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 seas and progressing swiftly through the game's story. Here are five crew members ideal for early-game recruitment, streamlining your journey to Madlantis and beyond.
During Chapter 2, your journey to Madlantis, a pirate haven hosting Naval Coliseum battles, begins. You'll learn about your initial crew, Jason and Masaru, and the betrayal that shattered their team. To participate in the Coliseum, you need to upgrade your ship and recruit more crew members—a hefty $10,000 repair bill and five crew members stand between you and the next story chapter. These five recruits require minimal effort, getting you back on track quickly.
Early-Game Crew Recruitment in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*
Nickelle Kidman
A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, this actress hangs out near Honolulu's beach. All you need is a two-star crew rating, easily achieved by completing early main story missions. If not already at two stars, simply explore, fight thugs, and engage in naval battles to quickly reach the required rating.
Hammerhead
Many recruits require payment, item gifts, or a good old-fashioned brawl. Hammerhead, found on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, falls into the latter category. A quick fight against this relatively low-health opponent adds another member to your crew swiftly.
Kenzo
This ship hand, located in Honolulu's dock area, joins your crew for a small payment or readily available raw materials gathered during your adventures. His recruitment is quick and easy, given the materials and money you'll likely have accumulated. Kenzo’s a valuable addition for a minimal investment.
Lucas
Found in Madlantis, Lucas is another recruit requiring a fistfight. This fiery character's humorous encounter with Goro precedes a battle slightly tougher than Hammerhead's, but manageable given your prior combat experience.
Obispo
Recruit Obispo by simply dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. Engage in battles nearby to lower your health, then enjoy a meal to trigger the recruitment process. While slightly more tedious than others, it remains comparatively easier than other recruitment methods.
While other, potentially more powerful crew members await, these five provide the fastest path to advancing the story. Once you've secured these key early recruits, you can focus on recruiting more powerful crew members for the increasingly challenging battles ahead.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
