Top Pirate Crew Formations: Like a Dragon: Hawaii

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's challenges.

While the *Goromaru* offers various crew positions, three are paramount: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. Other positions have minimal impact on combat effectiveness.

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

Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four, expandable to twenty), offering various combat advantages.

Support Squad: Provides crucial buffs or healing during combat without directly participating.

The Best First Mates for Your Crew Formation

Optimal First Mate choices vary depending on the battle, but these stand out:

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait dramatically increases damage to enemy sterns, ideal for quickly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.

Nishida

Nishida provides 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 First Mate choice.

Misaki

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

The Best Squad Leaders for Your Crew Formation

Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact boarding combat success:

Kazuma Kiryu

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

Jason

Jason's "Former Hunter’s Knowledge" trait boosts both attack and defense, ideal early in the game.

Daigo Dojima

(DLC) Daigo's "Wisdom King’s Divine Protection" trait 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

Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts his boarding party's attack, making him a strong second Squad Leader.

Taiga Saejima

Saejima's "Veteran" trait boosts both attack and defense, making him a powerful late-game addition.

The Best Support Squad Members for Your Crew Formation

While not directly involved in combat, Support Squad members can significantly impact battles:

Noah

Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides essential health recovery, becoming increasingly potent as he levels up.

Goro

Goro's "Goro’s Mighty Roar" significantly boosts boarding party attacks with leveling.

Nancy-Chan

(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" combines with Goro's roar for devastating one-hit kills.

By strategically utilizing these crew formations, you'll significantly increase your chances of success in the *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* Pirate Coliseum.

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