Mastering the Pirate Coliseum in *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* requires more than just naval combat prowess; strategic crew formation is key. This guide outlines the optimal crew setups to conquer the Coliseum's challenges.
While the *Goromaru* offers various crew positions, three are paramount: First Mate, Squad Leader, and Support Squad. Other positions have minimal impact on combat effectiveness.
First Mate: Your second-in-command, providing significant offensive or defensive boosts during naval combat.
Squad Leader: Leads a boarding party (up to four, expandable to 20), offering various combat advantages.
Support Squad: Provides crucial stat boosts or healing during combat without directly participating.
The Best First Mates
Optimal First Mates vary depending on the battle's demands. Here are top choices:
Daisaku Minami
Minami's "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively increases damage to enemy sterns, crucial for quickly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum battles.
Nishida
Nishida provides two extra ship repairs, invaluable for surviving intense multi-ship encounters.
Captain Beef
Despite lower stats elsewhere, Captain Beef's early-game availability and "Sink King Kiwami" trait make him a powerful early-game First Mate.
Misaki
Misaki's "Master of Stealth Kiwami" provides extra smoke screens, offering tactical advantages through evasion and surprise attacks.
The Best Squad Leaders
Effective Squad Leaders significantly impact your boarding party's performance. Here are the best options:
Kazuma Kiryu
(Pre-order bonus) Kiryu's "Dragon of Dojima" trait boosts attack and rapidly charges the voltage gauge for devastating combos.
Jason
Jason's "Former Hunter's Knowledge" trait boosts both attack and defense, ideal for early-game challenges.
Daigo Dojima
(DLC) Dojima's "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and charges the heat gauge.
Ono Michio
(DLC) Ono Michio's "The Idol of Onomichi" trait significantly boosts attack and charges the madness gauge.
Masaru
Masaru's "Marine Cuisine" trait boosts the boarding party's attack, making him a strong second Squad Leader.
Taiga Saejima
Saejima's "Veteran" trait provides significant boosts to both attack and defense.
The Best Support Squad Members
Support Squad members, while not directly fighting, can dramatically influence battles.
Noah
Noah's "Rallying Cry" provides essential health recovery, becoming increasingly effective when leveled up.
Goro
Goro's "Goro's Mighty Roar" significantly boosts boarding party attacks, making it easier to overcome enemies.
Nancy-Chan
(DLC) Nancy-chan's "Pincers of Pain" combined with Goro's Roar can create devastating one-hit kills.
By strategically utilizing these crew formations, you'll significantly increase your chances of success in the *Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name* Pirate Coliseum.
Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
