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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best pirate crew is crucial for progressing through the game's story swiftly. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew arrive at Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary hosting the Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew due to a betrayal in the Colosseum. Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in the arena. To move forward, players must earn $10,000 to repair the ship and recruit five crew members. Here are the best early-game recruits to help you progress quickly:

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your Goro Pirates need a two-star rating, which you should already have by completing the main story missions up to this point. If not, engage in activities like treasure hunting, fighting thugs, and naval battles to boost your rating quickly.

Hammerhead

Hammerhead, located on the second floor of the Honolulu shopping center, requires a straightforward approach: defeat him in a fight. This method is common among the fastest recruits on this list. With manageable health, Hammerhead should be an easy addition to your crew.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at the Honolulu dock, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or paying a few thousand dollars. Both options are easily achievable, as players typically have ample materials and money from their adventures. Kenzo is a valuable and reliable crew member, well worth the minimal cost.

Lucas

In Madlantis, Lucas can be recruited through a fistfight. His humorous interaction with Goro precedes the challenge, and despite his melee weapon, the fight is manageable, especially after the boss battles in the preceding chapters.

Obispo

Obispo's recruitment involves dining at his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles to lower your health, then purchase meals there. Repeat this five times, and Obispo will join your crew. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting others with more demanding tasks.

These five crew members are the quickest to recruit in the early game, allowing you to advance through *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* efficiently. As the game progresses and battles become tougher, you can focus on recruiting more powerful members with higher stats. For now, these recruits will help you overcome the initial challenges and move forward in the story.

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