How To Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Mastering naval combat in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* hinges on upgrading your Goromaru's cannons – the most potent weapons in your arsenal. This guide details how to enhance these crucial ship armaments.

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Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, the game's primary hubs. Exploring these locations and recruiting crew members is vital for ship upgrades and story progression. During the main quest, you'll meet Julie, the GearWorks mechanic in Honolulu (and a potential crew member!). She upgrades the Goromaru and its weaponry, including cannons.

Cannon upgrades require various materials gathered by defeating enemies. These include:

Speak to Julie, select your desired cannon, and upgrade. Equipped cannons can then be positioned on the Goromaru via the crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the available cannons:

Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon offers elemental damage and a fast reload, but lower damage output. Consider this a later upgrade after acquiring more powerful options.

Egesta Cannon

This cannon deals consistent damage over time and can be strategically paired with other cannon types due to its dual-shot capability, offsetting its slower reload.

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Laser Cannon

Highly recommended, the Laser Cannon delivers devastating damage, quickly eliminating weaker ships and significantly impacting stronger ones, despite its slower reload speed. Prioritize acquiring the components for this upgrade.

Super Laser Cannon

The ultimate cannon upgrade, boasting incredible power and long-range capabilities. This late-game upgrade requires rare components, best saved for after completing challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.

This concludes your guide to upgrading cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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