Best Crew Members to Recruit in Early Game for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling the perfect Pirate crew is crucial for navigating the game's story swiftly. During Chapter 2, as Goro and his fledgling crew venture into Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary renowned for its Naval Coliseum battles, players gain insights into the backgrounds of Jason and Masaru. Their tale of betrayal and loss in the Coliseum sets the stage for Goro's mission to enhance his ship and recruit a formidable crew to compete in these intense naval confrontations. To progress in the main storyline, players must raise $10,000 to repair their ship and recruit five new crew members. Here are the top crew members to recruit early in the game to bypass this hurdle quickly.

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a play on the famous actress Nicole Kidman, can be found lounging near the beach in Honolulu. To enlist her, your crew, the Goro Pirates, needs a two-star rating, which you should have already achieved by completing the main story missions up to this point. If not, you can quickly earn this rating by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and engaging in naval battles on the open sea.

Hammerhead

Exploring recruitment options in Honolulu, you'll find Hammerhead on the second floor of the shopping center. To bring him into your crew, you must defeat him in combat. Hammerhead's health is manageable, making him an easy target for quick recruitment, which is essential for progressing through the *Pirate Yakuza* story.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at the Honolulu docks, can be recruited by either providing him with raw materials gathered during your sea voyages or by paying him a few thousand dollars. Both options are feasible, as players will have amassed plenty of materials and money from their adventures. Kenzo is a swift and dependable addition to your crew, well worth the minimal investment.

Lucas

In Madlantis, Lucas can be recruited through a straightforward fistfight. His amusing interaction with Goro precedes the battle, which, despite his use of a melee weapon, should pose no significant challenge after the boss fights you've encountered in the preceding chapters.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. By engaging in battles around the area to lower your health and then purchasing meals at his establishment five times, you can secure Obispo's allegiance. While slightly more time-consuming, this method is still easier than recruiting others with more demanding requirements.

These five crew members are your ticket to advancing quickly through the early stages of *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. As the game progresses and the challenges intensify, you can focus on recruiting more powerful members with higher stats. But for now, these recruits will help you sail smoothly through the initial chapters.

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