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

Mastering Naval Combat in Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name’s Pirate Coliseum demands both skillful seafaring and strategic crew management. This guide highlights optimal crew formations for conquering the Coliseum's challenges.

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Crew placement on the Goromaru hinges on three key roles:

• First Mate: This crucial role significantly impacts your ship's offensive or defensive capabilities during naval combat.
• Squad Leader: Leading a boarding party of four, the Squad Leader provides crucial buffs. Upgrading the Goromaru allows for four Squad Leaders, maximizing your 20-member boarding force.
• Support Squad: These crew members provide passive support, boosting stats or healing your team during combat.

Optimal First Mates for Your Crew

The ideal First Mate depends on the battle's demands:

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively increases stern damage, ideal for swiftly neutralizing enemy flagships in challenging Coliseum battles.

Nishida

Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship engagements.

Captain Beef

Despite lower stats elsewhere, Captain Beef's early-game "Sink King Kiwami" trait delivers potent early-game naval combat damage.

Misaki

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait offers two additional smoke screens, providing tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.

Top-Tier Squad Leaders

Effective Squad Leaders enhance your boarding party's performance:

Kazuma Kiryu

(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait significantly boosts attack and voltage gauge charging.

Jason

Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" trait enhances both attack and defense, beneficial in early-game encounters.

Daigo Dojima

(DLC) Daigo's "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" trait accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging.

Ono Michio

(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait boosts attack and madness gauge charging.

Masaru

Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait enhances his boarding party's attack.

Taiga Saejima

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

Essential Support Squad Members

While not directly involved in combat, the Support Squad plays a vital role:

Noah

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

Goro

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 Mighty Roar for devastating combined attacks.

These optimized crew formations will significantly enhance your chances of success in the Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name Pirate Coliseum. Remember that Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.