"Top Crew Picks for Early Game in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best Pirate crew is crucial for progressing through the game's story efficiently. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew enter Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for its Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew due to a betrayal in the Pirate Colosseum. Goro's mission becomes clear: upgrade his ship and recruit more crew members to compete in the arena. To move forward in the main storyline, you need to earn $10,000 to repair your ship and recruit five new crew members. Here are the best early-game recruits to help you advance quickly:

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your Goro Pirates need a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached two stars yet, you can quickly earn it by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and 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 method is one of the fastest ways to add members to your crew. With his relatively low health, you should be able to recruit him swiftly, helping you reach the required five members to progress in *Pirate Yakuza*.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at the dock area of the beach in Honolulu, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or paying a few thousand dollars. Both options are easily achievable, as you'll have collected plenty of materials and money from your adventures. Kenzo is a reliable crew member, making him a valuable addition to your team.

Lucas

Lucas, found in Madlantis, requires a fistfight to join your crew. His humorous interaction with Goro leads to a battle that, while slightly more challenging due to his melee weapon, should be manageable given your experience from previous boss fights in the game.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles to lower your health, then buy a meal there. Repeat this process five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting other members with more complex tasks or higher rating requirements.

These five crew members are the quickest to recruit in the early game, allowing you to progress through *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* efficiently. As the game advances and more challenging battles arise, you can focus on recruiting members with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.

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