Mastering Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's crew recruitment is key to swift progression. This guide highlights five early-game recruits requiring minimal effort to bolster your pirate ranks and overcome the initial story hurdle.
Early-Game Crew Recruitment in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The game's narrative introduces a crucial challenge: earning $10,000 to repair your ship and recruiting five crew members to advance. These five individuals offer the quickest path to meeting this requirement:
Nickelle Kidman
This easily recruited character, a clear nod to Nicole Kidman, is found near Honolulu's beach. Simply achieving a two-star crew rating (easily attained by completing early main story missions, treasure hunting, or engaging in sea battles) will secure her services.
Hammerhead
Located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, Hammerhead is recruited through a straightforward fight. His relatively low health makes this a quick and efficient recruitment.
Kenzo
This dockhand in Honolulu's beach area joins your crew by offering either raw materials (easily gathered during exploration) or a small sum of money (easily earned from treasure). His value significantly outweighs the minimal investment.
Lucas
Found in Madlantis, Lucas requires a fistfight. While wielding a melee weapon, his challenge pales in comparison to previous boss encounters, making him a rapid addition to your crew.
Obispo
Recruiting Obispo involves a simple task: dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. This is easily achieved by engaging in nearby battles to reduce your health, then replenishing it with meals at his restaurant.
While Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii offers numerous crew members, these five provide the fastest route to story progression. Once the initial hurdle is cleared, players can focus on recruiting more powerful crew members with higher stats.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.