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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling the best Pirate crew is crucial for advancing through the game's story efficiently. During Chapter 2, Goro and his initial crew venture into Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for its Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, discovering how their crew fell apart due to a betrayal during these battles. With this new knowledge, Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in the arena. However, before progressing, players must earn $10,000 to repair their ship and recruit five new crew members. To help you bypass these hurdles quickly, here are the five easiest crew members to recruit early in the game.

Nickelle Kidman

Inspired by Nicole Kidman, Nickelle is an actor you'll find lounging by the beach in Honolulu. To enlist her, your crew, the Goro Pirates, needs a two-star rating. By the time you encounter her, you should already have this rating from completing the main story missions. If not, you can easily achieve it by hunting for treasure, defeating thugs, or engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

When exploring recruitment options, you'll find three main paths: payment, offering desired items, or defeating them in combat. Hammerhead, found on the second floor of the Honolulu shopping center, requires a fight. His health isn't formidable, making him a quick recruit and one of the five needed to progress in *Pirate Yakuza*.

Kenzo

Located at the dock area on Honolulu's beach, Kenzo can be recruited by providing raw materials or a few thousand dollars. Given the materials you collect during your sea voyages and the money from treasures, recruiting Kenzo is straightforward. He's a reliable crew member well worth the easily obtainable in-game resources.

Lucas

In Madlantis, Lucas can be recruited through a fistfight. After a humorous exchange with Goro, Lucas challenges you. His attacks are slightly more dangerous due to his melee weapon, but after the boss fights you've faced in the preceding chapters, defeating him should be manageable.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, simply dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. Given the frequent enemy spawns nearby, engage in battles to lower your health, then purchase and eat meals at his establishment. Repeat this five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates, marking your fifth recruit. Although a bit more tedious, this method is still easier compared to recruiting others with more complex tasks or higher ratings.

While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers many other impressive crew members across its islands, these five are your fastest route to the next story milestone. As the game progresses and the challenges intensify, you can then focus on recruiting crew members with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.

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