Best Early Upgrades for Goro in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure as Goro Majima in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*! This amnesiac ex-yakuza starts with a single fighting style, but soon unlocks new weapons and the powerful Sea Dog style, expanding his combat options significantly. With four skill trees to explore (Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog), strategic upgrades are key to success. Here are some early game upgrades that will significantly boost your combat prowess without breaking the bank:

Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)

Prioritize boosting Goro's health. Facing waves of enemies in boss fights demands resilience. A higher health pool allows you to absorb hits, maintaining offensive pressure and increasing your chances of victory.

Attack Boost (Overall Stats)

Increase your damage output with this straightforward upgrade. In Pirate Yakuza's action-oriented combat, raw power is invaluable. Consider the Attack Boost Plus upgrade later for an even greater advantage.

Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)

Quickly recover from knockdowns. This upgrade is crucial for surviving the chaos of multiple enemy encounters, allowing you to swiftly regain your footing and continue the fight.

Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)

Land attacks after dodging. This versatile upgrade enhances both offensive capabilities and survivability, adding another layer to your combat strategy. Especially useful for building heat gauge attacks.

Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)

Turn enemy grabs into offensive opportunities. This defensive counterattack helps you negate damage and immediately retaliate, making it incredibly effective against grappling enemies.

Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)

Launch enemies into the air for devastating combos. This Mad Dog style upgrade excels in crowd control, setting up powerful follow-up attacks.

Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)

A whirlwind attack that knocks down surrounding enemies. Ideal for clearing out groups of foes quickly, particularly useful in the game's naval combat encounters.

Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)

Enhance your projectile-based combat. This upgrade extends the duration of the Catch 'n' Slash attack, allowing for extended combos and increased damage.

Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)

Transform your flintlock pistol into a more effective weapon. This upgrade significantly reduces charge time and increases the area of effect, making it a valuable tool against multiple enemies.

These upgrades will provide a strong foundation for your *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* journey. Get ready to unleash the Mad Dog's fury!

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