Best Early Upgrades for Goro in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in 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 a plethora of skills and devastating techniques. Here are some essential early upgrades to maximize your Mad Dog mayhem:

Goro's journey unfolds across four skill trees: Overall Stats, Shared Abilities, Mad Dog, and Sea Dog. Prioritize these upgrades for a smoother, more powerful experience early on:

Max Health Boost (Overall Stats)

Boosting Goro's health is crucial. Many encounters involve hordes of enemies, and a robust health pool lets you withstand punishment while dishing out damage. Survival is key to success, making this a top priority.

Attack Boost (Overall Stats)

Increase your base attack damage across the board. With the shift back to real-time combat, maximizing your melee power is essential for clearing both story missions and side content. Consider investing in Attack Boost Plus later for even greater offensive capability.

Knockdown Evasion (Shared Abilities)

Quickly recover from knockdowns. In chaotic multi-enemy fights, getting back on your feet swiftly is vital for maintaining the offensive. This upgrade ensures you’re always ready to counterattack.

Quickstep Strike (Shared Abilities)

Land attacks immediately after dodging. This significantly improves combat flow, allowing for fluid combos and maximizing damage output. It's particularly useful for efficiently building your heat gauge.

Grapple Counter (Shared Abilities)

Turn enemy grabs into offensive opportunities. This defensive upgrade allows you to negate incoming attacks and immediately retaliate, turning the tables on aggressive opponents.

Serpent Trick (Mad Dog)

Launch enemies into the air for devastating combos. Mad Dog's dual swords, flintlock pistol, and grappling hook are perfect for crowd control, and Serpent Trick adds another layer of devastating attacks.

Frenzy Trick (Mad Dog)

A whirling attack that knocks down surrounding enemies. Ideal for clearing out groups of pirates, especially useful in the naval combat side quests.

Catch ‘n’ Slash (Sea Dog)

Enhance this already-unlocked projectile attack. The upgrade extends the throw's duration, allowing for seamless combos and extended damage.

Charge ‘n’ Shoot (Sea Dog)

Make Goro's flintlock pistol a more viable weapon. This upgrade reduces charge time and increases its effectiveness against multiple targets.

These upgrades will significantly enhance your early game experience in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Prepare to unleash the Mad Dog's fury!

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