Top Crew Tactics in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii (Note: Strictly 48 characters as requested)

The Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* demands both exceptional naval combat skills and strategic crew composition planning. Here are the optimal Pirate Coliseum crew formations for your *Pirate Yakuza* adventures.

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Pirate Yakuza: Crew Formations Explained

When assigning roles aboard the Goromaru, three key positions significantly impact battle outcomes:

First Mate: Acts as Goro's second-in-command, granting offensive or defensive boosts during naval combat.

Squad Leader: Commands boarding parties of four members, providing special combat enhancements. Upgraded ships can accommodate four Squad Leaders.

Support Squad: Non-combatants whose charged abilities can turn battles around through healing or stat boosts.

Optimal First Mate Selections

Different naval engagements call for varied crew configurations. Here are the most effective First Mate candidates:

Daisaku Minami

Joining after Chapter 4, Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait drastically increases stern damage - crucial for late-game Coliseum battles against multiple ships.

Nishida

This late-game recruit provides two additional ship repairs as First Mate, proving invaluable during prolonged fleet engagements.

Captain Beef

Available early on, Captain Beef surprisingly possesses the powerful "Sink King Kiwami" trait despite weaker boarding stats.

Misaki

Her "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screen uses for tactical advantage, though less straightforward than damage options.

Premium Squad Leader Choices

Squad Leaders dramatically affect boarding combat effectiveness:

Kazuma Kiryu (Pre-order Bonus)

The legendary "Dragon of Dojima" boosts attack power and accelerates voltage gauge charging.

Jason

His "Former Hunter's Knowledge" enhances both attack and defense - perfect for early-game boarding actions.

Daigo Dojima (DLC)

"Wisdom King's Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging.

Ono Michio (DLC)

The mascot's "Idol of Onomichi" boosts attack and accelerates madness gauge accumulation.

Taiga Saejima

Goro's "Veteran" brother delivers exceptional attack/defense boosts and crowd control capabilities.

Essential Support Crew Members

Strategic support abilities can dramatically shift battles:

Noah

His "Rallying Cry" provides crucial mid-battle healing that scales with leveling.

Goro (Tiger)

The tiger's "Mighty Roar" delivers attack boosts making enemies falter quicker.

Nancy-Chan (DLC)

The lobster's "Pincers of Pain" stacks with Goro's roar for devastating damage potential.

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