In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players must pause the campaign to enhance their crew and ship. Specifically, $10,000 is needed to repair the Goromaru. Here’s how to swiftly gather the necessary funds in *Pirate Yakuza*.
In Chapter 2, Goro and his team must access the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current ship won't cut it. This initiates a lengthy quest where Goro recruits a shipbuilder to enhance the Goromaru and gathers five new crew members to advance the main storyline. While finding the crew is straightforward, the ship's $10,000 repair cost is the major hurdle.
Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers multiple ways to earn money quickly, though they can be challenging. Early in the game, during the second chapter, players can earn funds by collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, or taking on jobs in Honolulu.
Treasure can be found hidden in Honolulu and on islands requiring raids. Although this method is more time-consuming and necessitates leaving Honolulu, it's an option. For those eager to progress quickly, focusing on bounties might be more efficient, as it involves solo combat with Goro.
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The quickest way to amass $10,000 is by hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, with larger ones offering up to $16,000. However, tackling the bigger bounties early in the game can be tough due to Goro's limited health and combat skills. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player, it's safer to target lower difficulty bounties, which offer between $2,000 and $6,000.
For these bounties, use Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control, then switch to the Mad Dog style for the one-on-one battle with the main bounty boss.
Bounties are easily located in *Pirate Yakuza* via a red handcuff symbol on the Honolulu map. Approaching a bounty marker triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, reason for being wanted, and reward amount. You can then decide if the risk is worth it and initiate the fight.
Combat in *Pirate Yakuza* follows the usual pattern: defeat the opponent by depleting their health bar. Bounties can have three to four health bars, and their minions may wield various weapons, adding complexity. Upon completing a bounty, you receive several thousand dollars, contributing to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By catching a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly gather enough funds to enhance your ship and continue the main story.
And that's how to efficiently gather funds to upgrade your ship in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
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