In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best Pirate crew is crucial for progressing through the game's story efficiently. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew enter Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for its Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew due to a betrayal in the Colosseum. Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in the arena. To move forward in the main story, you need to earn $10,000 to repair your ship and recruit five new crew members. Here are the best early-game recruits to help you achieve this quickly.
Nickelle Kidman
Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your crew needs a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached this rating yet, you can quickly earn it by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and engaging in naval battles.
Hammerhead
Hammerhead, located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, requires a straightforward approach: defeat him in a fight. This method is one of the fastest ways to recruit members, and Hammerhead's relatively low health makes him an easy target. Recruiting him is a quick step towards completing the *Pirate Yakuza* story.
Kenzo
Kenzo, a ship hand at the dock area in Honolulu, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or paying a few thousand dollars. Both options are easily achievable, as players will have collected plenty of materials and money from their adventures. Kenzo is a reliable crew member, making him a valuable addition to your team.
Lucas
Lucas, found in Madlantis, joins your crew after a fistfight. His humorous interaction with Goro adds flavor to the recruitment process. While his melee weapon makes him slightly more challenging than Hammerhead, he's still manageable after the boss fights you've encountered in the previous chapters.
Obispo
Obispo can be recruited by dining at his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles to lower your health, then visit his establishment to eat. Repeat this process five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting other members with more complex requirements.
These five crew members are the quickest to recruit in the early game, allowing you to progress through *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* swiftly. As the game advances and battles become more challenging, you can focus on recruiting members with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
