Best Pirate Coliseum Crew Formations in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Master the Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name Pirate Coliseum: Optimal Crew Formations for Naval Combat Victory

The Pirate Coliseum in Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name demands both skillful naval combat and strategic crew management. This guide outlines the best crew formations to ensure your triumph.

Crew placement on the Goromaru is crucial. Three positions significantly impact combat:

• First Mate: Provides offensive or defensive boosts.
• Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party, offering various buffs. Upgrading the Goromaru allows for four Squad Leaders, maximizing your 20-member boarding party.
• Support Squad: Provides crucial battle-altering support (attack/defense boosts or healing) without directly participating in combat.

Optimal First Mates

The ideal First Mate depends on your strategic needs:

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively 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 an excellent early-game choice for maximizing damage.

Misaki

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screens, offering tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.

Top-Tier Squad Leaders

Effective Squad Leaders are vital for successful boarding actions:

Kazuma Kiryu (Pre-order Bonus)

Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait significantly boosts attack and voltage gauge charge rate.

Jason

Jason's "Former Hunter’s Knowledge" boosts attack and defense, providing early-game survivability.

Daigo Dojima (DLC)

Daigo's "Wisdom King’s Divine Protection" 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" boosts his boarding party's attack.

Taiga Saejima

Saejima's "Veteran" trait boosts both attack and defense.

Essential Support Squad Members

While not directly involved in combat, the Support Squad significantly impacts the outcome:

Noah

Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides crucial health recovery.

Goro (Noah's Tiger)

Goro's "Goro’s Mighty Roar" significantly boosts your boarding party's attack.

Nancy-Chan (DLC)

Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar for devastating combined attacks.

Conquer the Pirate Coliseum with these optimized crew formations and dominate the seas! Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.