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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the ultimate Pirate crew is crucial for progressing through the game's story. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew arrive at Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for its Naval Colloseum battles. Here, you'll delve deeper into the backstories of your crew members, Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbandment due to a betrayal in the Pirate Colloseum. Goro's mission then becomes clear: upgrade his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in the naval arena. To move forward in the main storyline, players need to earn $10,000 to repair their ship and recruit five new crew members. Here are the best early-game recruits to help you advance quickly.

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found lounging near Honolulu's beach. To enlist her, your crew needs a two-star rating, which you should naturally achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached this rating yet, you can boost it by hunting for treasure, battling thugs, or participating in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Exploring recruitment options reveals three common paths: payment, gifting desired items, or combat. Hammerhead, located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, falls into the combat category. Defeating him in a fight is straightforward due to his relatively low health, making him a quick addition to your crew.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at Honolulu's dock, can be recruited by providing raw materials gathered during your sea voyages or by paying him a modest sum of money. Both options are easily achievable with the resources you'll have amassed by this stage, making Kenzo a valuable and swift recruit.

Lucas

Found in Madlantis, Lucas joins your crew after a fistfight. His pre-fight banter with Goro adds a humorous touch to the encounter. Though equipped with a melee weapon, Lucas shouldn't pose much difficulty after the battles you've already conquered in the preceding chapters.

Obispo

Obispo can be recruited by dining at his restaurant in Honolulu. By fighting nearby enemies 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 compared to recruiting other crew members with more demanding requirements.

While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers numerous other crew members with higher stats and more complex recruitment processes, these five early-game recruits are the fastest way to advance the story. As the game progresses and the challenges intensify, you can then focus on acquiring more powerful crew members. These initial recruits will help you overcome the early hurdles and set you on the path to becoming a formidable Pirate crew.

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