Master the Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name Pirate Coliseum: Optimal Crew Formations for Naval Combat Victory!
Conquering the Pirate Coliseum in Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name demands both skillful naval combat and strategic crew management. This guide unveils the most effective crew formations to guarantee your triumph.

Crew Roles: The Key to Success
Your crew's success hinges on three crucial roles:
- First Mate: This vital position significantly impacts your ship's offensive or defensive capabilities during naval battles.
- Squad Leaders: Leading your boarding parties, these crew members provide crucial boosts to your melee combat effectiveness. Upgrading the Goromaru allows for up to four Squad Leaders, expanding your boarding party to 20 members in the latter half of naval combat.
- Support Squad: These non-combatants provide crucial stat boosts, such as attack, defense, or healing, during battles.
Top-Tier First Mates
The optimal First Mate choice depends on your strategic needs:
- Daisaku Minami: His "Sink King Kiwami" trait massively increases damage to enemy sterns, ideal for swiftly eliminating boss ships in challenging Coliseum matches. (/uploads/09/174017164567b8e97d2f2ae.jpg)
- Nishida: Providing two extra ship repairs, Nishida is crucial for enduring intense multi-ship battles. (/uploads/59/174017164667b8e97e167ad.jpg)
- Captain Beef: An early-game recruit with the "Sink King Kiwami" trait, offering substantial early-game offensive power. (/uploads/53/174017164667b8e97e6d7af.jpg)
- Misaki: Her "Master of Stealth Kiwami" trait grants additional smoke screens, providing tactical advantages through concealment and surprise attacks. (/uploads/50/174017164667b8e97ed1667.jpg)
Elite Squad Leaders: Dominate Melee Combat
Your Squad Leaders dictate your boarding party's performance:
- Kazuma Kiryu (Pre-order Bonus): "Dragon of Dojima" significantly boosts attack and voltage gauge charging, enabling devastating combos. (/uploads/36/174017164767b8e97f5b53e.jpg)
- Jason: His "Former Hunter's Knowledge" trait boosts both attack and defense, providing early-game resilience. (/uploads/21/174017164767b8e97fed476.jpg)
- Daigo Dojima (DLC): "Wisdom King's Divine Protection" accelerates health recovery and heat gauge charging. (/uploads/81/174017164867b8e9808097e.jpg)
- Ono Michio (DLC): "The Idol of Onomichi" significantly boosts attack and madness gauge charging. (/uploads/85/174017164967b8e9812d833.jpg)
- Masaru: His "Marine Cuisine" trait enhances your boarding party's attack. (/uploads/08/174017164967b8e98193272.jpg)
- Taiga Saejima: The "Veteran" trait provides substantial attack and defense boosts for your boarding party. (/uploads/72/174017165067b8e98262ae5.jpg)
Unwavering Support: The Best Support Squad
While not directly involved in combat, the Support Squad's abilities are game-changing:
- Noah: His "Rallying Cry" provides crucial health recovery. (/uploads/20/174017165067b8e982f0f89.jpg)
- Goro: "Goro's Mighty Roar" significantly boosts your boarding party's attack power. (/uploads/72/174017165167b8e983ab4fd.jpg)
- Nancy-Chan (DLC): "Pincers of Pain" complements Goro's roar, potentially one-shotting enemies. (/uploads/47/174017165267b8e9849149e.jpg)
Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.