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

Master the Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii) Pirate Coliseum: Optimal Crew Formations for Naval Combat Victory

The Pirate Coliseum in Like a Dragon: Ishin! demands both skillful naval combat and strategic crew placement. This guide outlines the best crew formations to guarantee your triumph.

Three key crew positions significantly impact combat:

• First Mate: Your second-in-command, boosting either offense or defense.
• Squad Leader: Leads your boarding party, providing various buffs. Upgrading your Goromaru allows for multiple Squad Leaders (up to four, for a total of 20 crew members in the second boarding phase).
• Support Squad: Provides crucial stat boosts or healing without direct combat participation.

Top First Mates:

Daisaku Minami

Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively increases stern damage, ideal for swiftly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.

Nishida

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

Captain Beef

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

Misaki

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" offers extra smoke screens for tactical retreats and surprise attacks.

Top Squad Leaders:

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" boosts both attack and defense, perfect for early-game challenges.

Daigo Dojima (DLC)

Daigo's "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" 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.

Top Support Squad Members:

Noah

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

Goro (Noah's Tiger)

Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" significantly boosts boarding party attack.

Nancy-Chan (DLC)

Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's Roar for devastating combined attacks.

These optimized crew formations will significantly enhance your performance in the Like a Dragon: Ishin! Pirate Coliseum.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.