In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, mastering naval combat is crucial for success, and upgrading the Goromaru's cannons is a key part of that. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to enhance your cannons, which are among the most powerful weapons in the game.
How To Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In Chapter 2, you'll be introduced to the vibrant hub worlds of Honolulu and Madlantis, where you'll spend much of your time. These new areas not only offer exciting locations to explore but also introduce you to essential characters, including Julie, the mechanic who runs the GearWorks shop in Honolulu. Meeting Julie is part of the main questline, and after your initial interaction, you can return to her shop to upgrade the Goromaru's weapons, including its cannons.
Upgrading cannons requires different materials, which can be collected by defeating enemies. The materials are categorized into:
- Components
- Quality Components
- Superb Components
- Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)
To upgrade, simply talk to Julie at GearWorks, select the cannon you want to enhance, and equip it on your ship via the crew formation menu. Here are the cannon types you can upgrade, along with their requirements:
Shark Cannon
The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage and has a quick reload time. However, its damage output is lower than other options, so consider saving your components for more potent cannons and perhaps acquire this one later, especially if you want to recruit Julie to your crew.
Egesta Cannon
The Egesta Cannon deals slow but strategic damage, firing two rounds at once. This can be a great choice for varying your attack strategy, as you don't need to equip the same type of cannon on both sides of the Goromaru.
Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon in the game. It's recommended to save your components until this upgrade becomes available. Despite its long reload time, its devastating damage can quickly obliterate weaker ships and significantly impact boss ships.
Super Laser Cannon
The Super Laser Cannon represents the pinnacle of cannon upgrades, but it requires rare components that you'll acquire later in the game's story. Its key advantage is long-range capabilities, making it ideal for the toughest battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.
That's how you upgrade cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. With these upgrades, you'll be well-equipped to dominate the seas and make the Goro Pirates a force to be reckoned with.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
