Top Early Game Crew Picks for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building a formidable pirate crew is key to progressing swiftly through the game's story. Early recruitment of the right crew members can make all the difference. Here’s a guide to the best crew members you should aim to recruit during the early stages of the game.

During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew enter Madlantis, a sanctuary for pirates that hosts Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstory of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew following a betrayal during the Pirate Colosseum battles. Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and expand his crew to compete in the arena. To advance in the story, you must earn $10,000 to repair your ship and recruit five 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, can be found near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your crew must have a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached two stars yet, you can quickly earn it through finding treasure, fighting thugs, and engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, Hammerhead can be recruited by defeating him in a fight. This method is one of the fastest ways to recruit members, and given Hammerhead's manageable health, you should be able to recruit him swiftly.

Kenzo

Kenzo, found at the dock area of the beach in Honolulu, can be recruited by either giving him raw materials you've collected during your journey or paying him a few thousand dollars. With the materials and money you've likely amassed from treasures, recruiting Kenzo is quick and straightforward.

Lucas

In Madlantis, Lucas can be recruited through a fistfight. His challenge to Goro is both humorous and straightforward. Despite his melee weapon making his attacks slightly more dangerous, Lucas should pose no significant challenge after the boss fights you've encountered in the previous chapters.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, simply dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. By engaging in battles to lower your health and then eating at his establishment five times, you can easily add Obispo to your crew. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting others with more demanding tasks.

While there are many other crew members with impressive stats to recruit later in the game, these five are your best bet for quick progress in the early stages. As the game's challenges escalate, you can then focus on recruiting more powerful members. And those are the best crew members to recruit early in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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