Here is a complete guide for the Tournament of Captains in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It is time for Goro to become legendary.

After you have successfully passed Madlantis Mania and Quick Slash in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the next big trial in your path will be the Tournament of Captains Coliseum challenge. This mission will test everything you have learned in the Pirate Coliseum so far and put your skills to the test against some of the most notorious pirates in Hawaii. So in this guide, we will walk you through how you can complete the Tournament of Captains in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
How To Win the Tournament of Captains In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Tournament of Captains is similar but also different from your previous pirate challenges. This objective combines many aspects of Madlantis Mania and the Quick Slash event to create something even more difficult. Additionally, you will have to face both naval and boarding combat in the tournament, and if you win, you will unlock the higher tiers of Madlantis Mania and Quick Slash.
Preparation for Tournament of Captains

There are many ways for you to prepare for this event. But the first thing you need to take care of is your crew. To stand any chance of winning this battle, you will need a strong pirate crew. Thankfully, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has many potential crew members for you to find and recruit. You can compose your team of pirates to your liking, but if you want to win, then we recommend that you follow a similar pattern to the one below:
Canon Squad:
Postiitons | Recruits |
First Mate | Etsuko |
Starboard | Alaka’i Clark Monica |
Machine Guns | Human Bronze Statue: Bronson Arman |
Port | Kamiyama Oka Morishita Captain Beef |
Boarding Squad:
Positions | Recruits |
Support Squad | Noah Osakana-chan Goro |
Boarding Squad 01 | Jason (Leader) Theo Nickelle Kidman Leo |
Boarding Squad 02 | Masaru (Leader) Peter Elena Rafael Ranko Sarutobi |
Boarding Squad 03 | Swordsman Kengoro (Leader) Lucas Steve Natasha Hammerhead |
Boarding Squad 04 | Misaki (Leader) Robson Caetano da Silva Lumberjack Hayashida Carnal Sister Yuka Carnal Sister Yoh |
Remember To Upgrade Your Ship Before the Fight
Now that we have covered the crew members and the composition of your squads, it is time to focus on Goromaru. Your ship will need to be as strong as your pirate crew because one cannot win without the other. So before you go and take on some of the biggest pirate clans in the Coliseum, please follow the instructions below:
- Try to max out your boarding squad’s size before the battle
- Unlock additional ranks for Fuel Tank, Repairs, and Smoke Screens
- Don’t forget to upgrade Goromaru’s durability as much as possible
- Acquire the extra Starboard and Port Cannons
- Try to max out the Gatling Guns the Frost Machine Guns, or both.
- Install an Energy Canon
- You can also add Rocket Launchers as an extra option for offense
Keep in mind that these are only our suggestions, and you don’t need to abide by them if you disagree. You can customize and prepare your ship any way you wish.
Defeat Your Opponents in Tournament of Captains

The first thing we have to tell you is that the Tournament of Captains will upgrade every single member of your crew, so it is an optional but important objective if you want to make the Goro Pirates achieve legendary status. Now that the benefits, the upgrades, and the crew options are out of the way, it is time to focus on the actual battle.
The first thing you have to do is try to understand the enemy’s attack patterns. Once you have that nailed down, it is time to go on the offensive. To simplify this process, we have made a checklist of what you should do during this combat encounter:
- Start your attack with the machine guns, maintain your distance, and keep avoiding incoming fire.
- Try to Ram the enemy ship every chance you get, then evade and return fire.
- Use your ship’s drift and movement to get behind the enemy ship so they can’t easily attack you.
- Keep your machine guns focused on the pirates, then close the distance and try to get them into your cannon range so you can do some heavy damage.
- Keep repeating this process while repairing your ship, and you will win in no time.
Once you have damaged the enemy ship enough, you will be able to board it. We have already set up a strong boarding squad, so it should not be too difficult. When the boarding begins, try to take out the officers and captains before they can use their special attacks. Use your own supportive and combat skills as much as possible as well. Additionally, the chain hook will be a great tool to get closer to your opponent and make an offensive move.
Rewards

When the enemy pirates are completely defeated, the objective will be completed, and you will receive rewards such as a battle name, money, and reputation. Lastly, the Tournament of Captains might be an optional objective, but it is a step forward in making the Goro Pirates a legendary clan.
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