Goro Majima, known as the Mad Dog of Shimano, takes center stage in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. This action-packed game arms Goro with a variety of skills and tricks, and we've pinpointed the best early upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience in *Pirate Yakuza*.
Goro Majima Upgrades in Pirate Yakuza, Explained
In *Pirate Yakuza*, Goro Majima starts off as an amnesiac ex-yakuza with a single fighting style in the game's opening chapter. As you delve deeper into the main storyline, Goro will unlock new weapons and the Sea Dog fighting style, opening up a fresh upgrade tree. The game features four distinct skill trees:
- Overall Stats
- Shared Abilities
- Mad Dog
- Sea Dog
Here are the early upgrades you should consider for Goro to ease your battles and quests without breaking the bank.
Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)
The Max Health Boost is a must-have early upgrade. Boss fights often come with waves of henchmen, and a robust health bar ensures Goro can withstand hits while effectively controlling crowds. Surviving longer and dealing high damage is crucial in *Pirate Yakuza*'s toughest battles, making this upgrade an essential choice for Goro.
Attack Boost (Overall Stats)
The Attack Boost is another early upgrade that significantly enhances Goro's damage output with all base attacks. With *Pirate Yakuza* returning to the series' roots of real-time combat, melee attacks are vital for progressing through the story and side content. While it may require a substantial investment of in-game currency and points, the Attack Boost Plus could further simplify future playthroughs.
Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)
When facing multiple enemies, dodging every attack can be challenging, leading to frequent knockdowns. The Knockdown Evasion upgrade is perfect for Goro as it enables quick recovery from heavy attacks or melee weapon hits, allowing you to swiftly return to offensive play.
Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)
The Quickstep Strike upgrade allows Goro to strike enemies immediately after dodging, making every fight smoother and more manageable. This upgrade is particularly beneficial in early boss fights, providing another way to trigger Goro's heat gauge attack.
Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)
The Grapple Counter is an excellent early upgrade for handling crowds, as it prevents damage from grab attacks and allows Goro to counter with an attack of his own.
Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)
The Mad Dog style, Goro's pirate-inspired fighting technique, equips him with dual swords, a flintlock pistol, and a grappling hook. Ideal for crowd control, the Serpent Trick upgrade lets Goro launch enemies into the air, opening up opportunities for devastating aerial combos.
Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)
The Frenzy Trick, another Mad Dog style move, is all about crowd control. Goro spins like a top, knocking down everyone in his path. This move is particularly useful in naval combat side quests where you face large groups of pirates, making those challenging battles much more manageable.
Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)
The Catch 'n' Slash, already available with the Mad Dog style, gets even better with this upgrade. It enhances Goro's projectile combat technique, allowing for longer throws and immediate follow-up attacks for extended combos.
Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)
While the flintlock pistol in the Mad Dog style is a unique ranged weapon, its long charge time can leave Goro vulnerable. However, with the Charge 'n' Shoot upgrade, the pistol becomes much more effective, capable of hitting multiple enemies and sending them flying.
These are the best early upgrades for Goro Majima in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, ensuring you're well-equipped to tackle the game's challenges.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
