Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* demands both naval combat prowess and strategic crew management. Optimizing your crew formation is key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew formations for conquering the Coliseum.
While the *Goromaru* offers numerous crew positions, three are paramount: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. Other positions have minimal impact.
First Mate: Your second-in-command, influencing ship offense or defense during naval combat.
Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four, expandable to 20), providing various combat boosts.
Support Squad: Provides crucial buffs or healing without direct combat participation.
The Best First Mates
Optimal First Mates vary depending on the battle, but these consistently excel:
Daisaku Minami
Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively increases stern damage, ideal for swiftly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum matches.
Nishida
Nishida grants two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship encounters.
Captain Beef
Despite lower overall stats, Captain Beef's early availability and "Sink King Kiwami" trait make him a strong early-game choice.
Misaki
Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screens for tactical retreats and surprise attacks.
The Best Squad Leaders
Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact boarding combat. Here are top choices (up to four assignable with ship upgrades):
Kazuma Kiryu
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait boosts attack and voltage gauge charge speed.
Jason
Jason's "Former Hunter’s Knowledge" boosts both attack and defense, ideal for early-game challenges.
Daigo Dojima
(DLC) Daigo's "Wisdom King’s Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging.
Ono Michio
(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait boosts attack and madness gauge charge speed.
Masaru
Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" boosts boarding party attack, making him a strong second Squad Leader after Jason.
Taiga Saejima
Saejima's "Veteran" trait significantly boosts both attack and defense for your boarding party.
The Best Support Squad Members
Support Squad members, while not directly fighting, can dramatically alter battle outcomes:
Noah
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides crucial health recovery, significantly improving survivability.
Goro
Goro's "Goro’s Mighty Roar" boosts attack power, potentially one-shotting weaker enemies.
Nancy-Chan
(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" combines with Goro's roar for devastating attack boosts.
By strategically combining these crew members, you can effectively dominate 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.
