Embark on an epic adventure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, where building the ultimate pirate crew is key to success. This guide highlights the best early-game recruits to accelerate your progress through the story.
During Chapter 2, you'll arrive in Madlantis, a pirate sanctuary hosting the Naval Coliseum. Here, you'll learn about your initial crew and the challenges ahead. To participate in the Coliseum, you need to upgrade your ship and recruit additional crew members—a hefty $10,000 ship repair bill and five crew members are required to progress.
To expedite this process, focus on these five easily recruited crew members:
Early Game Crew Recruitment in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Nickelle Kidman
A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, Nickelle, an actress found near Honolulu's beach, joins your crew once you achieve a two-star rating. This is easily obtained by completing early main story missions and engaging in activities like treasure hunting and naval battles.
Hammerhead
Located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, Hammerhead requires a good old-fashioned brawl. His relatively low health makes this a quick and easy recruitment.
Kenzo
This ship hand, found at Honolulu's docks, can be recruited by either providing raw materials (easily gathered during exploration) or a small sum of money. He's a valuable addition at a low cost.
Lucas
Found in Madlantis, Lucas presents another fight-based recruitment. While his melee weapon adds a challenge, he's manageable after facing earlier game opponents.
Obispo
Recruit Obispo by simply dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. While slightly more involved than others, it's still a relatively straightforward method.
While stronger crew members exist, these five offer the quickest path to progressing the story. Once you've secured them, you can focus on recruiting more powerful crew members for later, more challenging battles.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
