Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* demands both naval combat prowess and strategic crew management. Optimal crew formations are key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew setups for conquering the Coliseum.
While the *Goromaru* offers numerous crew positions, three roles significantly impact combat: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad.
First Mate: Your second-in-command, influencing the ship's offensive or defensive capabilities during naval battles.
Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four, expandable to 20), providing various combat boosts. You can have multiple Squad Leaders.
Support Squad: These crew members don't directly fight but provide crucial stat boosts or healing during combat.
The Best First Mates
Optimal First Mates vary depending on the battle, but these are consistently effective:
Daisaku Minami
Minami, recruited late in Chapter 4, possesses the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, drastically increasing damage to enemy sterns. Ideal for quickly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.
Nishida
Also recruited late-game, Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship encounters in the Coliseum.
Captain Beef
An early recruit with the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, Captain Beef delivers strong early-game naval combat damage.
Misaki
Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait offers additional smoke screen uses for tactical retreats and surprise attacks.
The Best Squad Leaders
Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact hand-to-hand combat:
Kazuma Kiryu
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait boosts attack and voltage gauge charging.
Jason
An early recruit, Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" boosts both attack and defense for your boarding party.
Daigo Dojima
(DLC) Daigo's "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" significantly speeds up health recovery for your boarding party and charges the heat gauge.
Ono Michio
(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait greatly boosts attack and charges the madness gauge.
Masaru
An early recruit, Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts the boarding party's attack.
Taiga Saejima
Recruited late-game, Saejima's "Veteran" trait significantly boosts both attack and defense.
The Best Support Squad Members
Support Squad members, while not directly fighting, can be game-changers:
Noah
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides significant health recovery, improving with level ups.
Goro (Tiger)
Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" boosts boarding party attack, becoming incredibly effective when leveled up.
Nancy-Chan
(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar for devastating combined attacks.
These formations provide a strong foundation for conquering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Remember to experiment and adapt your crew based on the specific challenges you face.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
