In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, naval combat plays a crucial role, making it essential to upgrade the Goromaru's weapons, particularly the cannons. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade these pivotal weapons in the game.
How to Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In Chapter 2, you'll be introduced to the main hub worlds of Honolulu and Madlantis, where you'll spend most of your time. These areas not only offer new places to explore and characters to meet but are vital for upgrading your ship and recruiting new crew members to progress the story and establish the Goro Pirates' reputation. During the main questline, you'll encounter Julie, the mechanic who runs the GearWorks shop in Honolulu.
Julie is key to upgrading the Goromaru. After your initial meeting, you can return to her shop to upgrade various ship weapons, including cannons. The upgrades require different materials, which you can collect by defeating enemies. Here's a breakdown of the types of components you might need:
- Quality Components
- Superb Components
- Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)
To upgrade a cannon, speak with Julie and select the cannon you wish to enhance. Once upgraded, you can equip the cannons on either side of the Goromaru via the crew formation menu. Below are the types of cannons you can upgrade, along with their requirements:
Shark Cannon
The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage and has a quicker reload time compared to other options. However, its damage output is relatively low, making it a less priority upgrade. Consider saving your components for more powerful cannons, and perhaps upgrade this one later to recruit Julie to your crew.
Egesta Cannon
The Egesta Cannon deals slow, strategic damage, firing two rounds at a time. Its slow reload time is offset by its ability to inflict different damage types, making it a versatile choice for your ship's armament.
Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon for your ship, delivering devastating damage despite its long reload time. It's highly recommended to save your components until this upgrade becomes available, as it can destroy weaker ships instantly and significantly damage boss ships.
Super Laser Cannon
The Super Laser Cannon represents the ultimate upgrade for the Goromaru's weapons. It requires rare components and is available later in the game's story. Its key advantage is its long-range capabilities, making it ideal for tougher battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.
And that's how to 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.*
