Mastering Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's Crew Recruitment: A Guide to Early-Game Success

Building the ultimate pirate crew is central to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This guide highlights five crew members easily recruited early on, accelerating your progress.

During Chapter 2, after introducing Jason and Masaru, Goro faces the challenge of upgrading his ship and crew for Naval Coliseum battles. This requires $10,000 for ship repairs and five crew members. Here's how to quickly acquire them:

Top 5 Early-Game Crew Recruits:

Nickelle Kidman

Found near Honolulu's beach, Nickelle (a clear nod to Nicole Kidman) joins with a two-star crew rating. This is easily achieved by completing early main story missions, treasure hunting, defeating thugs, and engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, Hammerhead requires a fight. He's a relatively easy opponent, making him a quick addition to your crew.

Kenzo

This dockhand in Honolulu's beach area joins for raw materials (easily gathered during exploration) or a small sum of money. His acquisition is straightforward and cost-effective.

Lucas

Found in Madlantis, Lucas presents another straightforward fight. While wielding a melee weapon, he's manageable after facing earlier challenges.

Obispo

Obispo joins after five meals purchased at his Honolulu establishment. This involves engaging in nearby battles to lower your health before dining. While slightly more involved, it remains relatively easy.

While stronger crew members exist, these five provide the fastest path to progressing the main story. Focus on recruiting more powerful crew members later, once you've overcome the initial hurdle.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.