How To Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, mastering naval combat is crucial, and upgrading the Goromaru's cannons is a key aspect of your journey. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to enhance your cannons, which are the most vital weapons in the game.

How To Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In Chapter 2, you'll be introduced to the expansive hub worlds of Honolulu and Madlantis. These areas are not only rich with new locations and characters but are essential for upgrading your ship and recruiting new crew members, which are necessary for advancing the storyline and establishing the Goro Pirates' reputation. During the main questline, you'll encounter Julie, the mechanic who runs the GearWorks shop in Honolulu.

Julie is pivotal in upgrading the Goromaru. After your initial meeting, you can return to her shop to enhance various ship weapons, including cannons. The upgrades require different materials, which you can gather by defeating enemies. Here's a breakdown of the components you might need:

• Quality Components
• Superb Components
• Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)

To upgrade your cannons, approach Julie, engage in conversation, and select the cannon you wish to enhance. Once upgraded, navigate to the crew formation menu on your ship to equip the cannons on either side of the Goromaru. Below are the types of cannons you can upgrade, along with their requirements:

Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon inflicts elemental damage and boasts a quicker reload time compared to other options. However, its damage output is relatively low. It's advisable to save your components for more potent cannons and consider purchasing the Shark Cannon later, especially if you're looking to recruit Julie to your crew.

Egesta Cannon

The Egesta Cannon is ideal for strategic gameplay, as it slowly damages enemy ships. It's beneficial to have different types of cannons on each side of the Goromaru. This cannon fires two rounds at once, compensating for its slower reload time and offering a unique damage type.

Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon for your ship. It's recommended to conserve components throughout the *Pirate Yakuza* storyline until you can access this upgrade. Despite its long reload time, the Laser Cannon delivers devastating damage, capable of obliterating weaker ships instantly and significantly impacting boss ships.

Super Laser Cannon

The Super Laser Cannon represents the pinnacle of cannon upgrades for the Goromaru. It requires rare components, making it available only later in the game. The key advantage over the regular Laser Cannon is its extended range. With its immense power, the Super Laser Cannon is the ultimate upgrade, perfect for tackling the toughest battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.

And that's how you upgrade cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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