Mastering naval combat in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* hinges on upgrading your Goromaru's cannons – the most potent weapons in your arsenal. This guide details how to enhance these crucial ship armaments.
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Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, the game's primary hubs. Exploring these areas and recruiting crew members is vital for ship upgrades and story progression. During the main quest, you'll meet Julie, a mechanic who runs GearWorks, with shops in Honolulu. She upgrades the Goromaru and subsequently allows you to upgrade your cannons.
Various materials are needed for cannon upgrades, obtained by defeating enemies. These materials fall into four categories:
Speak to Julie, select the cannon you wish to upgrade, and equip them via the crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the available cannons:
Shark Cannon
The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage with a fast reload, but lower damage output. Consider prioritizing other cannons initially.
Egesta Cannon
This cannon deals consistent damage over time, offering strategic advantages. Its dual-shot compensates for the slower reload.
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Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon is a high-damage weapon, ideal for quickly eliminating weaker ships and significantly damaging stronger ones. The slower reload is offset by its devastating power.
Super Laser Cannon
The ultimate cannon upgrade, boasting exceptional power and long range. Requires rare components, making it a late-game acquisition. Perfect for challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.
This guide covers cannon upgrades in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
