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 ship armaments.
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Chapter 2 introduces Honolulu and Madlantis, the game's main hubs. Exploring these areas and recruiting crew members is vital for ship upgrades and story progression. The main questline leads you to Julie, a mechanic who runs GearWorks in Honolulu. She upgrades the Goromaru and subsequently allows you to enhance its cannons. Various materials, obtained by defeating enemies, are needed for these upgrades.

Speak to Julie, select the cannon for upgrade, and then equip them via the ship's crew formation menu. Here's a breakdown of the cannon types and their upgrade requirements:
Shark Cannon

The Shark Cannon offers elemental damage and a faster reload than others, but lower damage overall. Consider prioritizing stronger cannons initially, perhaps acquiring this later for crew recruitment.
Egesta Cannon

This cannon deals slow, consistent damage, 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.
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Laser Cannon

The Laser Cannon is a top-tier weapon. Save your upgrade components for this devastating cannon, which quickly eliminates weaker ships and significantly damages bosses. The long reload time is easily offset by its incredible damage output.
Super Laser Cannon

The Super Laser Cannon is the ultimate Goromaru upgrade, but requires rare components, making it a late-game acquisition. Its superior range and power make it ideal for challenging battles in the Pirate Coliseum and against the Devil Pirates.
This concludes your guide to cannon upgrades in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*