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 details how to enhance these crucial tools for dominating the seas.

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Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, the game's primary hubs. Exploring these locations and recruiting crew members is vital for ship upgrades and story progression. During the main quest, you'll meet Julie, the GearWorks mechanic in Honolulu (and a potential crew member). She upgrades the Goromaru and its weapons, including cannons.

Cannon upgrades require various materials obtained by defeating enemies. These include:

• Components
• Quality Components
• Superb Components
• Miscellaneous (animal parts, fruits, stones)

Speak to Julie, select your desired cannon, and upgrade. Equipped cannons can be positioned on the Goromaru via the crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the available cannons:

Shark Cannon

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

Egesta Cannon

This cannon deals consistent damage over time, making it a strategic choice, especially if you equip different cannon types on each side of the Goromaru. Its dual-shot compensates for its slower reload.

Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon is a top-tier weapon. Save your components for this devastating upgrade. Its high damage more than makes up for the longer reload time, quickly dispatching weaker ships and significantly damaging bosses.

Super Laser Cannon

The pinnacle of Goromaru upgrades, the Super Laser Cannon requires rare components, making it a late-game acquisition. Its extended range and immense power are well worth the effort, particularly for challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.

This concludes our guide to upgrading cannons in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*. Good luck on the high seas!

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