Do you want to be the best pirate? This article will tell you how to win the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you will face many adversity and pirates on your voyage. However, Majima and his crew’s biggest challenge in the game will be the Ultimate Pirate Showdown. In this event, you will face off against the infamous Amon Pirates, they are feared and revered throughout Hawaii and they will only show up when Majima becomes a legendary pirate and they deem him a worthy opponent.
But the entire boss fight with the Amon Pirates and the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown are both options, so if you feel like you only want to experience the main story, you can skip them. However, if you want to go against them, then this guide will tell you everything you need to know to win the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown.
How You Can Prepare Yourself for the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown takes place in the Pirate Coliseum and before you can even participate in it, you will have to beat all of the following four challenges:
- Quick Slash
- Madlantis Mania
- Tournament of Captains
- Swashbuckler Showdown
After you have defeated all of your competition, you will get the Earth Stone as a reward, and the legendary pirates of the Coliseum, the Amon Clan, will accept you as a worthy foe, and you will get the opportunity to face off against them. So keep the following instructions in mind before going to battle:
- Max out every aspect of Goromaru
- You can select any First Mate but someone who is a repair expert is recommended
- Stock up enough resources on the ship to last throughout the battle
Create a Strong Crew

Additionally, you will need a strong Pirate Crew to stand a chance against the Amon Pirates, and we advise that you cut your weak members off as much as possible. Below is a rough summary of how you should set your crew up if you want to win the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown. Keep Monica as your first mate and follow this table:
First Canon Squad
Port | Machine Guns | Starboard |
Nishida Steve Captain Beef Julie | Kazami Revolution Clark | Natasha Kamiyama Arque Dangerous III Daisaku Minami |
Alternative Options
Squad 01 | Squad 02 | Squad 03 | Squad 04 |
Taiga Saejima (Leader) Theo Carnal Sister Yoh Dead Pirate Hook Carnal Sister Yuka | Jason (Leader) Kei Hattori the Ninja Rafael Bronson (Bronze Statue) | Misaki (Leader) Swordsman Kengoro Etsuko Bartender Swordsman Kengoro | Masaru (Leader) Lumberjack Hayashida Chitose Buster Holmes Hammerhead Kenzo |
Please remember that this is only one composition out of many and if you feel like you have better crew members for this encounter then please add them to your squads.
How To Beat the Amon Pirates in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The Amon Pirates have a ship with 10,000 HP, so you already know that the fight won’t be easy. Their ship is massive and stacked with weapons, and they won’t hesitate to use them. The enemy will fire their flame canons at you and ram you, so if you are not careful, they could easily wreck your ship. Other than that, they will also throw explosive barrels at you from time to time and fire mortar shots that can do a lot of damage if you are not constantly moving.
To keep up with the Amon Pirates, you will need to stay on the front foot and keep your attacks focused on them. However, you should also follow the following instructions to defeat the Amon Pirates:
- Keep repairing Goromaru every chance you get, because you won’t be able to win with a broken ship and faulty weapons.
- Try to understand the attack pattern of your enemy and find the right timing to land your hits.
- Don’t get too close to them and maintain a certain distance so you can avoid any incoming attacks.
After you have done enough damage to their ship, you will be able to start a boarding attack and force the Amon clan to close combat. However, to be successful in this endeavor, you will need a considerably strong boarding crew because the Amon Pirates are one of the toughest groups of enemies in the entire Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Once you win the boarding battle. it is time for a duel between Majima and Captain Amon.
Defeat Captain Amon in a Duel

Captain Amon will challenge Goro to a duel to settle the score once and for all after you win the boarding attack. This will be one of the toughest boss fights in the entire Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, so to win, you will need mastery over all of the game’s mechanics, abilities, and skills.
The moment the fight starts, you will notice that Amon’s fighting style is predictable and quite similar to Majima’s own Sea Dog Stance. He won’t give you a chance to breathe; similar to Goro, he can clone himself, shoot daggers from a distance, and chain his attacks into combos. You will need to muster all of your focus in avoiding his attacks so you can get an opening to land some of your own offensive strikes. Additionally, we recommend that you read the instructions below and strategize accordingly:
- You can use healing items during this boss fight, so we recommend that you stack up on those.
- Observe and try to memorize Amon’s attack patterns.
- Keep a lookout for any openings to land an attack; usually, you will get an opening after Amon’s most powerful moves.
- Use all of your abilities wisely and strategize to make the most out of them.
To win against this formidable foe, you will need to be patient. If you become hasty and overly aggressive and try to attack all the time, then the Captain will beat you easily. Follow our instructions, remain focused, observe, and strategize to win.
Rewards

Once you defeat Captain Amon in the duel, you will get the Captain’s Ring. It is a powerful artifact that will boost Majima’s own abilities and make him even stronger. You will also get a trophy for winning the boss battle. And finally, Majima and his crew will go down in the history books as the greatest pirate crew of all time in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
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