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 advancing through the story swiftly. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew venture into Madlantis, a sanctuary for pirates that hosts the Naval Coliseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backgrounds of your initial crew members, Jason and Masaru, learning about their past betrayal and the subsequent disbanding of their crew. To progress, Goro must enhance his ship and recruit additional crew members to compete in the Coliseum, requiring $10,000 for repairs and the enlistment of five new members. For those eager to move forward quickly, here are five crew members you can recruit with minimal effort:

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, can be found lounging by the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your crew needs a two-star rating, which you should already have by completing the main story missions up to this point. If not, you can quickly earn this rating by finding treasure, battling thugs, or engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Hammerhead, located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, can be recruited by defeating him in a fight. This is one of the faster recruitment methods, as his health is manageable, making him a quick addition to your crew to help progress the *Pirate Yakuza* story.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at the Honolulu docks, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or a few thousand dollars. Players will likely have amassed these resources from their sea voyages and treasure hunts, making Kenzo an easy and valuable recruit.

Lucas

In Madlantis, Lucas challenges Goro to a fistfight. Despite his use of a melee weapon, his attacks are manageable, especially after the boss fights you've encountered in the preceding chapters. Defeating Lucas secures his spot on your crew.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu five times. Engage in battles around the area to lower your health, then purchase meals to meet the requirement. While slightly more tedious, this method is still simpler compared to recruiting others with more demanding tasks or higher ratings.

While there are many other impressive crew members to recruit across the islands in *Pirate Yakuza*, these five are the most efficient for early-game progression. As the game advances and more challenging battles emerge, you can focus on recruiting members with higher stats and more complex recruitment processes.

And those are the best crew members to recruit early in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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