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

Goro Majima, the iconic Mad Dog of Shimano, takes center stage in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. As players dive into this thrilling adventure, Goro's arsenal of skills and tricks becomes pivotal to mastering the game. Here’s a guide to the best early upgrades for Goro in *Pirate Yakuza* to ensure you start your journey on the right foot.

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Goro Majima begins *Pirate Yakuza* as an amnesiac ex-yakuza with a single fighting style in the first chapter. As you progress through the story, Goro unlocks new weapons and the Sea Dog fighting style, opening up a new upgrade tree. The game features four skill trees:

• Overall Stats
• Shared Abilities
• Mad Dog
• Sea Dog

Here are the top upgrades to consider early in *Pirate Yakuza* to enhance your gameplay without breaking the bank.

Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)

The Max Health Boost is a crucial early upgrade for Goro. With many boss fights involving numerous henchmen, having a high health bar is essential for withstanding attacks and maintaining control over the battlefield. This upgrade ensures Goro can outlast opponents while delivering significant damage, making it a must-have for success in *Pirate Yakuza*'s toughest battles.

Attack Boost (Overall Stats)

The Attack Boost is another vital early upgrade for Goro. This enhancement increases the damage of all base attacks, crucial in *Pirate Yakuza*'s return to the series' traditional real-time combat. While it may require significant in-game currency and points, the Attack Boost Plus, a subsequent upgrade, can further simplify future playthroughs.

Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)

When facing multiple enemies, Knockdown Evasion is an essential upgrade for Goro. It allows for a swift recovery after being hit by heavy attacks or melee weapons, enabling you to quickly resume offensive play. This upgrade is invaluable for maintaining momentum in combat.

Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)

The Quickstep Strike upgrade is key for Goro, allowing players to attack immediately after dodging. This additional strike can turn the tide in any fight, making encounters easier and giving Goro another avenue to activate his heat gauge attack, especially useful in early boss battles.

Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)

The Grapple Counter upgrade is perfect for handling crowds. It prevents damage from grab attacks and allows Goro to counter with an attack of his own, enhancing his defensive and offensive capabilities in crowded fights.

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Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)

Goro's Mad Dog style, tailored for the pirate theme, equips him with dual swords, a flintlock pistol, and a grappling hook. The Serpent Trick upgrade is a game-changer, allowing Goro to launch enemies into the air for devastating aerial combos, making it ideal for crowd control.

Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)

The Frenzy Trick in the Mad Dog style is another crowd control gem. Goro spins like a top, knocking down enemies in his path. This upgrade is particularly useful in naval combat side quests, where you often face waves of pirates.

Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)

The Catch 'n' Slash attack, available when you unlock the Sea Dog style, is enhanced with this upgrade. It extends the duration of the throw and enables immediate follow-up attacks, creating longer and more lethal combos.

Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)

The flintlock pistol in the Mad Dog style can be a game-changer with the Charge 'n' Shoot upgrade. It reduces the charge time and allows Goro to shoot multiple enemies at once, making it a practical tool for dealing with groups of foes.

These are the top early upgrades for Goro in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* to help you dominate the game from the start.

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