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

by Gabriel Mar 17,2025

Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* (also known as *Like a Dragon: Pirate of the Caribbean* in some regions) demands both skillful naval combat and strategic crew management. Optimizing your crew formation is key to victory. This guide outlines the best crew formations for conquering the Pirate Coliseum.

The Crew Management System in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Your crew's effectiveness hinges primarily on three key positions: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. While other positions exist, their impact is comparatively minor.

First Mate: Your Goromaru's second-in-command, providing either offensive or defensive ship buffs during naval combat.

Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four squads with upgrades), offering various combat boosts.

Support Squad: These crew members don't participate in direct combat but provide powerful support abilities, such as attack/defense boosts or healing.

Optimal First Mates

Different battles call for different strategies. Here are top First Mate choices:

Daisaku Minami

The Crew Formation stat screen for Minami in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

Nishida

The Crew Formation stat screen for Nishida in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship battles.

Captain Beef

The Crew Formation stat screen for Captain Beef in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Despite lower overall stats, Captain Beef's early-game availability and "Sink King Kiwami" trait make him a powerful early-game choice.

Misaki

The Crew Formation stat screen for Misaki in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screen uses for tactical retreats and surprise attacks.

Top-Tier Squad Leaders

Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact your boarding combat success.

Kazuma Kiryu

The Crew Formation stat screen for Kazuma Kiryu in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

Jason

The Crew Formation stat screen for Jason in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" trait enhances both attack and defense early in the game.

Daigo Dojima

The Crew Formation stat screen for Daigo Dojima in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

Ono Michio

The Crew Formation stat screen for Ono Michio in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

Masaru

The Crew Formation stat screen for Masaru in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts his boarding party's attack.

Taiga Saejima

The Crew Formation stat screen for Taiga Saejima in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Saejima's "Veteran" trait provides substantial attack and defense boosts to your boarding party.

Essential Support Squad Members

Support Squad members, while not directly involved in combat, can dramatically shift the battle's momentum.

Noah

The Crew Formation stat screen for Noah in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

Goro

The Crew Formation stat screen for Goro in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" support skill dramatically boosts your boarding party's attack power.

Nancy-Chan

The Crew Formation stat screen for Nancy-Chan in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

(DLC) Nancy-Chan's "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar for devastating combined attack boosts.

By strategically utilizing these crew formations, you'll significantly enhance your chances of conquering 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.

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