Embark on your *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* adventure by assembling the ultimate pirate crew! Building a strong team is key to conquering the game's challenges, and these early-game recruits will significantly speed up your progress.
During Chapter 2, you'll find yourself in Madlantis, a vibrant pirate sanctuary and home to the Naval Coliseum. This is where you'll learn about your initial crew, Jason and Masaru, and their unfortunate downfall. To participate in the Coliseum and advance the story, you must upgrade your ship and recruit five crew members. This can seem daunting, but these five individuals require minimal effort to enlist.
The Coliseum is a major story hurdle, requiring $10,000 for ship repairs and five crew members. Don't let this hold you back! Here's how to quickly recruit five key crew members:
Early-Game Crew Recruitment in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*
Nickelle Kidman
A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, Nickelle, an actress found near Honolulu beach, joins your crew once you reach a two-star rating. This is easily achieved by completing main story missions, treasure hunting, fighting thugs, or engaging in naval battles.
Hammerhead
Found on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, Hammerhead requires a good old-fashioned brawl. He's not overly tough, making this a quick recruitment.
Kenzo
This ship hand, located in Honolulu's dock area, can be recruited by offering raw materials (easily gathered during your adventures) or a small sum of money (easily earned from treasure).
Lucas
Located in Madlantis, Lucas presents another straightforward fight. While wielding a melee weapon, he's manageable after facing previous challenges.
Obispo
Recruit Obispo by simply dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. This involves engaging in battles nearby to lower your health before enjoying a meal.
While other crew members offer greater strengths later on, these five provide the quickest path to story progression. Once you've secured the Coliseum, you can then focus on recruiting more powerful crew members for tougher challenges.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
