Best Early Upgrades for Goro in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure as Goro Majima in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*! This game throws the Mad Dog of Shimano into a vibrant world brimming with skills and combat techniques to master. Here are some top-tier early upgrades to give you a head start:

Amnesiac Goro begins his Hawaiian escapade with a single fighting style, but the story unfolds to reveal new weapons and the formidable Sea Dog style, each with its own upgrade tree. You'll navigate four skill trees in total: Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog.

Prioritize These Early Upgrades in *Pirate Yakuza*:

Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)

Boosting Goro's health is crucial, especially when facing waves of enemies in boss battles. A higher health pool allows you to withstand attacks and maintain offensive pressure, a key strategy for success.

Attack Boost (Overall Stats)

This straightforward upgrade significantly increases the damage output of all Goro's basic attacks. In Pirate Yakuza's action-oriented combat, maximizing damage is essential for efficient progression through the story and side content. Consider the Attack Boost Plus upgrade later for even greater power.

Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)

Getting knocked down can disrupt your flow in combat, especially against multiple opponents. Knockdown Evasion allows for swift recovery, enabling you to quickly return to the offensive.

Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)

This upgrade lets you seamlessly transition from a dodge into an attack. This adds another layer to your combat strategy, making fights easier and helping you build up your Heat Gauge for powerful attacks.

Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)

Turn enemy grabs into opportunities. This upgrade allows you to counter grapple attacks, avoiding damage and launching a counterattack.

Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)

The Mad Dog style utilizes dual swords, a flintlock pistol, and a grappling hook. Serpent Trick lets you launch enemies into the air, setting up devastating combos.

Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)

This whirlwind attack is perfect for crowd control, knocking down multiple enemies at once. Especially useful in naval combat encounters.

Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)

Enhance your projectile-based attacks with this upgrade. It extends the duration of the throw, allowing for extended combos.

Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)

Improve the flintlock pistol's effectiveness. This upgrade makes it a more practical weapon, capable of hitting multiple enemies simultaneously.

These upgrades will significantly improve your combat prowess in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Get out there and conquer the islands!

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.