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

Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* (retitled *Like a Dragon: Pirate of the Caribbean* in some regions) demands both naval combat prowess and strategic crew management. Optimizing your crew formation is key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew formations for conquering the Pirate 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, influencing your ship's offensive or defensive capabilities during naval combat.

Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four Squad Leaders and 20 crew members total, post-upgrade), providing various boosts.

Support Squad: Provides crucial stat boosts or healing during combat without directly participating.

The Best First Mates for Your Crew Formation

The ideal First Mate can vary depending on the battle, but these are consistently effective choices:

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait drastically increases stern damage, crucial for quickly eliminating enemy flagship in challenging Coliseum battles.

Nishida

Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, a significant defensive boost in multi-ship encounters.

Captain Beef

Despite lower overall stats, Captain Beef's early availability and "Sink King Kiwami" trait make him an excellent early-game First Mate.

Misaki

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait grants extra smoke screen uses, offering tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.

The Best Squad Leaders for Your Crew Formation

Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact your boarding party's performance:

Kazuma Kiryu

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

Jason

Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" boosts both attack and defense, ideal for early-game challenges.

Daigo Dojima

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

Ono Michio

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

Masaru

Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts his boarding party's attack, making him a strong second Squad Leader after Jason.

Taiga Saejima

Saejima's "Veteran" trait significantly boosts attack and defense, making him a powerful late-game addition.

The Best Support Squad Members for Your Crew Formation

While not directly involved in combat, the Support Squad's abilities are game-changing:

Noah

Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides essential health recovery, significantly improving survivability.

Goro

Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" boosts attack damage, leading to quicker victories.

Nancy-Chan

(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" combines with Goro's Roar for devastating one-hit kills.

By strategically combining these crew members, you can build a formidable team to dominate the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name*.

*Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.