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

Embark on an epic adventure in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, where building the ultimate pirate crew is key to success. This guide highlights the best early-game recruits to expedite your progress through the thrilling storyline.

Chapter 2 introduces Madlantis, a vibrant pirate sanctuary and home to intense Naval Coliseum battles. Here, you'll uncover the backstory of your initial crew members, Jason and Masaru, and their devastating betrayal. Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and crew to conquer the Coliseum. However, this requires significant investment – $10,000 for ship repairs and five new crew members.

To streamline your progress, focus on these five easily recruited crew members:

Early-Game Crew Recruitment in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*

Nickelle Kidman

A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, Nickelle, an actress found near Honolulu's beach, joins your crew once you achieve a two-star rating. This is readily accomplished by completing early main story missions; you likely already meet this requirement. If not, simply explore, battle thugs, and engage in naval combat to quickly boost your rating.

Hammerhead

Found on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, Hammerhead requires a good old-fashioned brawl. This is a quick fight, making him an efficient early recruit.

Kenzo

Located in Honolulu's dock area, Kenzo can be recruited by offering raw materials (easily acquired during exploration) or a small sum of money (easily earned from treasure). He's a valuable addition with minimal effort.

Lucas

Found in Madlantis, Lucas presents another straightforward fistfight. While his melee weapon adds a slight challenge, he's manageable after facing previous in-game opponents.

Obispo

Recruit Obispo by dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. While slightly more time-consuming, it’s still relatively easy compared to other recruitment methods. Simply engage in nearby battles to lower your health before enjoying a meal.

While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers many impressive crew members, these five provide the quickest path to story progression. Once you've secured them, you can focus on recruiting higher-stat crew members for the increasingly challenging battles ahead.

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