Upgrade Cannons Guide: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, naval combat is a core element, making it crucial to enhance the Goromaru's weapons, especially its cannons. Here's a detailed guide on how to upgrade your cannons, which are pivotal for dominating the seas.

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

In Chapter 2, you'll be introduced to the main hubs of Honolulu and Madlantis. These areas are not only vital for exploring new territories and meeting key characters but also essential for upgrading your ship and recruiting new crew members, which are necessary to advance the storyline and bolster the reputation of the Goro Pirates. During your main quest, you'll encounter Julie, the mechanic who runs the GearWorks shop in Honolulu.

Julie is your go-to person 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 gather by defeating enemies. Here's a breakdown of the materials you might need:

• Components
• Quality Components
• Superb Components
• Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)

To upgrade a cannon, simply approach Julie, initiate a conversation, and select the cannon you wish to upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, navigate to the crew formation menu on your ship to equip the cannons on either side of the Goromaru. Here are the different cannon types you can upgrade, along with their requirements:

Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage and boasts a quick reload time. However, its damage output is moderate, making it a good choice for early upgrades or for recruiting Julie, but perhaps not the best for long-term strategy. Consider saving your resources for more potent options.

Egesta Cannon

The Egesta Cannon delivers sustained damage, firing two rounds at a time. This makes it a strategic choice for battles, particularly if you mix it with other cannon types on the Goromaru, allowing for varied damage outputs and tactical flexibility despite its slower reload time.

Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon available for your ship. Its devastating damage can quickly eliminate weaker vessels and significantly impact boss ships, though it comes with a longer reload time. It's wise to save your components throughout the game's progression until this upgrade becomes available.

Super Laser Cannon

The pinnacle of cannon upgrades, the Super Laser Cannon requires rare components and is only accessible later in the game. Its long-range capabilities and immense power make it an invaluable asset, especially in tougher battles against the Devil Pirates and in the Pirate Coliseum.

By following this guide, you'll be well-equipped to upgrade your cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, ensuring your ship remains a formidable force on the high seas.

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