In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, Goro Majima showcases his versatility with two distinct fighting styles, including the "Sea Dog" pirate style, which boasts four powerful finishers perfect for tackling large crowds. Unlocking all the dark instruments, however, is a challenging journey that adds depth and excitement to your adventure.
The Dark God’s Violin is your gateway into the world of dark instruments and a crucial item for progressing through the main storyline. You'll encounter it during Chapter 2 when Jason, one of your crew members, leads you to meet an old friend. This meeting takes a dark turn as you confront the Devil Flag pirates, who have stolen the Pharoh Stone and killed Jason’s friend. This pivotal moment introduces Misaki, the orphaned daughter of the victim, who joins your crew seeking vengeance, thus kicking off the side story.
Your quest for the Dark God’s Violin leads you to the islands east of Madlantis, where you'll face a formidable enemy fleet. Focus your efforts on the boss ship to advance. After defeating the Devil Flags and boarding their ship, you'll secure the Violin. The game then presents you with an opportunity to test your new finishing move in a thrilling 100-enemy brawl on the island.
Upon defeating the Devil Flags on the island, a cutscene unfolds, introducing you to the captains of the massive fleet: Yakuza, Ronin, Shinobi, and Zeus. They taunt you, setting the stage for an epic side quest. While defeating the Devil Flags isn't necessary for the main story, it's essential for collecting all the dark instruments.
After securing the Dark God’s Violin and engaging in the initial brawl, you'll notice Devil Flag markers scattered across the seas. Each defeated Devil Flag ship adds to your collection of Devil Flags, which you'll need to progress. To unlock the next Dark Instrument, you must amass 70 Devil Flags.
Once you reach this threshold, Atali Island becomes accessible. Prepare a strong landing party for this challenging treasure island, as you'll face multiple waves of enemies. After navigating through the waves, you'll confront Devil Flag Captain Yakuza. Defeat him, and the Dark God’s Ocarina is yours.
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Following your victory over Captain Yakuza, the plot thickens with a series of cutscenes and new objectives. You'll be lured to an island under the guise of finding the Pharoh Stone, only to be ambushed by another 100-enemy fight. Use this opportunity to master the Dark God’s Ocarina and clear the area.
Your journey then takes you to Flame Island, where Zeus awaits. Prepare for a gauntlet of challenges; you'll need a three-star ranking and 130 Devil Flags to proceed. Sail to the Flame Entrance Lighthouse, triggering a cutscene that leads to conquering four treasure islands: Sunset, Heatwave, Welldone, and Scorching Heat. Remember, these islands don't allow health item use during battles, so upgrade your crew for success.
After navigating the treasure islands, you'll face another fleet battle. Focus on the boss ship, board it, and defeat the first mate. With Jason, Masaru, Minami, and Saejima as your landing party, tackle the subsequent battles on Flame Island until you face Captain Ronin. Utilize your dark instruments to defeat him and claim the Dark God’s Guitar.
The Dark God’s Saxophone marks the final dark instrument in your quest, requiring a Pirate Rank Four and 220 Devil Flags. Boost your rank through main story missions, recruiting crew, and engaging in side quests and mini-games.
Head to the Frost Entrance Lighthouse, triggering a cutscene that leads to a battle with the Devil Flag’s Fleet. Conquer four additional islands (Snowview, Coldwave, Icicle Island, and Glacial) to gather more Devil Flags. After defeating Captain Shinobi’s First Fleet, disembark and navigate through the island’s challenges, culminating in a cave and recovery area.
The final boss fight on Frost Island pits you against Captain Shinobi. With your experience from previous encounters, you should handle this fight efficiently. After defeating him, a cutscene unfolds where Zeus takes Misaki hostage, and you secure the Dark God’s Saxophone.
A final confrontation with Zeus awaits, a challenging two-stage battle that concludes your journey. While defeating Zeus isn't necessary for obtaining all dark instruments, it's a fitting end to your epic adventure.
And that is how you obtain all Dark Instruments in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*