Mastering Goro Majima's Skills in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Amnesiac Goro Majima, the protagonist of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, begins with a single fighting style but gains access to new weapons and the Sea Dog style as the story unfolds. This unlocks multiple skill trees: Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog. Prioritizing these early upgrades will significantly ease your journey:

Essential Early Upgrades for Goro Majima

Overall Stats:

• Max Health Boost: Crucial for surviving encounters with numerous enemies, especially in boss battles. Increased health allows for sustained offense and crowd control.

• Attack Boost: Boosts damage output across all basic attacks, essential for efficient combat in this action-oriented game. Consider "Attack Boost Plus" later for even greater impact.

Shared Abilities:

• Knockdown Evasion: Facilitates rapid recovery after being knocked down, maintaining offensive pressure against multiple foes.

• Quickstep Strike: Enables attacks immediately after dodging, enhancing combat fluidity and maximizing damage output. This also helps build heat gauge for special attacks.

• Grapple Counter: Neutralizes grab attacks, preventing damage and providing an opportunity for a counterattack. Excellent for crowd control.

Mad Dog (Dual Swords, Flintlock, Grappling Hook):

• Serpent Trick: Launches enemies into the air, setting up devastating combos and leaving opponents vulnerable.

• Frenzy Trick: A powerful spin attack that knocks down multiple enemies simultaneously, ideal for crowd control in naval battles.

Sea Dog:

• Catch ‘n’ Slash (Upgrade): Enhances the existing projectile attack, extending its duration and allowing for immediate follow-up attacks.

• Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Upgrade): Transforms the flintlock pistol into a more effective weapon, enabling multi-target attacks and knockdowns.

These upgrades represent a strong foundation for Goro Majima's combat capabilities in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.