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Dominate the seas with the best cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Here is the ultimate firepower guide to cannons.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii drops you behind the helm of the Goromaru, your very own pirate ship to sail the Pacific waters around Hawaii. Lined up along your ship’s port and starboard sides, cannons fire in bursts at considerable range. They have a slower reload rate compared to the forward-facing machine guns, which fire continuously until overheated.
However, when it comes to dishing out damage in naval battles, cannons remain peerless. As you progress to the later stages of the game, the power of your cannons will determine how easily you can best challenges such as the devil flag missions and the Pirates’ Coliseum. Therefore, it is pivotal to understand the strengths of each cannon you can bring on board to invest your resources accordingly
12) Bronze Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 250 | Fires One Live Shells | Long Range |
The first upgrade to the stock cannon is the Bronze Cannon. While it isn’t a gamechanger, it is a cheap early game stepping stone to more powerful cannon upgrades. These can be bought in the change equipment menu at any lighthouse or harbor.
11) Silver Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 300 | Fires One Live Shells | Very Long Range |
For a small power boost from the Bronze Cannon, the Silver Cannon upgrade costs a steep $4,000 to install. The mid-tier upgrade is not worth the cost when considering one can save up money and jump to much more powerful alternatives higher on this list.
10) Silver Flamethrower Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 1050 | Shoots flames for 3 seconds | Short Range |
The Silver Flamethrower Cannon and its successor may feel intuitive to players’ builds early on in the game. While standard cannons on one side of the ship provide ranged firepower, the Silver Flamethrower Cannon on the other can be reserved for high burst damage when getting closer to enemy ships.
For enjoyers of ramming maneuvers and close quarters naval combat, the flamethrower line of cannons will be incredibly satisfying to use. Even if the enemy ship survives their three-second burst of flames, their ship will continue to burn long after you have disengaged.
9) Shark Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 200 | Fires One Freezing Shell | Long Range |
Crafted at Julie’s Gearworks, the Shark Cannon introduces cold damage to your arsenal. The cannon’s ability to freeze the enemy in place is critical when dealing with several enemy ships or formidable pirate adversaries. Maneuverability is a key component of naval battles, and the Shark Cannon gives you the power to restrict it for the enemy, opening up more tactical opportunities.
8) Egesta Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 250 | Shoots Two Contaminated Shells | Long Range |
The Egesta Cannon fires two shells at a time that directly target the enemy crews with potent poison damage. The weapon excels in draining health bars over time and can work well for hit-and-run type builds.
7) Gold Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 400 | Fires Two Live Shells | Very Long Range |
The final iteration of the standard cannon, the Gold Cannon, remains surprisingly effective for its simplicity and relative affordability early on. With an attack power of 400, the cannon deals consistent long-range damage to enemy ships. While potent, the cannon’s simplicity can understandably dissuade players from investing in it.
6) Gold Flamethrower Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 1400 | Shoots flames for 5 seconds | Medium Range |
Engulfing hostile vessels in roiling flames is an experience offered by Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and one that the Gold Flamethrower Cannon does best. Like the Gold Cannon, it only costs $10,000 to install, and inflicts a severe 1400 damage to enemy ships at close range.
5) Super Egesta Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 350 | Shoots Three Contaminated Shells | Long Range |
The upgraded variant of the Egesta Cannon unlocked at Julie’s Gearworks, the Super Egesta shoots three contaminated shells at a time. To take the hit-and-run to the next level, one can try equipping both the Super Egesta Cannon and the Gold Flamethrower Cannon to burn through ships’ health bars with both sustained damage types.
Although the cannon inflicts devastation upon enemy crews, it loses out on the style points and burst damage potential compared to cannons higher on the list.
4) Energy Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 1400 | Fires Energy Shells for 5 seconds | Medium Range |
The Energy Cannon drowns hostile vessels with wave upon wave of crackling projectiles. The rapid-fire weapon unloads salvos for five seconds, causing immense damage with its 1,400-cannon power.
Additionally, the cannon can be bought at the docks without farming for any components. While the energy cannon is extremely satisfying to use, it marginally loses effectiveness over longer distances.
3) Laser Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 1500 | Shoots Lasers for 5 seconds | Long Range |
Unlocked using a hefty collection of all component varieties at Julie’s Gearworks, the Laser Cannon and its successor are well worth the grind. Shooting beams accurately over long distances, the ordnance locks onto targets with a deadly 1500 cannon power for three seconds at a time.
2) Super Shark Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 300 | Fires Three Freezing Shells | Long Range |
Combining literal stopping power with battlefield control, it is hard to discount the value provided by the Super Shark Cannon. Firing three freezing shells over long range, the cannon works seamlessly in conjunction with other artillery pieces. It swiftly locks vessels into place for the rest of your armaments to tear them apart.
1) Super Laser Cannon
| Cannon Power | Description | Range |
| 2000 | Shoots Lasers for 5 seconds | Long Range |
Boasting a devastating 2,000 cannon power, the highest in the game, the Super Laser Cannon melts through ships at any stage of the game. Its lasers fire with precision across vast stretches of ocean for five seconds. Apart from claustrophobic engagements such as the Ultimate Pirate Crew Showdown, the Super Laser Cannon is the best weapon you can place on either flank of Goromaru.
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