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 storyline, 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 Goro Pirates need a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached two stars yet, you can quickly earn it by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and engaging in naval battles on the open sea.
Hammerhead
As you explore recruitment options, you'll find three main paths: paying the recruit, giving them a desired item, or defeating them in combat. Hammerhead, located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, requires a fight. His health isn't too high, making him an easy target for quick recruitment, which is essential for progressing in *Pirate Yakuza*.
Kenzo
Kenzo, a ship hand at the dock area of the beach in Honolulu, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or paying a few thousand dollars. Players typically have plenty of building materials and money from their adventures, making Kenzo a fast and reliable addition to your crew.
Lucas
Lucas, found in Madlantis, requires a fistfight to join your crew. His interaction with Goro is amusing, and despite his melee weapon, he shouldn't pose a significant challenge after the boss fights you've encountered in the previous chapters.
Obispo
To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles to lower your health, then buy a meal there. Repeat this process five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting others with more complex tasks or higher rating 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 crew members with higher stats, which may require more effort. *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
