Top Crew Tactics in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii

Essential Crew Positions Explained

The Goromaru ship's crew management system features three critical positions that determine your naval combat effectiveness:

First Mate

Acts as Goro's right hand, providing either offensive or defensive bonuses to your ship's performance during naval engagements.

Squad Leaders

Command boarding parties (four members each) and grant combat boosts. Fully upgrading the Goromaru allows four Squad Leaders, meaning 20 total boarding crew members.

Support Squad

Provides critical passive bonuses ranging from stat boosts to healing without participating directly in combat.

Top First Mate Candidates

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait dramatically increases stern damage - perfect for quickly eliminating priority targets in late-game Coliseum matches.

Nishida

Provides two additional repair uses, significantly improving survivability during prolonged naval battles.

Captain Beef

Surprisingly effective early-game First Mate with "Sink King Kiwami" despite unconventional appearance.

Misaki

Offers stealth advantages with "Master of Stealth Kiwami" granting additional smoke screen uses.

Elite Squad Leaders

Kazuma Kiryu (Pre-Order Bonus)

"Dragon of Dojima" boosts attack power and accelerates voltage gauge charging.

Jason

"Former Hunter's Knowledge" simultaneously enhances attack and defense capabilities.

Daigo Dojima (DLC)

"Wisdom King's Divine Protection" improves health regeneration and heat gauge charging.

Taiga Saejima

Late-game powerhouse with formidable "Veteran" trait boosting attack and defense.

Strategic Support Squad Members

Noah

Essential "Rallying Cry" provides scaling medium health recovery as he levels.

Goro the Tiger

"Goro's Mighty Roar" delivers devastating attack boosts when upgraded.

Nancy-Chan (DLC)

"Pincers of Pain" synergizes well with other support skills for overwhelming offensive potential.

Mastering these crew formations is crucial for conquering the Pirate Coliseum's toughest challenges.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is currently available across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.