In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players encounter a crucial moment in Chapter 2 where progression hinges on upgrading the ship, Goromaru, to a cost of $10,000. This pivotal point in the story requires Goro and his crew to enhance their vessel before they can venture into the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis. To achieve this, you'll need to recruit a shipbuilder and five additional crew members, but the real challenge lies in gathering the funds needed for the ship's repairs.
Fortunately, there are several effective methods to quickly accumulate the necessary funds in *Pirate Yakuza*. Here's how you can do it:
How to Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza
In the middle of Chapter 2, you have three primary avenues for earning money: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu. While treasure hunting and job completion are viable, the most efficient method to gather the $10,000 quickly is by pursuing bounties.
How to Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza
Treasure can be found in Honolulu and on various islands, but this method is more time-consuming and requires you to leave Honolulu. If you're looking to progress swiftly, focusing on bounties might be a better strategy, as it allows Goro to engage in solo combat.
How to Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza
Bounties in Honolulu are your best bet for quickly amassing the required $10,000. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the more significant bounties early in the game can be challenging due to Goro's limited health and combat skills. A safer approach is to target lower difficulty bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000.
To effectively handle these bounties, utilize Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control against the cronies, then switch to the Mad Dog style for a one-on-one with the main bounty boss. Bounties are easily located on the map, marked by a red handcuff symbol, and each bounty's info screen provides details on difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward amount.
Engaging in these bounty fights is straightforward: deplete the opponent's health bar, which can range from three to four bars depending on the bounty's value. Minion enemies may use different weapons, adding complexity to the fight. Upon defeating the bounty, you'll receive an immediate cash reward, helping you reach the $10,000 needed to upgrade the Goromaru.
By focusing on collecting bounties in Honolulu, you can quickly gather the funds required to upgrade your ship and continue the main story. This method, while combat-intensive, is the most efficient way to progress through the campaign.
And that's how to get funds to upgrade your ship fast in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
