In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling a strong pirate crew is essential for progressing through the game's engaging storyline. Early recruitment of the right crew members can significantly speed up your journey through *Pirate Yakuza*. Here's a guide to the best crew members to recruit early in the game, helping you navigate the challenges ahead more efficiently.
During Chapter 2, Goro and his initial crew venture into Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for hosting the intense Naval Coliseum battles. It's here that you delve deeper into the backstories of your existing crew members, Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbandment due to a betrayal in the Pirate Coliseum. To advance, Goro must enhance his ship and expand his crew to participate in these naval battles, starting with the task of earning $10,000 to repair the ship and recruiting five new members.
Here are the five crew members you should aim to recruit early in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* to bypass this early-game hurdle swiftly:
Nickelle Kidman
Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found lounging by the Honolulu beach. To recruit her, your Goro Pirates need to achieve a two-star rating, which you should easily have by completing the main story missions up to this point. If not, you can quickly boost your rating by discovering treasure, defeating thugs, and engaging in naval battles.
Hammerhead
Hammerhead can be found on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu. To recruit him, you must defeat him in combat. This approach is common among the recruits listed here, as it's one of the quickest ways to expand your crew. Hammerhead's health is manageable, making him an easy target to secure for your team.
Kenzo
Kenzo, a ship hand located at the Honolulu dock, can be recruited by either giving him raw materials collected during your sea adventures or paying him a few thousand dollars. With ample materials and money earned from your explorations, recruiting Kenzo is straightforward and beneficial for your crew's progress.
Lucas
Located in Madlantis, Lucas joins your crew after a fistfight. His character brings a humorous twist to the recruitment process, challenging Goro to a battle. Though equipped with a melee weapon, Lucas's fight is comparable to Hammerhead's, and with your experience from previous boss battles, he should pose no significant threat.
Obispo
To recruit Obispo, visit his restaurant in Honolulu and eat there after engaging in battles to lower your health. Repeat this process five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates as your fifth crew member. While slightly more time-consuming, this method remains simpler than recruiting other members with more complex requirements.
While *Pirate Yakuza* offers a wide array of crew members across its islands, these five are your best bet for early recruitment to quickly advance through the story. As you progress and face tougher battles requiring more crew members, you can focus on recruiting others with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
