Goro's Best Early Upgrades: Like a Dragon: 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 capabilities. With four skill trees – Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog – strategic upgrades are key. Here are some early game enhancements that will significantly boost your pirate prowess:

Recommended Early Upgrades for Goro Majima

Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)

Prioritize boosting Goro's health. Facing waves of enemies in boss fights requires resilience. A higher health pool allows you to withstand attacks, maintaining offensive pressure and maximizing your chances of victory.

Attack Boost (Overall Stats)

Increased damage output is crucial in *Pirate Yakuza's* action-packed combat. The Attack Boost significantly enhances your basic attacks, making quick work of enemies and streamlining progression. Consider the Attack Boost Plus upgrade later for even greater damage.

Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)

Quickly recover from knockdowns to maintain offensive momentum. This upgrade is invaluable when facing multiple opponents, minimizing downtime and keeping you in the fight.

Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)

Chain attacks after dodging, extending combos and maximizing damage. This versatile upgrade is beneficial in all combat scenarios, especially against bosses, and helps build your heat gauge faster.

Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)

Turn enemy grabs into offensive opportunities. This upgrade negates damage and allows for immediate counterattacks, making it especially effective against foes who rely on grappling.

Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)

Launch enemies into the air for devastating combos. The Mad Dog style's versatility shines with this upgrade, allowing for creative and powerful attack sequences against multiple targets.

Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)

A whirlwind attack that clears out groups of enemies. Perfect for crowd control, this upgrade is particularly useful in naval combat encounters where you'll face numerous pirates.

Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)

Enhance your projectile-based attacks for extended combos and increased damage. This upgrade makes Catch 'n' Slash a more potent and efficient tool.

Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)

Transform the flintlock pistol into a more practical weapon. This upgrade reduces charging time and increases the area of effect, making it a viable option against multiple enemies.

These upgrades will significantly improve your experience in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Get ready to dominate the seas!

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