Top Early Game Crew Picks for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best Pirate crew is essential for progressing through the game's story swiftly. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew venture into Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary hosting the Naval Colosseum battles. Here, players delve deeper into the stories of crew members Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew due to a betrayal. To move forward, Goro must upgrade his ship and recruit additional crew members, with a goal of earning $10,000 and assembling a team of five to participate in the arena battles. To help you get past this crucial part of the story quickly, here are the top five crew members you should recruit early in the game.

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, can be found lounging near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your Goro Pirates need a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you're short of stars, engaging in activities like finding treasure, battling thugs, or participating in naval battles will quickly boost your rating.

Hammerhead

Hammerhead is located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu. To bring him aboard, you must defeat him in a fight. This is a straightforward task since Hammerhead's health is manageable, making him one of the quickest recruits to secure as you work towards your goal of five crew members.

Kenzo

Kenzo, found at the dock area of the beach in Honolulu, can be recruited either by giving him raw materials collected during your journey or by paying him a few thousand dollars. With the materials and money you've already amassed from your adventures, recruiting Kenzo should be a breeze. He's a reliable crew member who's well worth the investment.

Lucas

Lucas, located in Madlantis, can join your crew after a fistfight. His interactions with Goro are entertaining, and despite his melee weapon making him a bit more formidable than Hammerhead, the fight should be manageable given your experience from previous battles in the game.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. By engaging in nearby battles to lower your health, then purchasing meals at his establishment five times, you'll secure Obispo as your fifth crew member. While this method requires a bit more effort, it's still easier than recruiting some of the more demanding characters on the island.

While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers numerous other crew members with higher stats, these five recruits are ideal for early-game progression, helping you swiftly move past the initial challenges. As you advance and the game's battles become tougher, you can then focus on recruiting more powerful crew members. *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.