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.
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
Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait drastically increases stern damage, ideal for swiftly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum encounters.
Nishida
Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, crucial for surviving intense multi-ship battles.
Captain Beef
Despite lower overall stats, Captain Beef's early-game availability and "Sink King Kiwami" trait make him a powerful early-game choice.
Misaki
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
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait boosts attack and voltage gauge charge speed.
Jason
Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" trait enhances both attack and defense early in the game.
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 significantly boosts attack and madness gauge charging.
Masaru
Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts his boarding party's attack.
Taiga Saejima
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
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides crucial health recovery, significantly improving survivability.
Goro
Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" support skill dramatically boosts your boarding party's attack power.
Nancy-Chan
(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.
