In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling the best pirate crew is crucial for advancing through the game's story efficiently. Here's a guide to the top crew members you should recruit early on to progress smoothly in *Pirate Yakuza*.
During Chapter 2, Goro and his initial crew venture into Madlantis, a pirate sanctuary known for its Naval Colosseum battles. This part of the story introduces you to Jason and Masaru, detailing their crew's downfall due to a betrayal during the Colosseum battles. Goro's mission becomes clear: he must enhance his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in these naval challenges. However, before diving into the battles, Goro needs to repair his ship, costing $10,000, and recruit five new crew members to continue the main storyline. To help you bypass this hurdle quickly, here are five crew members who are easy to recruit:
Nickelle Kidman
Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, can be found lounging near the beach in Honolulu. To enlist her, your Goro Pirates need to achieve a two-star rating, which you should naturally attain by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached this rating yet, you can quickly boost it by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and participating in naval battles.
Hammerhead
Exploring Honolulu's shopping center, you'll encounter Hammerhead on the second floor. To recruit him, you must defeat him in a fight. As one of the easier recruits on this list, Hammerhead's manageable health bar makes him a quick addition to your crew, helping you move forward in the *Pirate Yakuza* story.
Kenzo
Located at the beach's dock area in Honolulu, Kenzo can be recruited by offering him raw materials gathered during your sea voyages or by paying him a few thousand dollars. Given that players typically amass plenty of building materials and cash from treasures, recruiting Kenzo is straightforward and beneficial, as he proves to be a reliable crew member.
Lucas
In Madlantis, Lucas presents a challenge that requires a fistfight to join your crew. His amusing interaction with Goro precedes the battle, which, despite his melee weapon, should be manageable after the boss fights you've encountered in the previous chapters.
Obispo
To recruit Obispo, visit his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles to lower your health slightly, then purchase a meal at his establishment. Repeat this five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates, marking your fifth crew member. Although slightly more time-consuming, this method is still easier than recruiting others who demand higher ratings or more complex tasks.
While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers many other impressive crew members across its islands, these five are your best bet for early recruitment to swiftly progress through the story. As the game progresses and more formidable crew members become necessary, you can focus on those requiring more effort. For now, these early recruits will help you overcome the initial challenges and move forward in your pirate adventure.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
