In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, naval combat plays a crucial role, and upgrading the Goromaru's cannons is essential for dominating the high seas. This guide will walk you through the process of enhancing your cannons, which are the most potent and vital weapons in the game.
How to Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In Chapter 2 of *Pirate Yakuza*, you'll be introduced to the expansive hub worlds of Honolulu and Madlantis, where you'll spend a significant portion of your time. These areas are teeming with new locations to explore and characters to meet, which are crucial for upgrading your ship and recruiting new crew members to advance the storyline and establish the Goro Pirates' reputation. As you progress through the main questline, you'll encounter Julie, a skilled mechanic who runs the GearWorks shop in Honolulu.
Julie is instrumental in upgrading the Goromaru. After your initial encounter, you can return to her shop to enhance various ship weapons, including cannons. The upgrades require different materials, which you can gather by defeating enemies. Here's a breakdown of the components you might need:
- Quality Components
- Superb Components
- Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)
To upgrade your cannons, approach Julie, engage in conversation, and select the cannon you wish to enhance. Once upgraded, navigate to the crew formation menu on your ship to equip the cannons on either side of the Goromaru. Below are the types of cannons you can upgrade, along with their requirements:
Shark Cannon
The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage on enemy ships and boasts a quicker reload time compared to other options. However, its damage output is relatively low. It's advisable to conserve your components for more powerful cannons and consider purchasing the Shark Cannon later, especially if you're looking to recruit Julie to your crew.
Egesta Cannon
The Egesta Cannon delivers slow but steady damage, making it a strategic choice. It's beneficial to have different types of cannons on each side of the Goromaru. The Egesta Cannon fires two rounds at once, compensating for its slower reload time and offering a unique damage type.
Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon for your ship in *Pirate Yakuza*. It's recommended to save your components until this upgrade becomes available. Despite its long reload time, the Laser Cannon's devastating damage can obliterate weaker ships instantly and significantly weaken boss ships.
Super Laser Cannon
The Super Laser Cannon represents the pinnacle of cannon upgrades for the Goromaru. It requires rare components, making it available only later in the game. The key advantage over the regular Laser Cannon is its long-range capabilities. With its immense power, the Super Laser Cannon is the ultimate upgrade, ideal for tackling the toughest battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.
And that's how you upgrade cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
