So you want to be a pirate, eh?

Ah the good old sword lunge - bug or feature?

Well technically both seeing as it started out as one and ended up as the other.

A Sea of Thieves screenshot showing a scruffy pirate staring at the camera against a tropical backdrop of blue skies and swaying palms.

So how does it work?

Its amazing how handy this little gem is whenever you oughta get somewhere fast.

Just dont expect to get through them all anytime soon.

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Six years later, Im still working my way toward that gorgeously crusty Silent Barnacle ship set.

Find a rowboat or a really fancy rowboat!

Harpoon handbrake turn

And while we’re on the subject of harpoons, don’t underestimate those either.

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  1. launch the gauntlet and ring the bell

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Eventually, you’ll be able to return to Umbra and acquire some of the games finest tattoos.

Ever wanted to bleed mysterious black goo from the eyes?

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There’s a curse for that!

There’s a curse for that!

Ever wanted to glow from the inside like your belly’s full of hellfire?

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There’s a curse for that too!

Is it difficult to kill?

I couldn’t tell you that either.

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Is it even a real thing or just a massive ruse by Rare?

Set sail and see where adventure takes you!

Honestly, it’s a blast.

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See you on the Seas!

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