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Upgrade Cannons in Like a Dragon: Hawaii

by Chloe Mar 13,2025

Mastering naval combat in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* hinges on upgrading your Goromaru's cannons – the most potent weapons in your arsenal. This guide walks you through the process of upgrading these crucial ship armaments.

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The Gearworks location where you upgrade cannons in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, the game's primary hubs. Exploring these locations and recruiting crew members is key to upgrading your ship and advancing the story. During the main quest, you'll meet Julie, the GearWorks mechanic, in Honolulu. Her shop is your one-stop shop for ship upgrades, including cannons.

Julie upgrades the Goromaru, and you can revisit her to enhance your cannons. Various materials, obtained by defeating enemies, are required for different upgrades. These include:

The components you collect in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Speak with Julie, select the cannon you wish to upgrade, and equip them via the crew formation menu on your ship. Here's a breakdown of the available cannon upgrades and their requirements:

Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon upgrade in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The Shark Cannon offers elemental damage and a faster reload than some alternatives, but its damage output is relatively low. Consider prioritizing other cannons and acquiring this one later, perhaps after recruiting Julie to your crew.

Egesta Cannon

The Egesta Cannon upgrade in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

This cannon inflicts damage over time, making it a strategic choice. Its dual-shot capability compensates for its slower reload, offering diverse damage types compared to other cannons.

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Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon upgrade in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The Laser Cannon is arguably the best weapon in the game. Save your resources for its upgrades. Its devastating damage more than makes up for its slower reload, quickly eliminating weaker ships and significantly damaging bosses.

Super Laser Cannon

The Super Laser Cannon upgrade in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The pinnacle of cannon upgrades, the Super Laser Cannon requires rare components, making it a late-game acquisition. Its superior range and immense power make it exceptionally valuable for challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.

This guide covers cannon upgrades in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Enjoy the high seas!

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