Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features a wealth of systems to discover, and one of the standout elements is the Goro Kingdom. This unique area allows you to gather items from animals you recruit during your adventures. To bring animals into the Goro Kingdom, you need to interact with specific creatures located across various regions. Once recruited, Majima can strengthen his bonds with these animals by caring for them, prompting them to yield valuable resources.
Similar to the Golden Balls system in LAD: Pirate Yakuza, you’ll need to track down many potential recruits for the Goro Kingdom by exploring your surroundings. However, you’ll come across some Goro Kingdom animals naturally as you progress through the main storyline and complete quests. As you reach a certain point in the game, you’ll learn more about the Goro Kingdom and the advantages of expanding your animal roster.
Locations of All Goro Kingdom Animals & How to Recruit Them
Throughout LAD: Pirate Yakuza, there are 11 animals you can befriend for the Goro Kingdom. Recruiting animals is only possible after you unlock Goro Kingdom through the main story, so keep advancing until you encounter your first animal companion.
Once you start recruiting animals, you can build friendships by feeding them treats over time. Feeding an animal enhances its Friendship Level from Level 1 up to Level 3. Different friendship tiers yield various rewards, but each creature provides ingredients that help you cook powerful items.
Pro Tips for Animal Recruitment
Searching for animals for Goro Kingdom is a great way to explore every nook and cranny of the map. While hunting for recruits, be sure to engage in Photo Rallies in LAD: Pirate Yakuza for even greater rewards.
The following table lists the locations of each Goro Kingdom animal and the rewards they offer as your friendship grows:
| Animal | Location | How to Recruit | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goro – Tiger | N/A | Recruited at the beginning of the game. | Lvl 1 – Rabbit Meat, Lvl 2 – Pheasant Meat, Lvl 3 – Bear Meat, Max – 50x Bear Meat |
| Phoenix – Chicken | Stella’s Shop | Join the story quest taking you to Stella’s Shop to recruit Phoenix and Onigiri here, allowing for animal recruitment. | Lvl 1 – Egg, Lvl 2 – Quality Egg, Lvl 3 – Golden Egg |
| Onigiri – Cat | District Five | Complete the "Kitten in District Five" substory, then defeat the man abusing Onigiri to recruit her. | Lvl 1 – Aweoweo, Lvl 2 – Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, Lvl 3 – Oarfish |
| Barkley – Dog | Anaconda Shopping Center | Feed Barkley some animal food after finding him at the north entrance. A nearby woman will indicate his location. | Lvl 1 – Flounder, Lvl 2 – Salmon, Lvl 3 – Mahi Mahi |
| Zoomies – Dog | Harbor District | Talk to locals for help catching Zoomies. Chase the dog in the northwest, and select the "Be gentle" dialogue option to recruit him. | Lvl 1 – Flounder, Lvl 2 – Salmon, Lvl 3 – Mahi Mahi |
| Coco – Chimpanzee | Hulu Bridge | At Aloha Bridge, find a woman asking for help with Coco in a tree. You can recruit Coco after trying to help. | Lvl 1 – Coconut, Lvl 2 – Quality Mango, Lvl 3 – Superb Pineapple |
| Allure – Cat | Aloha Street | Dress as a hostess using the outfit from Liber Tea’s silver container and approach the cat to recruit it. | Lvl 1 – Aweoweo, Lvl 2 – Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, Lvl 3 – Oarfish |
| The Gourmand – Dog | Riverside Walk | Feed this starving dog Wild Caught Sashimi, which you need to fish from the river at Riverside Walk. | Lvl 1 – Flounder, Lvl 2 – Salmon, Lvl 3 – Mahi Mahi |
| Turtle – Dog | River Street | Defeat abusers near Turtle, located west of the Crepes for Me restaurant. | Lvl 1 – Flounder, Lvl 2 – Salmon, Lvl 3 – Mahi Mahi |
| Sanzen – Cow | Sunset Park | Buy Sanzen from a local farmer in the main pavilion for $3,000. | Lvl 1 – Fresh Milk, Lvl 2 – Quality Fresh Milk, Lvl 3 – Superb Fresh Milk |
Best Strategies to Increase Friendship Levels in Goro Kingdom
Create High-Quality Food for Your Animals
After finding animals in LAD: Pirate Yakuza, it’s essential to provide them with suitable food to quickly raise their Friendship Levels. Initially, you’ll only have access to basic food supplies from local vendors. The quality of food directly affects the rewards you receive.
Basic Food Items
- Regular Pet Food ($10) – Produces 2x Level Reward
- High-End Pet Food ($150) – Produces 5x Level Reward
- Ultimate Pet Food (Found in Briefcases) – Produces 7x Level Reward
To swiftly fill an animal’s friendship bar, consider creating the Essence of Pet Snacks treat frequently. You can make this special food using:
- 5x Eggs OR 5x Dairy Products
- 5x Random Fish
- 5x Fruits
- 5x Bugs
- 3x Random Meats
Making this special food significantly boosts an animal’s friendship, allowing you to reach their top reward tier faster. Remember, cooking becomes available after progressing a bit further in the story.
Having a kingdom filled with animals may seem daunting to manage, but the advantages they offer make it worthwhile. Those who harness all the animals in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will gain the capacity to craft superior items for Majima, aiding him on his journey with loyal companions at his side.
