How To Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Mastering Cannon Upgrades in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Upgrading your Goromaru's cannons is crucial for success in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This guide details how to enhance your firepower, focusing on the most potent weapons in the game.

In Chapter 2, you'll discover Honolulu and Madlantis, key hubs for ship upgrades and crew recruitment. Julie, the GearWorks mechanic, is your go-to person for cannon upgrades. After the initial Goromaru upgrade, you can repeatedly visit her shop (and even recruit her!) to enhance your cannons. Various materials, obtained by defeating enemies, are needed for different upgrades.

Speak to Julie, select your desired cannon, and watch it get upgraded. Equip your enhanced cannons via the ship's crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the available cannons and their upgrade requirements:

Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon offers elemental damage and a faster reload than some alternatives, but its damage output is relatively low. Consider prioritizing more powerful options and acquiring this one later, perhaps primarily for recruiting Julie.

Egesta Cannon

This cannon inflicts damage over time, making it a strategic choice, especially since you don't need identical cannons on both sides of the Goromaru. Its dual-shot functionality compensates for the slower reload.

Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon in the game. Prioritize saving resources for its upgrade. Its devastating damage quickly eliminates weaker ships and significantly weakens boss vessels, despite the longer reload time.

Super Laser Cannon

The pinnacle of cannon upgrades, the Super Laser Cannon boasts incredible power and long-range capabilities. However, its high component requirements make it a late-game acquisition. It's worth the wait, especially for challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.

This guide covers cannon upgrades in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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