In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best Pirate crew is crucial for advancing through the game's narrative swiftly. Here's a guide to the best crew members to recruit early on, helping you progress faster in *Pirate Yakuza*'s engaging storyline.
During Chapter 2, Goro and his small crew enter Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary that hosts the Naval Coliseum battles. Here, you'll delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew following a betrayal during the Coliseum battles. This pivotal moment sets Goro on a quest to upgrade his ship and recruit additional members to participate in these battles. Before you can move forward, you'll need to earn $10,000 to repair your ship and recruit five new crew members.
Crew Members to Recruit Early in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*
Nickelle Kidman
Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor you'll find near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your crew, the Goro Pirates, simply needs a two-star rating, which you should already have by completing the main story missions up to this point. If not, you can easily earn it by finding treasure, defeating thugs, or engaging in naval battles at sea.
Hammerhead
Hammerhead, found on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, requires a straightforward fight to join your crew. Most early recruits on this list involve combat, making Hammerhead a quick addition to your team. With manageable health, you should be able to defeat him swiftly, securing one of the five members needed to advance the *Pirate Yakuza* story.
Kenzo
Kenzo, a ship hand at the dock area in Honolulu, can be recruited by providing him with raw materials you've collected during your sea adventures or by paying him a modest sum. Given the resources and money you've likely accumulated from treasures, recruiting Kenzo is both quick and worthwhile, offering a reliable addition to your crew.
Lucas
Located in Madlantis, Lucas joins your crew after a fistfight. His amusing interaction with Goro precedes the challenge, and despite wielding a melee weapon, his attacks are manageable, especially after the boss fights you've encountered in the preceding chapters.
Obispo
Obispo, a restaurateur in Honolulu, can be recruited by dining at his establishment five times. With enemies frequently spawning nearby, you can easily lower your health in combat before enjoying a meal at his restaurant. While slightly more time-consuming, Obispo's recruitment is still simpler than many other crew members who demand higher ratings or more complex tasks.
While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers numerous impressive crew members across its islands, these five are the most efficient to recruit early on, helping you advance through the story quickly. As the game progresses and challenges intensify, you can focus on recruiting members with higher stats and more demanding requirements.
And those are the best crew members to recruit in the early game for *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
