. Counters
Surprise Exchange Lock on and press A button to roll over an enemy and face their back. Strike Damage Bonus
Rising Kick Perform a rising strike when knocked down. X button Strike Resistance
Melee Weapon Sprint Attacks Unlocks the ability to perform powerful weapon attacks while sprinting. Surprise Exchange
Melee Weapon Resistance The player takes reduced damage from melee weapons. Rising Kick
Charge Kick Follow-Up Unlocks a quick follow up to the basic heavy thrust kick. Hold X button, X button Melee Weapon Sprint Attacks
Counter Recovery Wei recovers faster from a failed counter attempt. Melee Weapon Resistance
Melee Weapon Boost Melee weapons do more damage and have more durability in combat. Charge Kick Follow-Up
Climbing Elbow Strike Climb up your enemy and execute a devastating elbow smash. Hold LT button + Hold B button Counter Recovery

Melee Training

Melee training upgrades requires finding and returning jade statues to Sifu Kwok.

Name Description Controls Requires
Sweep Kick Your Sweep Kick knocks down multiple opponents. X button, Hold X button N/A
Charge Knee Stun Your Charge Knee stuns opponents. X button, X button, Hold X button Sweep Kick
Tackle Strike Strike after tackling the enemy. Hold A button + B button, X button Sweep Kick
Stun Strike Follow Up A follow up strike on stunned opponents. X button, X button, Hold X button, X button Charge Knee Stun
Leg Break Leg break grapple combo. Causes surrounding enemies to wince. B button, X button, Hold X button Tackle Strike
Spinning Heel Kick Spinning Heel Kick knocks down opponents. X button, X button, X button, Hold X button Stun Strike Follow Up
Disarm Tackle Disarm the enemy after tackling them from a sprint. Hold A button + B button Leg Break
Jumping Power Roundhouse Kick Jumping Power Roundhouse Kick has increased damage and power. X button, X button, X button, X button, Hold X button Spinning Heel Kick
Stun Grapple Follow Up A follow up strike on stunned opponents. Hold B button Disarm Tackle
Double Jump Kick A follow up combo from the regular jump kick. A button + X button, X button Jumping Power Roundhouse Kick
Arm Break Stunning arm break grapple follow up. B button, X button, X button, Hold X button Stun Grapple Follow Up
Dim Mak An aggressive counter attack that sends an enemy flying back. B button + Y button Double Jump Kick and Arm Break

Face Advantages

Name Description
Face Meter Unlocked Filling this meter in combat intimidates enemies and regains lost health.
Fine Food & Drink The regenerative effect of all food items lasts twice as long, herbal tea is twice as potent and energy drinks are 50% more effective.
Disarm While the Face Meter is activated, Wei can disarm melee weapons by grappling or countering an enemy.
Car Valet A lackey will bring you your car, anytime, anywhere.
Toughness While the Face Meter is activated, Wei takes reduced damage from attacks.
Extra Special Massages Massage do 50% more to build your Face Meter up.
Uninterruptible While the Face Meter is activated, Wei's attacks are uninterruptible.
Everything Just Got Better Regeneration from food lasts three times longer, Energy Drinks, Herbal Tea, and Massages are twice as effective.
Unstoppable While the Face Meter is activated, Wei's attacks do more damage, enemy class bonuses are disabled and Wei can Ground 'n Pound.
Dai Lo 40% Discount when buying all cars and clothes.

Health Upgrades

For every 5 health shrines found, Wei's maximum health is increased by 10%. There are 50 health shrines that can be found for a total maximum health increase of 100%.