Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* (also known as *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*) demands both naval combat prowess and strategic crew management. Optimal crew formations are key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew setups to dominate the Coliseum.
The Goromaru's crew positions are crucial. While many roles exist, three are paramount:
- First Mate: Provides significant offensive or defensive boosts to your ship during naval combat.
- Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party, offering various boosts depending on the chosen crew member. Upgrading your Goromaru allows for multiple Squad Leaders, expanding your boarding party to 20 members for the second phase of Coliseum battles.
- Support Squad: These crew members don't fight but provide powerful stat boosts or healing during combat, significantly impacting the battle's outcome.
Optimal First Mates
Different battles demand different First Mates. Here are top choices:
Daisaku Minami
Minami, recruited late in Chapter 4, boasts the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, dramatically increasing damage to enemy sterns. Ideal for late-game Coliseum challenges, allowing for swift takedowns of boss ships.
Nishida
Also recruited late-game, Nishida grants two extra ship repairs. Crucial in intense battles against multiple ships, maximizing your ship's survivability.
Captain Beef
An early recruit, Captain Beef surprisingly possesses the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, making him a powerful early-game damage dealer.
Misaki
Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait provides extra smoke screen uses, offering tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.
Top Squad Leaders
Effective Squad Leaders are vital for successful boarding actions. Here are some excellent choices:
Kazuma Kiryu
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait significantly boosts attack and voltage gauge charging, accelerating your team's offensive capabilities.
Jason
An early recruit, Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" boosts both attack and defense, providing early-game survivability and offensive power.
Daigo Dojima
(DLC) Dojima's "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" trait accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging, enabling devastating attacks.
Ono Michio
(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait significantly boosts attack and madness gauge charging, enabling frequent powerful attacks.
Masaru
Your first recruit, Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts boarding party attack, providing a solid early-game advantage.
Taiga Saejima
Recruited late-game, Saejima's "Veteran" trait significantly boosts both attack and defense, offering robust combat capabilities.
Essential Support Squad Members
While not directly involved in combat, Support Squad members can drastically alter the battle's flow.
Noah
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides crucial health recovery, becoming increasingly effective as he levels up.
Goro
Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" significantly boosts your boarding party's attack, making it a powerful support skill.
Nancy-Chan
(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's Roar, potentially one-shotting enemies.
By strategically utilizing these crew formations, you'll be well-equipped to conquer 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.
