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

Embark on your *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* adventure by assembling the most formidable pirate crew possible! Recruiting the right crewmates early on is key to accelerating your progress. Here are five excellent choices for early-game recruitment, ensuring a smoother journey through the game's story.

During Chapter 2, you'll arrive in Madlantis, a pirate sanctuary hosting the Naval Coliseum. This is where you'll learn about your initial crew and the challenges ahead – upgrading your ship and recruiting more hands to compete in the Coliseum. To advance the main story, you'll need to earn $10,000 for ship repairs and recruit five crew members. These five make that process a breeze.

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

Nickelle Kidman

A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, Nickelle is an actress found near Honolulu beach. She'll join your crew once you achieve a two-star rating. This is easily attained by completing early main story missions; you likely already have it by the time you meet her. If not, treasure hunting, combat, and naval battles will quickly boost your rating.

Hammerhead

Many recruits require payment, item acquisition, or a fight. Hammerhead, located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, falls into the latter category. He's a relatively easy fight, making him a quick addition to your crew.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand found at Honolulu's docks, can be recruited by offering raw materials (easily gathered during your voyages) or a small sum of money (also readily available through treasure). He's a valuable addition requiring minimal effort.

Lucas

Found in Madlantis, Lucas is another recruit who prefers a brawl. His fight, while slightly more challenging than Hammerhead's due to his weapon, shouldn't pose a significant problem given your progress in the game.

Obispo

Recruiting Obispo involves dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. Engage in nearby battles to lower your health before each meal. While slightly more time-consuming than the others, it remains a relatively straightforward task.

While many other crew members await, these five offer the fastest path to progressing the early game. Focus on these initial recruits, then expand your crew with more powerful members as the game progresses and challenges intensify.

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