In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, naval combat is a pivotal aspect of gameplay, making cannon upgrades essential for the Goromaru. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to enhance your cannons, the most powerful and crucial weapons in the game.
How to Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In Chapter 2 of *Pirate Yakuza*, players are introduced to the game's main hubs: Honolulu and Madlantis. These areas not only expand your exploration and character interactions but are essential for upgrading your ship and recruiting new crew members, which are key to advancing the story and establishing the Goro Pirates' reputation. As you progress through the main questline, you'll encounter Julie, a skilled mechanic who owns the GearWorks shop in Honolulu.
Julie is crucial for upgrading the Goromaru. After your initial meeting, you can return to her shop to enhance various ship weapons, including cannons. The upgrades require different materials, which you can collect by defeating enemies. Here’s a breakdown of the components you’ll need:
- Quality Components
- Superb Components
- Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)
To upgrade, simply talk to Julie 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. Here are the types of cannons you can upgrade, along with their requirements:
Shark Cannon
The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage and boasts a quicker reload time compared to other options. However, its damage output is lower, making it a less priority upgrade. Consider saving your components for more potent cannons and perhaps acquiring this one later, especially if you aim to recruit Julie to your crew.
Egesta Cannon
The Egesta Cannon offers a strategic advantage with its slow but steady damage. It fires two rounds at once, compensating for its slower reload time. This cannon can be paired with different types on each side of the Goromaru, allowing for varied combat strategies.
Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon for your ship, delivering devastating damage that can obliterate weaker ships instantly and significantly impact boss ships. Despite its long reload time, it's highly recommended to save your components for this upgrade as you progress through the *Pirate Yakuza* story.
Super Laser Cannon
The Super Laser Cannon represents the pinnacle of cannon upgrades, offering unmatched long-range capabilities and immense power. However, it requires rare components, making it available only later in the game. It's worth saving your components for this upgrade, especially as you tackle tougher 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.*
