Cannons Upgraded: Tips for 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii'

Mastering Cannon Upgrades in Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii)

Upgrading your Goromaru's cannons is crucial for success in Like a Dragon: Ishin!'s naval combat. This guide details how to enhance these powerful weapons, focusing on the most effective strategies.

Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, key locations for ship upgrades and crew recruitment. You'll meet Julie, a mechanic who runs GearWorks, the shop where cannon upgrades are performed. After completing the main questline, you can visit Julie to upgrade your cannons.

Various materials are needed, obtained by defeating enemies. These include:

Speak to Julie and select the cannon you wish to upgrade. Once upgraded, equip them via the ship's crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the cannon types:

Shark Cannon

Offers elemental damage and a fast reload, but lower damage output. Consider this a later upgrade, primarily useful for recruiting Julie.

Egesta Cannon

Deals consistent damage over time. Its dual-shot compensates for the slower reload, making it a strategic option, especially if you equip different cannon types on each side of the Goromaru.

Laser Cannon

A top-tier weapon, highly recommended. Its devastating damage quickly eliminates weaker ships and significantly weakens bosses, despite the slower reload. Prioritize acquiring the components for this upgrade.

Super Laser Cannon

The ultimate cannon upgrade, boasting incredible power and long-range capabilities. However, it 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: Ishin! (Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii).

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.