In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling the best pirate crew is crucial for advancing through the game's narrative swiftly. Here’s a guide to recruiting the most advantageous crew members early in the game, enabling you to progress through *Pirate Yakuza*’s story faster.
During Chapter 2, Goro and his initial crew venture into Madlantis, a sanctuary for pirates featuring Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backgrounds of your current crew members, Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew following a betrayal during the Colosseum battles. Tasked with upgrading his ship and recruiting new members, Goro faces the challenge of earning $10,000 to repair his ship and gathering five new crew members to advance in the main storyline.
To expedite this process, consider recruiting these five crew members who are relatively easy to enlist:
Nickelle Kidman
Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found near Honolulu's beach. To recruit her, your crew needs a two-star rating, which you can achieve by completing all main story missions up to this point. If you haven’t reached this rating, you can quickly earn it by finding treasure, defeating thugs, and engaging in naval battles.
Hammerhead
Hammerhead, located on the second floor of Honolulu’s shopping center, joins your crew after you defeat him in a fight. This method is quick and efficient, making him one of the fastest recruits for your required five members.
Kenzo
Kenzo, a ship hand at Honolulu’s docks, can be recruited by providing him with raw materials or a few thousand dollars. Players typically have ample resources from their sea adventures, making Kenzo a swift and valuable addition to your crew.
Lucas
Found in Madlantis, Lucas joins after a fistfight. Despite his melee weapon, the battle isn't significantly tougher than previous encounters, making him a manageable recruit.
Obispo
Recruiting Obispo involves dining at his restaurant in Honolulu. By battling nearby enemies to lower your health and then eating at his establishment five times, you can add Obispo to your crew. Though slightly more tedious, this method remains easier than recruiting others with more complex requirements.
While *Pirate Yakuza* offers numerous crew members across its islands, these five early recruits will help you advance the story quickly. As challenges escalate and more crew members become necessary in later chapters, you can focus on recruiting those with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.
These are the best crew members to recruit early in the game for *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
