Best Crew Members to Recruit in Early Game for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Embark on an epic pirate adventure in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*! Building the ultimate pirate crew is key to success, and recruiting the right members early on can significantly accelerate your progress. This guide highlights five crew members easily recruited in the early game, helping you overcome the initial hurdle of the main story.

During Chapter 2, you’ll arrive in Madlantis, a vibrant pirate sanctuary hosting thrilling Naval Coliseum battles. This is where you'll learn about your initial crew and the challenges ahead: repairing your ship (requiring $10,000) and recruiting five crew members to continue the story. Don't worry, these five recruits require minimal effort!

Early Game Crew Recruitment in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Nickelle Kidman

A playful nod to Nicole Kidman, Nickelle, an actress found near Honolulu beach, joins your crew once you achieve a two-star rating. This is usually earned by completing early main story missions. If not, easily boost your rating by finding treasure, battling thugs, or engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Many recruits require payment, item offerings, or a good old-fashioned brawl. Hammerhead, located on the second floor of Honolulu's shopping center, falls into the latter category. A relatively easy fight, he's a quick addition to your crew.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at Honolulu's docks, is easily recruited by either providing raw materials (gathered during your voyages) or a small sum of money. Given your early-game earnings and material collection, this is a straightforward recruitment.

Lucas

Found in Madlantis, Lucas presents another fistfight challenge. While wielding a melee weapon, he's manageable after facing previous in-game encounters. This humorous encounter adds a fun element to the recruitment process.

Obispo

Recruiting Obispo involves a simple yet slightly more time-consuming task: dining at his Honolulu establishment five times. This requires engaging in battles nearby to lower your health before each meal. While more tedious than others, it remains relatively easy compared to other recruitment options.

While *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* offers many other crew members, these five provide the quickest path to progressing the story. Focus on them initially, then recruit more powerful members as the game progresses and challenges intensify.

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