Goro's Best Pirate Upgrades

Mastering Goro Majima's Skills in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Amnesiac Goro Majima, the protagonist of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, begins with a single fighting style but gains access to new weapons and the Sea Dog style, expanding his upgrade options. This guide highlights crucial early upgrades across four skill trees: Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog.

These early investments significantly enhance combat effectiveness without demanding excessive resources.

Essential Early Upgrades:

Overall Stats:

• Max Health Boost: Prioritizing survivability is key, especially during boss encounters with numerous minions. Increased health allows Goro to withstand damage and maintain offensive pressure.

• Attack Boost: Boosting base attack damage is crucial in this action-oriented combat system. Higher damage output streamlines both story progression and optional content. Consider "Attack Boost Plus" later for further enhancements.

Shared Abilities:

• Knockdown Evasion: Rapid recovery from knockdowns is vital during multi-enemy encounters. This upgrade minimizes downtime and keeps Goro in the fight.

• Quickstep Strike: This allows for immediate counterattacks after dodging, enhancing both offensive capabilities and Heat Gauge activation.

• Grapple Counter: This upgrade negates grab attacks and provides an opportunity for a retaliatory strike, invaluable against swarming enemies.

Mad Dog (Dual Swords, Flintlock, Grappling Hook):

• Serpent Trick: This aerial combo extender significantly increases damage output and crowd control.

• Frenzy Trick: This wide-ranging spin attack excels in clearing groups of enemies, particularly beneficial in naval combat.

Sea Dog:

• Catch ‘n’ Slash: This upgrade enhances the projectile-based attack, extending its duration and allowing for seamless combos.

• Charge ‘n’ Shoot: Transforms the flintlock pistol into a more effective crowd-control weapon.

These upgrades provide a solid foundation for tackling Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's challenges. Prioritize them early to significantly improve your gameplay experience.

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