Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* demands both naval combat prowess and shrewd crew management. Strategic crew placement is key to victory. This guide highlights the optimal crew formations for conquering the Coliseum.
While the *Goromaru* offers numerous crew positions, three roles are paramount: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. Other positions have minimal impact on combat effectiveness.
**First Mate:** Your second-in-command, impacting ship offense or defense during naval battles.
**Squad Leader:** Leads a boarding party (up to four squads with upgrades), providing various boosts. You can have up to 20 crew members in boarding actions.
**Support Squad:** These crew members don't participate in direct combat but provide powerful support abilities, enhancing attack/defense or healing.
The ideal First Mate depends on your strategic needs. Here are top choices:
Minami (recruited late-game, Chapter 4) possesses "Sink King Kiwami," drastically increasing stern damage. Perfect for quickly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.
Also recruited late-game, Nishida grants two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship encounters.
An early recruit with "Sink King Kiwami," offering significant early-game damage boosts.
Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screen uses, offering tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.
Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact boarding combat outcomes. Here are top recommendations (up to four assignable with upgrades):
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" massively boosts attack and voltage gauge charge speed.
(Early recruit) Jason's "Former Hunter’s Knowledge" enhances both attack and defense for early-game advantages.
(DLC) Dojima's "Wisdom King’s Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging.
(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" significantly boosts attack and madness gauge charge rate.
(Early recruit) Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" boosts boarding party attack.
(Late-game recruit) Saejima's "Veteran" trait significantly enhances both attack and defense.
Support Squad members, while not directly fighting, can dramatically alter battle outcomes:
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides substantial health recovery when fully leveled.
Goro's "Goro’s Mighty Roar" significantly boosts boarding party attack when fully leveled.
(DLC) Nancy-chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar for devastating combined attacks.
By strategically utilizing these crew formations, you'll significantly improve your chances of success in the *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* Pirate Coliseum.
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