Best Pirate Coliseum Crew Formations in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* demands both naval combat prowess and strategic crew management. Optimal crew formations are key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew setups for conquering the Coliseum's challenges.

While the *Goromaru* offers numerous crew positions, three roles significantly impact combat: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. Other positions have minimal effect.

First Mate: Your second-in-command, providing either offensive or defensive ship boosts during naval combat.

Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four squads with ship upgrades), offering various combat advantages.

Support Squad: These crew members don't fight directly but provide crucial stat boosts or healing during combat.

The Best First Mates

The ideal First Mate depends on your strategy. Here are top choices:

Daisaku Minami

Minami (recruited late-game) possesses the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, drastically increasing stern damage. Perfect for quickly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.

Nishida

Also recruited late-game, Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship engagements.

Captain Beef

An early-game recruit with the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, offering strong early-game offensive capabilities.

Misaki

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait grants extra smoke screen uses for tactical retreats and surprise attacks.

The Best Squad Leaders

Squad Leaders impact your boarding party's effectiveness. Consider these options:

Kazuma Kiryu

(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait significantly boosts attack and voltage gauge charge rate.

Jason

An early recruit, Jason's "Former Hunter’s Knowledge" boosts both attack and defense for early-game advantages.

Daigo Dojima

(DLC) Dojima's "Wisdom King’s Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging.

Ono Michio

(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait significantly boosts attack and madness gauge charging.

Masaru

Your first recruit, Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" boosts boarding party attack.

Taiga Saejima

A late-game recruit with strong stats and a significant boost to both attack and defense.

The Best Support Squad Members

Support squad members don't directly fight but provide critical support:

Noah

Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides health recovery, significantly improving survivability.

Goro

Goro's "Goro’s Mighty Roar" boosts boarding party attack, potentially one-shotting weaker enemies.

Nancy-Chan

(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar for devastating combined attacks.

By strategically combining these crew members, you can create formidable formations to conquer the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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